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  • 1. Most of them, including Eddy's parents, were Protestant missionaries in Syria and Lebanon, then part of the Ottoman empire.
    Introduction Excerpt from Arabian Knight: Col. Bill Eddy - Thomas Lippman @ saudi-us-relations.org
  • 2. Her ability to quickly form a government could have far-reaching effects on Mideast peace talks.
    Olmert formally resigns, Foreign Minister Livni set to take over @ 680news.com
  • 3. Tal Afar is near the Syrian border, about 45 miles (72 km) west of Mosul.
    Dozens hurt in Iraqi violence @ edition.cnn.com
  • 4. The only explanation given for the lack of this evidence is a quote from an anonymous diplomat who claimed “ the feeling is that the Syrians may have dumped all of it down the hole “.
    Claims of Syrian ‘Nuclear Facility’ Falter Over Lack of Evidence @ news.antiwar.com
  • 5. Israel is constantly confronted with the demand that it must return Gaza and the West Bank to the Palestinians and the Golan Heights to Syria – areas seized during the 1967 Six-Day War.
    What's to argue? @ bokertov.typepad.com
  • 6. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday morning announced his decision to resign, local news service Ynet said.
    Israeli PM Olmert announces decision to resign @ english.people.com.cn
  • 7. UN envoy says Mideast peace efforts at crossroads.
    Livni begins forming new Israeli coalition government @ chron.com
  • 8. Her ability to move fast in her first task could have far-reaching effects on Mideast peace talks.
    Israel PM Olmert submits official letter of resignation later; Livni meeting with party leaders @ phxnews.com
  • 10. Peres began the consultations after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tendered his resignation to him on Sunday evening.
    Livni: If no new gov't soon, elections @ jpost.com
  • 11. Last month, Jihadiya Salafiya announced it established an armed wing, which it called the Damascus Soldiers, brandishing weapons in a public display in Gaza.
    Pumping money, support to most radical Islamist terror groups in Gaza @ wnd.com
  • 12. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tells Cabinet stepping down "was not an easy or simple decision," then submits his letter of resignation to President Shimon Peres.
    Orthodox unity rally hits Google Top 10 @ jewishjournal.com
  • 14. The Hezbollah chief continued that, ‘Olmert had told his cabinet that regional balance is disturbed and that the only way to stop this imbalance is by talking to the Palestinians and the Syrians.
    THE LEBANESE RESISTANCE POUNDED THE LAST NAIL INTO THE COFFIN OF A GREATER ISRAEL – says Hassan Nasrallah @ wrp.org.uk
  • 15. Ten Russian warships have been deployed at the Syrian port of Tartus based on an accord reached by the two sides after the August south Caucases conflict.
    10 Russian Warships Deployed In Syria In Response To Israeli Agression In Georgia @ wakeupfromyourslumber.com
  • 16. Israeli media reported Paydats saying, “Iran is arming Hezbollah and reinforcing its relations with Syria and Palestinian terrorist organizations.
    Israeli military intelligence says Hezbollah is using period of calm to strengthen itself @ nowlebanon.com
  • 18. The Syrians hope their channel of indirect talks with Israel will get the Golan Heights returned.
    Livni to face uphill battle @ washtimes.com
  • 19. Hizbullah, officials said, also sought to kidnap Israelis in retaliation for the February assassination of arch-terrorist Imad Mughniyeh which Hizbullah accuses Israel of being involved in.
    Official: No indication Israelis among kidnapped in Egypt @ jpost.com
  • 20. 4, 2008 (Reuters) — Syria and Israel have postponed a crucial round of indirect peace talks due to the resignation of the chief Israeli negotiator, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday.
    French Politics @ newsdaily.com
  • 21. The spokesman said the Syrian authorities had assured the Lebanese army that the build-up was aimed at cracking down on smuggling activities and other crime along the border.
    Syria boosts troop numbers along border with Lebanon @ nowlebanon.com
  • 22. "Prime Minister Ehud Olmert presented to me this evening his resignation as head of the government," Shimon Peres said after the two met on Sunday.
    Olmert hands in formal resignation @ english.aljazeera.net
  • 23. Months before the IAEA visit to the Syrian desert site in June, it had been covered in concrete as part of a foundation of a new building.
    Doubts over Syria 'nuclear' claim @ english.aljazeera.net
  • 24. And as for Mr Bird who asserts that no massacre took place at Deir Yassin you are of your father the devil.
    The Big Question: Does the rise of Tzipi Livni make peace in the Middle East possible? @ independent.co.uk
  • 26. These first ESDR satellite radio receivers will be available through retail stores and other aftermarket venues in the first half of 2009, followed shortly by OEM versions.
    WorldSpace partners with STMicroelectronics for European satellite digital radio chips @ ednindia.com
  • 27. The two men discussed the long-stalled Middle East peace process, the US elections and the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert over the weekend.
    Martin concerned about Gaza Strip access restrictions @ belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  • 28. In Cezire the Arameans and Kurd live among each other.
    Anti-Christian Unholy Alliance: the Forged "Assyrian" Pseudo-Nation and the PKK Terrorists @ buzzle.com
  • 29. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, under investigation over corruption allegations, has formally resigned.
    Olmert resigns as Israeli PM @ news.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca
  • 30. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has submitted his resignation letter to the country's President, Shimon Peres.
    Olmert offers formal resignation @ lankadissent.com
  • 31. The shooting followed shortly thereafter.
