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32 protesters held for hurting Syria's 'image': NGO - AFP Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:30:00 GMT+00:00

Irish Times

32 protesters held for hurting Syria's 'image': NGO AFP DAMASCUS — Syria on Thursday charged 32 demonstrators with attacking the reputation of the state a day after they joined a rally calling for the release of political prisoners, a rights group said. The 32 protesters, including rights activist Suhair ... Syria Should Release All Detained Protesters, Human Rights SaysBloomberg Syria pressed on protester detentionsUPI.com In Syria, Demonstrations Are Few and BriefNew York Times Middle East Online -Spero News -MEMRI (blog) all 331 news articles »

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Peres: 'Victoria' seizure shows Syria providing Hamas arms - Jerusalem Post Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:34:47 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

Peres: 'Victoria' seizure shows Syria providing Hamas arms Jerusalem Post President Shimon Peres on Thursday said that the Navy's seizure of the cargo ship Victoria earlier this week proves that Syria is providing weapons to Hamas in Gaza and to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Peres made the comments at a memorial ceremony for Joseph ... Israel - PM Netanyahu's remarks at the display of weaponry from the VictoriaISRIA (registration) all 28 news articles »

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Syria and Iran to hold talks on unrest in Bahrain - Monsters and Critics.com Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:37:42 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Syria and Iran to hold talks on unrest in Bahrain Monsters and Critics.com Damascus - Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem was expected to arrive in Iran on Thursday for talks on the situation in Bahrain, Syrian media reported. The visit comes a day after Iran recalled its ambassador to Bahrain, in protest against the ... Activists urge Al Jazeera to cover protests in Qatar-allied countriesAl-Masry Al-Youm The Arab Spring Won't DieFrontPage Magazine 16 miles away, Saudi Arabia's watchful eye looms over Bahrain unrestWashington Post RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Press TV -CBC.ca all 6,534 news articles »

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Iranian plane ordered to land in Turkey - Southeast European Times Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:38:05 GMT+00:00

www.worldbulletin.net

Iranian plane ordered to land in Turkey Southeast European Times DIYARBAKIR, Turkey -- An Iranian cargo plane en route to Syria was ordered to land at the Diyarbakir airport in southeast Turkey on Wednesday (March 16th) on suspicions it was transporting military material. After a long search that revealed it was ... Turkey grounds, then frees Iranian plane bound for SyriaJerusalem Post Turkey Lets Iranian Cargo Plane Depart After Finding 'Nothing Illegal'Voice of America Plane carrying arms from Iran to Syria forced to land in TurkeyHa'aretz RTT News -AFP -BBC News all 180 news articles »

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IDF seizes Gaza-bound arms vessel - Ynetnews Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:51:53 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

IDF seizes Gaza-bound arms vessel Ynetnews Ship left Syria, docked in Turkey en route to Egypt. Shayetet 13 combatants seize vessel 200 miles off Israel's coast. PM says weapons, including anti-ship missiles, originated in Iran, while Barak claims seizure proves necessity of naval blockade on ... Navy intercepts arms ship sailing from TurkeyGlobes Commandos stop boatload of arms headed for GazaHa'aretz Israel seizes weapons on cargo ship bound for Gaza StripBusiness Day STLtoday.com -Jerusalem Post -Monsters and Critics.com all 864 news articles »

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Peres: Syria, Lebanon must choose between Iran's ambitions and peace - Ha'aretz Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:01:57 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Peres: Syria, Lebanon must choose between Iran's ambitions and peace Ha'aretz Peres added that Syria and Lebanon must choose between Iranian ambitions and a peaceful Middle East. President Shimon Peres makes a speech to the Jewish community at the Central Synagogue in Madrid Monday Feb. 21, 2011. Photo by: AP Speaking during an ... What is happening to the USA policies in the Middle East?International Analyst Network all 13 news articles »

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Authorities crack down on protesters in Yemen, Algeria, Syria - Los Angeles Times Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:37:42 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Authorities crack down on protesters in Yemen, Algeria, Syria Los Angeles Times (Yahya Arhab, European Pressphoto Agency / March 15, 2011) By Garrett Therolf, Los Angeles Times Unrest continued throughout the Arab world Wednesday as protesters calling for government reform were met with harsh tactics in Yemen, Algeria and Syria. ... and more »

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Activists call on Syrians to attend Friday protests - Ynetnews Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:51:03 GMT+00:00

Forbes (blog)

Activists call on Syrians to attend Friday protests Ynetnews Source: Israel not involved Several dozen people were arrested in Syria during anti-government protests this week, but it appears that the civil unrest sweeping through the Arab world has yet to reach significant levels there. ... The Balance of Charm and RealityNew York Times Vogue Highlights the Design of DictatorsForbes (blog) Syria - Under Patronage of Mrs. al-Assad, HAAA 6th Arab World Conference StartsISRIA (registration) all 10 news articles »

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Syria to convey Saudi message to Iran - Press TV Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:31:05 GMT+00:00

Press TV

Syria to convey Saudi message to Iran Press TV Iran and Syria, which share a common position on many regional and international issues, have made great efforts to improve bilateral relations during recent years. The value of trade exchanges between the two countries currently stands at $3 billion ... Ahmadinejad: The US is pleased with Mideast unrestJerusalem Post Syria - President al-Assad Sends Message to Iranian President on Developments ...ISRIA (registration) all 19 news articles »

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Rai to invite Syrian authorities to inauguration, says visit to Syria will be ... - iloubnan.info Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:32:42 GMT+00:00

Rai to invite Syrian authorities to inauguration, says visit to Syria will be ... iloubnan.info Newly elected Patriarch Beshara Rai told 'Al Massira' magazine on Thursday that he will be visiting Syria; however, his visit will be a pastoral one. The magazine quoted Rai as saying every Patriarch must visit his parish once every five years, ... Lebanon's new patriarch invited to SyriaYa Libnan Rai pledges to unite Christians in Lebanon during tenureDaily Star - Lebanon Lebanon's Maronite Church Elects Al-Rai as New PatriarchBloomberg Naharnet -San Diego Gay & Lesbian News -AFP all 163 news articles »