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January 2, 2005

Libya Is Enticing U.S. Executives With Its Abundant Oil Reserves

1/02/05 Mouawad, NYT, Libya Is Enticing U.S. Executives With Its Abundant Oil Reserves

Posted on January 2, 2005 11:22 PM |

January 4, 2005

US planes violate Iranian airspace, say reports

1/04/05 Daily Times, US planes violate Iranian airspace, say reports

Posted on January 4, 2005 8:40 AM |

January 11, 2005

U.S. mulls strikes on Syria

1/11/05 Sale, Wa. Times, U.S. mulls strikes on Syria

Posted on January 11, 2005 9:55 PM |

January 12, 2005

Through Arms to Syria, Putin Challenges US Middle East Game Rules

1/12/05 DEBKAfile, Through Arms to Syria, Putin Challenges US Middle East Game Rules

Posted on January 12, 2005 7:30 AM |

January 17, 2005

U.S. planning for possible attack on Iran

1/17/05 CNN, U.S. planning for possible attack on Iran

Posted on January 17, 2005 8:06 AM |

Bush's Administration Preparing for War With Iran

1/17/05 CHB, Bush's Administration Preparing for War With Iran

Posted on January 17, 2005 8:31 AM |

US special forces 'inside Iran'

1/17/05 BBC, US special forces 'inside Iran'

Posted on January 17, 2005 10:39 AM |

January 18, 2005

Iran rejects US operations claims

1/18/05 BBC, Iran rejects US operations claims

Posted on January 18, 2005 9:05 AM |

US 'making secret plans to attack sites in Iran'

1/18/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, US 'making secret plans to attack sites in Iran'

Posted on January 18, 2005 9:08 AM |

January 19, 2005

Why the Hawks are Circling Over Iran

1/19/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Why the Hawks are Circling Over Iran

Posted on January 19, 2005 6:12 PM |

January 20, 2005

Cheney Says Iran Tops List of Trouble Spots

1/20/05 Entous, Reuters, Cheney Says Iran Tops List of Trouble Spots

Posted on January 20, 2005 4:41 PM |

The Democrats and Iran - Look Who's Backing Bush's Next War

1/20/05 Frank, CounterPunch, The Democrats and Iran - Look Who's Backing Bush's Next War

Posted on January 20, 2005 5:16 PM |

January 24, 2005

Syrian Missile Sale Slots into Secret Russian Air Defense System for Iran

1/24/05 DEBKAfile, Syrian Missile Sale Slots into Secret Russian Air Defense System for Iran

Posted on January 24, 2005 7:00 AM |

January 25, 2005

Target Iran: How Likely Is a U.S. First Strike?

1/25/05 Morley, Wa. Post, Target Iran: How Likely Is a U.S. First Strike?

