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US should talk to Syria, Iran: Colin Powell 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 17 10:53 AM
The United States should talk to Syria and Iran about strife in the Middle East, former secretary of state Colin Powell said.Israeli PM doubts talks with Syria due to U.S. pressure: paper People's Daily - Dec 17 5:10 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Sunday Israel should refrain from talks with Syria at the current stage, which was interpreted by local paper as a sign of a policy of avoid going against the U.S. stance regarding Damascus.Israel's Peretz sees Syria's call for talks deserving consideration People's Daily - Dec 17 4:40 PM
Israel's Defense Minister Amir Peretz said on Sunday that Syria's overtures for dialogue with Israel deserve consideration while some officials show caution at Damascus' support for "terror", local media reported.Hariri: Syria, Iran trying to block tribunal The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 17 12:40 PM
MP Saad Hariri told a gathering of international leftists over the weekend that Syria, Iran and their allies in Lebanon are attempting to block the creation of an international court to try his father's killers. "The tribunal's creation is crucial for the future of democracy, moderation, justice and human rights in Lebanon, and the region," the Future Movement leader told a conference of the ...'US should talk to Syria, Iran' News 24 South Africa - Dec 17 12:27 PM
The United States should talk to Syria and Iran about strife in the Middle East, says former secretary of state Colin Powell.Channel 2 Report: Syria Wants Secret Talks with Israel Israel National News - Dec 17 1:18 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Syria is looking for a way to conduct secret negotiations with Israel, Channel Two television reported Sunday night.Israeli Defense Minister hints at willingness to speak with Syria Al Bawaba - Dec 17 5:44 AM
Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz said that Israel should hold an "urgent debate" to weigh Syria's recent diplomatic overture to consider entering into negotiations with Damascus.EU, Syria call for Talk instead of Fighting Israel National News - Dec 17 8:34 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Syria and the European Union (EU) called on Fatah and Hamas forces to cease the widening violence and to resume talks. Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas has proposed a unity government on condition that Hamas recognize Israel.Syria offers "peace" in response to ISG proposals Jerusalem Newswire - Dec 17 3:35 AM
A week after the controversial Iraq Study Group recommended that the Bush administration open discussions with Iran and Syria in a bid to extricate the US from Iraq, Syrian strongman Bashar el-Assad invited Israel to talk peace.PM associates: Syria will support terror, even with Golan Haaretz Daily - Dec 16 11:53 PM
In an interview published Friday in the Italian daily La Repubblica, Syrian President Bashar Assad called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to heed his calls for peace. "Talk to Syria, and like many Israelis are saying, 'even if you think it's a bluff you have nothing to lose.'"Upton encourages Bush to talk with Iran and Syria The Kalamazoo Gazette - Dec 16 10:13 PM
President Bush should adopt key components of the Iraq Study Group report, including the initiation of talks with Iran and Syria, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton says.Republican Sen. Specter plans Syria trip AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 6:30 PM
Sen. Arlen Specter, a 26-year Senate Republican, said he will visit Syria despite loud objections by the Bush administration, contending the situation in Iraq is so dire that it is time Congress step up to the plate and see what it can do.Peretz: Urgent Debate on Syria Needed Israel National News - Dec 17 1:33 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz said today that urgent decisions need be made regarding Israel s response to a recent call from Syria for a dialogue. There will be a price for an agreement, that s clear, he said.Palestinian groups in Syria reject Abbas' call for early elections People's Daily - Dec 16 7:09 PM
Palestinian groups in exile in Syria Saturday rejected a call by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for early elections, saying the move lacked real reasons and was illegal.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" Fox21 - Dec 16 5:34 PM
CAIRO, Egypt Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq.Siniora stresses friendly ties with Iran, Syria ArabicNews.com - Dec 16 5:00 PM
Lebanon's Prime Minister Fouad Siniora stressed yesterday evening Lebanon's friendly ties with Iran and Syria, saying Beirut had no enemy but the Israeli regime.Gov't Source: Don t Ignore Syria's Call for Peace Israel National News - Dec 16 8:33 PM
(IsraelNN.com) A government source has said that Israel cannot ignore the latest call for peace issued by Syrian President Bashar Assad, Voice of Israel government radio reported Sunday morning. The source said that further information is needed concerning what Syria has in mind.Kerry: U.S. should talk with Iran, Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 11:21 AM
Sen. John Kerry, on a Mideast tour taking him to Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad, said Friday that the Bush administration's rejection of dialogue with Syria and Iran to try to calm Iraq is a mistake.Lebanon PM seeks Kremlin's help in Syria crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 10:44 AM
