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Lebanon: U.N. Protest Over Israeli Jets 
New York Times - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
United Nations antiaircraft batteries in southern Lebanon took ?preparatory steps? to fire at Israeli warplanes after they violated a cease-fire by repeatedly flying overhead, United Nations officials said. They flew over United Nations positions 14 times, 11 of those over positions staffed by French troops, the officials said. Maj. Gen. Alain Pellegrini, commander of the United Nations forces in UNIFIL protests about Israeli flights over Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 8:45 AM
French peacekeepers prepared to fire at two Israeli warplanes flying low over their position in south Lebanon on Friday but did not launch their missiles, a UNIFIL spokesman said.Israel's July attack on UN post in Lebanon 'error': leaked document AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 2:27 AM
An Israeli attack on a UN base in Lebanon that killed four peacekeepers in July was the result of "severe professional errors" due to poor planning, according to a leaked army document.Israel's July attack on UN post in Lebanon 'error': army AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 11:55 PM
An Israeli attack on a UN base in Lebanon that killed four peacekeepers in July was the result of "severe professional errors" due to poor planning, a leaked army document has been quoted saying.Iceland to send bomb squad to Lebanon People's Daily - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Foreign Minister Valgerdur Sverrisdottir has decided to send an Icelandic bomb disposal squad to Lebanon to clear the country of mines, said reports from Reykjavik on Friday.US contradicts UN pessimism on Lebanon munitions removal AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 12:01 PM
The US reported significant progress in removing unexploded munitions left over from the recent Lebanon war, days after UN officials bemoaned the slow pace of efforts to find and neutralise mini-bombs dropped by Israel during the conflict.Marathoners get ready to race for the love of Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:39 PM
Only a week remains before the 2006 Beirut International Marathon (BIM), when over 18,000 runners will take to the streets and run "For the Love of Lebanon," this year's marathon mantra. Signs for the marathon already hang all over Beirut, runners' registration is closed and as the Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) reaches.Lebanon police car stolen, suspect arrested Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 17 2:29 PM
LEBANON A 25-year-old Lebanon man was arrested early this morning after allegedly stealing a Lebanon police patrol car while officers chased another man who was carrying a concealed weapon.U.S. says has removed 50,000 bombs in Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 2:06 PM
The United States has helped remove more than 50,000 unexploded bombs in southern Lebanon since the end of the war last August with Israel, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.Awards roll in for Lebanon Lebanon Daily Record - Nov 17 2:15 PM
After leading the Yellowjackets to a quarterfinal appearance and a 24-7-4 record, four Lebanon senior volleyball players are receiving recognition for their outstanding performance this season.Italy Gives Lebanon EUR30 Million For Reconstruction Nasdaq - Nov 17 8:38 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Italy Friday gave LebanonEUR30 million for rebuilding infrastructure that was destroyed or damaged during Israel's 34-day war against Hezbollah guerrillas, Lebanon's Council for Development and Reconstruction announced.US says aid to Lebanon makes progress clearing unexploded bombs AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 11:20 AM
US-backed teams have removed 50,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance from Lebanon, about half the deadly munitions left from the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, a senior US official said.FRENCH UN TROOPS PREPARE GUNS AGAINST ISRAELI JETS IN LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 17 8:18 AM
TYRE, Lebanon, Nov 17, 2006 (AFP) - French UN anti-aircraft batteries on Friday took "preparatory steps" to respond when Israeli jets violated Lebanese airspace despite global criticism of such incursions, a UN spokesman said.Italy donates $38.4 million for Lebanon's reconstruction The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:46 PM
Italy provided Lebanon on Friday with a 30 million euro ($38.4 million) grant for the reconstruction of some of the destroyed infrastructure during the Israeli war in July. The grant agreement was signed by Italy's Ambassador to Lebanon Gabriele Checchia and the president of the Council of Development and Reconstruction (CDR) Nabil el Jisser.U.S. avoids Hezbollah in aiding Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 9:49 AM
More than a third of the financial aid that the United States promised to help Lebanon rebuild from last July's Israeli war against Hezbollah has been spent, and Washington is steering clear of Hezbollah as it helps, the director of U.S. foreign assistance said Thursday.UNIFIL protests about Israeli flights over Lebanon AlertNet - Nov 17 8:37 AM
