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Syria's second city Aleppo enjoys renaissance 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 7:45 AM
Aleppo, Syria's second city and one of the oldest inhabited in the world, is enjoying a renaissance that is restoring the ancient trading hub whose magnificent buildings rivaled Istanbul's in Ottoman times.Stability in Iraq beneficial for Syria 
ArabicNews.com - 40 minutes ago
Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdullah Al-Dardari said on Saturday night that Syria will benefit from establishment of stability in Iraq.Assad says 'no cloud' over Syria, Saudi ties 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 11:13 AM
Syria and Saudi Arabia have overcome recently strained ties, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a Saudi newspaper in remarks published Monday.FEATURE-Syria's second city Aleppo enjoys renaissance 
AlertNet - Mar 20 7:34 AM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis ALEPPO, Syria, March 20 (Reuters) - Aleppo, Syria's second city and one of the oldest inhabited in the world, is enjoying a renaissance that is restoring the ancient trading ... Ready to talk with Iran, Syria 
Financial Express - Mar 20 9:21 AM
Two weeks after making major concessions for a nuclear accord with North Korea, the administration of President George W. Bush said last Tuesday it was prepared to sit down with Iran and Syria as part of a regional conference to stabilise Iraq.Iranian sport reporters and photographers visit Syria 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 19 3:08 PM
Iran - Syria - Reporters A group of Iranian sport reporters and photographers wrapped up its 5-day visit to Syria and returned to Tehran.U.S. to dialogue with Syria? 
WorldNet Daily - Mar 19 12:55 PM
JERUSALEM The European Union is pressing the U.S. to alter its policy toward Syria and toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to be more in line with recommendations made last December by the Iraq Study Group, according to senior Palestinian and British diplomatic officials.Syria supports Sudan's efforts to realize peace in Darfur 
People's Daily - Mar 20 5:53 PM
Visiting Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Shara stressed on Tuesday his country's support for efforts exerted by the Sudanese government to realize peace and stability in the war-torn western Sudanese region of Darfur.Bush, once reluctant on sanctions, prepares to take tough line with Syria 
JTA - Mar 19 12:52 AM
The United States is about to impose tough sanctions on Syria because of its support for terrorism, its failure to recognize international borders and its weapons of mass destruction programs all elements that threaten not only Israel, but the United States, too.The political ideas competing for support in the Arab world 
The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 1:00 AM
The US invasion of Iraq and the socio-political collapse that has ensued have sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East. I felt them firsthand during a recent month-long sojourn in Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.The student: Teen excited about future in Syria 
USA Today - Mar 19 4:54 AM
The corpses began appearing in the streets around Mohammed Jasim's home last year.Syria's Assad says Saudi ties have been "cloudy" 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 2:53 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview published on Monday that relations with Saudi Arabia had passed through a "cloudy" patch, but he hoped this month's Arab summit will help patch up differences.The daily quest to get out of Baghdad 
Guardian Unlimited - Mar 20 6:10 PM
Hundred of thousands of Iraqis have packed and set off to try to join the diaspora in Jordan, Syria, and beyond.Syrian president, PM visit Iranian project in Halab 
ArabicNews.com - 38 minutes ago
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Prime Minister Naji al-Otari and Iran's Deputy Minister for Energy Hamid Chitchian yesterday inspected work on a project to construct a tunnel to supply water to the southern part of Syria's Halab province.syria, united states: A useful exchange of views on Iraqi refugees 
Monday Morning - Mar 20 4:51 AM
Ellen Sauerbrey, the US assistant secretary of state for refugees and migration, who arrived in Damascus to hold talks on the plight of Iraqi refugees, met with Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad.syria, iran: Car unveiled on Baath Party anniversary 
Monday Morning - Mar 20 4:51 AM
President Bashar Assad recently unveiled a Syrian-Iranian car factory and tested a new vehicle, on the 44th anniversary of the ruling Baath Party in Damascus.France asked Israel to invade Syria, topple Assad - 
Al Jazeera - Mar 18 8:35 AM
Ahead of the launch of Israel's war on Lebanon last summer, French President Jacques Chirac sent a message to Israel via a secret channel, expressing full support for a military assault against Lebanon, and suggesting that Israel invades Syria and topple its President Bashar Al Assad.Iran-Syria economic ties praiseworthy: Syrian Official 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 18 7:49 AM
