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Cheney accuses Pelosi of "bad behavior" in Syria 
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Vice President Dick Cheney accused U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday of "bad behavior" on her Middle East trip, saying she bungled a message for Syria's president that was later clarified by Israel.Republican lawmaker meets Syria's Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 12:00 PM
President Bashar al-Assad met a Republican member of the U.S. Congress on Thursday, a day after Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ended a visit to Syria that was criticized by the White House.Pelosi's Syria Visit Sparks Criticism For Bungled Diplomacy Fox News - Apr 05 10:48 AM
A botched message during a widely discouraged visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Syria this week has U.S. officials criticizing rogue efforts at diplomacy among U.S. politicians.White House denounces top US lawmaker's Syria trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 11:25 PM
The White House on Wednesday sharply condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, saying the road to Damascus was "lined with the victims" of Syrian-backed extremists.Another GOP congressman meets with Syria's Assad Fox21 - 28 minutes ago
DAMASCUS, Syria Republican Congressman Darrell Issa (EYE'-suh) has met with Syria's president and foreign minister and says President Bush has failed to promote a needed dialogue with Damascus.Another GOP congressman meets with Syria's Assad WANE-TV Fort Wayne - 57 minutes ago
DAMASCUS, Syria Republican Congressman Darrell Issa (EYE'-suh) has met with Syria's president and foreign minister and says President Bush has failed to promote a needed...Cheney accuses Pelosi of "bad behaviour" in Syria Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Apr 05 3:35 PM
Vice President Dick Cheney accused U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday of "bad behaviour" on her Middle East trip, saying she bungled a message for Syria's president that was later clarified by Israel.Romney assails Pelosi on Syria visit AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 6:31 PM
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney assailed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday for visiting Syria's president and accused Democrats in Washington of playing politics with Iraq.Republican Congressman Visits Syria After Controversial Pelosi Trip Voice of America - Apr 05 12:46 PM
A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives has held talks in Syria - one day after the Democratic leader in that chamber sparked controversy by visiting Damascus.Pelosi meets Syria's Assad AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 3:12 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy Wednesday, meeting with Syria's leader and insisting "the road to Damascus is a road to peace."Cheney accuses Pelosi of "bad behaviour" in Syria Reuters.co.uk - Apr 05 3:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accused U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday of "bad behaviour" on her Middle East trip, saying she bungled a message for Syria's president that was later clarified by Israel.Our view on foreign policy: Pelosi steps out of bounds on ill-conceived trip to Syria USA Today - 23 minutes ago
Our view on foreign policy: Pelosi steps out of bounds on ill-conceived trip to Syria Bush s no-talk policy is flawed, but speaker s tactics are no solution. Democrats in Congress have been busy flexing their foreign policy muscles almost from the... Congresswoman Slaughter criticized for trip to Syria WROC Rochester - Apr 05 3:17 PM
The local GOP chairman says Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's trip to Syria shows a critical lack of judgment. Slaughter is part of a Democratic delegation which includes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on a diplomatic mission to the Middle East . Wednesday, they met with Syrian leaders.Carter defends Pelosi's Syria trip The Washington Times - Apr 05 9:56 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter says he supports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, despite criticism of the visit by the Bush administration.Syria tells Pelosi it's ready for peace talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 11:50 AM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on a visit to Syria opposed by the White House, said on Wednesday President Bashar al-Assad was ready to hold peace talks with Israel.Syria: We helped in Iran-Britain dispute AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 11:48 AM
Syria played a key role in resolving the standoff over the 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran, two government officials said Wednesday.Cheney accuses Pelosi of "bad behavior" in Syria China Daily - Apr 05 6:15 PM
WASHINGTON - US Vice President Dick Cheney accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday of "bad behavior" on her Middle East trip, saying she bungled a message for Syria's president that was later clarified by Israel.Israel Says Action Needed From Syria for Peace Talks Voice of America - Apr 05 6:31 AM