Posted on January 25, 2005 9:26 AM |

January 27, 2005

Israel refuses to rule out attack on Iran

1/27/05 Penketh, Independent/UK, Israel refuses to rule out attack on Iran

Posted on January 27, 2005 8:40 AM |

January 30, 2005

Under Pressure, Qatar May Sell Jazeera Station

1/30/05 Weisman, NYT, Under Pressure, Qatar May Sell Jazeera Station

Posted on January 30, 2005 8:35 AM |

The Great Middle East Shake-Up

1/30/05 Weisman, NYT, The Great Middle East Shake-Up

Posted on January 30, 2005 9:21 AM |

US oil companies return to Libya

1/30/05 BBC, US oil companies return to Libya

Posted on January 30, 2005 7:41 PM |

January 31, 2005

US rebuffs Europe on Iran diplomacy

1/31/05 Al Jazeera, US rebuffs Europe on Iran diplomacy

Posted on January 31, 2005 7:44 PM |

February 3, 2005

Iran Reports Defense Ties with Russia

2/03/05 Middle East Newsline Iran Reports Defense Ties with Russia

Posted on February 3, 2005 5:25 PM |

February 6, 2005

Solana warns against Iran strike

2/06/05 BBC, Solana warns against Iran strike

Posted on February 6, 2005 8:01 AM |

February 7, 2005

Rice warns Iran against provoking Israel

2/07/05 Borger, Guardian/UK, Rice warns Iran against provoking Israel

Posted on February 7, 2005 10:01 AM |

February 8, 2005

Strike Iran and Risk Huge Backlash, Blix Warns US

2/08/05 Inbaraj, IPS, Strike Iran and Risk Huge Backlash, Blix Warns US

Posted on February 8, 2005 7:16 AM |

February 9, 2005

Rice Tells Iran to Take Deal or Face U.N. Council

2/09/05 AP, Rice Tells Iran to Take Deal or Face U.N. Council

Posted on February 9, 2005 12:19 PM |

February 12, 2005

U.S. Reviewing Its Intelligence on Iran

2/12/05 Linzer & Pincus, Wa. Post, U.S. Reviewing Its Intelligence on Iran

Posted on February 12, 2005 11:06 AM |

February 15, 2005

Lebanese Army on Alert as Ex-Premier Is Mourned

2/15/05 Fattah & Saidi, NYT, Lebanese Army on Alert as Ex-Premier Is Mourned

Posted on February 15, 2005 8:24 AM |

February 16, 2005

US pulls envoy from Syria after Beirut bombing

2/16/05 Wheeler, Guardian/UK, US pulls envoy from Syria after Beirut bombing

Posted on February 16, 2005 5:49 AM |

February 17, 2005

Iran and Syria confront US with defence pact

2/17/05 MacAskill & Campbell, Guardian/UK, Iran and Syria confront US with defence pact

Posted on February 17, 2005 8:32 PM |

Allies Resisting as U.S. Pushes Terror Label for Hezbollah

2/17/05 Weisman, NYT, Allies Resisting as U.S. Pushes Terror Label for Hezbollah

Posted on February 17, 2005 8:52 PM |

U.S. Tensions With Syria Escalate

2/17/05 Wright & Baker, Wa. Post, U.S. Tensions With Syria Escalate

Posted on February 17, 2005 8:57 PM |

February 18, 2005

Lebanese opposition declares intifada

2/18/05 Henderson, Al Jazeera, Lebanese opposition declares intifada

Posted on February 18, 2005 5:58 PM |

February 26, 2005

Egypt's leader orders election reform

2/26/05 Al Jazeera, Egypt's leader orders election reform

Posted on February 26, 2005 6:31 AM |

March 1, 2005

Lebanon's Pro-Syria Government Is Dissolved After Protests

3/01/05 Fattah, NYT, Lebanon's Pro-Syria Government Is Dissolved After Protests

Posted on March 1, 2005 7:51 AM |

March 3, 2005

U.S. gives Israel "go-ahead" to strike Syria

3/03/05 Al Jazeera, U.S. gives Israel "go-ahead" to strike Syria

Posted on March 3, 2005 6:04 AM |

March 4, 2005

UK warns Syria of 'pariah' status

3/04/05 BBC, UK warns Syria of 'pariah' status

Posted on March 4, 2005 7:49 AM |

March 8, 2005

Huge Beirut protest backs Syria

3/08/05 BBC, Huge Beirut protest backs Syria

Posted on March 8, 2005 8:49 AM |

March 9, 2005

Pro-Syria Party in Beirut Holds a Huge Protest

3/09/05 Fattah, NYT, Pro-Syria Party in Beirut Holds a Huge Protest

Posted on March 9, 2005 9:23 PM |

March 10, 2005

Lebanon May Reinstate Pro-Syria PM

3/10/05 Dakroub, AP, Lebanon May Reinstate Pro-Syria PM

Posted on March 10, 2005 12:47 PM |

March 11, 2005

Hariri reportedly assassinated to make way for large US air base in Lebanon

3/11/05 Madsen, OnlineJournal, Hariri reportedly assassinated to make way for large US air base in Lebanon

Posted on March 11, 2005 6:40 AM |

Top U.N. Envoy to Present Syria With Ultimatum

3/11/05 Wright, Wa. Post, Top U.N. Envoy to Present Syria With Ultimatum

Posted on March 11, 2005 6:52 AM |

March 13, 2005

Lebanese President warns of 'catastrophe'

3/13/05 ABCNews, Lebanese President warns of 'catastrophe'

