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Syria makes peace proposal to Israel
DAMASCUS, Syria - Syria's leader said Thursday he offered a proposal for peace with Israel but also refused to break off ties with Hezbollah and militant Palestinians -- a key Israeli demand.
Nations:France Qatar Turkey Lebanon Israel Syria People:Nicolas Sarkozy Ehud Olmert Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-09-04
Iraq war blasts onto Venice screen with 'Hurt Locker'
VENICE, Italy (AFP) - The war in Iraq blasted onto the screen at the Venice film festival on Thursday with a stunning portrayal by US director Kathryn Bigelow of the harrowing work of a bomb disposal team in "The Hurt Locker".
Nations:Italy Ethiopia Brazil People:Hayao Miyazaki Barack Obama Patrick Swayze Anne Hathaway Jonathan Demme Wim Wenders Activities:2008 Venice Film Festival
2008-09-04
Assad says "crucial" talks with Israel postponed
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria and Israel have postponed a crucial round of indirect peace talks due to the resignation of the chief Israeli negotiator, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday.
Nations:Israel Turkey Lebanon Qatar Syria People:Nicolas Sarkozy Ehud Olmert Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict Source:(Reuters)
2008-09-04
Serena edges Venus in all-Williams US Open quarter
NEW YORK - Serena Williams watched the final shot sail beyond the baseline, and immediately her sister called for an instant-replay challenge. At that point, Venus Williams really had nothing else to lose. So more than 20,000 fans hushed Wednesday night, looking at the giant video boards high above Arthur Ashe Stadium. A moment later, the call was confirmed and the crowd roared: Serena had won this family affair at the U.S. Open.
People:Serena Williams Novak Djokovic Dinara Safina Jelena Jankovic Andy Murray Rafael Nadal Activities:2008 U.S. Tennis Open
2008-09-04
Palin Pick Shows Lost Clout of Republicans' Old Establishment
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- At a Tuesday reception for moderate Republicans, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter hushed the cocktail chatter when he began ticking off a long list of like- minded lawmakers who no longer hold office.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Joe Lieberman Jim Leach Arlen Specter John Warner Chuck Hagel Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(Bloomberg)
2008-09-04
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- Syria makes peace proposal to Israel 2008-09-04
- Iraq war blasts onto Venice screen with 'Hurt Locker' 2008-09-04
- Assad says "crucial" talks with Israel postponed 2008-09-04
- Serena edges Venus in all-Williams US Open quarter 2008-09-04
- Palin Pick Shows Lost Clout of Republicans' Old Establishment 2008-09-04
- Hendrix, Beatles, Elvis memorabilia up for auction 2008-09-04
- Toronto film festival lightens up with new comedies 2008-09-04
- Levine on track to make return at the Met 2008-09-04
- Murray, Safina advance to semi-finals 2008-09-03
- US gives billion dollars to Georgia as Russia wins ally 2008-09-03
- McCain More Likely to Drop Palin, Bookmakers Say 2008-09-03
- Sarkozy heads to Syria for Mideast peace talks 2008-09-03
- Hendrix's burnt guitar leads rock auction in London 2008-09-03
- U.S. has deep interest in Caucasus allies: Cheney 2008-09-03
- Actress Helen Mirren: I used to 'love' cocaine 2008-09-02
- Federer feels he is peaking for another title tilt 2008-09-02
- Australian central bank cuts interest rates 2008-09-02
- Russia regrets EU talks freeze 2008-09-02
- Russia says EU was right not to choose sanctions 2008-09-02
- Sisters set up all-Williams quarterfinal at Open 2008-09-01
- EU leaders warn Russia over partnership talks 2008-09-01
- Edwin Guthman, Pulitzer Prize-winner, dies at 89 2008-09-01
- Russia says US may have sent weapons to Georgia 2008-09-01
- Russia warns will respond to "aggression" 2008-08-31
- Russia seeks to avoid EU wrath over Georgia 2008-08-31
- Russia's links to West scrutinized after Georgia 2008-08-31
- Federer wants others to recall long stint as No. 1 2008-08-31
- Japanese teenager Nishikori steals show at U.S. Open 2008-08-31
- Federer gunning for revenge over Stepanek at U.S. Open 2008-08-31
- Carla Bruni to jam with McCartney, Metallica on British TV 2008-08-31
- Querrey's 2nd upset of Open earns match vs. Nadal 2008-08-30
- With 'perfect' passion, Italian crime film hits Venice 2008-08-30
- Italy apologises to Libya for colonial era damage 2008-08-30
- Victoria Beckham Tests Our Love With Pantsuits and Polar Bear Rugs 2008-08-30
- Usher to help kick off NFL season with concert 2008-08-30
- Winehouse falls ill, misses Paris concert 2008-08-30
- Kuznetsova loses at US Open, Jankovic works OT 2008-08-29
- Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open 2008-08-28
- Post-convention 'bounce' averages 10 points 2008-08-28
- McCartney to play first ever concert in Israel 2008-08-28
- New film honors Valentino, "last king of fashion" 2008-08-28
- Foreign films dominate Telluride Film Festival 2008-08-28
- Renters of Heath's Flat to Pay $4G Death Premium 2008-08-28
- Russia-Georgia conflict raises Black Sea tensions 2008-08-27
- Serbs, Russians share top billing at US tennis Open 2008-08-27
- Brad Pitt, George Clooney light up Venice red carpet 2008-08-27
- Russia hits out at West over Georgia tensions 2008-08-27
- Western nations warn Russia to `change course' 2008-08-27
- Russia warns NATO as West fumes over Georgia 2008-08-27
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