A senior Israeli official says Syria needs to take concrete actions to reduce tensions with Israel if peace talks are to resume.Meeting Assad, Pelosi calls visit to Syria the 'road to peace' Boston Globe - Apr 05 2:13 AM
DAMASCUS -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy yesterday, meeting with Syria's leader and insisting "the road to Damascus is a road to peace."Syria must stop supporting terror: Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 9:55 AM
Syria must stop supporting terrorism before the Jewish state will resume peace negotiations with its neighbour, a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said on Wednesday.Pelosi conveys Israeli peace message to Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 8:51 AM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on a visit to Syria opposed by the White House, said on Wednesday she conveyed an Israeli message to President Bashar al-Assad that the Jewish state was ready to resume peace talks.Pelosi in Saudi Arabia after meeting Syria's Assad Boston Herald - Apr 05 5:41 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continued her Mideast tour Thursday, a day after coming under sharp attack from the Bush administration for meeting with Syria's leader. Pelosi...Romney assails Pelosi's trip to Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 8:34 AM
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Wednesday called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria outrageous and accused Democrats in Washington of playing politics with Iraq.Pelosi pushes Syria on Hamas, Hezbollah links CNN.com - Apr 04 6:06 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with Syria's president Wednesday despite White House objections, saying she pressed Bashar al-Assad over Syrian support for militant groups and passed him a peace message from Israel's prime minister.White House denounces Pelosi s Syria trip Central Chronicle - Apr 05 11:11 AM
Fort Irwin, California, Apr 5: The White House on Wednesday sharply condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi s trip to Syria, saying the road to Damascus was lined with the victims of Syrian-backed extremists.Vice President Dick Cheney said in a radio interview that the visit undermined US-led efforts to isolate Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and instead rewarded his bad behavior in Lebanon, ...Pelosi describes frank talks in Syria San Jose Mercury News - Apr 05 1:39 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her delegation said they had frank words with President Bashar al-Assad and other senior Syrian officials Wednesday, pressing the president over Syria's support forSyria: We helped in Iran-Britain dispute Muzi - Apr 05 12:07 PM
Syria played a key role in resolving the standoff over the 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran, two government officials said Wednesday. "Syrian efforts and the Iranian willingness culminated with the release of the British sailors," said Information Minister Mohsen Bilal.Pelosi meets Syria's Assad, Iraq prominent Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 5:01 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday, against White House wishes, to urge Syria to help stabilize Iraq and stop supporting Washington's adversaries in the Middle East.275194. Media ignore GOP trips to Syria MLive.com - Apr 05 4:25 AM
On the April 3 edition of Fox News' Special Report, host Brit Hume reported that "[t]he White House tried to discourage" a trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to Syria to meet with President Bashar Al-Assad because the administration says "such a visit sends mixed signals to countries in the region and to the Syrian government."Syria mediating between Iran-Britain over sailors: FM AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 3:43 AM
Syria is mediating between Iran and Britain over the British sailors detained by Tehran 13 days ago, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem was quoted as saying on Wednesday.Carter defends Pelosi's Syria trip New Kerala - Apr 05 9:55 AM
WASHINGTON, April 5 :Former President Jimmy Carter says he supports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, despite criticism of the visit by the Bush administration.Ready to talk with Iran, Syria Financial Express - Apr 05 9:25 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.Pelosi attempts peace with Syria, Bush disapproves BG News - Apr 05 5:30 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with Syria's leader yesterday despite White House objections, saying she pressed President Bashar Assad over his country's support for militant groups and passed him a peace message from Israel. The meeting was an attempt to push the Bush administration to open a direct dialogue with Syria, a step that the White House has rejected.Ohio Republicans in dispute over Pelosi Syria trip WFMJ Youngstown - Apr 05 7:10 AM
UNDATED House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Syria has sparked disagreement between two House Republicans from Ohio.Pelosi challenges Bush policy by visiting Syria Mail and Guardian - Apr 05 4:41 AM
