UN security council resolution increases pressure on Syria

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The United Nations (UN) Security Council has passed resolution 1559 declaring 'support for a free and fair electoral process in Lebanon's upcoming presidential election, conducted according to Lebanese constitutional rules. The resolution, adopted by a margin of nine votes in favor and six abstentions, was supposedly brought on by Syria's endorsement of a constitutional amendment to allow an extension of Lebanese President Emile Lahoud's term in office.

Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Lebanon, Laws, regulations and rules, Elections, Presidents, Lebanese foreign relations, Election law, Presidential elections, United Nations. Security Council

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Khalil assassination sours relations with Jordan

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The Syrian and Palestinian sources are alleging the Jordanian involvement in the assassination of the Hamas militant Izz al-Din al-Sheikh Khalil on 26 September 2004 in Damascus, even though it is claimed by Israel. Various events surrounding the assassination and the recent exodus of high-ranking militants from Syria are investigated.

Israel, Jordan, Syria, Company legal issue, Investigations, Assassination, Death of, Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement), Sheikh Khalil, Izz al-Din al-

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