Syria in no hurry for talks (TVNZ)

4 July 2008, 3:47 pm

Syria's foreign minister said it was premature to talk of direct peace negotiations with Israel, a day after the Jewish state called for face-to-face discussions to start soon.... read more

Syria: We're thwarting militants along Iraq border (CNN.com)

4 July 2008, 3:34 pm

Syrian commanders say their troops along the border with Iraq are making strides in nabbing militants intent on staging suicide attacks in Baghdad.... read more

Syria says talk of direct Israel contact premature (Khaleej Times)

4 July 2008, 11:45 am

PARIS - Syria's foreign minister said on Friday it was premature to talk of direct peace negotiations with Israel, a day after the Jewish state called for face-to-face discussions to start soon.... read more

Mostly Muslim Syria marks 'year of St Paul' (Middle East Times)

4 July 2008, 11:10 am

A portrait of Saint Paul hangs on the side of the eponymous Church in the Bab Kisan district of old Damascus, July 1. Predominantly Muslim Syria has launched a celebration to mark 2,000 years since the birth of Saint Paul, who converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus and helped spread the n... read more

Mostly Muslim Syria marks 'year of St Paul' (AFP via Yahoo! News)

4 July 2008, 10:18 am

Predominantly Muslim Syria has launched a celebration to mark 2,000 years since the birth of Saint Paul, who converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus and helped spread the new religion to the non-Jewish world.... read more

Turkey clears Syria border mines, boosts trade hopes (Khaleej Times)

4 July 2008, 8:38 am

NUSAYBIN, Turkey - Turkey aims to complete mine clearance along its border with Syria this month before opening a border crossing businessmen hope will spur the local economy by opening it to trade with their southern neighbour.... read more

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