Golan Heights Apples Give Syrians Hope
Recent exports seen as sign that restrictions imposed on occupied territory could be relaxed.
24 Mar 09
Israel
International Justice/ICC: Feb ‘09
ICC project continues to provide unique reports and analysis on landmark Lubanga trial.
23 Mar 09
Theatre Fails to Draw Crowds
Stage productions struggling in face of funding squeeze, government restrictions and dwindling public interest.
10 Mar 09
Hariri Prosecution May Threaten Syria-US Rapprochement
If tribunal finds Syria guilty of assassination, it could drive country closer to Iran, warns analyst.
6 Mar 09
Regime Puts Squeeze on Private Media
They have grown in number in recent years – though don’t last long if they fall foul of the regime.
3 Mar 09
Syrian Hopes of Better US Ties Downplayed
Analysts say state-owned media has been spreading false hope about a sudden thaw in relations.
24 Feb 09
Damascus Predicts Harder Line From Israel
But some believe negotiations may resume despite rhetoric.
14 Feb 09
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