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June 2009 |
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US renews sanctions against Syria
 US President Barack Obama renewed sanctions against Syria on May 8 despite a recent period of political dialogue between the two countries since he took office.
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June 2009 |
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Kilo released from prison
Prominent activist Michel Kilo was released from prison on May 19 after completing a three-year sentence.
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Pro-Hamas demonstrators denounce Abbas in Damascus
 Pro-Hamas supporters staged a sit-in opposite the offices of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in downtown Damascus on May 14.
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June 2009 |
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Arrested British nationals suspected of Al-Qaeda links
Syria has broken its silence about the circumstances surrounding the arrest of two British nationals in Damascus last March, saying they are suspected of belonging to a terrorist organisation related to Al-Qaeda in a statement released by the Syrian embassy in London on May 10.
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June 2009 |
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Aga Khan Development Network holds children’s ‘Fun Day’
Hundreds of children participated in an activity-based ‘Fun Day’ organised by the Aga Khan Development Network’s Institution for Cultural Services in Aleppo on May 9.
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June 2009 |
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Assad and Ahmadinejad discuss joint US strategy
 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a last-minute trip to Damascus to meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on May 5.
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June 2009 |
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Damascus Governorate on trial for corruption
Syria’s Attorney General office filed a lawsuit on May 5 against high-placed officials in Damascus Governorate about issues relating to the governorate’s former Director of Traffic and Transport Engineering Tariq al-Asmi.
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June 2009 |
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No Miracles
Pope Benedict XVI visited the Middle East last month, travelling to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank, but bypassing Syria. Syria Today went out into the street to ask people whether they think the pontiff can contribute to the advancement of Middle East peace and if his trip was successful.
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June 2009 |
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Mitchell applies for Syrian visa
 Top US Middle East envoy George Mitchell has applied for a visa to Syria, Al-Hurra TV reported on May 15. The US State Department cautioned, however, that the landmark visit was not set in stone.
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June 2009 |
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Turkish president rejects Israeli claims Syria does not want peace
Turkish President Abdullah Gül dismissed Israeli claims that Syria does not want peace as he wrapped up a three-day visit to Damascus on May 17.
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