News: Syria

We have started to collect the most important news related to Syria in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Syria – overview

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• December 3rd 2009 – August 22nd 2009
• July 26th 2009 – March 10th 2009
• March 7th 2009 – November 20th 2008
• November 19th 2008 – October 27th 2008
• October 27th 2008 – September 3rd 2008
• August 21st 2008 – June 23rd 2008
• June 23rd 2008 – April 26th 2008
• April 25th 2008 – February 14th 2008
• February 13th 2008 – October 1st 2007
• September 29th 2007 – July 26th 2007
• June 15th 2007 – March 30th 2007
• March 14th 2007 – December 1st 2006
• November 28th 2006 – October 7th 2006
• September 19th 2006 – July 17th 2006
• June 26th 2006 – February 23rd 2006
• February 18th 2006 – January 6th 2006
• January 4th 2006 – December 4th 2005
• December 3rd 2005 – November 11th 2005

Syria: news

US envoy in Mid-East peace push

Sunday, July 26th 2009, 20:23
related countries: Egypt, United States

The US launches a new drive to kick-start Mid-East peace talks, with visits to Syria, Israel and Egypt by envoy George Mitchell.
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US urges Syria on Mid-East peace

Sunday, July 26th 2009, 16:08
related countries: United States

Visiting US envoy George Mitchell urges Syria's "full co-operation" on Middle East peace, before moving on to Israel for talks.
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Iraq cleric on rare public visit

Tuesday, July 21st 2009, 9:53
related countries: Iraq

The Iraqi Shia cleric, Moqtada Sadr, makes a rare public appearance, visiting Syria for talks with the president.
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Muted opposition

Saturday, July 11th 2009, 17:36

Syria diplomatic thaw does little for human rights
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Israel must stay 'deep in Golan'

Friday, July 10th 2009, 13:24
related countries: Israel

An aide to Israel's PM says the country must retain a large part of the Golan Heights, rejecting Syria's major peace demand.
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Syria amends honour killing law

Thursday, July 2nd 2009, 12:39

Syria's president scraps a law limiting sentences for men who kill their female relatives in the name of family honour.
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Syria 'to get US ambassador'

Wednesday, June 24th 2009, 19:03
related countries: United States

A US ambassador will be sent to Syria, ending a four-year diplomatic absence, Washington confirms.
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Syria has 'crucial' role in peace

Saturday, June 13th 2009, 10:36
related countries: United States
related places: Washington

Washington's Mid-East envoy George Mitchell says Syria has a "crucial role" in Middle Eastern peace during a visit to Damascus.
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Israel PM 'ready for peace talks'

Wednesday, May 20th 2009, 17:01
related countries: Israel, United States

Israel can "immediately begin" talks with the Palestinians and Syria, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says after returning from the US.
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Syrian dissident Michel Kilo freed

Wednesday, May 20th 2009, 16:17

Syrian writer and pro-democracy campaigner Michel Kilo is released from prison after serving a three-year sentence.
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Syrian detained in Hariri killing

Monday, April 20th 2009, 11:54
related countries: Lebanon

A key suspect in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has been arrested in Dubai.
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Lebanon approves Syria ambassador

Tuesday, March 24th 2009, 14:13
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Beirut

Beirut approves the appointment of Syria's first envoy, five months after the neighbours set up diplomatic contacts.
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Mistrust reigns

Wednesday, March 18th 2009, 12:55
related countries: United States

Diplomatic progress still eludes Syria and the US
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Lebanese flag raised in Damascus

Monday, March 16th 2009, 11:23
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Damascus

Lebanon opens its first embassy in the Syrian capital after decades of turbulence with its powerful Arab neighbour.
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Arab leaders meet to heal rifts

Wednesday, March 11th 2009, 18:33
related countries: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's king holds a mini-summit with Syria, Egypt and Kuwait in an effort to thaw long-strained relations.
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Saudis and Syrians cement detente

Tuesday, March 10th 2009, 12:05
related countries: Saudi Arabia
related places: Riyadh

The Saudi king and Syrian president are to hold talks in Riyadh on Wednesday, signalling a thaw in relations.
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Syrian stock market starts trade

Tuesday, March 10th 2009, 11:51

Trading on Syria's stock exchange kicks off, marking a crucial step as the country liberalises its state-controlled economy
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