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A New Ambassador to Syria, but Little Hope of Change - New York Times Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:30:20 GMT+00:00

GulfNews

A New Ambassador to Syria, but Little Hope of Change New York Times Robert S. Ford, at hearings in March on his nomination as ambassador to Syria. Senate Republicans blocked confirmation. Yet few hold out much hope that Mr. ... Republicans denounce Obama over his 'recess appointments'Plain Dealer Obama appoints ambassador to SyriaJewish Telegraphic Agency Obama names ambassador to SyriaWashington Post People's Daily Online -Ha'aretz -The Hill (blog) all 844 news articles »

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South Korea beats Syria in friendly - USA Today Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:22:54 GMT+00:00

Yonhap News

South Korea beats Syria in friendly USA Today ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — South Korea eased past Syria 1-0 in a friendly match Thursday in a tuneup ahead of next month's Asian Cup. ... South Korea 1 Syria 0World Cup Blog (blog) S. Korea beats Syria in tune-up for Asian CupThe Korea Herald World Football News: South Korea 1-0 vs. Syria Analysisbettor.com (blog) Korea Times -Times of India all 25 news articles »

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Syria urges Saudi Arabia to challenge STL rulings: As-Safir - Tehran Times Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:51:15 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

Syria urges Saudi Arabia to challenge STL rulings: As-Safir Tehran Times Syria has reportedly told Saudi Arabia that it should challenge the potentially divisive indictments by the US-backed tribunal on the former Lebanese ... 'Saudis, Syria proposed Hariri-Hezbollah compromise'Ynetnews Saudi-Syrian bid to solve crisis picks up steamDaily Star - Lebanon Indictment could be blow to Lebanon's HezbollahThe Associated Press Naharnet -The National -Edmond Sun all 264 news articles »

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No side deal on STL, Lebanon claims - UPI.com Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:46:38 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

No side deal on STL, Lebanon claims UPI.com 30 (UPI) -- Reports that Saudi Arabia and Syria had persuaded Lebanese leaders to reject an assassination tribunal's findings are baseless, a lawmaker said. ... Lebanon approaches new year with crises hangingDaily Star - Lebanon Berri: January a decisive monthDaily Star - Lebanon Zahra: Understanding should be inter-Lebanese backed by Lebanon's friendsiloubnan.info Naharnet -Press TV all 20 news articles »

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WikiLeaks: Syria Encouraged Anti-Cartoon Protest - Voice of America Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:05:03 GMT+00:00

Zee News

WikiLeaks: Syria Encouraged Anti-Cartoon Protest Voice of America Photo: AP A US diplomatic cable appearing on the Wikileaks website says Syria promoted violent protests against controversial cartoons of the Prophet ... Syria encouraged anti-cartoon protest: US cablesReuters Wikileaks on the religion beatGetReligion Syria, India open informatics centre in DamascusSify Deccan Chronicle -ISRIA (registration) all 31 news articles »

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White House recess-appoints envoys to Turkey, Syria, Baku, Prague - Politico (blog) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:04:03 GMT+00:00

White House recess-appoints envoys to Turkey, Syria, Baku, Prague Politico (blog) President Barack Obama announced the recess appointments of Robert S. Ford to be US ambassador to Syria, Francis Ricciardone to be ambassador to Turkey, ... and more »

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Gaza activists banned from convoy through Egypt - Taipei News Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:03:00 GMT+00:00

Brunei News

Gaza activists banned from convoy through Egypt Taipei News The Egyptian embassy in Damascus, Syria, has halted Iranian and Jordanian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip through Egypt. Entry was denied to around ... Strains in Egypt-Iran ties stalls Asia's outreach to GazaThe Hindu Egypt bans activists from Gaza convoyPress TV Egypt lets Asian convoy reach GazaNews24 Ahram Online -Calcutta Telegraph -Fox News all 83 news articles »

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CNPCI in Syria benefits local environment, community - People's Daily Online Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:22:58 GMT+00:00

CNPCI in Syria benefits local environment, community People's Daily Online In March 2003, China National Petroleum Corporation International (CNPCI) and the state-owned Syria Petroleum Company signed the contract for development ... and more »

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Syria - Solid Economic Progress in 2010 - Global Arab Network - English News Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:53:51 GMT+00:00

Global Arab Network - English News

Syria - Solid Economic Progress in 2010 Global Arab Network - English News World Bank figures put foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Syria at $1.4bn in 2009, a figure that was expected either to remain the same or rise ...

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Preserving Heritage, and the Fabric of Life, in Syria - New York Times Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:36:37 GMT+00:00

New York Times

Preserving Heritage, and the Fabric of Life, in Syria New York Times The innovative restoration of the Citadel in Aleppo, Syria, involved not just this landmark but its surroundings as well, including a pleasant plaza enjoyed ... and more »