Syria starts diplomatic relations with Lebanon

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria formally recognized Lebanon for the first time Tuesday by establishing diplomatic relations with its neighbor -- meeting a U.S. demand to do more for regional stability even as Damascus pursues indirect peace talks with Israel.

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