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US Envoys Head Out on a Mission to Rally Iran's Neighbors - New York Times Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:43:38 GMT+00:00

France24

US Envoys Head Out on a Mission to Rally Iran's Neighbors New York Times The envoys' visits to Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar were planned separately in recent weeks, but they now have a common ... Syria agrees to new US ambassador nominee: US officialAFP US official: We want to boost Syria tiesHa'aretz Experts: Syria all talkYnetnews GulfNews -Asia Times Online all 34 news articles »

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Under Secretary Burns Travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan - US Department of State Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:39:37 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

Under Secretary Burns Travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan US Department of State Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Bill Burns will travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan from February 16-19. ... Exclusive: A new start for Lebanon and Syriaeuronews Obama backs justice for Hariri killersAFP Top US official to visit Syria, LebanonEarthtimes (press release) Daily Star - Lebanon -CBS News (blog) all 53 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

Ha'aretz

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 324 news articles »

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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 WND.com -Jewish Chronicle -Jerusalem Post all 39 news articles »

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Briefing Skipper: Qatar, Syria, Sudan, Haiti, North Korea - Foreign Policy Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:59:59 GMT+00:00

Briefing Skipper: Qatar, Syria, Sudan, Haiti, North Korea Foreign Policy Undersecretary Bill Burns will go next week to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Azerbaijan. He'll meet with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Prime Minister ... Daily Press BriefingUS Department of State all 3 news articles »

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Hezbollah No.2: It will be Israel who decides if there'll be regional war - Ha'aretz Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:41:14 GMT+00:00

Earthtimes (press release)

Hezbollah No.2: It will be Israel who decides if there'll be regional war Ha'aretz Referring to the recent war of words between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Kassem ruled out an imminent war ... Hezbollah to hold major rallyUPI.com all 7 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 Netanyahu: Israel wants peace with SyriaYnetnews Jewish Telegraphic Agency -Asia Times Online -World Socialist Web Site all 300 news articles »

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Israel pushing Middle East to war: Syria's Assad - Washington Post Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:45:51 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Israel pushing Middle East to war: Syria's Assad Washington Post DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria accused Israel on Wednesday of pushing the Middle East toward a new war. "All the facts point that Israel is driving the region ... Syria: US to Send First Envoy Since '05New York Times Syria says US picks ambassador to DamascusReuters US nominates first ambassador to Syria in five yearsBBC News ABC News -CBS News -BusinessWeek all 671 news articles »

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North Korean Shipment of Chemical-Safety Suits Probed by UN - BusinessWeek Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:19:04 GMT+00:00

North Korean Shipment of Chemical-Safety Suits Probed by UN BusinessWeek 12 (Bloomberg) -- A North Korean shipment of chemical- safety suits that may have been destined for Syria's military is under investigation by the United ... and more »

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Syria limits employment of foreigners to 3 years - GMA news.tv Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:03:18 GMT+00:00

Syria limits employment of foreigners to 3 years GMA news.tv Foreign workers, Filipinos included, can only work in Syria for a maximum of three years in light of its new and more stringent labor regulation. ...