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A U.N. Betrayal in Beirut - New York Times Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:24:33 GMT+00:00

Irish Times

A U.N. Betrayal in Beirut New York Times Lately, Syria has reasserted its power in Beirut after years of trying to destabilize a government dominated by its political foes. In December, Saad Hariri ... Did somebody say war?Ha'aretz Under Secretary Burns Travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and AzerbaijanUS Department of State Exclusive: A new start for Lebanon and Syriaeuronews CBS News (blog) -GulfNews -AFP all 87 news articles »

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Syria helps Iran divert attention from nuke drive: Israel - Times LIVE Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:50:24 GMT+00:00

Palestine Think Tank (blog)

Syria helps Iran divert attention from nuke drive: Israel Times LIVE Israel's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday that Syria's war of words with the Jewish state was meant to help Tehran divert attention from its nuclear ... US Envoys Head Out on a Mission to Rally Iran's NeighborsNew York Times Resolving the Palestinian Issue the Irish WayAsharq Alawsat Talking up warAljazeera.net (blog) Jerusalem Post -Examiner.com -The Palestine Telegraph all 14 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. ... State's Bill Burns heading to Syria, LebanonPolitico (blog) Syria again holds upper hand in LebanonTVNZ Syria promotes tension to prop up a corrupt regimeJewish Community Voice The Associated Press -Xinhua -UPI.com all 324 news articles »

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Syria agrees to new US ambassador nominee: US official - AFP Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:01:16 GMT+00:00

France24

Syria agrees to new US ambassador nominee: US official AFP WASHINGTON — Syria has accepted Washington's nominee for the first US ambassador to Damascus in five years, a US official said Friday as the Obama ... Syria approves nominee for US Ambassador in DamascusAlsumaria Experts: Syria all talkYnetnews Can Obama create a sense of security for Israelis?The Majlis (blog) Asia Times Online -GulfNews -Naharnet all 31 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 42 news articles »

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Iran, Venezuela To Launch Refinery In Syria - EnerPub Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:42:05 GMT+00:00

Iran, Venezuela To Launch Refinery In Syria EnerPub by Eurasia Review (RSD) -- Iran and Venezuela plan to construct an oil refinery in Syria, Petropars deputy director for international affairs said, ... and more »

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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 MIDDLE EAST: Looming regional war involving Syria, Israel and Lebanon -- or ...Los Angeles Times (blog) Syria says US picks ambassador to DamascusReuters BBC News -ABC News -CBS News all 671 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 -Boston Globe all 300 news articles »

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US official: We want to boost ties with Syria - Ha'aretz Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:13:08 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

US official: We want to boost ties with Syria Ha'aretz The decision to appoint a new US ambassador to Syria reflects a growing interest in ... BURNS TO VISIT LEBANON, SYRIA NEXT WEEKBrunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm Daily Press BriefingUS Department of State Burns in Beirut Next WeekNaharnet Trend News Agency -Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am -www.worldbulletin.net all 10 news articles »

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Syria - Christofias: Cyprus supports international legitimacy resolutions ... - ISRIA (registration) Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:29:10 GMT+00:00

Syria - Christofias: Cyprus supports international legitimacy resolutions ... ISRIA (registration) Cypriot President Demetris Christofias has stressed Cyprus' support to the international legitimacy resolutions regarding Syria's right to restore the ... and more »