Source: Reuters BEIRUT, Nov 17 (Reuters) - French peacekeepers prepared to fire at two Israeli warplanes flying low over their position in south Lebanon on Friday but did not launch their missiles, a UNIFIL spokesman ... U.S. Aid to Lebanon Targeted To Build Government Capacity U.S. Department of State - Nov 17 9:25 AM
In helping Lebanon recover from the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States is placing priority on building the long-term capabilities of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government and its capacity to direct overall reconstruction efforts, says Ambassador Randal Tobias, U.S. director of foreign assistance.Lebanon cheerleaders Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 17 2:00 PM
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.Lebanon Eagles donate to K-9 program Community Press & Recorder - Nov 17 9:37 AM
The Lebanon Eagles No. 1395 donated $2,500 to the City of Mason Police Department.InfoPro releases detailed report on impact of Israeli war on Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:46 PM
The first detailed book on the impact of the Israeli war on Lebanon's economy was released by InfoPro on Friday. "This is the fruit of a project that the InfoPro Center for Economic Information has undertaken to get a detailed introspection on how every economic sector was affected by the war and what it needs to get back on its feet," InfoPro said.Lebanon man builds little boat that could Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 17 2:02 PM
It doesn t take a lot of money or expertise to construct your dream boat, says Lebanon resident Richard Mitsch, just a little elbow grease. Mitsch should know.Lebanon On A Tinderbox by Claude Salhani UPI International Editor Beirut, Lebanon (UPI) Nov 16, 2006 Space War - Nov 16 6:41 PM
Lebanon is a relatively small country, approximately the size of Rhode Island. Yet, it comes with problems larger than Texas. After years of relative calm and prosperity that followed a devastating 15-year civil war, Lebanon finds itself once again sitting on a tinderbox with a very short fuse.LEBANON HAILS EUROPEAN PEACE INITIATIVE FOR MIDEAST The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 17 9:18 AM
BEIRUT, Spain, Nov 17, 2006 (AFP) - Lebanon welcomed on Friday the Spanish-French-Italian initiative for a Middle East ceasefire, an exchange of prisoners and an international peace conference.Theft of ATV reported from Lebanon home Lebanon Daily Record - Nov 17 2:16 PM
An all-terrain vehicle valued at $7,600 was reported stolen from the backyard of a residence in the 300 block of West Third Street, according to Lebanon police.Kroger Marketplace opens in Lebanon Dayton Daily News - Nov 17 3:25 AM
LEBANON The new Kroger Marketplace in Lebanon opened its doors for the first time Thursday morning.Strike up the band! Lebanon's Kroger Marketplace opens its doors Pulse-Journal - Nov 17 10:23 AM
The new Kroger Marketplace in Lebanon opened its doors for the first time Thursday morning. The first 300 customers at the 112,000-square-foot shopping mecca received a $10 gift card and flowers all of which were given out 20 minutes after the doors opened.U.S. Aid to Lebanon Targeted To Build Government Capacity U.S. Department of State - Nov 17 9:06 AM
In helping Lebanon recover from the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States is placing priority on building the long-term capabilities of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government and its capacity to direct overall reconstruction efforts, says Ambassador Randal Tobias, U.S. director of foreign assistance. Speaking November 16 at the State Department, Tobias, who is also UN urges Israel to end 'dangerous' Lebanon overflights AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 1:00 PM
The United Nations issued a fresh plea to Israel to end Lebanese airspace violations after French UN anti-aircraft batteries made preparations to respond to the overflights.U.S. Aid to Lebanon Targeted To Build Government Capacity U.S. Department of State - Nov 17 8:50 AM
U.S. aid to Lebanon as it recovers from the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict is placing priority on building the long-term capabilities of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government and its capacity to direct overall reconstruction efforts, says Ambassador Randal Tobias, U.S. director of foreign assistance. The U.S. approach is similar to the principles of the 1947 Marshall Plan, which helped Lebanon budget predicts 40% deficit Middle East Times - Nov 17 1:51 AM
BEIRUT -- Lebanon's budget proposal for 2006 predicts a deficit of around 40 percent on expenditure estimated at 11.95 billion Lebanese pounds ($7.5 billion) as against 30.83 percent in 2005, according to ministry figures Thursday.US says it has removed 50,000 bombs in Lebanon Stuff - Nov 16 5:55 PM
WASHINGTON: The United States has helped remove more than 50,000 unexploded bombs in southern Lebanon since the end of the war with Israel in August, a senior US official said.New Kroger opens in Lebanon Middletown Journal - Nov 16 9:44 PM