Iran - Syria - Trade Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdullah Al-Dardari on Saturday night praised economic relations between Iran and Syria.Arutz 7 TV 
Israel National News - 31 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) The Citizenship Law will be renewed on Wednesday for a period of 15 months. The law forbids citizens of enemy nations to gain Israeli citizenship through marriage. Those not allowed to enter Israel after marriage include citizens of Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.One Iraq war legacy: a softer US approach to remaining foes 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 11:18 AM
Four years of devastating war in Iraq has left America's global standing in tatters, and President George W. Bush is trying a softer approach to his remaining arch enemies -- North Korea, Syria and Iran.Bill Richardson says he d meet leaders of Venezuela, Iran, Syria 
KOB-TV Albuquerque - Mar 19 3:59 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson said Monday that if he s elected president, he d meet with leftist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Richardson was in Austin, Texas, in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.Bill Richardson says he'd meet Chavez, leaders of Iran, Syria 
NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Mar 19 3:37 PM
AUSTIN, Texas New Mexico Governor Richardson was in Austin, Texas, today in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. He says that if he's elected...Syria's Assad says Saudi ties have been "cloudy" 
AlertNet - Mar 19 11:36 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Iran comment in paragraphs 10-11) RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in remarks published on Monday that relations with Saudi Arabia had passed through ... Stability in Iraq beneficial for Syria 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 18 2:32 AM
Iraq - Syria - Stability Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdullah Al-Dardari said on Saturday night that Syria will benefit from establishment of stability in Iraq.Syria's Assad says backs Lebanon "unity government" 
AlertNet - Mar 19 8:06 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad called in remarks published on Monday for a unity government in Lebanon, saying early elections was Lebanon's only other choice to resolve ... Iraq invasion four years on: "Nobody likes Iraqis" 
Radio Netherlands - Mar 20 8:01 AM
Four years ago, the US and the UK launched an attack against Iraq. Since then, thousands of Iraqis have fled their country, most to Syria and Iraq. Syria's Assad says Saudi ties have been "cloudy" 
AlertNet - Mar 19 2:36 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview published on Monday that relations with Saudi Arabia had passed through a "cloudy" patch, but he hoped this ... Assad confirms Israeli talks 
Haaretz Daily - Mar 20 1:26 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad confirmed that Syria has been conducting secret negotiations with Israel in recent years, as reported by Haaretz in January.Analysis: War anniversary a milestone 
AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 11:49 AM
Four years ago Tuesday, I lay on my bed in the Al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad as dawn broke, heard the wail of sirens and saw the flash of anti-aircraft fire, and then a dull explosion shuddered from a few miles away.Syria welcomes latest Hariri probe report 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 12:01 PM
Syria on Friday welcomed the latest interim report by the UN commission of inquiry into the 2005 murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri, describing it as "professional."Iraq neighbours: What's at stake? 
BBC News - Mar 20 6:14 PM
The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines the attitudes and positions of Iraq's immediate neighbours.Educational exchange 
Grand Traverse Herald - Mar 19 10:27 PM
Seven area Muslim high school students are learning about America and Americans by immersing themselves in the culture for a year. Along the way, the natives of countries including Lebanon, Israel, Pakistan, Syria and Morocco are helping educate others about their countries, customs and traditions.Tensions rise in Lebanon as hopes for deal fade 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:03 AM
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker accused the ruling majority coalition on Tuesday of dealing a crushing blow to talks aimed at ending a political crisis, signaling a rise in tensions in the four-month-old standoff.At least four dead in Syria building collapse 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 18 8:20 AM
Syrian police on Sunday confirmed that four people had died after two blocks of flats collapsed in a working class district of the main northern city of Aleppo.Bekaa village awaits help to finish community center 
The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 19 2:14 PM
On April 29, 2005, Syria pulled its last troops out of Lebanon, ending decades of Syrian tutelage over this country. The Syrian occupation had left many indelible marks on the Lebanese landscape, not the least of which were two libraries in the Bekaa Valley whose paths permanently diverged on that April day two years ago.The Daily 2008 