    Police: Deputy feared for safety when he shot man @ recorderonline.com
  • 32. Israel's president was expected to ask Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on Monday to form a new government, a day after scandal-plagued Prime Minister Ehud Olmert officially stepped down.
    Israel's Livni to be asked to form a government @ africasia.com
  • 33. "If they are from my family, or if they are from another family, I am for justice," Ahmed told the press after meeting with French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.
    Le Ponant Pirate Attack - The Released Hostages and Pirates Speak @ yachtpals.com
  • 34. Shortly before the ship was to sail, it's thought that Israeli intelligence operatives mined the ship's hull, which made the ship list seriously.
    The Free Gaza Movement @ thenation.com
  • 35. President Bush arrived in Jerusalem, where he is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and President Shimon Perez, in an attempt to move forward on an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.
    Bush Arrives in Jerusalem, as Palestinians Mark Nakbah @ fsrn.org
  • 37. Palestinian children on annual vacation can choose between Hamas or Islamic Jihad summer camps, both of which boast militia-style training, Koran classes, lessons on political prisoners (YnetNews).
    Israel World News @ zimbio.com
  • 38. ANKARA - The Turkish prime minister sent a message of condolence to his Pakistani counterpart on Sunday after the terrorist attack that hit the capital of Pakistan.
    Turkey's Premier Sends Condolence Message To His Pakistani Counterpart @ turkishpress.com
  • 40. The agenda of leading the PR pack into the government has failed to materialize.
    Rights2write @ newskini.serveftp.net
  • 41. Catholic church is lending not only its voice to the cause of immigrant rights, but also its formidable 50-state organizational infrastructure.
    Bishops united on immigration @ ncrcafe.org
  • 42. But a major bipartisan proposal has failed to materialize.
    Fate of leasing bans uncertain as Congress enters homestretch @ earthportal.org
  • 43. His main appeal is on national security, that he will be tough enough to stand up to Israel's more hostile neighbours, including Lebanon, Syria and Iran.
    Livni the favourite to become Israeli PM @ monash.yourguide.com.au
  • 44. But after nearly four years, most of the benefits hailed by him and his company have failed to materialize, Rwandan officials say.
    Africa waits to get online @ itnewsafrica.com
  • 46. With Mofaz’s desertion, Kadima has also now lost the security bona fides of a former IDF chief of staff and minister of Defense.
    Olmert Out. Livni In? @ pajamasmedia.com
  • 47. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who handed in his letter of resignation to Peres Sunday night, reportedly decided to expedite his resignation at Livni's request.
    'General elections should be held within the next 3 months' @ jpost.com
  • 48. Only today it crashed twice successively :( Hope it's only accedental.
    41 answers @ ostatic.com
  • 49. Israeli President Shimon Peres held talks on Sunday with parliamentary factions on the formation of a new coalition government after the resignation of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
    Rice urges nations to honor Palestinian aid pledges @ newsdaily.com
  • 50. After seeing Hugo Chavez ally himself with crusaders for human rights such as Assad Jr.
    Hamas Should Have Been Invited to Annapolis @ jewcy.com
  • 52. Only when we grasp that the narrow Republican base both Bush and McCain pander to no longer shares these basic values and beliefs, does their war on the natural world make sense.
    Sarah Palin's Holy War on Nature @ motherjones.com
  • 53. The suggestion that we should be negotiating with the insurgency in iraq is unrealistic however because their terms are impossible and there's no real known leadership.
    Saddam's cousin speaks out @ provopulse.com
  • 54. "These unfortunate deaths are very saddening," Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
    Doctors: infection led to Turkish newb @ wjla.com
  • 55. JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, embroiled in a series of corruption probes, resigned on Sunday, beginning a leadership transition that could take weeks and possibly months to complete.
    Olmert resigns, clearing way for Livni to form coalition @ ecollegetimes.com
  • 56. Israel has also had several rounds of indirect peace talks with Syria, resuming contacts that were broken off in 2000.
    Livni gets approval to form Israeli government @ yorkdispatch.inyork.com
  • 57. The spokesman said that Syrian authorities had assured the Lebanese army that the build-up was aimed at fighting smugglers and other criminals along the border.
    Prophecy Update - Military intelligence: Iran halfway to first nuclear bomb - 9/22/08 @ injesus.com
  • 58. She has pledged to pursue peace talks with the Palestinians and Syria, following up negotiations started under outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
    Livni named Israel's prime minister-designate; has to form coalition @ news1130.com
  • 59. Mohamed Abdel Azim travelled to Damascus to question Hamas’ exiled leader Khaled Meshaal on a range of issues, including links with other countries and the role of the European Union in the region.
    Hamas leader calls for an end of Israel’s occupation @ euronews.net
  • 61. And if Israel accepts to withdraw from occupied Syrian territories, that’s the time to open the door wide to direct negotiations between Israel and Syria.
    Paris gathering will not lead to normalisation @ euronews.net
  • 64. A north-south route would run from the Syrian border to Aqaba via Mafraq , Amman and Ma'an, whilst an east-west route would run from Mafraq to the Iraq.
    Mafraq @ schema-root.org
  • 68. Future Movement leader MP Saad Hariri praised Geagea during an Iftar in honor of northern families he held in Qoreitem on Sunday night, saying he valued the LF leader’s apology.
    Geagea’s speech meets with praise from president and PM, Franjieh and Aoun to respond today @ nowlebanon.com