Syria-Iran-Russia-Venezuela: The New Cold War

Our preoccupation with Michael Jackson is diverting attention from
some real concerns. (Yummeee..Love that herring!!) - Vox

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4270859.stm
""We are ready to help Syria on all grounds to confront threats," Iranian
Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref said after meeting Syrian PM
Naji al-Otari. "
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1346621/posts
"Moscow (CNSNews.com) - Russia and Iran announced they plan to
sign a long-delayed agreement that will clear the way for Russia to supply
fuel to Iran's first nuclear power plant.
At the same time, Moscow is preparing to sell controversial weaponry
to its former Cold War ally, Syria, for the first time since the collapse of
the Soviet Union. "
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1361114/posts
"Venezuela last year agreed to purchase an estimated 50 MiG fighter
jets from Russia as well as other arms and vehicles to ostensibly
improve its aging military equipment and secure its border with Colombia. "