France24 (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
US President Barack Obama's administration has replaced the orders of his predecessor's era with "dialogue" but there is still room for an improvement in relations, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said. "What has happened so far is a new approach. Dialogue has replaced commands, which is good, but things stopped there," official SANA news agency on Sunday quoted the president...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Tel Aviv - Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak Thursday welcomed a statement by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that Damascus was ready to resume suspended talks with Israel. Barak said although Syria continued its support for radical Islamist movem...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Damascus - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has banned smoking in public places, including government offices, restaurants and cafes, reports said Monday. Violations of the new law, which also applies to the smoking of water pipes, or nargillah, are ...
Reuters (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria and Lebanon urged on Thursday the formation of a national unity government in Lebanon after a summit between President Bashar al-Assad and King Abdullah, the official Syrian news agency said.
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Damascus - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz left Damascus Thursday ending his two day historic visit to Syria, in which he held political and economic talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Saudi Arabia has called on Syria to take p...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
King Abdullah flew to Syria on Wednesday for a meeting with President Bashar al-Assad aimed at healing a rift that has aggravated Arab discord.
The Asparagus (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is holding talks in Damascus with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. The two countries had a big falling out a few years ago when the Saudi-backed Lebanese politician Rafik Hariri was assassinated, apparently on Syria's orders. The dispute between these two major regional players has hindered efforts to solve problems such as Israel/Palestine, Iran's nuclear ambitions...
France24 (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
For the first time since the 2005 assassination of Lebanese statesman Rafik al-Hariri, in which three Syrian secret agents have been implicated, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will meet President Bashar al-Assad in Syria this week.
Infidel Bloggers Alliance (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
From American Thinker : We're all somewhat familiar with the body language dogs display when they greet each other. The dominant alpha male approaches directly, asserting his authority, while the beta male genuflects, crouches, tucks his tail, and may even end up on his back, exposing his neck in acquiescence, making sure the alpha male knows he has no intention of challenging him. With his "we...
People Daily (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to visit Syria on Monday for talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the independent Syrian News Station (SNS) website reported Sunday. A close source to the Palestinian leader revealed that Abbas will arrive in Damascus on Monday, before heading to Jordan, Sudan, Yemen and Italy, according to the report. "President Abbas will meet in Damascus with President...
Palestinian Pundit (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Turkish friendship has helped bring Damascus in from the cold, but may make the nation increasingly dependent on Ankara's will Chris Phillips guardian.co.uk , Thursday 1 October 2009 "Just over a decade ago, Turkey's army gathered on its southern border in anticipation of a war with Syria that was narrowly avoided. Just over a fortnight ago, the two neighbours signed accords allowing for visa-free...
LATICONOMICS (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
Obama, Dictators and democrats How many rogue nations can President Obama hold in one hand? By DANIEL HENNINGER In his Inaugural Address, President Obama spoke directly to the world's rogue nations. "[W]e will extend a hand," he said, "if you are willing to unclench your fist." Question: How many rogue nations can you hold in one hand? Let's try to count. Iran remains rogue No....
Once Upon a Time in the West (Free subscription) | 09/21/2009
South America’s globe-trotting red tyrant recently wrapped up his ambitious 11-day Axis of Evil tour. The usual groupies materialized as Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez rubbed elbows with Communist Bloc leaders in Africa, Asia, and Europe, and then presented a report to his KGB handler in Moscow, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. We have already blogged about Chavez’s annual pilgrimage to...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Amman - Jordan's King Abdullah II left Amman for Damascus on Tuesday for talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on latest Middle East developments, particularly the US-led efforts towards resuming peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians....
GrEaT sAtAn'S gIrLfRiEnD (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Here's irony for ya. Perhaps the best book out yonder on Syria is Flynt Leverette's "Inheriting Syria." Fully crunk with tons of reasons to ignore Syria or hound and confound them at every opportunity - Dr Leverette seemed to want to see Great Satan estab a fan club out reach to this pitifully small -- yet larger than life player in the ME. Dr L's malign influence advocates giving Dr General...
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