LEBANON The new Kroger Marketplace in Lebanon opened its doors for the first time Thursday morning. The first 300 customers to the 112,000-square-foot store received a $10 gift card and flowers, all of which were given out within 20 minutes of the grand opening.Lebanese Court Investigating Hariri Murder Will Convene Out of Lebanon Israel National News - Nov 17 3:30 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The international court composed of Lebanese justices and international legal experts will convene outside of Lebanon. The court will be investigating the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.UN Report: Hariri Tribunal Should Be International, Outside Lebanon Nasdaq - Nov 16 3:38 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--The U.N. and the Lebanese government have agreed that a tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri should have a majority of international judges, an international prosecutor and be located outside Lebanon, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in a report Thursday.French UN troops prepare guns against Israeli jets in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 8:31 AM
French UN anti-aircraft batteries have taken "preparatory steps" to respond to Israeli jets violating Lebanese airspace, despite global criticism of such incursions.ABCUSA: General Secretary Reports On Lebanon Trip, Other Topics [Press Release] Worldwide Faith News - Nov 17 6:44 AM
ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 11/17/06) Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), told the denomination's General Board this week about his trip to Lebanon in October, and urged that the United States and the world do more to address the Palestinian issue.Russian UN Ambassador Questions Legitimacy of Lebanon s Hariri Court Mosnews - Nov 16 10:40 PM
Russia questioned on Thursday whether Lebanon s government had acted legitimately in approving a special court to try suspects in the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.Hariri tribunal to be held outside Lebanon NDTV - Nov 16 4:04 PM
The UN and the Lebanese government have agreed that a tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri should be located outside Lebanon.U.S. claims progress in removing unexploded munitions in Lebanon People's Daily - Nov 16 5:44 PM
A senior U.S. official said on Thursday that U.S.-funded teams are making "a lot of progress" in removing unexploded munitions left over from the recent Lebanon war.U.S. says has removed 50,000 bombs in Lebanon AlertNet - Nov 16 2:07 PM
Source: Reuters By Sue Pleming WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The United States has helped remove more than 50,000 unexploded bombs in southern Lebanon since the end of the war last August with Israel, a senior U.S ... Lebanon's budget deficit rises in 2006 due to Israeli blockade People's Daily - Nov 16 5:08 PM
Lebanon's budget deficit jumped to 40.54 percent of total spending in 2006 due to shrinkage of government revenues, The Daily Star reported on Thursday.Russia questions Lebanon approval of Hariri court AlertNet - Nov 16 10:23 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds quotes, detail, background, paragraphs 4-11) By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Russia questioned on Thursday whether Lebanon's government had acted legitimately in approving ... Amb. Tobias - Status of U.S. Assistance to Lebanon Scoop.co.nz - Nov 16 3:47 PM
MR. GALLEGOS: Good morning, you all. Thank you for coming. Today we have Randall L. Tobias, Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator. He's going to be speaking about United States assistance to Lebanon. I appreciate your coming.International aid to Lebanon coming slower than planned: mininster AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 11:49 AM
International donors have been slow to make good on their pledges to provide reconstruction aid to Lebanon following the 34-day conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, a Lebanese minister said.Russia questions Lebanon approval of Hariri court AlertNet - Nov 16 9:52 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds detail, background, paragraphs 4-7, 17-18) By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Russia questioned on Thursday whether Lebanon's government had acted legitimately in approving a ... Hundreds of Somalis fought in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Nov 15 2:47 PM
More than 700 Islamic militants from Somalia traveled to Lebanon in July to fight alongside Hezbollah in its war against Israel, a UN report says.US Threatens Lebanon's Sovereignty Payvand Iran News - Nov 16 8:01 AM
In a statement on Thursday, November 2, 2006, Hezbollah's spokesman said the U.S. is trying to draw Lebanon into its disputes with Iran and Syria and enlist Lebanon among the countries that the "Bush Administration considers to be U.S. enemies." -Ardeshir OmmaniLebanon board to reword resolution on charter schools Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 16 8:01 AM
LEBANON Wording on a resolution approved by the Lebanon School Board in support of charter schools was incorrect and will be changed, a school district official said Monday.Analysis: Lebanon on a tinderbox UPI - Nov 16 6:22 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Lebanon is a relatively small country, approximately the size of Rhode Island. Yet, it comes with problems larger than Texas.Lebanon's winemakers anticipate good vintage despite summer war The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 16 1:31 PM