The speaker of the Unitd States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, delivered a powerful challenge to the Bush administration's stewardship of US interests in the Middle East by breaking with its policy of isolating Syria and holding talks in Damascus with President Bashar Assad.Pelosi calls talks with Syria 'a road to peace' Arizona Daily Star - Apr 05 12:10 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy Wednesday, meeting with Syria's leader and insisting "the road to Damascus is a road to peace."Israel: No breakthrough with Syria UPI - Apr 04 10:57 AM
Israel is reporting no change in its approach to peace talks with Syria despite the impression that U.S. House speaker created after her talks in Damascus.House Speaker Pelosi meets Syria's Assad despite Bush's objections Southeast Missourian - Apr 04 10:20 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with Syria's leader Wednesday despite White House objections, saying she pressed President Bashar Assad over his country's support for...Pitts defends visit to Syria Lancaster Online - Apr 04 10:58 PM
U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts and two other Republican congressmen did not undermine the Bush administration by meeting with Syria's leader Sunday, despite going to Damascus against the president's wishes, Pitts said Wednesday.Pitts, who represents Lancaster County, contrasted his visit with...White House denounces top US lawmaker's Syria trip TODAYonline - Apr 04 11:56 PM
US President George W. Bush (C) makes remarks after having lunch with troops at Fort Irwin, California, 4 April. The White House on Wednesday sharply condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, saying the road to Damascus was "lined with the victims" of Syrian-backed extremistsPelosi visits mosque in Syria NDTV - Apr 04 7:58 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mingled with Syrians in a market and made the sign of the cross at a Christian tomb in a visit to hardline Syria.Bloomberg: House Speaker Wrong' For Meeting With Syria's Assad The New York Sun - Apr 04 10:52 PM
Mayor Bloomberg has joined the chorus of criticism of the speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, for meeting with Syria's leader in an attempt to make an end run around President Bush, who has rejected the idea of diplomatic talks with the Middle Eastern country. Mr. Bloomberg said yesterday that foreign diplomacy should be run by the State Department, not by elected leaders. The mayor, who appears ...Pelosi defends her trip to Syria Long Beach Press-Telegram - Apr 04 9:28 PM
White House condemns speaker's Syrian visit, unilateral talks with leader. DAMASCUS, Syria - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy Wednesday, meeting with Syria's leader and insisting "the road to Damascus is a road to peace."Pelosi meets Assad, pushes for dialogue with Syria News Channel 6 Paducah - Apr 05 2:22 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a congressional delegation are pushing for a direct dialogue between the U.S. and Syria. After a meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, Congressman Tom Lantos said the meeting "reinforced sharply" the benefits of such a relationship.U.N. chief: Syria could threaten Mideast cease-fire Daily Bulletin - Apr 04 9:26 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The U.N. chief said Saturday that arms are reportedly still being smuggled over the border from Syria to Lebanon, and he urged all sides to fully comply with a United Nations resolution that ended the summer war between Hezbollah militants and Israel.Syria claims role in ending standoff Seattle Times - Apr 04 12:21 PM
Syria played a key role in resolving the standoff over the 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran, two government officials said today...Kind defends Pelosi s Syria trip La Crosse Tribune - Apr 04 9:16 PM
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind defended House Speaker Nancy Pelosi s trip to Syria, which has come under attack by President Bush and Republicans.Pelosi meets with Syria's Assad Baltimore Sun - Apr 04 1:29 PM
House speaker warns on militant groups, delivers peace message from Israel House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy today, meeting with Syria's leader and insisting "the road to Damascus is a road to peace." Syria, Hizbullah, Iran prepare in case of war The Christian Science Monitor - Apr 05 4:30 PM
Defensive measures taken amid US-Iran tensions spur concern about accidental conflict. Israel says policy towards Syria has not changed People's Daily - Apr 04 7:35 PM