Posted on March 13, 2005 7:16 AM |

March 17, 2005

Playing the Democracy Card

3/17/05 Hiro, MoJo, Playing the Democracy Card

Posted on March 17, 2005 8:04 AM |

March 18, 2005

The Democracy Lie

3/18/05 Cole, TomPaine, The Democracy Lie

Posted on March 18, 2005 8:35 AM |

March 21, 2005

Iraq and Jordan pull out ambassadors

3/21/05 Al Jazeera, Iraq and Jordan pull out ambassadors

Posted on March 21, 2005 7:40 AM |

March 25, 2005

UN: Al-Hariri death investigation flawed

3/25/05 Al Jazeera, UN: Al-Hariri death investigation flawed

Posted on March 25, 2005 7:03 AM |

April 13, 2005

Lebanese cabinet talks collapse

4/13/05 BBC, Lebanese cabinet talks collapse

Posted on April 13, 2005 11:56 AM |

April 26, 2005

Syrian troops leave Lebanese soil

4/26/05 BBC, Syrian troops leave Lebanese soil

Posted on April 26, 2005 8:07 AM |

April 28, 2005

Putin Defends Missile Sales to Syria

4/28/05 Gutterman, AP, Putin Defends Missile Sales to Syria

Posted on April 28, 2005 7:19 AM |

April 29, 2005

Israeli protests fail to block Russian arms sales to Syria

4/29/05 Macintyre, Independent/UK, Israeli protests fail to block Russian arms sales to Syria

Posted on April 29, 2005 4:06 AM |

May 6, 2005

US renews sanctions on Damascus

5/06/05 BBC, US renews sanctions on Damascus

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:24 AM |

US extends Syrian economic sanctions

5/06/05 Al Jazeera, US extends Syrian economic sanctions

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:29 AM |

May 9, 2005

U.S. Forces Mount Offensive Near Syrian Border With Iraq

5/09/05 Oppell & Neilan, NYT, U.S. Forces Mount Offensive Near Syrian Border With Iraq

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:44 AM |

May 10, 2005

In Turkey, New Fears That Peace Has Passed

5/10/05 Vivk, Wa. Post, In Turkey, New Fears That Peace Has Passed

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:14 AM |

A new 'Mecca of Arabic studies'?

5/10/05 Spender, CSM, A new 'Mecca of Arabic studies'?

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:24 AM |

May 24, 2005

Syria Stops Cooperating With U.S. Forces and C.I.A.

5/24/05 Jehl & Shanker, NYT, Syria Stops Cooperating With U.S. Forces and C.I.A.

Posted on May 24, 2005 6:08 AM |

Lebanon Free of Syrian Troops

5/24/05 Lynch & Wright, Wa. Post, Lebanon Free of Syrian Troops

Posted on May 24, 2005 6:18 AM |

May 29, 2005

Saudis look to change of direction from King Fahd's successor

5/29/05 Hollingsworth & Whitaker, Independent/UK, Saudis look to change of direction from King Fahd's successor

Posted on May 29, 2005 6:26 AM |

June 6, 2005

Kurdish unrest erupts in Syria

6/06/05 BBC, Kurdish unrest erupts in Syria

Posted on June 6, 2005 5:55 AM |

June 9, 2005

U.S. Has 'Credible' Word of Syrian Plot to Kill Lebanese

6/09/05 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Has 'Credible' Word of Syrian Plot to Kill Lebanese

Posted on June 9, 2005 6:19 AM |

June 11, 2005

US accuses Syria of interfering in Lebanon's elections

6/11/05 Cornwell, Independent, US accuses Syria of interfering in Lebanon's elections

Posted on June 11, 2005 6:33 AM |

June 14, 2005

Lebanon's Christians deal blow to anti-Syrian coalition

6/14/05 Blanford, CSM, Lebanon's Christians deal blow to anti-Syrian coalition

Posted on June 14, 2005 7:02 AM |

June 23, 2005

Qatar to resolve citizenship cases

6/23/05 Al Jazeera, Qatar to resolve citizenship cases

Posted on June 23, 2005 6:41 AM |

June 24, 2005

Syria to challenge US-Iraq accusation

6/23/05 Al Jazeera, Syria to challenge US-Iraq accusation

Posted on June 24, 2005 8:29 AM |

July 14, 2005

Sinister Paradise

7/14/05 Davis, MoJo, Sinister Paradise

Posted on July 14, 2005 6:41 AM |

July 17, 2005

In Egypt's Countryside, Farmers' Anger Seen As 'Silent Time Bomb'

7/17/05 Williams, Wa. Post, In Egypt's Countryside, Farmers' Anger Seen As 'Silent Time Bomb'

Posted on July 17, 2005 7:57 AM |

Lebanese-Syria border crisis deepens

7/17/05 Al Jazeera.net, Lebanese-Syria border crisis deepens

Posted on July 17, 2005 8:07 AM |

July 21, 2005

Sudan Still Paying Militias Harassing Darfur, U.S. Says

7/21/05 Brinkley, NYT, Sudan Still Paying Militias Harassing Darfur, U.S. Says

Posted on July 21, 2005 6:24 AM |

Toll rises as Yemen fuel riots continue

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Toll rises as Yemen fuel riots continue

