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Lebanon crisis deepens, cabinet backs Hariri court 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 9:23 AM
Lebanon's political crisis deepened on Monday as a depleted cabinet approved draft U.N. statutes for a tribunal to try the killers of ex-premier Rafik al-Hariri despite the resignation of six pro-Syrian ministers.Lebanon approves Hariri court draft despite cabinet walk-outs AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 7:44 AM
Lebanon's government has adopted a UN document for the creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the murder of former premier Rafiq Hariri, despite the resignation of six pro-Syrian ministers.Al-Qaida threatens to topple Lebanon govt. AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 7:15 AM
Al-Qaida has purportedly issued a statement threatening to topple Lebanon's "corrupt" Western-backed government, according to a London-based Arabic newspaper Monday.Shiites may benefit in Lebanon's crisis International Herald Tribune - Nov 13 8:50 AM
Along the crowded streets of a poor Shiite neighborhood devastated by Israeli bombs during the summer war, there is despair over the destruction but confidence in the growing power of Lebanon's Shiites.Lebanon crisis deepens, cabinet meets Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 3:09 AM
Lebanon's political crisis deepened on Monday as the last pro-Syrian minister quit the cabinet shortly before it met to discuss the framework of a special court to try killers of a former prime minister.Lebanon's crisis deepens as another minister quits Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:59 AM
Lebanon's political crisis deepened on Monday as the last pro-Syrian minister quit the cabinet shortly before it was to meet to discuss the framework of a special court to try killers of a former prime minister.Calls mount for Israeli army chief to resign over Lebanon war AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:48 AM
Israel's army chief is facing mounting calls to resign after an internal military inquiry blamed army leaders for lax discipline that allowed two soldiers to be seized in a July cross-border raid that sparked the Lebanon war.Lebanon crisis reignites wider 'cold war' The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 12:00 AM
A walkout by five Shiite cabinet ministers over the weekend has deepened Lebanon's political crisis and sharpened the divisions in a larger, "cold war" struggle for influence over the Middle East.Lebanon approves court amid crisis CNN.com - Nov 13 12:38 AM
Lebanon's depleted government Monday approved a United Nations draft setting up an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Lebanon backs UN Hariri tribunal BBC News - Nov 13 7:06 AM
Lebanon's cabinet approves draft UN plans for an tribunal to try suspects in the killing of the former PM Rafik Hariri.Israeli army to resume guerrilla training as lesson from Lebanon war San Diego Union-Tribune - Nov 13 6:32 PM
JERUSALEM, 1:31 p.m. Nov. 13 (AP): The Israeli military will restore its guerrilla warfare training center following its experience fighting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, using a distinctly modern method paintball.Lebanon on the brink of disaster The Scotsman - Nov 13 6:10 PM
LEBANON'S political crisis deepened dramatically yesterday as a depleted cabinet approved draft United Nations plans for a tribunal to try suspects in the killing of the former prime minister, Rafik al-Hariri.Lebanon approves UN draft on Hariri tribunal Financial Times - Nov 13 6:25 PM
Lebanon's cabinet yesterday approved the United Nations draft for an international tribunal to try those suspected of the assassination of Rafiq Hariri, the former prime minister. The draft was approved in spite of the defection of six pro-Syrian ministers.Lebanon political crisis deepens The Peninsula - 59 minutes ago
beirut Lebanon s political crisis deepened yesterday as a depleted cabinet approved draft UN statutes for a tribunal to try the killers of ex-premier Rafik Al Hariri despite the resignation of six pro-Syrian ministers.As Hezbollah Seeks Power, Lebanon Is Feeling Edgy New York Times - Nov 12 6:53 PM
Lebanon is in the middle of a political crisis that is not just a matter of jockeying for power, but a fundamental realignment of authority.Lebanon crisis is a foreign tug-of-war AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 3:01 PM
Behind Lebanon's deepening political crisis is a tug-of-war between the United States and its Middle Eastern opponents Iran and Syria a battle with high stakes for America's push for greater democracy in the region.Cabinet crisis threatens Lebanon tribunal CNN.com - Nov 12 2:56 PM
