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Syria dismisses IAEA call for more access to nuclear sites
Dubai hit - another move in the Israel-Iran cold war
French PM: World to take action if Iran refuses nuclear talks
Hamas: Operative slain in Dubai put himself at risk
Shalit's father: 'U.S. not interested in striking prisoner exchange deal'

Syria dismisses IAEA call for more access to nuclear sites

Posted: 20 Feb 2010 11:02 AM PST

France, Syria sign 11 cooperation agreements; France working to revive indirect Israel-Syria talks.

Dubai hit - another move in the Israel-Iran cold war

Posted: 20 Feb 2010 10:12 AM PST

The assassination of Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mahbouh in Dubai, allegedly perpetrated by Israel, was another expression of the all-out cold war between Israel and Iran. The two regional powers are fighting for clout and influence in the Middle East, threatening mutual destruction and harassing each another with clandestine action. ...

French PM: World to take action if Iran refuses nuclear talks

Posted: 20 Feb 2010 10:07 AM PST

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said world powers would have to take new action against Iran in the next few weeks if Tehran continues to reject Western proposals on its disputed nuclear program. ...

Hamas: Operative slain in Dubai put himself at risk

Posted: 20 Feb 2010 09:19 AM PST

A Hamas legislator on Saturday said Hamas strongman Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, who was assassinated in a Dubai hotel last month, put himself at risk by booking his trip through the Internet. ...