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Tension mounts as Israel tests its defences - Independent Sun, 23 May 2010 23:01:32 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Tension mounts as Israel tests its defences Independent Israeli officials sought to reassure Syria and Lebanon that it has no plans to launch an attack. The nationwide operation is likely to raise tensions ... Israel Holds Civil Defense Drill Amid Regional TensionVoice of America Israel holds defense drill amid regional tensionThe Associated Press Hariri heads to Washington after visits to Egypt, TurkeyDaily Star - Lebanon Ha'aretz -BusinessWeek -AOL News all 400 news articles »

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Syria defies Western pressure over Hezbollah - Reuters Sun, 23 May 2010 19:17:59 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Syria defies Western pressure over Hezbollah Reuters DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria defied Western pressure on Sunday over its support for the militant group Hezbollah and said it will not act as a policeman for ... Defying Western pressure, Syria refuses to 'police' Hezbollah for IsraelHa'aretz Germany urges Syria to support Mideast peace talksYnetnews West must change stance on Iran: SyriaPress TV Yeshiva World News -Ma'an News Agency -ISRIA (registration) all 91 news articles »

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Obama, Hariri to discuss Syria arms concerns - Reuters Fri, 21 May 2010 23:19:04 GMT+00:00

Ynetnews

Obama, Hariri to discuss Syria arms concerns Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is likely to raise US concerns about Syria arming Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon when he meets Lebanese Prime ... Peres: Syria says it wants peace but keeps aiming missiles at IsraelHa'aretz US says Syria must curb arm shipments to HezbollahThe Associated Press Rebuilding the 'box' around SyriaLos Angeles Times Daily Star - Lebanon -Jerusalem Post -AFP all 380 news articles »

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Westerwelle says Mideast peace is an international concern - Summary - Earthtimes (press release) Sun, 23 May 2010 16:44:44 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Westerwelle says Mideast peace is an international concern - Summary Earthtimes (press release) Westerwelle said that Syria is indispensable for achieving a "constructive solution" in the region, and that "Whoever wishes to support the peace process in ... Syria - President al-Assad to Westerwelle: Importance of Working for Peace ...ISRIA (registration) German foreign minister calls for direct Israeli-Palestinian talksDeutsche Welle Germany's Westerwelle in mideast peace talks with Egypt's PresidentEarthtimes (press release) The Local -People's Daily Online all 144 news articles »

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Syria Economy to Grow 5% in 2010, Bank Governor Says - BusinessWeek Fri, 21 May 2010 07:18:15 GMT+00:00

Syria Economy to Grow 5% in 2010, Bank Governor Says BusinessWeek May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Syria's economy will grow 5 percent this year, the governor of the country's central bank said ... and more »

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Syria inks deal with Moscow for air defense, advanced fighter-jets - World Tribune Mon, 17 May 2010 18:07:05 GMT+00:00

The Moscow Times

Syria inks deal with Moscow for air defense, advanced fighter-jets World Tribune MOSCOW — Syria has signed a deal for advanced fighter-jets, air defense systems and anti-tank missiles from Russia. A senior Russian official said Damascus ... Russia arms sales to Syria 'don't help peace': IsraelAFP 'Russia to sell Syria weapons'Jerusalem Post Russia to sell jets, air defense systems to SyriaThe Associated Press Right Side News -The Epoch Times -Press TV all 189 news articles »

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Russia to sell Syria warplanes, air defense systems - Reuters Fri, 14 May 2010 13:01:41 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

Russia to sell Syria warplanes, air defense systems Reuters MOSCOW/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Russia has signed deals to sell Syria warplanes, anti-tank weapons and air defense systems, a senior Russian arms trader said ... Russia sells Syria warplanes, air defence systems: officialAFP Analysis: Syria handles scud row with eye on USThe Associated Press Israel to Syria: No plans to attackHa'aretz Xinhua -Daily Star - Lebanon -GlobalPost all 173 news articles »

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CNPC set to buy 35% stake in Shells Syria unit - Longevitys Sun, 23 May 2010 02:01:30 GMT+00:00

CNPC set to buy 35% stake in Shells Syria unit Longevitys BEIJING - China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) said on Wednesday it is acquiring a 35 percent stake in Royal Dutch Shell Plc's oil and gas unit in Syria, ... and more »

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US lifts sanctions on Russian arms exporter - Reuters Sat, 22 May 2010 18:18:33 GMT+00:00

Aljazeera.net

US lifts sanctions on Russian arms exporter Reuters Russia has long criticized sanctions against entities accused of selling technology that could help Iran, Syria or North Korea develop weapons of mass ... Taming TehranDaily Pioneer Moscow makes gains in Iran deal as US lifts sanctions against RussiaWashington Post Syria FM Says West Is Hostile Toward IranEurasia Review The Associated Press -DEBKA file -RIA Novosti all 1,708 news articles »

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CNPC To Buy $1.5B Shell Syria Unit Stake - Emii.com Thu, 20 May 2010 10:29:40 GMT+00:00

France24

CNPC To Buy $1.5B Shell Syria Unit Stake Emii.com China National Petroleum (CNPC) will buy a 35% stake in Royal Dutch Shell's oil and gas subsidiary in Syria, Bloomberg reports. The deal could be valued at ... China's CNPC buys stake in Shell's Syria unitAFP CNPC set to buy 35% stake in Shell's Syria unitChina Daily CNPC buys 35% interest in Syria ShellOil & Gas Journal Alibaba News Channel -BusinessWeek -tce today all 46 news articles »