Golan Heights Apples Give Syrians Hope
Recent exports seen as sign that restrictions imposed on occupied territory could be relaxed.
24 Mar 09
Palestine
Regime Puts Squeeze on Private Media
They have grown in number in recent years – though don’t last long if they fall foul of the regime.
3 Mar 09
Syrian Hopes of Better US Ties Downplayed
Analysts say state-owned media has been spreading false hope about a sudden thaw in relations.
24 Feb 09
Damascus Predicts Harder Line From Israel
But some believe negotiations may resume despite rhetoric.
14 Feb 09
Azerbaijan: Anti-Israel Feeling Spreads
Member of parliament alleged to have supported Israeli campaign gets death threats, amid growing radicalisation over Gaza suffering.
23 Jan 09
Iraqis Mull Support for Palestinians
Some say Iraqi government has not done enough to aid Gaza residents.
21 Jan 09
Turks and Iraqi Kurds Don't Let Politics Get in Way of Business
Relations between the two remain cool, as trade and other economic ties flourish.
22 Dec 08
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