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02-15-2005, 02:50 PM
U.S. Recalls Envoy to Syria Following Blast in Lebanon
By DAVID STOUT
Published: February 15, 2005
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 - The United States recalled its ambassador to Syria today in a gesture meant to reflect Washington's "profound outrage" over the assassination of Lebanon's former prime minister, the State Department announced.
Before departing the Syrian capital of Damascus, the United States ambassador, Margaret Scobey, delivered a stern note to the Syrian government, according to the chief State Department spokesman, Richard Boucher.
By DAVID STOUT
Published: February 15, 2005
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 - The United States recalled its ambassador to Syria today in a gesture meant to reflect Washington's "profound outrage" over the assassination of Lebanon's former prime minister, the State Department announced.
Before departing the Syrian capital of Damascus, the United States ambassador, Margaret Scobey, delivered a stern note to the Syrian government, according to the chief State Department spokesman, Richard Boucher.