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France steps up diplomatic efforts on Middle East peace
In this edition: France steps up diplomatic efforts in the deadlocked Middle East peace process; Iraqi PM Talabani is in Paris to attract foreign investment, notably in oil; and Dubai is more determined than ever to become a global air transport hub.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
In an exclusive interview with France 2 television while in Paris, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad discusses his relations with French president Nicolas Sarkozy, the stalled Middle East peace process, and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
DIPLOMACY
Syria's President Assad refuses direct peace talks with Israel
Syria's President Basher al-Assad has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being serious about peace, and rejected Israeli offers of direct peace talks after meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris.
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FRANCE
Focus on Israeli-Syrian talks as Assad visits Paris
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is meeting with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, in Paris Friday amid Syrian calls for France to play a bigger role in the Mideast peace efforts.
Bashar al-Assad - Benjamin Netanyahu - Israel - Middle East - Syria
The road to Damascus to (via Paris) Part. 2
What is the role France plays in the Middle East? Traditionally close to Lebanon, the position of France on Middle East affairs has changed under President Sarkozy. But to what extent and to what result?
Bashar al-Assad - Benjamin Netanyahu - Middle East - Syria
The road to Damascus to (via Paris)
What is the role France plays in the Middle East? Traditionally close to Lebanon, the position of France on Middle East affairs has changed under President Sarkozy. But to what extent and to what result?
SAUDI ARABIA - SYRIA
King Abdullah to meet Assad in Damascas
For the first time since the 2005 assassination of Lebanese statesman Rafik al-Hariri, in which three Syrian secret agents have been implicated, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will meet President Bashar al-Assad in Syria this week.
IRAQ
Maliki seeks UN inquiry into Baghdad attacks
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has formally asked the UN to set up an independent inquiry into last month’s deadly attacks in Baghdad. While Maliki’s letter did not specifically name Syria, the Iraqi PM has blamed Damascus in the past.
IRAQ
Maliki blames Syria for attacks, Assad denies claim
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said most foreign terrorists operating in Iraq infiltrate through the Syrian border, a charge Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denies as tensions between Baghdad and Damascus showed no signs of easing.
SYRIA
Assad meets Ahmadinejad, condemns 'foreign interference' in Iran
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met his counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran on Wednesday, congratulating him for his contested re-election and condemning Western reactions to Iran's post-election unrest.
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