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ISRAEL: Double talk to Syria, and tax benefits to Golan - Los Angeles Times (blog) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:01:07 GMT+00:00

France24

ISRAEL: Double talk to Syria, and tax benefits to Golan Los Angeles Times (blog) A previous post here discussed the recent exchange of threats between Israel and Syria and the chances of regional war. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor ... Israel 'rejects' Mideast peace: Syria FMAFP Syria condemns tax relief for Golan Heights residentsYnetnews Syrian official: Golan tax breaks prove Israel doesn't want peaceHa'aretz Jewish Chronicle -WND.com -Jerusalem Post all 38 news articles »

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Five years on, Lebanon's 'Cedar Revolution' wanes - AFP Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:02:06 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Five years on, Lebanon's 'Cedar Revolution' wanes AFP "March 14, 2005 spontaneously drew everyone together, drawing on their common anger against Syria," political analyst and columnist Nicolas Nassif told AFP. ... Ahmadinejad warns Israel against any military moveReuters State's Bill Burns heading to Syria, LebanonPolitico (blog) Syria again holds upper hand in LebanonTVNZ Jewish Community Voice -The Associated Press -UPI.com all 292 news articles »

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Syria accepts new US ambassador proposal: report - Global Times Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:51:35 GMT+00:00

Irish Times

Syria accepts new US ambassador proposal: report Global Times The Syrian government has accepted the US nomination of a new ambassador to Syria, the first since 2005, the independent newspaper Al Watan reported on ... Syria approves US ambassadorDaily Times Syria Approves New US AmbassadorCBS News (blog) Hariri appeals to Lebanese to unite to resist Israeli threatIrish Times Naharnet -UPI.com -AHN | All Headline News all 19 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 Netanyahu: Israel open to peace talks with SyriaThe Associated Press Tensions worsen between Israel and SyriaWorld Socialist Web Site Boston Globe -Ynetnews -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 pushing Middle East to war: Syria's AssadWashington Post Syria: US to Send First Envoy Since '05New York Times Syria says US picks ambassador to DamascusReuters BBC News -CBS News -The Guardian all 671 news articles »

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UN closes Palestinian camp on Syria-Iraq border - Reuters UK Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:49:29 GMT+00:00

UN closes Palestinian camp on Syria-Iraq border Reuters UK DAMASCUS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The United Nations has closed one of two Palestinian refugee camps on the border between Iraq and Syria after finding shelter ... Iraqi refugee family struggles to earn livelihood in SyriaWorldfocus (blog) all 6 news articles »

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High-Ranking UNRWA Official Wants More Aid for Palestinians - Yeshiva World News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:17:28 GMT+00:00

Seattle Post Intelligencer

High-Ranking UNRWA Official Wants More Aid for Palestinians Yeshiva World News $4.7 million would assist in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, Yehuda, Shomron and Gaza. According to a Jordanian report, Grandi called Egypt and the Arab League ... Palestinian refugee agency warns of funding gapThe Associated Press UN says needs $100 in 2010 for Palestinian refugeesAFP Grandi Now Head Of UNRWA, Boasts Anti-Israel StancePhiladelphia Bulletin Yemen News Agency -Palestine Note (blog) -Jordan Times all 123 news articles »

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UNICEF and EU supports education in Syria through training - Global Arab Network - English News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:52:25 GMT+00:00

Global Arab Network - English News

UNICEF and EU supports education in Syria through training Global Arab Network - English News “The training of school staff is essential to UNICEF's aim of ensuring the maintenance of school physical environments in Syria – for the good of both Iraqi ... Syrian SchoolNew Statesman all 3 news articles »

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Syria regulates employment of foreigners - ABS CBN News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:54:54 GMT+00:00

Syria regulates employment of foreigners ABS CBN News Philippine Ambassador to Syria Wilfredo Cuyugan said the implementation of Decision No. 27 or the Regulation of Private Employment Agency for Non Syrian ... and more »

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Syria jails two for 'fomenting unrest in Iraq' - AFP Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:32:22 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Syria jails two for 'fomenting unrest in Iraq' AFP Some Iraqi officials blamed people backed by Syria and Saudi Arabia for carrying out coordinated bombings in Baghdad on December 8 that killed 127 people. ... Key Al Qaeda leader killed in Iraq raid, US military confirmsBoston Globe Insurgent who ferried suicide bombers killed | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/29/2010Philadelphia Inquirer Key al-Qaida chief 'killed in Iraq'The Press Association World Tribune -UPI.com -Xinhua all 683 news articles »