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora met with President Vladimir Putin in a bid to get Moscow to pressure Syria over political unrest in Beirut, seen by Siniora as a Damascus-backed coup attempt.Kerry defends upcoming trip to Syria Boston Globe - Dec 16 12:49 AM
WASHINGTON -- Senator John F. Kerry yesterday defended his decision to meet with the president of Syria next week and said Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice did not try to talk him out of the meeting when they met face-to-face earlier this month to discuss his Middle East trip.Should Bush talk to Syria? Aljazeera - Dec 16 7:07 AM
In recent weeks, US politicians have urged that the Bush administration engage in dialogue with Syria , an Arab country considered by the White House to be a state sponsor of terrorism and a conduit for fighters both in Iraq and Lebanon .Poll: 52% Want Syria, Iran in Iraq Talks Rasmussen Reports via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 10:12 AM
The Iraq Study Group recommended that Syria and Iran be included in talks about the future of Iraq. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected that recommendation. The American people have mixed views on it.Sen. Dodd Planning Trip to Syria 1010 WINS New York - Dec 16 5:46 AM
Senator Chris Dodd among several members of Congress planning trips to Syria.Specter says he will visit Syria The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 16 12:08 AM
Sen. Arlen Specter (R., Pa.) says he will visit Syria despite loud objections by the Bush administration, contending the situation in Iraq is so dire that it is time for Congress to see what it can do.Sen. Arlen Specter Planning Trip to Syria Fox News - Dec 15 7:11 PM
Veteran GOP Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania says he is going to visit Syria, despite objections from the White House.Rice rejects talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq CNN.com - Dec 15 6:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.Netanyahu: Not in Favor of Syria Talks Yet Israel National News - Dec 16 1:33 PM
The office of Likud head and opposition leader Binyamin Netanyahu issued a statement correcting a report on Channel 10 tonight, saying that Netanyahu supported opening talks with Syria immediately.US rejects reaching out to Iran, Syria: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 5:01 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice rejected reaching out to Iran and Syria in an interview, saying neither country should need an incentive to push for stability in Iraq.Peres: Israel has preconditions for talking with Syria Israel National News - Dec 16 10:49 AM
Responding to a call by Syria's foreign minister Walid Moallem, for Damascus and Jerusalem to open talks without preconditions, vice-Prime Minister Shimon Peres said that Syria must stop supporting terror first.Leading Republican senator plans Syria trip despite White House opposition KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Dec 16 8:02 AM
WASHINGTON Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter is planning a trip to Syria, despite objections by the Bush administration.Lebanon PM seeks Kremlin's help in Syria crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 2:17 AM
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora was expected to press President Vladimir Putin to use his influence with Syria to help defuse a political crisis that Siniora sees as a Damascus-backed coup attempt.Kerry Slams Bush For Rejecting Syria Talks CBS News - Dec 15 12:36 PM
Sen. John Kerry, on a Mideast tour taking him to Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad, said it's a mistake that the Bush administration has rejected a dialogue with Syria and Iran to try to calm Iraq.No Middle East peace without Syria, Iran: Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 1:24 AM
The United States and Europe must talk to Syria and Iran if they want a comprehensive solution to Iraq and other Middle East conflicts, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview published on Friday.Specter plans Syria trip despite White House opposition WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Dec 16 2:23 AM
Republican Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania says he will visit Syria despite loud objections by the Bush administration.Rice Rejects Overture To Iran And Syria Washington Post - Dec 15 12:49 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek the help of Syria and Iran in Iraq, saying the "compensation" required by any deal might be too high. She argued that neither country should need incentives to foster stability in Iraq.... Lebanese PM stresses his country's friendly ties with Iran, Syria Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 16 1:37 AM
Iran - Syria - Lebanon Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora stressed Friday evening Lebanon's friendly ties with Iran and Syria, saying Beirut had no enemy but the Israeli regime.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 10:42 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.CORRECTED: U.S. official warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 10:41 PM
