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HRW: West should press Syria on human rights - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:08:38 GMT+00:00

UPI.com

HRW: West should press Syria on human rights The Associated Press BEIRUT — Western nations must press Syria on its human rights record as the country emerges from international isolation, a rights group said Thursday. ... West must press Syria on rights violations: HRWAFP Syria: Repression Grows as Europe, US Avoid Discussing RightsReuters AlertNet Hariri to visit Syria to revise bilateral accordsMiddle East Online The Majlis (blog) -Daily Star - Lebanon -UPI.com all 105 news articles »

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Syria knocks on nuclear club door - UPI.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:54 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Syria knocks on nuclear club door UPI.com Israeli jets bombed the Dair Alzour facility near al-Kibar in Syria in 2007. Intelligence officials believed the site was a nuclear reactor of North Korean ... Israel, Syria pursue nuclear-powered MideastThe Associated Press Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear PlantsNew York Times Israel and Syria announce nuclear energy ambitionsBBC News 9&10 News -TransWorldNews (press release) -Khaleej Times all 812 news articles »

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MIDDLE EAST: What can Obama do to restore confidence in peace process? - Los Angeles Times (blog) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:35 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

MIDDLE EAST: What can Obama do to restore confidence in peace process? Los Angeles Times (blog) He suggested the US also try to revive indirect talks between Syria and Israel and work toward a removal of the siege on the Gaza Strip. ... Syria - Peace Initiative Committee suspends its decision on the indirect ...ISRIA (registration) Biden Warns Israel on Jerusalem ConstructionWall Street Journal Iran's president visits AfghanistanLink TV Asian Tribune all 1,302 news articles »

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Israel scraps military maneuvers after US pressure reports - Daily Star - Lebanon Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:07 GMT+00:00

MiamiHerald.com

Israel scraps military maneuvers after US pressure reports Daily Star - Lebanon Israel responded by scrapping exercises aimed at preparing for future conflicts with Lebanon and Syria, the paper wrote. “We are receiving daily phone calls ... Israel calls off exercises near Lebanon, Syria after pressure from ObamaWorld Tribune Kayed al-Ghoul: Israeli Aggression on Gaza and Lebanon Likely in the Event of ...Monthly Review Lebanon's defence strategy much ado about nothing: analystsAFP Aljazeera.net -Asia Times Online -ISN all 150 news articles »

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Syria Defence And Security Report Q2 2010 - New Market Report Published - OfficialWire (press release) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:50 GMT+00:00

Syria Defence And Security Report Q2 2010 - New Market Report Published OfficialWire (press release) by Press Office There are cautious signs that Syria maybe on the way to coming in from the cold, however, progress is unlikely to be linear given its ... and more »

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Worldview: The Iraqi refugee question | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/11/2010 - Philadelphia Inquirer Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:19 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com (blog)

Worldview: The Iraqi refugee question | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/11/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer Syria claims to be hosting more than one million; Jordan, 800000. According to Elizabeth Campbell of Refugees International, the real number is probably ... Arab neighbors cast a wary eye on Iraq election resultsChristian Science Monitor A Grim 'Eclipse': Deb Amos On Iraq's Sunni ExilesWBUR Iraq's politics: an explosive chess gamemsnbc.com (blog) San Antonio Express all 758 news articles »

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Lebanese man becomes first to sue former Syrian 'jailers' - AFP Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:27:13 GMT+00:00

AFP	Lebanese man becomes first to sue former Syrian 'jailers' AFP Elias Tanios was kidnapped from Lebanon by Syrian soldiers in 1992 and taken to Syria where he was held in jail until his release in 2000, Sleiman Labbous ... and more »

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Turkey says Syria-Israel talks may restart - The Associated Press Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:33:11 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Turkey says Syria-Israel talks may restart The Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's prime minister said Tuesday that Israel had accepted that his country again mediate talks with Syria but the Israeli prime ... Israel says Syria talks not imminent, but lauds Turkey offer to mediateHa'aretz Turkey: We Will Resume Mediating Talks Between Israel and SyriaYeshiva World News Israel denies reported progress on Turkey-mediated peace track with SyriaPeople's Daily Online Jerusalem Post -Hurriyet Daily News -www.worldbulletin.net all 251 news articles »

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Better US Net Rules for Iran, Cuba and Syria - EFF (blog) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:17 GMT+00:00

KATU

Better US Net Rules for Iran, Cuba and Syria EFF (blog) ... Zimbabwe, Syria and North Korea for techies and their lawyers to worry about, and those sanctions still inhibit making software generally available. ... US to Resume Software Exports to Cuba, Iran, SudanBusinessWeek US Hopes Exports Will Help Open Closed SocietiesNew York Times US Government Lifts Internet Ban on Cuba, Iran and Sudan Software makers and ...Softpedia Export Law Blog (blog) all 515 news articles »

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The amazing true story of Zeitoun - The Guardian Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:37 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

The amazing true story of Zeitoun The Guardian Zeitoun was on the phone to his brother in Syria when six unidentified police officers and National Guardsmen burst through the front door dressed in ... and more »