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Another boost for Syria (biladsham)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:13:00 GMT

Economist: The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has been on a diplomatic roll since his triumphant appearance in Paris on Bastille Day. He has had further opportunities to display his statesmanship this month with visits to Iran and Turkey, and a visit by Lebanon's new president, Michel Suleiman, on August 13th and 14th was crowned with the announcement of a widely applauded agreement...

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Lebanese Prisoner in Syria: Damascus, we have 100 criminals (biladsham)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:26:00 GMT

The Syrian authorities have admitted the presence of "100 Lebanese criminals" detained in their prisons, Lebanese national news agency NNA reported, quoting Lebanese Foreign Minister, Fawzi Salloukh. Salloukh, who last week accompanied Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on his official visit in Damascus, said that "in the Syrian prisons there are over 100 Lebanese who are serving sentences...

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Suleiman: Lebanon, Syria to establish diplomatic ties (People Daily)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:44:48 GMT

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said that decrees in Beirut and Damascus would be issued on Thursday to formally establish diplomatic ties between Lebanon and Syria, local Daily Star reported Monday. Meanwhile, Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh said Sunday that establishing diplomatic relations between Beirut and Damascus requires a decision by the Syrian Parliament. "Such a...

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At Summit, Assad, Suleiman Agree On Six Steps (Memri Latest Blogs)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:12:50 GMT

In the concluding statement of the meeting between Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his Lebanese counterpart Michel Suleiman, both sides stressed their desire to tighten relations between the countries, respecting the sovereignty and ... August 15, 2008, 11:20 am

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BAN WELCOMES OUTCOME OF LEBANON-SYRIA TALKS (Stevie Wonder's Personal Blog)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:11:00 GMT

BAN WELCOMES OUTCOME OF LEBANON-SYRIA TALKS New York, Aug 14 2008 5:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the results of the summit between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad which was held in Damascus. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban "notes positively the decisions to begin the process to establish diplomatic relations...

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BAN WELCOMES OUTCOME OF LEBANON-SYRIA TALKS (International)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:11:00 GMT

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Assad-Suleiman Meeting Leads To Agreement On Establishment Of Embassies (Memri Latest Blogs)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:51:37 GMT

At the end of an August 13 meeting in Damascus between Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Syrian presidential political advisor Buthayna Sha'ban announced that the presidents had agreed to establish ... August 14, 2008, 1:32 pm

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March 14 Forces: Lebanon Isn't A Province Stolen From Syria (Memri Latest Blogs)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:51:36 GMT

On the eve of Lebanese President Michel Suleiman's visit to Damascus, the general secretariat of the March 14 forces presented to a press conference its view on the arrangement of Syrian-Lebanese relations. Among the demands it raised were: ... August 14, 2008, 1:34 pm

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Lebanon: Tripoli's Attack - More Online Reactions (Global Voices Online)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:44:28 GMT

Lebanon is back in the headlines after an explosion ripped through a bus in Tripoli, killing 18 people, including soldiers, and injuring tens more. And although the day the explosion happened marked the first visit of the newly elected Lebanese President Michel Suleiman to Syria - a visit which was highly anticipated and monitored by both pro-government and opposition officials - news...

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Lebanon: The Presidential Visit to Syria (Global Voices Online)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:36:48 GMT

As the Lebanese president Michel Suleiman wraps up his first official visit to Syria, the regional media outlets are dedicating their resources and efforts to broadcast every event, announcement and speculation surrounding the trip. Naturally, the local blogosphere too has been busy reporting news and opinions on the visit and what it holds for the future of Lebanon, writes Nash Suleiman,...

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Lebanon: Prisoners in Syria (Global Voices Online)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:23:12 GMT

As Lebanese President Michel Suleiman visits Syria, “the government media in Damascus recognizes for the first time after years of silence the existence of the question of the Lebanese prisoners held in Syrian jails,” writes Abullor at Bilad ash-Sham.

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Syria, Lebanon to work towards drawing border (Alertnet)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:43:00 GMT

Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Syria and Lebanon said on Thursday they had agreed to resume the work of a joint committee to formally demarcate their borders. Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and ...

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Bilateral Relations: Syria and Lebanon agree to establish diplomatic relations (i On Global Trends)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:42:00 GMT

Syria and Lebanon have agreed to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level, said a declaration following the summit of Syrian President Basharal-Assad and his visiting Lebanese counterpart Michel Suleiman. The agreement was achieved "in the framework of strengthening fraternal relations between the two countries and as a result of the talks held by Presidents Bashar al-Assad...

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Lebanon, Syria agree to establish diplomatic relations (Big News Network.com)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:00:18 GMT

Damascus, Aug 14 (DPA) Lebanon and Syria agreed Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations at the outset of a two-day summit in Damascus between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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Lebanon, Syria agree to establish diplomatic relations - Summary (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:14:46 GMT

Damascus - Lebanon and Syria agreed Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations at the start of a two-day meeting in Damascus between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Buthayna Shaaban, an adviser to al-Assad, s...

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Syria and Lebanon establish first full diplomatic relations (International Herald Tribune)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:13:13 GMT

The agreement was made during an official visit to Syria by President Michel Suleiman, the first by a Lebanese head of state since Syria withdrew its troops from Lebanon in 2005 under international pressure.

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Lebanon, Syria agree to establish diplomatic relations (Thaindian News)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:43:28 GMT

DPA Damascus, Aug 14 (DPA) Lebanon and Syria agreed Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations at the outset of a two-day summit in Damascus between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Buthayna Shaaban, an adviser to al-Assad, said that both presidents agreed to establish diplomatic relations according to International laws and the United Nations....

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Lebanon, Syria agree to establish diplomatic relations - Update (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:18:42 GMT

Damascus - Lebanon and Syria agreed Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations at the outset of a two-day summit in Damascus between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Buthayna Shaaban, an adviser to al-Assad, s...

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Lebanon, Syria open diplomatic relations (Alertnet)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:11:38 GMT

Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman agreed on Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between their ...

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Syria and Lebanon agree diplomatic relations (ireland.com)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:00:54 GMT

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman have announced that the two countries are to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level, a Syrian official said.

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