The United States warned the United Arab Emirates on Thursday it may take action against the Gulf state if it fails to halt the flow of technology to Iran and Syria that can be used to make improvised bombs.Kerry defends 'dialogue' with Syria, Iran Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Dec 16 1:44 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - Sen. John F. Kerry, on a Mideast tour that will take him to Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad, said yesterday that the Bush administration's rejection of dialogue with Syria and Iran to try to calm Iraq is a mistake.Sen. Kerry Urges Talks with Iran, Syria Fox News - Dec 15 7:56 AM
Sen. John Kerry urges the Bush administration to open a dialogue with Iran and Syria about Iraq while on a fact-finding trip to the Mideast.Iraq, Syria discuss border security Hindustan Times - Dec 17 6:56 AM
Iraqi and Syrian interior ministers held talks and discussed ways of improving security along their border.White House Upset by Senator?s Trip to Syria New York Times - Dec 14 6:48 PM
The White House said Senator Bill Nelson of Florida?s trip to Syria was inappropriate and undermined democracy in the region.Leading Republican senator plans Syria trip despite White House opposition WHNT-TV Huntsville - Dec 15 8:06 PM
WASHINGTON Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter is planning a trip to Syria, despite objections by the Bush administration. Specter says he and other G-O-P members are...Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq-Post Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 15 2:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's proposal that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilise Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.Senator Kerry: US should talk with Iran, Syria IranMania.com - Dec 15 9:01 PM
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - US Senator John Kerry, on a Mideast tour taking him to Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad, said Friday that the Bush administration's rejection of dialogue with Syria and Iran to try to calm Iraq is a mistake, The Associated Press reported.Bush administration criticizes senators' contacts with Syria Baltimore Sun - Dec 16 11:50 PM
The White House stepped up its pressure yesterday on senators engaging in direct talks with Syrian leaders, saying their trips to Damascus risk undermining U.S. efforts to encourage democracy in the Middle East. Rice rejects Iran, Syria help Gulf News - Dec 15 9:21 PM
Washington: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a plan to engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilise Iraq, saying that "compensation" for such a deal might be too high.Full Nelson For Syria's Assad Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 4:00 PM
Diplomacy: In the first contact with a U.S. official since the Iraq Study Group suggested we talk with him, Syria's Baathist dictator, Bashar Assad, welcomes Sen. Bill Nelson, the first of many appeasers to come.Lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 2:15 PM
The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits by U.S. lawmakers to Syria, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message that Damascus must stop meddling in Iraq and Lebanon.White House criticizes senator's Syria trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 2:41 PM
The White House sharply criticized a US senator's trip to Syria as "not helpful" and "not appropriate" and warned Damascus not to see the visit as an indirect overture from Washington.Olmert rejects Syrian calls for peace talks Independent - Dec 17 4:10 PM
Ehud Olmert, Israel's Prime Minister, has rejected an appeal from President Bashar Assad to resume peace talks with Syria.State Dept. Daily Press Briefing December 15, 200 Scoop.co.nz - Dec 17 4:02 PM
SYRIA Congressional Delegation in Syria / State Department Representation Standard Practices Regarding Congressional Delegations WP: Rice rejects overture to Iran, Syria MSNBC - Dec 15 12:39 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek the help of Syria and Iran in Iraq, saying the "compensation" required by any deal might be too high. U.S. lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 12:25 PM
The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits to Syria by U.S. lawmakers, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message that Damascus must stop meddling in Iraq and Lebanon.No talks with Iran, Syria, says Rice Dawn - Dec 15 7:31 PM
WASHINGTON, Dec 15: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected the proposal for holding talks with Iran and Syria saying that it would be too high a compensation for stability in Iraq.EU accuses Iran, Syria of destablizing Middle East The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 15 12:42 PM
The European Union accused Iran and Syria on Friday of destabilizing the Middle East, telling Damascus "to stop interfering in Lebanon" if it wanted normal relations with the international community. Significantly hardening the bloc's tone, EU leaders said "Syria must end all interference in Lebanese internal affairs.UAE 'surprised' at US warning on Syria-Iran Gulf Daily News - Dec 15 5:09 PM
DUBAI: A UAE official voiced astonishment yesterday at a threat of US action against the Gulf state for allegedly failing to prevent a flow of technology to Iran and Syria that can be used in homemade bombs.Senator Kerry urges dialogue with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:25 AM
