Syria NewsNews on Syria continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Iraq in talks with Royal Dutch Shell on joint venture deal to invest natural gas- June 22, 2008 BAGHDAD : The Iraqi Oil Ministry is negotiating with Royal Dutch Shell on a joint venture deal to develop natural gas associated with oil production in southern Iraq, two officials said Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/iraq-in-talks-with-royal-dutch-shell-on-joint-ven... UN nuke chief urges Syria to cooperate- June 22, 2008 The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief urged Syria on Friday to show 'transparency' and cooperate with inspectors from the world agency visiting the Mideast country this weekend.It marks the start of an international fact check of U.S. and Israeli assertions that Damascus had tried to build a plutonium-producing facility under the radar of the international community.Mohamed ElBaradei, who heads the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, told the pan-Arab Al-Arabiya Television that he hoped..http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/un-nuke-chief-urges-syria-to-cooperate?fromrss=1 Exiles dream of returning to occupied Shebaa Farms- June 22, 2008 Lebanese Mohammad Hammudi hasn't seen his home village in the disputed Shebaa Farms since it was occupied by Israel more than 40 years ago, but says he remembers every nook and cranny.http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/exiles-dream-of-returning-to-occupied-shebaa-farm... Israeli President Calls On Syrian Leader Assad To Hold Direct Talks- June 21, 2008 Syrian President Bashar Assad should prove he is serious about negotiating a peace deal with Israel by holding direct talks with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Jerusalem and Damascus, Israeli President Shimon ...http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/israeli-president-calls-on-syrian-leader-assad-to... Protection' the theme as UN activities mark World Refugee Day- June 21, 2008 From recreations of refugee camp life in national capitals to film festivals, food bazaars and fashion shows, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is observing World Refugee Day today with a series ...http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/protection-the-theme-as-un-activities-mark-world-... Syria upbeat despite Un N-probe- June 21, 2008 Beirut: Syrian leaders host UN nuclear sleuths this week, but the intrusion may not spoil a sense of confidence generated by indirect peace talks with Israel, gains for their allies in Lebanon and a ...http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/syria-upbeat-despite-un-n-probe?fromrss=1 India signs Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Syria- June 20, 2008 New Delhi News.Net Wednesday 18th June, 2008 New Delhi, June 18 : The Government signed a revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic for the avoidance of double ...http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/india-signs-double-taxation-avoidance-agreement-w... Assad: Meeting with Olmert premature- June 20, 2008 More progress in indirect talks between Israel and Syria is needed before the countries' leaders will meet in person, according to Syrian President Bashar Assad.http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/assad-meeting-with-olmert-premature?fromrss=1 US diplomat to visit Syria on Iraqi refugees- June 20, 2008 A senior American diplomat will make a rare visit to Syria next week in a bid to speed up the processing of Iraqi refugees for admission to the United States, the State Department said Thursday.http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/us-diplomat-to-visit-syria-on-iraqi-refugees?from... Top Story: EXCLUSIVE: Islamic Militant Group Hezbollah Poised to Strike- June 19, 2008 Intelligence agencies in the United States and Canada are warning of mounting signs that Hezbollah, backed by Iran, is poised to mount a terror attack against "Jewish targets" somewhere outside the Middle East.http://www.topix.net/world/syria/2008/06/top-story-exclusive-islamic-militant-group-hezbol... |