RealClearPolitics.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 6:34 AM
Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign has directly attacked Sen.Lebanese MPs rally to call for Hariri murder trial 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 6:29 AM
Anti-Syrian MPs gathered in the Lebanese parliament on Tuesday to demand the holding of a session to ratify the creation of a court due to try suspects in former premier Rafiq Hariri's murder.Five missing in Syria building collapse 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 18 5:13 AM
At least five people are missing after two apartment buildings collapsed in a working class district of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, police said Sunday.U.N. to discuss displaced Iraqis 
UPI - Mar 20 3:42 PM
The U.N. will discuss the humanitarian crisis facing millions of Iraqis forced from their homes by violence next month.Siniora denies UN asked to patrol Syrian border 
The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 19 2:16 PM
The Lebanese government on Monday rejected claims that the United Nations had been pushing the deployment of international peacekeepers along the Syrian border, as reported by an Israeli newspaper over the weekend. The denial came on the same day as German and Lebanese police surveyed Lebanon's northern border with Syria.World 'ignoring Iraqi refugees' 
BBC News - Mar 20 8:36 AM
The UN refugee agency says there is an "abject denial" of the humanitarian impact of the Iraq war.Foreign refuge often eludes young Iraqi men 
The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 1:00 AM
Any given flight arriving here from Baghdad carries Iraqis searching for one thing: safety.Eric Alterman: Ahh, But I Was So Much Older Then... 
HuffingtonPost - Mar 20 12:47 PM
Many reputations have been destroyed in past four years, none more so than that of Christopher Hitchens. Given him credit for pretending to confront this fact here , but not, alas, much else. A few examples: Was the president right or wrong to go to the United Nations in September 2002 and to say that body could no longer tolerate Saddam Hussein's open flouting of its every significant ...Posted: 15-03-2007 , 06:52 GMT 
Mena Report - Mar 19 6:01 AM
With rich cultural heritage and geographical diversity, Syria has a lot to offer ranging from Mediterranean beaches to its panoramic landscape - its mountains, fertile valleys, plains and steppes.Khalilzad Brings Political, Cultural Savvy to UN Ambassadorship 
Bloomberg.com - Mar 20 12:42 PM
March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Zalmay Khalilzad had two secret weapons when he brokered deals between warring factions as U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq: a string of green stone prayer beads and a string of personal contacts from the Mediterranean to the Himalayas.Recent editorials from New Jersey newspapers 
phillyburbs.com - Mar 20 6:07 PM
- Sunday's Times of Trenton on Speaker Nancy Pelosi:Baghdad fighting prompts exodus of religious minorities 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 12:20 AM
Baghdad's brutal war between Shiite and Sunni armed groups has prompted an exodus by Iraq's non-Muslim religious minorities to the relative safety of the northern Kurdish provinces, or abroad.Profiles: Palestinian unity government 
BBC News - Mar 20 8:58 AM
The BBC News website profiles the cabinet of the new Palestinian unity government.UNHCR says world ignoring Iraqi plight 
Deutsche Welle - 16 minutes ago
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has accused the international community of ignoring the growing humanitarian plight in Iraq, including some two million internally displaced Iraqis.World media gloom on Iraq 
BBC News - Mar 20 8:50 AM
World media see no reasons for celebration on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.Today's Headlines: 
ArabicNews.com - 46 minutes ago
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now! Aftermath of Iraq neighbors meeting with US and Iran the secretary-general warns that the "rising levels of violence, terrorist attacks and sectarian conflict that have gripped large parts of Iraq are increasingly acquiring a self-sustaining dynamic that could overwhelm the country's fragile political ...President praises enhanced ties with Syria 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 17 12:17 AM
Iran - Syria - Meet President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Friday night praised the growing trend of technical and industrial cooperation with Syria.Downer says Aust is helping Iraq refugees 
ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 20 3:44 PM
Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says Australia has donated millions of dollars to the UN's refugee agency to try to help refugees in Iraq.Turkey Preps to Host Next Water Forum 
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 20 8:56 AM
Delegates from 50 countries met in Istanbul on Tuesday to work on the agenda of the next World Water Forum on how to manage the Earth's water resources.Berri refused to agree to an ordinary parliamentary session as the government was "amputated" [EPA] 
Aljazeera - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