U.S. Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 2004, said on Thursday the U.S. administration should talk to Syria and Iran.Olmert gives short shrift to Assad overture The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 17 12:37 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday brushed aside Syrian calls for peace talks, saying it would not be prudent to negotiate when Syria was isolated internationally and warning that new talks would risk Israel's relationship with the United States.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" WHOI - Dec 15 9:53 AM
(AP) -- CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Dec 15 9:50 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq. The Massachusetts Democrat is...Yemen-US talks on Syria ahead of Assad visit to Aden AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:23 AM
A US official slammed Syria's role in Lebanon and said he expected Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to convey US concerns to his Syrian counterpart later this week.White House criticizes senator's trip to Syria Boston Globe - Dec 15 1:04 AM
WASHINGTON -- The White House escalated its criticism yesterday of Senator Bill Nelson's defiant diplomacy trip to Syria as a parade of other senators prepared to meet with the president of the country.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 15 9:46 AM
Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq.Kerry urges Bush to engage Iran, Syria on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 8:59 AM
US Senator John Kerry urged his rival in the 2004 elections, President George W. Bush, to kindle a dialogue with Iran and Syria in a bid to stabilize Iraq.Defying Bush, Senator Visits Syria Washington Post - Dec 14 8:00 AM
The White House lashed out at Syria yesterday, as Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) defied pressure from the administration and went ahead with talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Afterward, Nelson said he sees a new "crack in the door" for U.S.-Syria relations and help in stabilizing... Rice: No Help Needed From Iran, Syria Fox 6 News San Diego - Dec 15 9:13 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq.Specter sees Syria trip as shot to resuscitate diplomacy The Morning Call - Dec 15 7:20 AM
GOP senator plans multi-nation tour, seeks to mend U.S ties with Arab nation. White House is opposed. | Rebuffing the Bush administration, Sen. Arlen Specter plans to travel to Syria this month as part of a multi-nation tour aimed in part at reviving the United States' diplomatic relationship with the Arab country.White House: Senator's Syria Trip Inappropriate The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 15 12:08 AM
The White Houseyesterday escalated its criticism of Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's diplomacy to Syria, as a parade of other senators prepared to meet with the president of the country.CORRECTED: U.S. official warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria Boston Globe - Dec 14 11:52 PM
(In third paragraph, Washington has accused Syria and Iran -- not Iraq) By Doug PalmerIraq, Syria discuss border security New Kerala - Dec 16 10:06 PM
Damascus, Dec 17: Iraqi and Syrian interior ministers held talks and discussed ways of improving security along their border.Rice Rejects Talks on Iraq with Iran, Syria Voice of America - Dec 15 3:59 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected the idea of holding talks with Iran and Syria on reducing violence in Iraq.US senator defends travel to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 6:14 AM
A US senator who traveled to Syria this week defended his trip as being in the interest of US policy and in keeping with last week's Iraq Study Group recommendations.EU talks tough with Iran, Syria Khaleej Times - Dec 15 7:48 AM
BRUSSELS - The European Union accused Iran and Syria on Friday of destabilising the Middle East just as the United States is contemplating whether to talk to Tehran and Damascus in an effort to end violence in Iraq.White House: Stay away from Syria Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Dec 15 2:40 AM
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Thursday that trips to Syria by U.S. lawmakers are a public relations victory for a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the Middle East.Bail Denied to Man Accused of Terror Plot KFSN-TV Fresno - Dec 17 10:43 AM
A federal judge denied bail to a man the government claims wanted to buy missiles, rocket launchers and other weapons to send to terrorists in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq Central Chronicle - Dec 15 9:32 AM
Washington, Dec 15: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.Rice: U.S. won't team with Syria, Iran on Iraq USA Today - Dec 14 11:23 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek the help of Syria and Iran in Iraq, saying the 'compensation' required by any deal might be too high. She argued that neither country... 5,000 undocumented OFWs in Syria -- think tank INQ7.net - Dec 15 3:07 AM
SOME 5,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), mostly domestic helpers, have found their way into Syria without passing through proper immigration channels and are thus continuously exposed to abuse, the Blas F. Ople Policy Center said Friday.White House intensifies criticism of Nelson's Syria trip Miami Herald - Dec 15 12:24 AM
The White House on Thursday escalated its criticism of Sen. Bill Nelson's defiant diplomacy to Syria as other senators prepared to meet with the president of the country the United States accuses of aiding terrorists.Bush's options: 'go big' or 'go wide' Orange County Register - Dec 17 3:12 AM
