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New US envoy to Syria outlines concerns - Jerusalem Post Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:24:32 GMT+00:00

UPI.com

New US envoy to Syria outlines concerns Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – Robert Ford told US senators at a confirmation hearing Tuesday on his nomination as the next US ambassador to Syria that the US would not relax ... Nominee pledges 'straight talk' with SyriaThe Associated Press Syria, Iran interests diverge in Iraq: USAFP Obama Choice for Syria Envoy Seeks 'Straight Talk'BusinessWeek CQPolitics.com -The AtlanticWire (blog) -Fort Wayne Journal Gazette all 162 news articles »

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Syria: timing of accord depends on EU 'flexibility' - AFP Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:05:58 GMT+00:00

euronews

Syria: timing of accord depends on EU 'flexibility' AFP DAMASCUS — Syria said on Tuesday it will soon restart talks with the European Union on a stalled partnership agreement, but that its timing will depend on ... EU calls for renewal of indirect Israel-Syria peace talksHa'aretz Ashton, in Syria, on regional tour to boost EU's influenceeuronews EU determined to step up Mideast peace effortseTaiwan News Mathaba.Net -European Jewish Press -Earthtimes (press release) all 26 news articles »

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Syria to make up with Lebanese critic - Jerusalem Post Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:54:44 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Syria to make up with Lebanese critic Jerusalem Post By AP BEIRUT — Syria is ready to meet with a Lebanese politician who was one of its harshest critics in the past years and open a new page in relations, ... Syria agrees to receive Druze leader: HezbollahReuters Nasrallah announces Jumblatt's visit to SyriaDaily Star - Lebanon Syria Extends Reconciliatory Hand to Jumblat after Nasrallah Played Key ...Naharnet Ya Libnan -UPI.com -Press TV all 38 news articles »

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Jumblatt says his criticism of Syria was improper - The Associated Press Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:40:32 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

Jumblatt says his criticism of Syria was improper The Associated Press BEIRUT — One of Syria's harshest critics in Lebanon has now said his earlier statements were "improper" and called for a new page in relations between the ... Lebanon's Jumblatt makes overtures to SyriaAFP Jumblatt apologises to al-AssadAljazeera.net Lebanese critic of Syria recants earlier commentseTaiwan News Jerusalem Post -Daily Star - Lebanon -iloubnan.info all 245 news articles »

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UAE's MAF Properties eyes $817 mln Syria project-CEO - Reuters India Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:02:32 GMT+00:00

UAE's MAF Properties eyes $817 mln Syria project-CEO Reuters India DUBAI, March 16 (Reuters) - UAE's Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Properties is planning an $817 million shopping mall and office project in Syria, ... and more »

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EU Renews Push for Mideast Peace Talks - CBS News Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:18:17 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

EU Renews Push for Mideast Peace Talks CBS News A major economic deal between Syria and the EU (known as the Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement) has been on hold for the last six years, ... Republicans slam Obama's hard line on IsraelAFP Baroness Ashton faces first big international test with Middle East tripTimes Online TIMELINE: US-Israeli relations since 1948Reuters Salon -Jewish Telegraphic Agency (blog) -FOXNews all 5,520 news articles »

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Trip to the Golan Heights - FOXNews (blog) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:49:28 GMT+00:00

Trip to the Golan Heights FOXNews (blog) Syria occupied the Golan Heights in 1967, and Israelis have moved into most of the territory. But there are five villages—little enclaves—where Syrians ...

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Recipe: Spicy Peppered Salmon Fillets with Horseradish Drizzle - Seattle Times Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:03:10 GMT+00:00

Recipe: Spicy Peppered Salmon Fillets with Horseradish Drizzle Seattle Times I especially like the mild Aleppo red pepper from Syria or the Espelette from France. A good side dish with this salmon is lightly steamed asparagus. ... and more »

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Israel, Syria pursue nuclear-powered Mideast - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:36 GMT+00:00

Modesto Bee

Israel, Syria pursue nuclear-powered Mideast The Associated Press Bitter rivals Israel and Syria both announced Tuesday that they want to pursue atomic power plants, potentially complicating the diplomatic storm over ... Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear PlantsNew York Times Want peace? Prepare for war as Iran, Syria ready nuclear programsThe Klaxon Israel wants to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (video)Examiner.com Energy Collective (blog) -World Jewish Congress all 145 news articles »

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Refugees mixed on Iraqi elections - UPI.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:55:27 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Refugees mixed on Iraqi elections UPI.com Iraqi refugees in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria turned out to vote in the elections to bring in a new government for Iraq. Much of the refugee population ... Issue of Presidency Endangers Iraq's Tenuous BalanceNew York Times Iraqi refugees cautious about return after landmark electionReuters AlertNet Worldview: The Iraqi refugee question | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/11/2010Philadelphia Inquirer Politics Daily (blog) -WBUR all 3,482 news articles »