A constitutional crisis in Lebanon is threatening plans for an international tribunal to try those allegedly involved in the assassination of the country's former Prime Minister.Despite Lebanon war, exports up 9.2% for August to October Haaretz Daily - Nov 13 4:54 PM
In spite of the Lebanon war, the exports of goods from Israel rose 9.2 percent in the period from August to October, and was led by the high tech sector. (All the figures are computed on an annual basis.)Al Qaeda Threatens To Topple Lebanon Government CBS 2 New York - Nov 13 9:09 AM
Al Qaeda has purportedly issued a statement threatening to topple Lebanon's "corrupt" Western-backed government, according to a London-based Arabic newspaper Monday.Lebanon board to plan for public meetings about LHS Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 13 1:09 PM
LEBANON The Lebanon School Board will hold a work session at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, to discuss gathering community input for the direction for Lebanon High School.Lebanon backs tribunal to try killers of murdered PM Daily Telegraph - Nov 13 10:59 AM
Lebanon has moved a step closer to bringing to justice the killers of murdered prime minister Rafik al-Hariri after its government approved draft UN statutes for a tribunal to try his killers.Lebanon crisis deepens as cabinet meets Stuff - Nov 13 8:08 AM
BEIRUT: Lebanon's political crisis deepened as the last pro-Syrian minister quit the cabinet shortly before it met to discuss the framework of a special court to try killers of a former prime minister.The Dow Chemical Company Donates USD 50,000 to Red Crescent Society for the Relief Effort in Lebanon RedNova - Nov 13 2:14 PM
The Dow Chemical Company, a global leader in science and technology, has contributed US$50,000 towards the relief work of the Red Crescent Society in Lebanon.Al-Qaeda threat to topple Lebanon govt IBN live - Nov 13 12:36 PM
Al-Qaeda has issued a statement threatening to topple Lebanon's "corrupt" Western-backed government.Peres: We Lost A Measure of Deterrence in Lebanon Israel National News - Nov 13 6:36 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Speaking to a Jerusalem audience on Monday night, Vice Premier Shimon Peres stated that Israel lost a portion of her deterrence power during this summer s war in Lebanon.Turmoil in Lebanon signals wider strain The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 13 5:22 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Behind Lebanon s deepening political crisis is a tug of war between the United States and its opponents Iran and Syria a battle with high stakes for America s push for greater democracy in the Middle East.Lebanon Muslims outnumber Christians 2 to 1 Gulf News - Nov 13 1:08 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's political system, which is once again in crisis, aims to share power equally between Christians and Muslims, but a survey published yesterday shows that Christians form only 35 per cent of the population.Lebanon approves UN Hariri tribunal Gulf News - Nov 13 1:08 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's political crisis snowballed yesterday as a depleted Cabinet approved draft UN statutes for a tribunal to try the killers of former prime minister Rafik Hariri despite the resignation of six ministers.Lebanon backs Hariri tribunal amid crisis Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 13 7:51 AM
Lebanon's Cabinet has endorsed a United Nations proposal for an international tribunal to try those suspected of the assassination of former prime minister Rafiq Hariri, despite the resignation of six pro-Syrian ministers.WIC store in Lebanon closes doors Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 13 1:09 PM
LEBANON The state s last WIC-only store, located in Lebanon, closed its doors in October after federal regulations capped its prices at a statewide average.Lebanon crisis deepens Stuff - Nov 13 12:07 PM
BEIRUT: Lebanon's political crisis has deepened as a depleted cabinet approved draft UN statutes for a tribunal to try the killers of ex-premier Rafik al-Hariri despite the resignation of six pro-Syrian ministers.Lebanon crisis reignites wider 'cold war' The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 13 1:00 AM
Five Shiite ministers quit Lebanon's government this weekend, ending talks and sparking a political upheaval.Lebanon crisis grows as sixth minister quits Guardian Unlimited - Nov 13 6:22 AM
Lebanon: Political disarray deepens as last minister allied to pro-Syrian Hizbullah movement resigns from cabinet.Lebanon volleyball advances in state Lebanon Express - Nov 13 10:30 AM
