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Last update - 19:46 14/01/2008 Damascus slams Arab leaders for allowing Bush's 'criticism of Syria' By DPA Tags: Iran, George Bush, Syria A newspaper affiliated with the Syrian government on Monday slammed Arab regimes who tolerated U.S. President George W Bush's "criticism of Syria" in their own lands and what they branded "the indirect war" that Bush is drumming up. Syrian analysts said Bush used the Arab countries' podiums during his multi-nation tour in the region to isolate Syria and orchestrate a war scenario against Iran. The main strategic concerns of the visit is focused around enticing further hostility against Iran and securing the interests of " Advertisement the Jewish community," read a front-page column in the Syrian Daily al-Thawra al-Islamiya. The newspaper added that Bush's plan for the Middle East has "clearly no intentions to implement peace." After visiting the Palestinian territories and Israel for the first time since he took office, Bush embarked upon a tour of Gulf States that so far has taken him to Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and finally Saudi Arabia on Monday. The leader is also expected in the Red Sea Resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday for talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. During his talks, Bush used strong language to urge Arab states to unite against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, labeling the non-Arab Muslim country "a security threat" to the Middle East and the world. He also urged his allies to support his recent efforts in the Middle East peace process and to huddle around President Mahmoud Abbas during his talks with Israel. Bush's open statements against Iran however had sparked regional concern. According to observers, none of the Arab countries, including US top friend Saudi Arabia, are keen on a war against Iran. Related articles: PM: All options legitimate to block Iran from nuclearizing Bush: We would defend Israel against Iran Bookmark to del.icio.us   Diskin's faulty math The Shin Bet's estimate of civilian casualties was revealed to be too low. Wooing the minority vote The color of Obama's skin has returned as an issue to the campaign.   1.   all the gulf emrities are fat stupid and spoiled 20:44  |  clue 14/01/08   2.   Syria...looking for daddy 21:10  |  Lynn 14/01/08   3.   As if Arab Leaders could stop him..... 21:11  |  Lynn 14/01/08   4.   A war against Iran 21:25  |  B 14/01/08   5.   Assads regime is in danger if he cant deliver an arab victory 21:42  |  zionist forever 14/01/08   6.   5. Zionist forever should be careful about toppling syria 22:34  |  no lie 14/01/08   7.   War drums..smoke signals...heat ñ depression. 23:23  |  Stephen. 14/01/08   8.   Syria should post this stuff on facebook! 23:31  |  DR 14/01/08   9.   Repeat after me, Syria is perfect 23:32  |  Iz Ray Leigh 14/01/08

Today Online Sources: Barak and settlers reach deal on outpost evacuations Responses: 199 Haaretz probe: Shin Bet count of civilian deaths in Gaza is low Responses: 139 PM says he opposes IDF Gaza onslaught for time being Responses: 115 Zvi Bar'el: The Arabs should stop whining Responses: 106 AJ Congress slams 'Ms'. for rejecting ad on top Israeli women Responses: 47 Rosner's Domain Obama "will be the friend we want in the White House" Do we really want more people to read Ms.? (WTR) Poll: Does Bush still placing the promotion of democracy at the top of his agenda? Iranian's threaten, the candidates threaten back Rosner's Guest: The Jews are best prepared for a "flat world" More Headlines 23:37 Kurtzer: Little chance for Mideast peace within year 20:26 Israel foils bid to take explosive material into Gaza on aid truck 23:14 PM says he opposes major IDF onslaught in Gaza for time being 21:13 Knesset plenum votes to revive Religious Affairs Ministry, 51-27 23:21 Democrats woo Jewish, minority vote as primaries heat up 19:33 PM: All options legitimate to block Iran from nuclearizing 22:33 Barak meets with bereaved families, makes no promises on Winograd 23:43 In Riyadh, Bush pledges commitment to Saudi Arms deal 18:59 Two Palestinians indicted for murder of W. Bank settler Ido Zoldan 23:13 Finance Ministry renews negotiations with striking university lecturers Previous Editions Select Day 13 jan 11 jan 10 jan 09 jan 08 jan 07 jan 06 jan 04 jan 03 jan 02 jan 01 jan 31 dec

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