Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) shakes hands with his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias after reading a statement at al-Shaeb presidential palace in Damascus June 24, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) shakes hands with his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias after reading a statement at al-Shaeb presidential palace in Damascus June 24, 2009.

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