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Al-Arabia: Syrian Vice President denounces government: al-Assad threatened Hariri before his assassination
He said that because of the lack of reforms, corruption was now rife in the government and poverty was on the rise. "Million of Syrians can't find food and many more are searching for food in the garbage, while wealth is being accumulated in the hands of a few," he said.
Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 12/31/2005

Syrian Kurd killed in Lebanon
al-Qurabi considered that "there is a danger threatening Syrian citizens in Lebanon and they have to be careful while moving," appealing "all Lebanese officials to stop offensive statements against Syria, because this deepens the hatred of the Lebanese, and a price for that is paid by innocent Syrians rather that the Syrian authorities."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 12/31/2005

Sawaseyah: Jordanian authorities expelled Syrian workers
The Syrian human rights organization, Sawaseyah, accused Jordan of having unfairly expelled hundreds of Syrian workers.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 12/31/2005

Turkish News: Erdogan hopes what happened in Iraq will not repeat for Syria
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated that it is Turkey's sincere hope that what took place in Iraq will not be repeated in Syria.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 12/31/2005

Junblat accuses Syria of instigating militia attack on Israel
In Beirut, the Lebanese Druze leader and parliamentarian Walid Junblat held Syria responsible for the missile attack on Israel from inside the Lebanese territories, stressing that it (Syria ) stands behind this operations.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/30/2005

A Syrian aid convoy to the Palestinians
Syria-Palestine, Economics, 12/30/2005

Cotton production in central Syria reach 27342 tons
Total cotton production in Hama governorate, Central Syria, reached 27342 tons for the year 2005 with average production of 418 kg per 1000 sq. m. while marketed amount of cotton harvests reached to 24430 tons until 25th of last November.
Syria, Economics, 12/30/2005

Sharaa underlines Syria's cooperation with new UN investigator to Hariri murder
"What is contrived against Lebanon is also manufactured against Syria. There is no contradiction in interests with Lebanon where most Lebanese support building good ties with Syria. These ties are not linked neither to an army presence nor to security but rather to history and geography as well to human extension and they are stronger than any other considerations," Sharaa said.
Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 12/29/2005

Washington Post: UN asks Belgian to head investigation of Hariri assassination
The United Nations has asked a Belgian prosecutor to take over its investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, according to a spokesman for the prosecutor and senior UN officials, the Washington Post reported yesterday.
Lebanon-Syria-UN, Politics, 12/29/2005

Berri: Pressure on Syria, Lebanon are not new
Speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri underlined Wednesday that the current pressures on Syria and Lebanon are not new; pointing out that the US campaign against Syria began before the assassination that claimed the life of Lebanese ex-Premiere Rafiq al-Hariri.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/29/2005

Arab Transitional Parliament meeting concludes deliberations
Arab Transitional Parliament (ATP) on Wednesday wrapped up deliberations of its first session held at the Cairo-based Arab League in the presence of the Syrian Peoples Assembly delegation headed by its Speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 12/29/2005

Seminar on Islam and Muslims in Non-Islamic countries
Minister of Awqaf or Islamic Trusts said on Wednesday that Muslims are considered an effective and a gathering element in their societies as well in their new motherlands because Islam is the religion of openness, freedom, mercy and unity.
Regional-Syria, Religion, 12/29/2005

Al-Assad views on regional political issues facing Syria
"I previously declared in a clear way that if there was a Syrian involved in any criminal action of these operations, he would be tried. This is, as I said in a previous interview, considered a treason in the Syrian law," al-Assad said.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 12/28/2005

Syrian detained over Tueini murder
In a notable development, the Lebanese authorities detained a Syrian citizen it said he is suspected to be involved in the assassination of the Lebanese parliamentarian who opposes Syria Gebran Tueni on December 12.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/28/2005

Syria's economy expected to have 4.5% growth
Premier Ottri said the government aim in the upcoming five years is to cut the spending balance deficit as not to exceed 6.6 % of the GDP in 2010 as well to increase non-oil exports as to constitute at the end of fifth five-year plan a 15.9 % of the GDP.
Syria, Economics, 12/28/2005

Syrian National Progressive Front views on internal issues
we are looking for more democratic practices and widening the scope of public participation in the framework of national responsibility and national unity, for continuous revision and reforms in all fields to raise living standards and the rule of law," he added
Syria, Politics, 12/28/2005

Russia and Syria to build $2.7 billion oil complex
The $2.7 billion project, which is to be completed within the next five years, will be located in the Deir Ezzor province, 430 kilometers (270 miles) north of Damascus. With an annual capacity of 1.6 billion metric tons of gasoline, the project will create 2,500 new jobs.
Syria-Russia, Economics, 12/28/2005

Tension between Hizbullah and Junblat
The Lebanese Hizbullah party refused to comment on statements by the Druze leader walid Junblat in which he demanded Hizbullah prove its allegiance to Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/27/2005

Lebanese personalities emphasize the distinguished ties with Syria
Lebanese Minister of Energy And Water, Mohammed Fneish, underlined Sunday importance of preserving "the distinguished relation with Syria .. To fortify Lebanon against foreign interventions and against the Israeli danger we must have good ties with Syria," Fneish said in political symposium in Shqra town, shorthorn Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/27/2005

Al-Assad sends message to Sudanese peer
President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan on Monday received a message from President Bashar al-Assad on the current situation in the Arab arena and means of enhancing and deepening the Syrian-Sudanese relations as well as the coordination for making the Arab forthcoming summit, which is scheduled to be held in Khartoum, a success.
Sudan-Syria, Politics, 12/27/2005

Economic situation in Syria is stable
"Syria's economy is stable and balanced and the country works hard to keep this stability," Syria's finance minister said Monday.
Syria, Economics, 12/27/2005

Targeting Syria would destabilize the region: Russian Ambassador
Syria-Russia, Politics, 12/27/2005

Junblat asks Hizbullah to prove commitment to Lebanon
The Lebanese Druze leader and parliamentarian Walid Junblat launched an unprecedented criticism against the Lebanese Hizbullah party.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/26/2005

Golan citizens plant olive trees
The citizens of the occupied Syrian Golan on Friday took part in the campaign of olive trees plantation organized by non-governmental organizations.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/26/2005

Turkey denies cooperation with US against Iran and Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul on Saturday dismissed reports that the US had offered a deal to attack the PKK kurdish organization in return for allowing an attack on Iran.
Syria-Turkey-USA, Politics, 12/26/2005

Christian communities in Syria celebrate the Christmas
Christian communities in Syria celebrated Christmas Sunday with festivities and sermons observed in the country's main churches.
Syria, Politics, 12/26/2005


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