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Fri, 9 May 2008 07:15:00 GMT

Under Auspices of President al-Assad, Arab Teachers' Union Opens 17th Session

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Fri, 9 May 2008 07:15:00 GMT

Bontosogloou Stresses Syria's Key Role in Region

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Fri, 9 May 2008 07:15:00 GMT

Assad rejects Israel's demand that Syria disconnect from Iran

Syrian President Bashar Assad told the Italian magazine L'Espresso that Israel's demand that Syria cut its ties with Iran and with Hizbullah was 'irrelevant' to reviving peace talks, dormant since they fell through under the leadership of several recent
Fri, 9 May 2008 05:58:00 GMT

US extends sanctions on Syria

From correspondents in Washington, United States, 03:48 PM IST US President George W. Bush has signed an executive order extending for the fourth time sanctions on Syria for another year. 'I took these actions to deal with the unusual and extraordinary
Fri, 9 May 2008 04:32:00 GMT

'Syrian-Israeli meeting fell through' after press leak

A Turkish initiative to hold a meeting between Israeli and Syrian officials fell through after Damascus leaked to the press that Israel had agreed to relinquish all of the Golan Heights in exchange for peace, the London-based Arabic daily Al-Hayat
Fri, 9 May 2008 03:18:00 GMT

ElBaradei hopes for progress in Syria nuclear puzzle

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Fri, 9 May 2008 03:07:00 GMT

MA Kharafi Group to create integrated InterContinental leisure development in Damascus

SYRIA. The MA Kharafi Group of Kuwait has established the Kiwan Tourist Investment Co to build, finance, equip, and operate a major tourism and commercial project. Known as the Kiwan project, it is going up in the heart of Damascus at Omaweyine Square.
Fri, 9 May 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Israeli Pm Says "ready" For Peace With Syria, Both Sides Know Each Other's Conditions: Report(Associated Press, 05/08/2008)

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime ministert says he's ready to make peace with Syria and knows the price. Ehud Olmert made the comments in an interview with the French weekly Paris Match. He told the magazine that he wants to make peace with Syria, that he's
Fri, 9 May 2008 02:11:00 GMT

Bush extends Syria sanctions

(AFP) - President George W. Bush said Wednesday he was extending US sanctions against Syria following Washington's charge that Damascus had been building a nuclear reactor with North Korea's help.Bush announced his decision to continue for one year a
Thu, 8 May 2008 23:07:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Syria sees low wheat crop, may use reserves

DAMASCUS, May 8 (Reuters) - Worse than expected weather will plunge Syria's wheat production to a nine-year low this year and the government may use its strategic reserve to help meet domestic needs, a senior agriculture official said on Thursday. Syria
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:42:00 GMT

Arab League says US-Syria dialogue better than sanctions

CAIRO (AFP) - The Arab League's deputy secretary general said on Thursday that constructive dialogue was a better way of resolving US differences with Syria than the extension of sanctions announced by Washington. The Arab League prefers 'resolving
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:36:00 GMT

US extends sanctions on Syria

US President George W Bush has signed an executive order extending for the fourth time sanctions on Syria for another year. 'I took these actions to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of
Thu, 8 May 2008 17:16:00 GMT

Olmert said ready to bring about peace agreement with Syria

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Thursday he was prepared to bring about a peace agreement between Israel and Syria during his term in office, according to a report in the magazine Paris Match. Olmert told the French weekly that his top priority was
Thu, 8 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Syria Denies Nuke Claims

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Thu, 8 May 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Arab League Says US-Syria Dialogue Better Than Sanctions

CAIRO (AFP)--The Arab League's deputy secretary general said Thursday that constructive dialogue was a better way of resolving U.S. differences with Syria than the extension of sanctions announced by Washington. The Arab League prefers 'resolving
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:06:00 GMT

EU condemns Syrian sentencing of dissident Labwani

Brussels - The European Union on Thursday condemned Syria's decision to extend the jail sentence of dissident Kamal Labwani from 12 to 15 years. The EU 'condemns the recent decision' to extend Labwani's jail sentence for allegedly spreading information
Thu, 8 May 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Israeli PM says "ready" for peace with Syria, both sides know each other's conditions: report

JERUSALEM: Israel's prime ministert says he's ready to make peace with Syria and knows the price. Ehud Olmert made the comments in an interview with the French weekly Paris Match. He told the magazine that he wants to make peace with Syria, that he's
Thu, 8 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT

Report: PM ready for peace with Syria, each know the other's conditions

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he's ready to make peace with Syria and knows the price. Olmert made the comments in an interview with the French weekly Paris Match. He told the magazine that he wants to make peace with Syria, that he's ready for it and
Thu, 8 May 2008 14:45:00 GMT

M.A. Kharafi Group establishes the Kiwan Tourist Investment Company in Damascus

(MENAFN Press) The M.A. Kharafi Group of Kuwait has established the Kiwan Tourist Investment Company to build, finance, equip, and operate a major tourism & commercial project - the 'Kiwan project' - in the heart of Damascus (Omaweyine Square). The Kiwan
Thu, 8 May 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Don't be afraid of peace with Syria

TEL AVIV?Peace with Syria is once again knocking at our door, and it even seems to be meeting with a less-frosty reception on the Israeli side. The time is ripe for negotiations with Syria, especially since U.S. President George W. Bush's reign is
Thu, 8 May 2008 13:12:00 GMT

M.A. Kharafi Group to create integrated InterContinental Hotel & Leisure development in Damascus

The Kiwan project will create the city's only integrated development which will include an InterContinental Hotel, shopping mall, cinema complex, office space, world-class conference centre, meeting rooms, ballrooms, specialty shops, health club and spa.
Thu, 8 May 2008 11:59:00 GMT

Damascus raises salaries for civil servants to cushion blow of end to fuel subsidies

Syria on Saturday increased public sector salaries by 25 percent just hours after slashing the subsidies on gas oil substantially, tripling the price of this item. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree increasing public sector salaries by 25
Thu, 8 May 2008 11:33:00 GMT

M.A. Kharafi Group to Create Integrated InterContinental Hotel & Leisure Development in Damascus

DUBAI, UAE, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The M.A. Kharafi Group of Kuwait has established the Kiwan Tourist Investment Company to build, finance, equip, and operate a major tourism & commercial project - the 'Kiwan project' - in the heart of Damascus
Thu, 8 May 2008 11:25:00 GMT

'Syrian-Israeli meeting fell through'

A Turkish initiative to hold a meeting between Israeli and Syrian officials fell through after Damascus leaked to the press that Israel had agreed to relinquish all of the Golan Heights in exchange for peace, the London-based Arabic daily Al-Hayat
Thu, 8 May 2008 11:06:00 GMT

Report: Turkey bids to host 3-way meet with Israeli, Syrian reps 13:40

Turkish officials are moving to convene a three-way meeting between Israeli and Syrian representatives, with Istanbul the most likely setting, in an effort to jump-start peace negotiations between the two countries, according to Israel Radio, which cited
Thu, 8 May 2008 10:58:00 GMT

Report: Turkey looks to convene 3-way meet with Israeli, Syrian reps

Turkish officials are moving to convene a three-way meeting between Israeli and Syrian representatives, with Istanbul the most likely setting, in an effort to jump-start peace negotiations between the two countries, according to Israel Radio, which cited
Thu, 8 May 2008 10:42:00 GMT

Report: Syrian leaks jeopardized possibility of summit with Israel

A Turkish initiative to hold a meeting between Israeli and Syrian officials fell through after Damascus leaked to the press that Israel had agreed to relinquish all of the Golan Heights in exchange for peace, the London-based Arabic daily Al-Hayat
Thu, 8 May 2008 09:47:00 GMT

IAEA chief hopes to shed light on alleged Syrian reactor soon 21:02

BRUSSELS - The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday he hoped his agency would be able to shed light in the next few weeks on whether a Syrian facility bombed by Israel last September was an undeclared atomic reactor. The United
Thu, 8 May 2008 09:04:00 GMT

PKK clashes with Kurdish clans in Syria

Members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have recently clashed with Kurdish clans in Syria, according to the Anatolia news agency. The PKK's name has increasingly been associated with incidents of extortion and kidnapping in Syria, Anatolia
Thu, 8 May 2008 08:42:00 GMT

US extends Syria sanctions

0 What's this WASHINGTON (AFP) - President George W. Bush said Wednesday he was extending US sanctions against Syria following Washington's charge that Damascus had been building a nuclear reactor with North Korea's help. Bush announced his decision to
Thu, 8 May 2008 07:55:00 GMT