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State's Bill Burns heading to Syria, Lebanon - Politico (blog) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:58:49 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

State's Bill Burns heading to Syria, Lebanon Politico (blog) Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Bill Burns is heading to Lebanon and Syria, amid growing tensions between Israel and Lebanon and the US ... Syria again holds upper hand in LebanonTVNZ Syria promotes tension to prop up a corrupt regimeJewish Community Voice Lebanon backs Hezbollah against IsraelThe Associated Press UPI.com -Totally Jewish -Journal of Turkish Weekly all 234 news articles »

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Expect modest US gains from thaw with Syria: analysts - AFP Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:17:05 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Expect modest US gains from thaw with Syria: analysts AFP WASHINGTON — The Obama team may get modest benefits from ending a five-year chill with Damascus but will find it hard, if not impossible to peel Syria way ... Israel Calls for Peace Talks Amid Tensions with SyriaVoice of America Tensions worsen between Israel and SyriaWorld Socialist Web Site Bragging wrongs in MideastBoston Globe The Associated Press -Asia Times Online -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 300 news articles »

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MIDDLE EAST: Looming regional war involving Syria, Israel and Lebanon -- or ... - Los Angeles Times (blog) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:43 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

MIDDLE EAST: Looming regional war involving Syria, Israel and Lebanon -- or ... Los Angeles Times (blog) Israel and Syria have exchanged heated words in the last few days, leading many to wonder whether this new round of threats is leading up to a regional war, ... Israel and Syria Trade War ThreatsABC News Syria: We're ready for peace or warJerusalem Post Lieberman Warns Assad as Syria, Israel Trade ThreatsBusinessWeek Ynetnews -Daily Star - Lebanon -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 671 news articles »

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After Syria tension, MKs vote in favor of tax breaks for Golan residents - Ha'aretz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:02:58 GMT+00:00

AFP

After Syria tension, MKs vote in favor of tax breaks for Golan residents Ha'aretz ... "poorly" timed because of a recent verbal clash with Syria, and which they warned could further raise tensions with Israel's north-eastern neighbour. ... Israel MPs endorse Golan tax breaksAFP Tax-break bill for Golan residents splits Kadima MKsJerusalem Post Kadima: Voting on Golan tax breaks politically motivatedYnetnews Arutz Sheva all 21 news articles »

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King urges more coordination in letter to Syria's Assad - Jordan Times Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:49:21 GMT+00:00

Jordan Times

King urges more coordination in letter to Syria's Assad Jordan Times While in Syria, Rifai met with his Syrian counterpart Mohammad Naji Otri to discuss means to bolster ties between the two countries in political, economic, ... and more »

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UN closes Palestinian refugee camp on Syria-Iraq border - Ynetnews Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:29:18 GMT+00:00

UN closes Palestinian refugee camp on Syria-Iraq border Ynetnews The United Nations has closed one of two Palestinian refugee camps on the border between Iraq and Syria after finding shelter elsewhere for its 1300 ...

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Palestinian refugee agency warns of funding gap - The Associated Press Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:27:56 GMT+00:00

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Palestinian refugee agency warns of funding gap The Associated Press Filippo Grandi says the money is necessary for education, health and social services for 4.7 million Palestinian refugees scattered across Jordan, Syria, ... High-Ranking UNRWA Official Wants More Aid for PalestiniansYeshiva World News UN says needs $100 in 2010 for Palestinian refugeesAFP UNRWA responds to allegations of inciting hatred in Palestinian SchoolsPalestine Note (blog) Philadelphia Bulletin -Yemen News Agency -Jordan Times all 114 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia urges world to condemn Israel - Examiner.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:04:40 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Saudi Arabia urges world to condemn Israel Examiner.com AP photo/ Ron Edward -- Saudi King, on the right Saudi Arabia urged the “international community” to oppose Israel for threatening Lebanon, Syria, ... Today's papers: Abbas comes to town, Israel threatens Syria, butagaz woesAl-Masry Al-Youm Is this Israel's calm before the storm?Globe and Mail State of denial: Robert Fisk searches for peace in IsraelIndependent Khaleej Times -Jerusalem Post -Middle East Online all 1,845 news articles »

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Viewpoints preview: Q&A with former US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker - Dallas Morning News (blog) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:19:49 GMT+00:00

Viewpoints preview: Q&A with former US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Dallas Morning News (blog) Before retiring from the Foreign Service, he served as US Ambassador to Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Pakistan and Iraq. And in 2009, President George W. Bush ... and more »

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Jumblatt to attend February 14 rally 'like any ordinary citizen' - Daily Star - Lebanon Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:28:08 GMT+00:00

Jumblatt to attend February 14 rally 'like any ordinary citizen' Daily Star - Lebanon Following a meeting with Premier Saad Hariri at the Grand Serail Wednesday, Jumblatt said he will not visit Syria before February 14. ... Jumblat: I Won't Visit Syria … I Will Participate in Commemorating Feb. 14Naharnet Countodown to Jumblatt's visit to Syria: Almost thereYa Libnan Idealism and the Hariri commemorationDaily Star - Lebanon Ya Libnan all 6 news articles »