The Warrior volleyball team found themselves in a fight to stay alive against Glencoe on Saturday. In a do-or-die early round match, Lebanon pulled out the win, but took five games to do it.Lebanon Chamber hires new CEO Lebanon Express - Nov 13 10:19 AM
A new president/CEO will start work at the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 16. Joe Raia, 59, has spent the last two and one-half years as community relations director for Regent Court in Corvallis. Prior to that, he retired after 32 years with the U.S. Postal Service.Lebanon Muslims outnumber Christians 2 to 1: survey Khaleej Times - Nov 13 6:09 AM
BEIRUT - Lebanon s political system, which is once again in crisis, aims to share power equally between Christians and Muslims, but a survey published on Monday shows that Christians form only 35 percent of the population.Lebanon's ancient city of Baalbek rises from the rubble AlertNet - Nov 13 7:48 AM
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Under the Romans, Baalbek was known as Heliopolis, or the City of the Sun. In more recent times, the ancient settlement in northern Lebanon's fertile Bekaa Valley has been associated more with storm clouds. But the city and its resilient people are recovering from the latest setback. Courtney lead in 2nd District narrows; Lebanon miscounts 100 votes Journal Inquirer - Nov 13 10:50 AM
Officials in Lebanon today discovered a mathematical error that had given 100 too many votes to Courtney when results were read off after the polls closed Tuesday night.UAE face Lebanon in warm-up tie today Gulf News - Nov 13 1:14 PM
Dubai: The UAE Olympic football team, which will take part in the Doha Asian Games, will host Lebanon in a warm-up match at the Al Ahli Club today. The UAE team began a short training camp here last week in Dubai under French coach Alex Duponte, who shortlisted 21 players for the warm-up match.Lebanon County Man Struck and Killed by Train WPVI-TV Philadelphia - Nov 13 5:44 AM
An autopsy is planned on the body of a Lebanon County man who was struck by a train today.Lebanon school pupils learn resistance Middle East Online - Nov 13 5:13 AM
Shiite schools in Lebanon teach anti-Israeli 'resistance' to kindergarten kids besides Koran, languages.Lebanon cheerleaders Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 13 9:18 AM
The first Lebanon High School cheerleading reunion will be Feb. 16-17. LHS cheerleading alumni, spanning the last 60 years, are invited to attend the boys basketball game, where they will be honored at halftime.Another minister quits Lebanon govt The Age - Nov 13 1:07 AM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian environment minister has resigned, bringing to six the number of cabinet members to quit the Western-backed government after the collapse of unity talks, a source close to the minister said.Hezbollah and allies plan Lebanon protests International Herald Tribune - Nov 12 6:48 AM
Hezbollah and its allies will stage peaceful street protests to press their demands after the collapse of talks on giving them more say in Lebanon's government.Lebanon Crisis Is a Foreign Tug-Of-War ABC News - Nov 12 3:26 PM
Lebanon's Latest Political Crisis Is Tug-Of-War Between U.S., Iran, SyriaLebanon war's deadly legacy continues to kill AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 11 11:34 PM
Three months after a UN-brokered ceasefire ended the 34-day conflict between Israel and Shiite Hezbollah militants, the fields and olive groves of southern Lebanon remain sewn with a deadly crop -- unexploded cluster bombs.Syria and Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon Tiscali - Nov 13 4:33 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria and Iran on Thursday dismissed a U.S. accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon s government with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah.Talks collapse in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Nov 11 11:48 PM
Lebanon was thrown into a political crisis when talks broke down over giving Hezbollah and its political allies greater control of the government.Lebanon approves international tribunal for Hariri killers EARTHtimes.org - Nov 13 7:49 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Lebanese government has agreed to allow an international tribunal to try the suspects who were allegedly involved in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. On Monday the government decided to approve an UN draft that called for such a tribunal.Lebanon's latest political crisis is tug of war between U.S., Iran, Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 12 4:26 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Behind Lebanon's deepening political crisis is a tug-of-war between the United States and its Middle Eastern opponents Iran and Syria; a battle with high stakes for the region.Calls mount for Israeli army chief to resign over Lebanon war Khaleej Times - Nov 13 3:09 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel s army chief faced mounting calls to resign Monday after an internal military inquiry blamed army leaders for lax discipline that allowed two soldiers to be seized in a July cross-border raid that sparked the Lebanon war.Lebanon: Another minister quits cabinet Al Bawaba - Nov 13 4:06 AM