Lebanese politicians have gathered in the parliament to demand a session aiming to ratify a court to try suspects in the murder of Rafiq al-Hariri, a former prime minister.Palestinian factions clash in lebanon 
AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 9:42 PM
Rival Palestinian factions clashed in a refugee camp in northern Lebanon on Monday, shaking the camp with explosions and wounding at least two gunmen, officials at the camp said. Lebanon's state-run news agency said as many as five were wounded in the battle.Syrian president, PM visit Iranian project in Halab 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 19 3:17 AM
Syria - Iran - President Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Prime Minister Naji al-Otari and Iran's Deputy Minister for Energy Hamid Chitchian on Monday inspected work on a project to construct a tunnel to supply water to the southern part of Syria's Halab province.MPs are voting for a white elephant. And they know it 
Guardian Unlimited - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
The nuclear deterrent is a cold war relic. Renewing Trident for a hypothetical conflict only deprives the army of basic resourcesPosted: 08-03-2007 , 16:40 GMT 
Mena Report - Mar 19 6:05 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the visiting Iranian First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi on Thursday attended the inaugural ceremony of luxury Samand sedan car Producing Plant in Syria, under the name of "Siamco".Namaste London to Salaam India by road 
IBN live - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
A young Indian couple in London is all set to return to swades in a unique way: they plan to drive their way back.Egypt's People Assembly approves constitutional amendments 
ArabicNews.com - 46 minutes ago
Egypt's People's Assembly approved during a session yesterday under Speaker Ahmed Fathi Sorour the remaining number of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Hosni Mubarak.Anti-war rally held in Brussels 
ArabicNews.com - 38 minutes ago
Thousands of people marched to the American embassy in Brussels Sunday afternoon condemning the war and occupation of Iraq. "No to war, yes to peace," "US out of the Middle East," "No to war against Iran," shouted the marchers.Work in pest management acknowledged by ECan 
Scoop.co.nz - 25 minutes ago
More than 40 years service to pest management in the region by retired Pendarves farmer Robin Bruce was acknowledged this month by Environment Canterbury.PLAYSTATION 3 Compatibility Site Launches Early 
Scoop.co.nz - 25 minutes ago
London, 20 March 2007 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today launched the web site that will allow prospective PLAYSTATION®3 owners to see which of their PlayStation®2 titles are playable on the new European PS 3 hardware model.Iraq's fault lines easily traced in opinions on its plight, fate 
USA Today - Mar 19 8:11 PM
The idea of dividing Iraq into more independent regions or even separate states one dominated by Shiite Arabs, another by Sunni Arabs and a third by Kurds has been debated by policymakers and rejected by the White House.Millions of Iraqi refugees need world's help: UN 
CBC - Mar 20 11:17 AM
More than four million Iraqis displaced by violence to neighbouring countries and within Iraq aren't getting enough help from the rest of the world, the UN refugee agency says.Mohamed Hussain appointed Member of Shamil Board 
AME Info - 36 minutes ago
Shamil Bank announced the appointment of its Chief Executive, Mr. Mohamed Hussain, as a member of the Board of Directors in addition to his current role as the Chief Executive of the Bank.US General: signs of progress in Iraq 
ArabicNews.com - 39 minutes ago
US troops continue surging into Baghdad, Iraq, where hundreds of Iraqi families are returning to their homes, a senior US military official says.Bush Sees Hopeful Signs on Fourth Anniversary of Iraq Mission 
ArabicNews.com - 39 minutes ago
US President George W. Bush says he sees hopeful signs in the struggle to secure Iraq and urges continued support for the Iraqi people as they work to secure their country and build a democracy.Guaranteed transport funding increases efficiency 
Scoop.co.nz - 55 minutes ago
The New Zealand Contractors Federation supports the Government s five year $1.5 billion transport funding package that was criticised yesterday by the Green Party.Pre-Olympic boys to take on Saudis in warm-up tie 
The Star Online - Mar 20 5:20 PM
PETALING JAYA: The national squad for the pre-Olympic football tournament will face their counterparts from Saudi Arabia in a warm-up match at the MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya tomorrow (5pm).Fulbright award for sleep scientist 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Sleep scientist Sarah-Jane Paine has won a Fulbright Travel Award to present her PhD research at a leading international conference. Ms Paine holds the Health Research Council Mäori Health PhD Scholarship, and is based at the Sleep/Wake Research Centre at the Wellington campus.Arts Listings 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