Israel's policy toward Syria had not changed and it still demanded Syria "renounce terror" before it engages in negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said in a statement on Wednesday evening.Pelosi meets Syria's Assad despite Bush objections Houston Chronicle - Apr 04 8:35 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy. Washington accuses Syria of backing Hamas and Hezbollah, two groups it deems terrorist organizations. U.S. House speaker wraps up "productive" visit to Syria People's Daily - Apr 04 6:50 PM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday wrapped up a two-day official visit to Syria which she described as "very productive" while the White House criticized it for undermining the U.S. efforts to isolate the Arab country.House Speaker Pelosi meets Syria's Assad despite Bush objections The Standard-Times - Apr 04 10:09 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged the White House on Middle East policy yesterday, meeting with Syria's leader and insisting "the road to Damascus is a road to peace." Pelosi visits market, mosque in Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 5:24 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mingled with Syrians in a market and made the sign of the cross at a Christian tomb Tuesday during a visit to pursue dialogue with the country's leader. President Bush denounced the trip, saying it sends mixed signals to Syria's government.Iraqi refugees presence in Syria, Jordan taxing Khaleej Times - Apr 04 8:01 PM
MANAMA Syria and Jordan are each paying extremely heavy price due to the Iraqi refugees in their country, and the international community must do something positive urgently to lessen the burden on them, High Commissioner of UNHCR, Antonio Guterres, said here on Tuesday.Pelosi meets Syria's Assad despite Bush objections El Paso Times - Apr 04 4:43 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with Syria's leader Wednesday despite White House objections, saying she pressed President Bashar Assad over his country's support for militant groups and passed him a peace message from Israel.Syria welcomes Iran's decision to release British sailors People's Daily - Apr 04 6:36 PM
Syria welcomed on Wednesday Iran's decision to release 15 British sailors and marines taken captive 13 days ago, the official SANA news agency reported.Pelosi Meets Syria's Assad ABC News - Apr 04 2:58 AM
House Speaker Pelosi Meets Syria's Assad Despite Bush ObjectionsRomney assails Democrats in Washington on Syria visit, Iraq The Salt Lake Tribune - Apr 04 12:49 PM
Posted: 1:30 PM- DES MOINES, Iowa - GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney assailed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday for visiting Syria's president and accused Democrats in Washington of playing politics with Iraq. "Her going to a state which is without question a sponsor of terror, and having her picture taken with (Bashar) Assad and being seen in a headscarf and so forth is sending ...White House condemns Pelosi's visit to Syria Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Apr 04 3:23 PM
The White House has sharply condemned a visit to Syria by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives.Romney assails Democrats on Syria visit, Iraq Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Apr 04 12:37 PM
DES MOINES, Iowa GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney assailed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday for visiting Syria's president and accused Democrats in Washington of playing politics with Iraq. "Her going to a state which is without question a sponsor of terror, and having her picture taken with (Bashar) Assad and being seen in a headscarf and so forth is sending the wrong signal to the ...Syria ready for peace talks with Israel, Assad tells Pelosi The Peninsula - Apr 04 4:36 PM
damascus US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on a visit to Syria opposed by the White House, said yesterday that President Bashar Al Assad was ready to hold peace talks with Israel.Pelosi meets Syria's Assad Orange County Register - Apr 04 10:18 AM
The House speaker, brushing aside White House complaints, said she pressed Syria to stop supporting militants.Syria Also Hosting GOP Visitors, Pelosi Says WSB-TV 2 Atlanta - Apr 04 2:09 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Republican lawmakers are also touring Syria -- something not mentioned by the White House.Pelosi Says Syria Willing to Resume Peace Talks With Israel Fox News - Apr 04 1:17 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Syria is willing to resume peace talks with Israel after meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad on a trip to the Middle East Wednesday.Bush condemns top lawmaker's Syria trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:45 PM
US President George W. Bush on Tuesday condemned a top US lawmaker's visit to Syria as "counterproductive" and warned against offering Iran any "quid pro quos" to free 15 British captives.Pelosi after talks: Syria is 'road to peace' The Washington Times - Apr 04 9:57 AM
12:46 p.m. DAMASCUS, Syria -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with Syria's leader today despite White House objections, saying she pressed President Bashar Assad over his country's support for militant groups and passed him a peace message from Israel.Romney Assails Pelosi on Syria Visit The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 04 3:26 PM
