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12 rights groups in Syria demand end to emergency - AFP Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:30:00 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

12 rights groups in Syria demand end to emergency AFP "The state of emergency affects human rights and public freedoms which are the subject of continuous violations in Syria," said the human rights advocates, some of them from Syria's Kurdish minority. As the regime entered its 48th year in power, ... Syria frees 80-year-old former judge in amnestyReuters Syrian human rights lawyer freedCNN Syria must release all prisoners of conscience after human rights lawyer freedAmnesty International Day Press News -UPI.com -Pajamas Media all 265 news articles »

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'Shamgen,' bright future for united Asia - Press TV Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:20:51 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

'Shamgen,' bright future for united Asia Press TV The initiative to introduce a regional visa named “Shamgen” by Iran, Turkey, Syria and Iraq is a key step toward boosting regional cooperation among Islamic countries. The word “Shamgen” which is somehow a regional version of the European Union's ... Turkey, Iran, Syria and Iraq to issue joint visasSoutheast European Times Iran, Syria to Establish Joint Bank in 3 MonthsFars News Agency Iran to extend rail way road to Syria and LebanonIranian Trend News Agency -Zawya all 10 news articles »

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IAEA Chief Presses Iran, Syria to Come Clean on Nuclear Activities - Global Security Newswire Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:47:34 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

IAEA Chief Presses Iran, Syria to Come Clean on Nuclear Activities Global Security Newswire VIENNA, AUSTRIA -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday called on Iran and Syria to cooperate more fully with efforts to ensure the nations' nuclear programs are not intended to produce weapons (see GSN, ... IAEA chief sees possible progress in Syria probeReuters Africa Iran, Syria in hot seat at UN atomic watchdog meetAhram Online Iran, North Korea, Syria uncooperative with nuke info, UN saysExaminer.com AFP -Fars News Agency -UPI.com all 227 news articles »

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Rumsfeld releases Saddam video - Seattle Post Intelligencer Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:02:16 GMT+00:00

Rumsfeld releases Saddam video Seattle Post Intelligencer Young Syrians are shown biting the heads off snakes and stabbing puppies to what appears to be applause coming from Hafez al-Assad, who was Syria's president for three decades until his death in 2000. Rumsfeld said the tape was "a diplomatic gift" from ... and more »

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Syria: President Lays Foundation Stone for Tigris River Water-Drawing Project - Zawya Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:53:41 GMT+00:00

Construction Week Online

Syria: President Lays Foundation Stone for Tigris River Water-Drawing Project Zawya Hasaka, northeastern Syria - President Bashar al-Assad on Monday laid the foundation stone for Tigris (Dijleh) water-drawing project at Ein Diwar village in Malkiya area, Hasaka governorate (about 600 kilometers northeast of ... The Stream, March 8: Toxic LeadCircle of Blue WaterNews all 4 news articles »

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Geagea Expects Cedar Revolution II on Sunday: Syria Partner in Coup against ... - Naharnet Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:09:07 GMT+00:00

Geagea Expects Cedar Revolution II on Sunday: Syria Partner in Coup against ... Naharnet He accused Syria of playing a role in the January toppling of Saad Hariri's government. "According to my information, Syria was a partner in the coup against Saad Hariri's cabinet," Geagea told his interviewer. On the other hand, he said that the March ... and more »

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Emir, Premier greet Syrian President - Peninsula On-line Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:21:07 GMT+00:00

Emir, Premier greet Syrian President Peninsula On-line Doha: The Emir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has sent a cable of greetings to President Bashar Al Assad of Syria on the occasion of his country's national day. The Heir Apparent HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has also sent a cable to the ... and more »

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Iran, Turkey, Syria, Iraq Will Issue Joint Visa, Hamshahri Says - Bloomberg Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:35:46 GMT+00:00

Iran, Turkey, Syria, Iraq Will Issue Joint Visa, Hamshahri Says Bloomberg Iran, Turkey, Syria and Iraq agreed to facilitate tourism by issuing visas valid for all four countries, Hamshahri reported, citing a senior Iranian official. The plan for the joint visa, which will be ... Iran, Turkey, Syria, Iraq agree on issuing joint visaISNA all 8 news articles »

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Korean Students Flock To Syria To Learn Arabic - Bernama Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:28:48 GMT+00:00

Korean Students Flock To Syria To Learn Arabic Bernama SEOUL, March 8 (Bernama) -- Syria is fast becoming a new hub for South Korean students wishing to learn Arabic, thanks to its safe environment and low living costs, among other reasons. Forty-one Korean students are currently living in the Middle ... and more »

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Egypt revolts affecting Middle East tourism - e-Travel Blackboard (press release) Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:11:48 GMT+00:00

Egypt revolts affecting Middle East tourism e-Travel Blackboard (press release) Following the widespread attention Egypt received during its political turmoil earlier this year Middle Eastern countries including Jordan and Syria are noting an increase in tourism cancellations. Jordan Tourism Board official Touhama Naboulsi said ... Mideast tourism sector braces for fallout from revoltsMontreal Gazette all 15 news articles »