The president weighs conflicting advice on troop strength, overtures to Iran and Syria, and dealings with Iraqi politicians.US rejects reaching out to Iran, Syria: report AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 15 12:39 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice rejected reaching out to Iran and Syria in an interview with the Washington Post, saying neither country should need an incentive to push for stability in Iraq.ZENIT - The World Seen From Rome Zenit News Agency - Dec 17 2:33 PM
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 17, 2006 ( Zenit.org ).- Benedict XVI appealed to the international community and to private institutions to help the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have sought refuge in Syria.UN chief urges Bush to talk to Iran and Syria on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 4:48 AM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has urged US President George W. Bush to involve Iran and Syria in the search for a solution to the crisis in Iraq.No Middle East peace without Syria, Iran - Assad AlertNet - Dec 15 1:36 AM
Source: Reuters ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The United States and Europe must talk to Syria and Iran if they want a comprehensive solution to Iraq and other Middle East conflicts, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said ... White House decries senator's visit to Syria Deseret Morning News - Dec 14 11:26 PM
The White House on Thursday escalated its criticism of Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's defiant diplomacy to Syria as a parade of other senators prepared to meet with the president of the country.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 14 10:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilise Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.Dodd Plans Trip To Middle East, Talks With Leaders Hartford Courant - Dec 17 12:38 AM
Kerry To Join Effort In Sensitive Territory Sen. Christopher J. Dodd will conduct his own Middle East peace talks beginning this week as he plans to visit the leaders of Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel. White House criticizes Nelson's trip to Syria MSNBC - Dec 14 1:06 PM
The White House said Thursday that Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's trip to Syria was not only inappropriate, but that it gave undue legitimacy to a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the Middle East. Siniora hopes for Russia's role in Lebanon-Syria settlement Interfax - Dec 15 12:22 AM
MOSCOW. Dec 15 (Interfax) - Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said he hopes that Russia will be able to help normalize relations between Lebanon and Syria. "We want relations with Syria to be normalized.Assad calls on Olmert, Bush to negotiate with Syria Middle East Online - Dec 15 2:38 AM
Syria s President says he is expecting Israel to launch war against Syria at any time, maybe next summer.US Syria Fox21 - Dec 15 1:05 AM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) _ Florida Senator Bill Nelson says Syria's president appears willing to work with the U-S in controlling his country's border with Iraq.Nelson met with Bashar Assad (bah-SHAHR' AH'-sahd) for an hour, and later told reporters in a conference call there is "a crack in the door" for further discussions.The U-S says foreign fighters often enter Iraq from Syria.Nelson says he also ...Sunday, December 17 CNN.com - 51 minutes ago
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- A U.S. Marine died Saturday from wounds suffered during enemy action in Iraq's Anbar province, the U.S. military said.The importance of US engagement with Iran and Syria The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 1:00 AM
Why did the 10 very experienced members of the Iraq Study Group lay such great stress on the need to engage politically with Iran and Syria? First, because after studying the situation in Iraq for nine long months they understood clearly that it is both "grave" and "deteriorating."Syrian president urges Europe, US to negotiate with Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 17 4:07 AM
Syria - Iran - Nuclear Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that Iran was an important country, stressing the United States and Europe should hold talks with Tehran.White House Says Nelson's Visit to Syria Sends Mixed Message Fox News - Dec 14 11:57 AM
Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's trip to Syria sent a mixed message on positions of the United States, the White House said Thursday.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq AlertNet - Dec 14 10:36 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq ... Lebanon relief effort raises houses, questions USA Today - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Days after its war with Israel ended in August, the militant Shiite group Hezbollah sent engineers and architects across Lebanon to assess damage in Shiite areas pounded by Israel's bombing campaign.Rice rejects reaching out to Iran, Syria to stabilize Iraq People's Daily - Dec 15 12:54 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected engaging Iran and Syria as part of efforts to stabilize war-torn Iraq, saying costs could be too high, the Washington Post reported on Friday.US warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria Financial Times - Dec 14 6:34 PM
Washington is alarmed at the diversion of militarily sensitive technology to Iran and Syria via Dubai, a US official said on Thursday.