The Daily Staron Thursday. "There are a lot of indicators that show you that this is a good vintage," said Elie Maamari, export manger at Chateau Ksara, Lebanon's largest vintner.The No-Win Zone: An After-Action Report from Lebanon Foreign Relations - Nov 16 8:32 AM
Lebanon held the attention of the world for weeks after a successful Hizballah kidnapping operation on July 12, 2006, led Israel to pummel the country in a sustained air campaign and a limited ground offensive.Lebanon to increase payroll The Cincinnati Enquirer - Nov 16 3:06 AM
LEBANON - This Warren County city hopes to create new staff positions next year, the first since 2004.UN urges Israel to end 'dangerous' Lebanon overflights Channel NewsAsia - Nov 17 2:03 PM
UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations on Friday issued a fresh plea to Israel to end Lebanese airspace violations after French UN anti-aircraft batteries made preparations to respond to the overflights.Lebanon inflation to rise to 7 percent due to Israel war AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 3:16 AM
Inflation in Lebanon is forecast to rise sharply to seven percent by the end of 2006 due to Israel's devastating summer offensive, the central bank governor has said.Iran leader says Lebanon will mark US-Israel defeat AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 2:55 AM
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the United States and Israel would be defeated in Lebanon, in talks with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, the media has reported.Lebanese president Emilie Lahoud says France is interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs Aljazeera - Nov 17 11:33 AM
The Lebanese president has accused his French counterpart Jacques Chirac of interfering in his country s internal affairs and denied any part in the assassination of former prime minister Rafik al-Hariri.Deputies Seek Carryout Robbery Suspect WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 5:06 AM
Deputies need the public?s help to find a robbery suspect. Dale Hughes is suspected of two holdups in two counties. Hughes is accused of robbing two carryouts, one in Xenia, the other in Oregonia, east of Lebanon. Deputies said he is a registered sex offender as well. Hughes is known to frequent many areas in the Tri-State from Warren County to Hamilton County. If you see him, you're asked to Baptists Facilitate Healing in Aftermath of Lebanon War Christian Today - Nov 16 4:27 AM
The recent 34day war in Lebanon and Israel has left thousands of Lebanese traumatised men women and children the Baptist World Alliance has statedLebanon: French units get ready to shoot on Israeli warplanes Al Bawaba - Nov 17 9:01 AM
French UN anti-aircraft batteries have taken "preparatory steps" to respond to Israeli jets violating Lebanese airspace.Dutchmen Terror-ized Lebanon Daily News - 3 minutes ago
ANNVILLE Late in the game, the Lebanon Valley College men s basketball team had its opponent on the ropes. Nothing was going right for McDaniel College, which had squandered a double-digit first-half advantage.Israeli aircraft continue to monitor Lebanon The Australian - Nov 17 2:16 AM
THREE Israeli warplanes again violated Lebanese airspace today, flying repeatedly over the south of the country despite harsh international criticism of such incursions.U.N. praises Lebanon for tribunal OK AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 14 7:39 PM
The United Nations on Tuesday called Lebanon's approval of an international tribunal for the suspected killers of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri "an important step" toward fulfilling the requirements of a Security Council resolution.Late rally falls short for LVC in NCAA semis Lebanon Daily News - 4 minutes ago
GENEVA, N.Y. Sadness, maybe, but no regrets. The Lebanon Valley College women s field hockey team fell short of its bid for a national championship yesterday, dropping a 3-2 decision to Ursinus in the NCAA Division III semifinals at McCooey Field at William Smith College.Valiants too much for LVC skaters Lebanon Daily News - 4 minutes ago
RYE, N.Y. For two periods, the Lebanon Valley College men s ice hockey team played even-up with the Manhattanville Valiants. Then the roof fell in.Iran says Lebanon will mark US-Israel defeat IranMania.com - Nov 15 9:03 PM
LONDON, November 16 (IranMania) - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the United States and Israel would be defeated in Lebanon, in talks with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, the media has reported.Lady Tribe rallies to victory The Herald Bulletin - 37 minutes ago
There s no payoff for how long you lead in a basketball game, but there certainly is for when you lead. Anderson, ranked No. 5 in 4A, trailed almost the entire game against Lebanon, ranked No. 3 in 3A Friday night.Lebanon native is dealt from White Sox to Cubs Belleville News-Democrat - Nov 17 2:55 AM
It took a trip to Florida for Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams and Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry to make a trade with each other.Halutz denies plans to resign if found responsible for Lebanon debacle The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 15 1:38 PM