Lebanon's Environment Minister Yaacub Sarraf, who is close to President Emile Lahoud, announced his resignation on Monday, becoming the sixth government member to quit.Resignations deepen crisis in Lebanon Financial Times - Nov 12 6:24 PM
Lebanon's political crisis deepened over the weekend when all five Shia ministers from the pro-Syrian Hizbollah movement and its allies resigned from the cabinet after unity talks collapsed.Lebanon in crisis as Hizbollah demands more power Daily Telegraph - Nov 12 5:21 PM
Lebanon's government was plunged into crisis last night after five cabinet members resigned in what appeared to be an attempt by Hizbollah, the Shia militant group, to cause its collapse.Lebanon ready to welcome tourists says minister World Leisure News - Nov 13 1:44 AM
A Lebanese delegation to London led by the country s tourism minister Joseph Sarkis has said that Lebanon is welcoming tourists despite the recent conflict in which 1,200 civilians died and which caused US$15bn worth of destruction.Robert Fisk: Lebanon faces new crisis after walkout by Hizbollah Independent - Nov 12 4:41 PM
The Shia, the largest community in Lebanon, are no longer represented in the Lebanese government. It could be just part of Lebanon's bloody-minded politics - or it could be a most dangerous moment in the history of this tragic country.Lebanon Government OKs Hariri Tribunal CBS News - Nov 13 2:02 PM
The Lebanese government unanimously approved a U.N. draft to set up an international tribunal into the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, but the vote highlighted a growing religious divide over Beirut's relationship with Syria.Lebanon's political crisis worsens as prime minister rejects resignation of Shiite ministers USA Today - Nov 11 4:36 PM
Hezbollah and Amal Cabinet ministers resigned from the Lebanese government on Saturday, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV Station said. The resignation of five Cabinet ministers from Amal and Hezbollah throws Lebanon's political landscape in chaos, though it does not automatically bring down the government.Political crisis deepens in Lebanon The Age - Nov 12 12:07 PM
Lebanon's political crisis has shredded a facade of national unity kept up during Hizbollah's war with Israel and could spark street confrontations in Beirut. -'Human error' muffs vote count in Connecticut CNN.com - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
LEBANON, Connecticut (AP) -- Democrat Joe Courtney's lead over Republican Rep. Rob Simmons grew to 109 votes Monday, after dipping to as low as 66 votes earlier in the day.LEBANON WAR SPURRED ANTI-SEMITISM, WARN DIASPORA JEWS The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 12 3:46 PM
PARIS, Nov 12, 2006 (AFP) - Leaders of the Jewish diaspora meeting in Paris warned Sunday that Israel's military offensive in Lebanon earlier this year had helped create a worsening climate of anti-Semitism in Europe and elsewhere.Israeli General Quits Over Lebanon War Nasdaq - Nov 12 10:43 AM
(RTTNews) - Israeli General, Brig Gen Gal Hirsch, who commanded the Israeli forces in the offensive against the Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, offered his resignation on Sunday.Talks Collapse in Lebanon as Shiites Vacate the Cabinet New York Times - Nov 11 1:23 PM
Lebanon was thrown into a political crisis when talks broke down over giving the militant faction Hezbollah and its political allies greater control of the government.360 soldiers to leave early for Lebanon New Straits Times - Nov 12 4:10 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian troops will leave for Lebanon by the middle of next month.Shiite schools in Lebanon teach 'resistance' to kids INQ7.net - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
BEIRUT -- Kindergarten teacher Zeinab Asfur stands in front of her class in the Shiite-dominated southern suburbs of Beirut. "Who are your heroes?" she asks. "The men of the resistance!" the children shout back in unison.al-Qaida Threatens to Topple Lebanon Govt. ABC News - Nov 13 7:42 AM