START SESSION 1 Wednesday 21 March, 6pm Want to buy art but not sure where, or how, to start? Then STart is for you The first of two lively panel discussions exploring how to begin building your very own collection of contemporary New Zealand art. Bookings essential.Interview Specials Online 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Now online in the NiceUp Audio Section (http://www.niceup.org.nz/audio) we have some of the NiceUp Interview Specials - massive props to Art Official who hosted and produced these top-notch docos at Newtown Sound HQ.Don't miss the "Chief Vodka Bloke" in Manukau 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
The words 42 Below Vodka and television immediately bring to mind the provocative and controversial advertisements that the Chief Vodka Bloke Geoff Ross developed to take his 42 Below award winning vodka to the local and international market place.International Meeting On Iraqis Forced To Flee 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
The humanitarian crisis facing millions of Iraqis who have been forced from their homes will be dealt with at an international meeting being convened by the United Nations refugee agency, which has invited 192 Governments, 65 international organizations and 60 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to the two-day event.Environment Awards are back! 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
Environment Awards are back! The Auckland Regional Council is seeking applications for the 2007 Sustainable Environment Awards. The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate individuals, groups and businesses that are making an environmental difference in the Auckland region.Court Decision on NZ Pathology Contract 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Labtests remains committed to providing community pathology services for Auckland and is now 100% focused on re-tendering for the contract.Al Wahda, Al Ain face big tests 
Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
ABU DHABI Al Wahda will be missing the efforts of their brilliant star Ismail Matar ahead of their crucial AFC Champions League home clash against Kuwait s Al Arabi at Al Nahyan Stadium here today. Kick of 7.20pm UAE time.World Water Day Being Celebrated Tomorrow 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Tomorrow marks World Water Day, the same day the Ministry of Health launches an educational DVD for small water suppliers.Running of the Sheep, NZ Shearing Championships 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Thousands of four-legged woolly animals are set to takeover Te Kuiti s main street on March 31.Laboratory Decision Welcome 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation welcomes the outcome of the judicial review regarding Auckland community laboratory services.Taha Yassin Ramadan 
Guardian Unlimited - Mar 20 5:06 PM
In a republic infamous for its rule by fear, few matched the ruthlessness of the former Iraqi vice-president, Taha Yassin Ramadan, who has been hanged at the age of 69. There were plenty of examples of it.Despairing and disregarded - the daily quest to get out of Baghdad 
Guardian Unlimited - Mar 20 5:05 PM
In the cold and filthy yard of Baghdad's Resafa passport office, hundreds of people cram in every day to attempt a Kafka-esque journey through post-Saddam bureaucracy that must be negotiated in order to leave the country.New edition of Information Management book 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
A unique book that looks at the future direction for information services in New Zealand in the digital age, how the Treaty of Waitangi is being incorporated into our libraries, and what education providers and professional associations can offer today s information management professionals has recently been published by The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.Shore and Waitakere Sounds '07 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Hi well it s the home stretch for Shore and Waitakere Sounds 07 playing out over the next 2 weekends - the final concerts are listed below and with performances from The Jews Brothers , the kings of Latin Kantuta and Tama Lunden from Herbs (Slice of Heaven) still to come in the programs it s all on until the final curtain call.TSANZ Annual Conference 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Australian and New Zealand Scientific Respiratory Society (ANZSRS) are to hold their combined annual conference in Auckland this year for the first time.Dale Allen Pfeiffer: Are Labor Unions Terrorists? 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
Are Labor Unions Terrorists? 05/03/07 ( www.mountainsentinel.com ) Two recent news stories, taken together, could signal an ominous turn in the invasion of Iraq. The first story appeared on the Time website on February 28th.[1] It discusses Iraqi opposition to government plans to privatize the oil industry and sell it off to foreign investors under very lucrative terms.NZRU Make Prestigious Hospitality Appointment 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
New Zealand owned and operated company, Premier Hospitality, has been awarded the exclusive corporate hospitality contract by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) for the delivery of domestic hospitality for all All Blacks Tests held in New Zealand over the next 3 years (2007 2009).