Posted on July 21, 2005 6:30 AM |

July 22, 2005

Syrian troops 'fired on by US forces'

7/22/05 News.au.com, Syrian troops 'fired on by US forces'

Posted on July 22, 2005 7:35 AM |

July 26, 2005

Egypt rules out Pakistanis involvement in bombings

7/26/05 Al Jazeera.com, Egypt rules out Pakistanis involvement in bombings

Posted on July 26, 2005 8:40 AM |

July 28, 2005

Qatar aligns with Israel, strips 15,000 Qataris of citizenship

7/28/05 Santosh, Al Jazeera.com, Qatar aligns with Israel, strips 15,000 Qataris of citizenship

Posted on July 28, 2005 9:36 AM |

August 1, 2005

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Dies in Riyadh

8/01/05 AP, Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Dies in Riyadh

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:21 AM |

August 6, 2005

Why America Is More Dependent Than Ever on Saudi Arabia

8/06/05 Mouawad, NYT, Why America Is More Dependent Than Ever on Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:11 AM |

September 2, 2005

U.S. to Put New Pressure on Syria

9/02/05 Wright, Wa. Post, U.S. to Put New Pressure on Syria

Posted on September 2, 2005 8:51 AM |

September 13, 2005

Syria rejects US charges on Iraq

9/13/05 Al Jazeera.net, Syria rejects US charges on Iraq

Posted on September 13, 2005 7:21 AM |

October 2, 2005

Egypt Gets Tough in Sinai In Wake of Resort Attacks

10/02/05 Williams, Wa. Post, Egypt Gets Tough in Sinai In Wake of Resort Attacks

Posted on October 2, 2005 9:05 AM |

October 13, 2005

Syria struggles with new realities

10/13/05 Butt, BBC, Syria struggles with new realities

Posted on October 13, 2005 5:26 AM |

October 19, 2005

France, US said to ready Syria motions

10/19/05 Al Jazeera.net, France, US said to ready Syria motions

Posted on October 19, 2005 5:40 AM |

October 21, 2005

Top Syrian Seen as Prime Suspect in Assassination

10/21/05 Kifner & Hoge, Top Syrian Seen as Prime Suspect in Assassination

Posted on October 21, 2005 6:48 AM |

October 22, 2005

Rogue Syrians must be held to account, says US

10/22/05 Borger & Whitaker, Guardian, Rogue Syrians must be held to account, says US

Posted on October 22, 2005 7:33 AM |

Bush Pushes U.N. to Move Swiftly on Syria Report

10/22/05 Hoge, NYT, Bush Pushes U.N. to Move Swiftly on Syria Report

Posted on October 22, 2005 7:38 AM |

Assad family names censored from report into Hariri killing

10/22/05 Usborne, Independent, Assad family names censored from report into Hariri killing

Posted on October 22, 2005 7:57 AM |

October 24, 2005

Pressure builds on Syrian regime

10/24/05 Blanford, CSM, Pressure builds on Syrian regime

Posted on October 24, 2005 5:58 AM |

October 28, 2005

Facing Threats, Syria Weighs Steps to Rally the Home Front

10/28/05 Slackman, NYT, Facing Threats, Syria Weighs Steps to Rally the Home Front

Posted on October 28, 2005 7:06 AM |

Inner Circle in Syria Holds Power, and Perhaps Peril

10/28/05 Shadid & Wright, Wa. Post, Inner Circle in Syria Holds Power, and Perhaps Peril