al-Qaida Threatens to Topple Lebanese Government in Purported StatementLebanon's stability threatened The Buffalo News - Nov 12 5:57 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Cabinet ministers from Hezbollah and an allied party resigned Saturday, a decision that could cost the Western-backed government crucial support from Lebanon's Shiite Muslims.Lebanon president says government lost legitimacy Nine O'Clock - Nov 12 1:38 PM
BEIRUT - Lebanon s pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud said yesterday the government had lost its constitutional legitimacy following the resignation of five Shiite ministers, including two from Hezbollah.Lebanon government talks collapse Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 11 9:22 AM
Five pro-Syrian Shi'ite Muslim ministers from Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal movement, resigned from Lebanon's cabinet on Saturday after the collapse of all-party talks on giving their camp more say in government.Disunited Lebanon slips into crisis Gulf News - Nov 12 1:07 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's political crisis has shredded a facade of national unity kept up during Hezbollah's war with Israel and could spark street confrontations in Beirut.Hizbollah ministers quit Lebanon s cabinet Financial Times - Nov 12 8:32 AM
Lebanon s political crisis deepened over the weekend with the resignation from the cabinet of all five Shia ministers from the pro-Syrian Hizbollah movement and its allies, as unity talks collapsed.UPDATE: Autopsy Results In For Train Death WGAL via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 1:49 PM
Autopsy results are in for a Lebanon County man hit and killed by a train over the weekend. Al Qaeda Lebanon group says it will will destroy the government Khaleej Times - Nov 12 9:29 AM
BEIRUT - A group identifying itself as Al Qaeda Lebanon issued a statement Sunday threatening to destroy the corrupt cabinet that takes orders from the US administration. Lebanon political crisis deepens BBC News - Nov 13 3:51 AM
A sixth minister resigns from the Lebanese government, a day after Shia cabinet members quit.U.N. Proposes a Tribunal On Lebanon Assassination Washington Post - Nov 13 5:48 AM
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 10 -- The United Nations on Friday presented Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora with a proposal to establish a war crimes tribunal to prosecute suspects in the assassination of former prime minister Rafik al-Hariri, senior U.N. officials said. Lebanon Approves U.N. Report on Hariri Murder NPR - Nov 13 3:41 PM
The Lebanese government approves the U.N. tribunal on the Hariri assassination, despite the resignations of six ministers who are either affiliated with or members of the radical Islamic movement Hezbollah.Berri appreciates Iran's support for Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 12 8:06 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Speaker Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed his appreciation for Iran as well as Arab and Asian countries for their support for and help to the Lebanese people during the Zionist regime's assaults on Lebanese territories.Second Israeli general quits over Lebanon war Daily Telegraph - Nov 12 5:14 AM
Israeli general resigns over raid that sparked Lebanon warIsrael commits crimes in Palestine to compensate for defeat in Lebanon: Speaker Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 12 6:51 AM
Iran - Israel - Palestine Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel in a meeting with deputy speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council on Sunday said that the Zionist regime is committing crime in Palestine to compensate for its defeat in Lebanon war.Lebanon talks on govt change collapse Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 11 3:37 AM
Talks to defuse Lebanon's simmering political crisis collapsed on Saturday after anti-Syrian leaders rejected demands from Hezbollah and its allies for a decisive say in government.Lebanon war's deadly legacy continues to kill Middle East Online - Nov 12 7:29 AM
UN says clearing bombs from Lebanon made more difficult by Israel not revealing precise areas they targeted.Prospect of renewed chaos looms over Lebanon Chicago Tribune - Nov 11 5:26 PM
The prospect of renewed chaos loomed over Lebanon on Saturday after the Hezbollah movement and its Shiite allies quit the government, plunging the country into a political crisis that could quickly spill into the streets. Q&A: Israel's P.M. on Iran, Lebanon, Palestinian State Newsweek - Nov 11 9:52 PM
Israel's prime minister on Iran, Lebanon and a Palestinian state. Lebanon PM Turns Down Hezbollah Resignations Nasdaq - Nov 11 9:44 PM