DES MOINES, Iowa ( Map , News ) - GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney assailed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday for visiting Syria's president and accused Democrats in Washington of playing politics with Iraq.Syria tells Pelosi it's ready for peace talks Tiscali - Apr 04 5:15 PM
Democrat Pelosi is the most senior U.S. official to visit Syria in more than two years. Republican President George W. Bush had said her visit sent mixed signals to Syria. A spokesman for the White House National Security Council called it "counterproductive" on Wednesday.Bush raps Pelosi's trip to Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 1:52 PM
President Bush criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria on Tuesday, saying it sends mixed signals to the region and to the government of President Bashar Assad.Bush faults Pelosi over her trip to Syria Los Angeles Times - Apr 04 12:28 AM
He says the House speaker is potentially undermining policy. A weekend visit by GOP lawmakers drew no comment. WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria sparked a high-profile clash with the White House on Tuesday, with President Bush criticizing her for potentially undermining U.S. foreign policy. Syria says it played a key role in resolving Britain s standoff with Iran Canada.com - Apr 04 2:11 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria Syria played a key role in resolving the standoff over the 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran, two government officials said Wednesday.Bush blasts Pelosi trip to Syria WFMJ Youngstown - Apr 04 6:39 PM
WHITE HOUSE House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's hoping for a breakthrough in relations between the U-S and Syria during her trip to Damascus.Friendly greeting for Pelosi in Syria / She takes a tour in Damascus -- will meet officials today San Francisco Chronicle - Apr 04 3:50 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Syria on Tuesday for a visit that is seen as part of an attempt to sway Bush administration policy on Iraq and the rest of the Middle East. The San Francisco Democrat is the most senior American politician to visit... Romney assails Democrats in Washington on Syria visit, Iraq Boston Herald - Apr 04 9:00 AM
DES MOINES, Iowa - GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Wednesday called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria outrageous and accused Democrats in Washington of playing politics with Iraq. "Washington...Pelosi steps out of bounds USA Today - Apr 05 5:58 PM
Democrats in Congress have been busy flexing their foreign policy muscles almost from the moment they took power in January, for the most part responsibly. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi crossed a line this week by visiting Syria, where she met with President Bashar Assad. She violated a long-held understanding that the United States should speak with one official voice abroad even if the country ...Pelosi rebuffs criticism of Syria visit AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 11:32 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured Damascus on Tuesday, the highest-ranking American politician to visit Syria since relations began to deteriorate four years ago. President Bush criticized the trip, saying it sends mixed signals to President Bashar Assad.Pelosi Poised to Meet Syria's Assad Washington Post - Apr 03 11:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, April 3 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured Damascus on Tuesday, the highest-ranking American politician to visit Syria since relations began to deteriorate four years ago. She was scheduled to confer with President Bashar al-Assad and other Syrian officials on Wednesday. Pelosi: GOP Lawmakers Also Touring Syria Local 6 Orlando - Apr 04 10:54 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks why the White House isn't criticizing members of its own party touring Syria.Bush: Pelosi visit to Syria sends "mixed signals" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 11:28 AM
President George W. Bush said on Tuesday visits by U.S. officials like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Syria send "mixed signals" and do nothing to change the behavior of a country the United States accuses of sponsoring terrorism.Congresswoman in Syria WROC Rochester - Apr 04 12:32 PM
28th District Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was in Syria Wednesday, meeting with that country's leaders as part of a Democratic congressional delegation.Syria tells Pelosi it ready for peace talks AlertNet - Apr 04 8:20 AM
Source: Reuters (adds quotes from White House spokesman in paras 4, 17) By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on a visit to Syria opposed by the White House, said ... Despite Bush rebuke, Pelosi visits Syria Boston Globe - Apr 04 1:58 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mingled with Syrians in a market and made the sign of the cross at a Christian tomb yesterday during a visit to pursue dialogue with the country's leader. President Bush denounced the trip, saying it sends mixed signals to Syria's government.Pelosi meets Assad, pushes for dialogue with Syria WSYR 9 Syracuse - Apr 04 11:55 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a congressional delegation are pushing for a direct dialogue between the U.S. and Syria.US House speaker starts Syria visit amid White House criticism AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 9:11 AM
House speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Syria Tuesday for a controversial two-day visit amid protests from the White House that she is undermining US policy.Syria tells Pelosi it is ready for peace talks but Israel sets conditions Gulf News - Apr 04 1:44 PM
Damascus: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on a visit to Syria opposed by the White House, said yesterday President Bashar Al Assad was ready to hold peace talks with Israel.Pelosi dismisses criticism of Syria trip AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 9:48 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Syria on Tuesday, the highest-ranking American politician to visit the country since relations began to deteriorate four years ago. President Bush criticized the trip, saying it sends mixed signals to President Bashar Assad.House leader mingles in Syria; Bush again denounces her trip The Philadelphia Inquirer - Apr 04 12:34 AM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stopped at a Christian tomb yesterday at Omayyad Mosque during her visit to Damascus, Syria.Germany draws Syria to solve problems Pravda - Apr 04 10:41 AM
Germany's foreign minister claims that Syria in working toward peace in the Middle East should remain on the agenda. Germany, which holds the European Union presidency, has sought consistently to draw Syria into solving the region's problems, while also criticizing the country, particularly over its role in Lebanon.Pelosi Arrives in Damascus for Syria Talks New York Times - Apr 03 9:23 AM
Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Speaker of the House, arrived in Damascus, the capital of Syria, today for a controversial visit that is seen as part of an attempt to sway American policy in the Middle East.House Speaker Pelosi in Saudi Arabia after meeting Syria's Assad Fox21 - 27 minutes ago
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting a key U-S ally today as part of her Mideast tour.Peace message to Syria conditional-Israeli official Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Apr 04 5:37 AM
Syria must stop supporting "terrorist groups" before Israel can engage it in peace talks, an Israeli government official said on Wednesday, expanding on a message U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conveyed in Damascus.US's Pelosi meets Syria's Assad Stuff - Apr 04 10:08 AM
DAMASCUS: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met President Bashar al-Assad, against White House wishes, to urge Syria to help stabilise Iraq and stop supporting Washington's adversaries in the Middle East.Speaker of the House tours Syria in visit denounced by president Arizona Daily Sun - Apr 04 8:17 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mingled with Syrians in a market and made the sign of the cross at a Christian tomb Tuesday in a visit to hard-line Syria that was criticized by President Bush.US House speaker on controversial Syria visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 8:44 AM
House speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Syria Tuesday for a controversial two-day visit which has drawn White House protests that she is undermining US policy.U.S. House Speaker Pelosi meets Syria's Assad despite White House objections CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Apr 04 3:43 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Syrian President Bashar Assad Wednesday for talks criticized by the White House as undermining American efforts to isolate the hardline Arab country.Pelosi Delegation Pushes For Dialogue With Syria WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul - Apr 04 9:27 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a congressional delegation that includes Keith Ellison of Minnesota are pushing for a direct dialogue between the U.S. and Syria. More Political News Bush Says US House Speaker's Trip to Syria Sends Wrong Signals Payvand Iran News - Apr 04 8:08 AM
The bipartisan Iraq Study Group urged the Bush administration to open direct talks with Syria and Iran. President Bush has refused, saying again Tuesday that the best way to deal with Syria is in broader, multi-lateral discussions about regional security. -VOAI m ready to promote peace between Syria, Israel: Pelosi The Herald - Apr 04 3:37 PM
DAMASCUS. UNITED STATES House speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday she was ready to promote peace between Syria and Israel, after talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that have drawn White House wrath.Pelosi arrives in Syria, tours old Damascus Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 8:42 AM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured the old city of Damascus on Tuesday after arriving in Syria for a meeting with President Bashar al-Assad which the White House had described as a bad idea.