Eurasia Press & News
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Syria called on the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to take action to prevent a repeat of a weekend U.S. attack on Syrian territory, and to hold the United States accountable.
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October, 2008
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29 October
Syria sentences 12 for political crimes
DAMASCUS (Reuters) – A Syrian court sentenced 12 dissidents to 2-1/2 years each in prison on Wednesday for political crimes after they had called for democratic reforms.
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29 October
Raid in Syria shows U.S. readiness to cross borders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. helicopter attack into Syria this week underscores the Bush administration’s determination to cross borders when it can strike an enemy target, and to weather any international backlash.
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29 October
US hands province to Iraqi forces
Iraqi authorities have taken over responsibility for security in another province from US military forces.
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29 October
Second Gaza activist voyage docks
A boat carrying 27 pro-Palestinian activists has arrived in Gaza despite an Israeli blockade of the territory – the second such voyage in three months.
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29 October
Syria dissident jail terms ‘cut’
Syria has reduced the sentences of 12 pro-democracy activists from six years to two-and-a-half years each in prison, a human rights group has said.
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29 October
VP: Infrastructure Prepared for Iran Development
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi Tuesday said that the necessary infrastructure for the country’s all-out development is prepared.
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29 October
19 Countries to Take Part in Iran’s 15th Press Exhibit
TEHRAN (FNA)- Some 19 countries have so far voiced their readiness to take part in the 15th Press and News Agencies Exhibition, which is to be held here at Imam Khomeini Mosalla (grand prayers ground) from November 16-22.
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29 October
Tehran, Tashkent Railways to Sign Agreement
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran and Uzbekistan’s railway organizations plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.
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29 October
Khatami, Austrian President Discuss Iran-EU Relations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s former President Seyed Mohammad Khatami and Austrian President Heinz Fischer exchanged views on relations between Iran and the European Union.
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