Posted on October 28, 2005 7:10 AM |

October 30, 2005

Syrian minister heads to UN meeting

10/30/05 Al Jazeera.net, Syrian minister heads to UN meeting

Posted on October 30, 2005 9:18 PM |

October 31, 2005

U.N. Is Expected to Pass Measure Pressuring Syria

10/31/05 Hoge & Weisman, NYT, U.N. Is Expected to Pass Measure Pressuring Syria

Posted on October 31, 2005 9:07 PM |

November 1, 2005

U.N. Tells Syria to Stop Impeding Slaying Inquiry

11/01/05 Hoge, NYT, U.N. Tells Syria to Stop Impeding Slaying Inquiry

Posted on November 1, 2005 5:51 AM |

US seeks a Syrian change-of-ways

11/01/05 Reynolds, BBC, US seeks a Syrian change-of-ways

Posted on November 1, 2005 6:12 AM |

UN orders arrest of Syrians over Hariri murder

11/01/05 Macleod, Independent, UN orders arrest of Syrians over Hariri murder

Posted on November 1, 2005 8:15 AM |

November 2, 2005

Syrian regime faces tough choices

11/02/05 Blanford & Roumani, CSM, Syrian regime faces tough choices

Posted on November 2, 2005 6:11 AM |

November 3, 2005

A Syrian Tale: Passion, Power, Assassination

11/03/05 Slackman, NYT, A Syrian Tale: Passion, Power, Assassination

Posted on November 3, 2005 8:32 AM |

November 5, 2005

U.S. Launches Major Offensive Near Syrian Border of Iraq

11/05/05 AP, U.S. Launches Major Offensive Near Syrian Border of Iraq

Posted on November 5, 2005 7:44 AM |

November 9, 2005

Inside and Outside Syria, a Debate to Decide the Future

11/09/05 Shadid, Wa. Post, Inside and Outside Syria, a Debate to Decide the Future

Posted on November 9, 2005 7:53 AM |

November 10, 2005

Al-Qaida group claims Jordan attacks

11/10/05 Guardian, Al-Qaida group claims Jordan attacks

Posted on November 10, 2005 6:11 AM |

Al Qaeda in Iraq Says It Attacked Hotels in Jordan

11/10/05 Fattah & Slackman, NYT, Al Qaeda in Iraq Says It Attacked Hotels in Jordan

Posted on November 10, 2005 6:12 AM |

Timeline of Bombings - Jordan

11/10/05 Wa. Post, Timeline of Bombings - Jordan

Posted on November 10, 2005 6:18 AM |

Is US planning an Iraq-style 'regime change' in Syria?

11/10/05 Regan, CSM, Is US planning an Iraq-style 'regime change' in Syria?

Posted on November 10, 2005 6:26 AM |

Resorts did not heed the warnings of Egypt attacks

11/10/05 Penketh, Independent, Resorts did not heed the warnings of Egypt attacks

Posted on November 10, 2005 6:30 AM |

November 13, 2005

Meeting of Muslim Nations Ends in Discord

11/13/05 Weisman, NYT, Meeting of Muslim Nations Ends in Discord

Posted on November 13, 2005 5:28 AM |

November 16, 2005

11 Top Jordanian Advisers Resign in Wake of Attacks

11/16/05 Fattah & Slackman, NYT, 11 Top Jordanian Advisers Resign in Wake of Attacks

Posted on November 16, 2005 8:37 PM |

November 21, 2005

Government Suspected in Attacks During Egyptian Vote

11/21/05 Allam, NYT, Government Suspected in Attacks During Egyptian Vote

Posted on November 21, 2005 5:13 AM |

December 9, 2005

Egyptian government steps up attacks on voters

12/09/05 Murphy, CSM, Egyptian government steps up attacks on voters

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:52 AM |

December 14, 2005

Bahrain to be US free trade partner

12/14/05 Al Jazeera.net, Bahrain to be US free trade partner

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:59 AM |

December 15, 2005

U.N. Wrestles With Proposal to Broaden Inquiry on Beirut Killing

12/15/05 Hoge, NYT, U.N. Wrestles With Proposal to Broaden Inquiry on Beirut Killing

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:39 AM |

December 20, 2005

Syrian exports to US up 85%

12/20/05 Al Jazeera.net, Syrian exports to US up 85%

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:04 AM |

December 21, 2005

U.S. Warns Turkey Of Air Strike On Iran And Syria

12/21/05 PHX, U.S. Warns Turkey Of Air Strike On Iran And Syria

Posted on December 21, 2005 10:21 PM |

December 23, 2005

U.S. Shelves Arabic `Propaganda' Mag

12/23/05 Harper, Toronto Star, U.S. Shelves Arabic `Propaganda' Mag

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:11 AM |

December 25, 2005

Restraint plea to Sudan and Chad

12/25/05 AQl Jazeera.net, Restraint plea to Sudan and Chad

Posted on December 25, 2005 11:58 AM |

December 31, 2005

23 Sudanese Die as Egypt Clears Migrants' Camp

12/31/05 Allam & Slackman, NYT, 23 Sudanese Die as Egypt Clears Migrants' Camp

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:30 AM |

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