(RTTNews) - Lebanon government now faces a new crisis as Prime Minister Fuad Saniora turned down the resignation of Cabinet ministers from Hezbollah and its allied Amal party.Israel general resigns over raid that sparked Lebanon war AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 12:11 PM
An Israeli commander in charge of the Lebanese border region resigned over the July cross-border raid by Hezbollah that sparked the Jewish state's 34-day war on the Shiite militia.Lebanon engulfed in political upheaval Miami Herald - Nov 12 12:41 AM
Lebanon's government was thrown into deep crisis Saturday as Prime Minister Fuad Saniora rejected the resignation of Cabinet ministers from Hezbollah and its allied Amal party, who quit after rival politicians failed to agree on a national unity government.Talks with Hezbollah collapse in Lebanon Kansas City Star - Nov 12 12:03 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon | Lebanon was thrown into a political crisis Saturday when talks broke down over giving the militant faction Hezbollah and its political allies greater control of the government.Talks fail, Shiites resign in Lebanon Deseret Morning News - Nov 11 11:15 PM
Lebanon was thrown into a political crisis Saturday when talks broke down over giving the militant faction Hezbollah and its political allies greater control of the government.French Forces Almost Fired On Israeli Jets Washington Post - Nov 13 5:47 AM
PARIS, Nov. 9 -- French peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon came within seconds of firing missiles at Israeli F-15 fighter jets that repeatedly dived on their positions last week, according to French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie. Lebanon: Hezbollah's Coup In The Making Ohmynews - Nov 13 3:30 PM
Seniora is now faced with a choice of continuing negotiations with Hezbollah from a weakened position with no hope of getting any concessions or appointing other Shia members into government and incurring the wrath of Hezbollah...Israel Army to Resume Guerrilla Training ABC News - Nov 13 2:11 PM
Israeli Army to Resume Guerrilla Training As Lesson From Lebanon WarLebanon adopts Hariri court draft, 6 ministers quit Middle East Times - Nov 13 6:47 AM
PAYING RESPECTS: Lebanese PM Fuad Siniora pays his respects at the grave of former PM Rafiq Hariri in Beirut November 13. The Lebanese government approved Monday a draft UN framework of a special court to try those behind the killing of Hariri.Does the UN need Lebanon's consent for Hariri court? The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 13 1:17 PM
With the approach of zero hour for the establishment of a tribunal of international character to try suspects in the attack that killed former Premier Rafik Hariri and 22 others, many observers have started to doubt the Parliament's ability to ratify the tribunal's draft prepared by Lebanese and UN officials.Beirut cabinet meets on Hariri probe despite walk-outs AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 5:08 AM
A sixth pro-Syrian minister has resigned, plunging Lebanon's government further into crisis as it met to ratify an international tribunal to try suspects in former premier Rafiq Hariri's murder.Lebanon political crisis deepens Guardian Unlimited - Nov 13 5:52 AM
Sixth cabinet minister resigns.Lebanon's Hariri probe at heart of Hezbollah walkout AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 7:20 AM
A UN probe into the assassination of former premier Rafiq Hariri lies at the heart of the resignations of five Shiite ministers from the Lebanese government.Southern Lebanon's deadly crop International Herald Tribune - Nov 12 7:52 AM
What the Lebanese farmers need most of all is financial compensation for their crop losses this year and until the unexploded ordnance is cleared and they can safely farm their land and resume production.Hezbollah s missiles back in Lebanon Times Online - Nov 11 4:18 PM
FOUR months after Israel launched its onslaught against Hezbollah, the Lebanese guerrillas are back in south Lebanon stronger than ever and armed with more rockets than they had before the conflict, according to Israeli intelligence.Connecticut Race Tightens, Error Found Los Angeles Times - Nov 13 10:52 AM
LEBANON, Conn. -- Democrat Joe Courtney's lead in the 2nd Congressional District dropped to 66 votes Monday after officials discovered he was mistakenly given 100 extra votes over Republican Rep. Rob Simmons, an election official said.Lebanon PM rejects Hezbollah resignations NDTV - Nov 11 6:39 PM
Lebanon's government was thrown into deep crisis as Prime Minister Fuad Saniora rejected the resignation of Cabinet ministers from Hezbollah and its allied Amal party.