The Israeli military's chief of staff denied reports Wednesday that he is likely to resign if investigations prove he was responsible for the failure of the summer war on Lebanon. Israeli media reports late Tuesday had said that if one of the two inhouse committees investigating the Lebanon war concludes that lieutenant General Dan Halutz is responsible.Unexploded bombs: The hidden fallout from conflict in Lebanon AlertNet - Nov 15 10:07 AM
Church World Service-USA November 14, 2006 Houla, Lebanon--For two hours, Mahmoud Yacoub sat disoriented in a field, waiting for help to come. The 36-year-old farmer had taken his herd of goats out at about 4 o'clock in ... Hariri slaying court sinks Lebanon in crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 14 11:34 AM
Lebanon's Western-backed cabinet faced a deep crisis as pro-Syrian opponents called for a change of government after it adopted a UN plan to try suspects in former premier Rafiq Hariri's murder.UN: Hizbullah hired Somalian mercenaries for war on Israel World Tribune - Nov 17 1:58 PM
WASHINGTON Hizbullah recruited nearly 1,000 Al Qaida-aligned Sunnis to fight Israel in the war in Lebanon in mid-2006.Friday's Men's Basketball Scores KOIN News 6 Portland - 1 minute ago
Albright 74, Adrian 51Catholic 85, Neumann 73Colby 78, Babson 75Connecticut 88, Cent. Arkansas 59Franklin Pierce 74, St. Michael's 63George Washington 74, Longwood 60Hood 55, Montclair St. 53Johns Hopkins 71, Immaculata 58Lehigh 90, Cornell 71Limestone 79, Newberry 78Lincoln, Pa. 98, Widener 93, OTMassachusetts 65, Oakland, Mich. 56McDaniel 59, Lebanon Valley 56Millersville 113, Wilmington, Del. Recommendations made on Hariri tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 4:50 PM
The United Nations and the Lebanese government have agreed that a tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri should have a majority of international judges, an international prosecutor and be located outside Lebanon, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in a report Thursday.Audio/Text: Was A New EU Munition Used In Lebanon? Scoop.co.nz - Nov 15 4:31 PM
Scoop Audio: Selwyn Manning On Simon Pound on 95bFM Was Enriched Uranium Used Against Lebanon?French forces nearly fire on Israeli jets Baltimore Sun - Nov 17 10:57 AM
Flights over Lebanon are against U.N. rules, officials say Anti-aircraft units of the French U.N. peacekeeping force took what they called "essential preparatory steps" when Israeli air force jets flew low over south Lebanon today, a spokesman said. Donors slow to deliver Lebanon aid News Interactive - Nov 15 12:14 PM
INTERNATIONAL donors have been slow to make good on their pledges to provide reconstruction aid to Lebanon following the 34-day conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, a Lebanese minister said overnight.Israel says its July attack on UN base was an 'error' The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:38 PM
An Israeli attack on a UN base in Lebanon that killed four peacekeepers in July was the result of "severe professional errors" due to poor planning, a leaked army document was quoted saying Friday. The Jerusalem Post newspaper reported that the document, which it said was presented to military attaches and ambassadors from the countries of the victims.UPDATE:UN Unit Takes 'Preparatory Steps' Over Israeli Jets Nasdaq - Nov 17 10:08 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Antiaircraft units of the French U.N. peacekeeping force took what they called "essential preparatory steps" when Israeli air force jets flew low over south Lebanon Friday, a spokesman said.US official says Washington helped remove over 50,000 cluster bombs from South The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:38 PM
The United States has helped remove more than 50,000 unexploded bombs in Southern Lebanon since the end of the war last August with Israel, a senior US official said.The US government's aid chief, Randall Tobias, said on Thursday unexploded ordnance remained a major problem in Lebanon where Israel dropped many thousands of cluster bombs.Utica, Neumann skate to tie Observer-Dispatch - Nov 17 6:29 PM
UTICA -- Utica College and Neumann College skated to a 2-2 tie on Friday night in ECAC West men's hockey action. The Pioneers return to action at 7 tonight at home against Lebanon Valley.Lebanon president says cabinet okay of UN court plan void AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 14 8:32 AM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud has rejected as null and void the pro-Western government's approval of a UN plan for an international court to try the murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri.Giving Back WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Nov 17 2:53 PM
Some Lebanon County students are bringing a lesson to life and fighting back against homelessness.LEBANON: Cluster bombs threaten farmers' lives, hamper olive harvest AlertNet - Nov 15 6:07 AM
Source: IRIN In southern Lebanon, where agriculture is the cornerstone of the local economy, farmers are unable to harvest their crops because up to a million unexploded cluster bombs still lie scattered in fields. Jumblatt to address annual PSP assembly The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:38 PM
Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt is expected to address various issues of national political urgency in a speech to the party's annual assembly on Sunday. Sources close to Jumblatt told The Daily Star that he would talk about political developments over the past year and would focus on the repercussions of Israel's July-August war on Lebanon.Lebanon inflation to rise to 7% due to Israel war Middle East Times - Nov 15 5:21 AM
BEIRUT -- Inflation in Lebanon is forecast to rise sharply to 7 percent by the end of 2006 due to Israel's devastating summer offensive, the central bank governor said Wednesday.Anniversaries Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 17 2:00 PM
Ernie and Lois Schulte of Lebanon celebrated their 51 wedding anniversary with an open house on Oct. 1. They were married Sept. 3, 1955 in Lebanon. Ernie was a millworker and retired from Willamette Industries. He ienjoys riding his Harley-Davidson.FIKRET ERTAN Zaman Online - Nov 17 2:15 PM
Israeli military circles think the Lebanon War is far from over, that only round one of the 34-day battle which culminated in a cease-fire on August 14 has ended, and the second round will begin sometime in the summer of 2007.Fadlallah faults politicians for creating 'arena of conflict' The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:38 PM
Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah said Friday that the Lebanese were living in a state of distress, "where they are suffering from the lack of stability in the country due to the sectarianism-loaded discourse most politicians hold." In his weekly sermon at the Imam Hassaneiyn Mosque in Haret Hreik, Lebanon's senior Shiite cleric said.Toombs: Lebanon is on the move' Lebanon Express - Nov 15 9:35 AM
With the results in on last week's election, Lebanon leaders say the community is looking forward. This was an extremely critical election, said re-elected Mayor Ken Toombs. It just sent a tremendous message to everybody that Lebanon is on the move. Annan pushes Lebanon court despite Lahoud protest Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 7:21 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to send to the Security Council within 24 hours his plan for a special court to try suspects in the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, the United Nations said on Wednesday.Security Council likely to approve Hariri tribunal Monday AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 12:54 PM
The UN Security Council may give the green light for the creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the murder of Lebanon's former premier Rafiq Hariri, its president said.Lebanon board still discussing audit The Western Star - Nov 15 9:09 AM
Lebanon City Schools has spent more than $30,000 on a forensic audit ordered by board members in February, but have not yet filed a lawsuit or released any results from the audit.Deputies Seek Carryout Robbery Suspect WLWT.com - Nov 17 10:54 AM
LEBANON -- Deputies need the public s help to find a robbery suspect. Dale Hughes is suspected of two holdups in two counties. Hughes is accused of robbing two carryouts, one in Xenia, the other in Oregonia, east of Lebanon.Lebanon cabinet defies growing Hezbollah challenge Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 14 7:47 AM
Lebanon's rival political camps dug in their heels on Tuesday, with Hezbollah's leader threatening the government and the prime minister vowing to keep his anti-Syrian majority cabinet afloat.Glitches blamed on hills & dales Lebanon Daily News - Nov 17 9:02 AM
Once all the bugs are finally worked out, Lebanon County s new emergency communications system will perform to the specifications promised, the project manager of the company installing the $10.4 million system told the county commissioners yesterday.North I-71 reopens The Cincinnati Enquirer - Nov 17 4:42 AM
North Interstate 71 at the Lebanon Exit is open again after a morning accident.Lebanon's leader trying to hold power Contra Costa Times - Nov 15 3:02 AM
Lebanon's political crisis deepened Tuesday with U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora fighting to save his government and the leader of the powerful Shiite Muslim militant group Hezbollah predicting its collapse.John Gary Magee Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 17 2:35 PM
John Gary Magee, 75, of Lebanon died peacefully Sunday at home, following a long illness. His parents were James Magee from Belfast, Ireland, and Hazel Cowden Magee from Pennsylvania. Gary was born on the Olympic peninsula in Forks, Wash., where he spent much of his childhood.Business leaders threaten strikeover bickering The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 17 4:46 PM
Business leaders are threatening to call for a general suspension of all commercial activities in Lebanon to protest the tense political wrangling between the government and the opposition. In a statement issued to the press Friday, the head of the economic committee Adnan Kassar said the tense situation has reached a critical stage.Death notices Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 17 1:56 PM
Fred Bemis, 82, formerly of Lebanon, died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Vernon Douglas Evans, 55, of Lebanon died Tuesday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.