Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3879884,00.html
Tourist shot after trying to stab Christian worshippers in Jerusalem
Published: 04.23.10, 21:38 / Israel News
A tourist was shot in the leg by a policeman after trying to stab worshippers at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. The officer instructed the man to put down his knife, but he refused and tried to stab one of the worshippers again.
A Magen David Adom crew dispatched to the area is tending to the stabber, who sustained light to moderate wounds. His identity is unknown. (Shmulik Grossman)
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/syria/index?tab=articles
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3880101,00.html
“Syria threatens to send Israel back to ‘prehistoric times’”
SNIPPET: Source close to leadership in Damascus responds to Israeli threats, tells Kuwait newspaper Syria continuously upgrading military capabilities. Hezbollah: We possess arms that can hit deep in Israel”
Roee Nahmias
Published: 04.24.10, 21:37 / Israel News
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Note: The following blog entry is a quote:
http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/26582.htm
Blog Details
‘Al-Hayat’: Russia Supplied Syria With S-300 Missiles
The London daily Al-Hayat reports, citing a Russian source, that Russian President Vladimir Medvedev is to visit Syria on May 11 to discuss promoting Syria-Russia military and other cooperation.
According to the paper, in accordance with contracts signed between the two, Russia has supplied Syria with S-300 and Iskander missile defense systems, and there are contacts between the sides for the provision of new models of MiG aircraft and air defense systems.
Source: Al-Hayat, London, April 23, 2010
Posted at: 2010-04-23
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en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20100414/158581904.html
“Russian nuclear cruiser makes port call in Syria”
20:041 4/04/2010
SNIPPET: “Russia’s nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky has arrived in Syria’s Mediterranean port of Tartus ahead of Russian Navy drills in the Indian Ocean.
A large Syrian naval delegation accompanied by Russia’s ambassador to Syria, Sergei Kirpichenko, visited the Russian warship on Wednesday.
“The Pyotr Veliky’s visit to the Syrian port of Tartus is a symbolic event. It is a continuation of our historic ties with Syria that serves as a guarantee of our future cooperation not only in the naval sphere but also in other areas,” Kirpichenko said.
“I am certain that we will witness new and significant progress in our bilateral cooperation in the near future,” he added.”