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Threat deepens Lebanon political crisis 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 12:57 PM
Two months after its devastating war, Lebanon is again on the edge of crisis at the center of a power play involving the United States, Syria, Iran and Israel.Syria, Hezbollah deny trying to undermine Lebanon govt AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 9:43 AM
Syria and Hezbollah rejected US accusations they are trying to topple Beirut's pro-Western government, while Hezbollah countered that Washington is using Lebanon as a tool against Syria and Iran.US using Lebanon as tool against Syria, Iran: Hezbollah AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 7:22 AM
Hezbollah rejected US accusations that it was seeking to topple Beirut's pro-Western government and accused Washington of using Lebanon to wage "war" against Syrian and Iranian allies.Syria, Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 6:38 AM
Syria and Iran on Thursday dismissed a U.S. accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon's government with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah.Syria denies plan to topple Lebanon govt. AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:48 AM
Syria on Thursday denied U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's Western-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah.Syria rejects US charge of seeking to undermine Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:47 AM
Syria has rejected US accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's pro-Western-led government in cahoots with its regional ally Iran.Bulgaria bans arms, ammuniton sale to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:32 AM
Bulgaria's government has said it had introduced an embargo on arms and ammunition sales to Lebanon following similar measures taken by the UN Security Council and the European Union.U.S. sees plot to help Hezbollah take over Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Nov 02 8:52 AM
The White House has asserted that there is "mounting evidence" that Iran and Syria are involved in a plot to bring down the government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora of Lebanon, but senior officials refused to describe in any detail the intelligence they said they had collected.Israel seeking to pressure UN with Lebanon flights AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:37 AM
Israel is keeping up its overflights of Lebanon in defiance of the international community in a bid to pressure it to do more to stop Hezbollah rearming and secure the release of two soldiers, army has radio said.Threat Deepens Lebanon Political Crisis ABC News - Nov 02 2:22 PM
Lebanon Political Crisis Deepened by Hezbollah Threat to Force Early ElectionsHezbollah Pooh-Pooh US Lebanon Plot Claims Nasdaq - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - The Lebanese based militant group Hezbollah and Syria have thrown out US accusations that they are seeking to topple the Lebanese government in connivance with Iran. Damascus denounced US "rumor mongers," while Hezbollah accused the US of using Lebanon as a tool against its enemies.US tells Iran, Syria 'hands off' Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 3:39 PM
The White House sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the Hezbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" Lebanon's government.Developments in Lebanon of concern in U-S and elsewhere KBCI Boise - Nov 02 5:01 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon There's concern across the globe over some developments in Lebanon, which just saw a war end two months ago. Hezbollah, the militant group that triggered assaults by Israel, is making a new threat. It wants a "national unity" Cabinet, in which it would have a veto on key decisions.White House Sees Evidence of Plot in Lebanon New York Times - Nov 01 1:18 PM
There is evidence that Iran and Syria are planning to overthrow Lebanon?s government, a spokesman said.Saudis mediate back-channel talks on unity government for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 02 12:57 PM
Saudi diplomats are secretly negotiating with political figures in Lebanon to agree on a national unity government, Arab diplomatic sources said Thursday after Washington accused Hizbullah and its domestic and regional allies of aiming to topple the Lebanese government."The kingdom is making discreet contacts and holding talks.Syria, Iran dismiss US accusation on Lebanon IranMania.com - Nov 02 3:18 PM
LONDON, November 3 (IranMania) - Syria and Iran dismissed a US accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon's government with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah, Reuters reported.Fadlallah says UNIFIL should give Lebanon missiles to stop Israeli airspace violations The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 02 12:57 PM
Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah sharply criticized Israel's violations of Lebanese airspace Thursday, calling on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to provide the Lebanese Army with defensive weapons. "Israel is still violating our skies without taking UNIFIL's role into consideration," the country's senior Shiite cleric said.All Lebanon races contested Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 02 10:58 AM
LEBANON Lebanon has two candidates for mayor and each of its three City Council wards this election. An incumbent faces a challenger in each race except Ward 2, where two newcomers with prior council experience are running for the seat that Dan Thackaberry will vacate at the end of the year.Developments in Lebanon of concern in U-S and elsewhere WEAR 3 Pensacola - Nov 02 4:10 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- There's concern across the globe over some developments in Lebanon, which just saw a war end two months ago. Hezbollah, the militant group that triggered assaults by Israel, is making a new threat.MacKay compares Lebanon evacuation with mall at Christmas CBC Ottawa - Nov 02 11:27 AM
Chaotic scenes during the evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon in the summer looked worse than they actually were, Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said.SYRIA, HEZBOLLAH DENY TRYING TO UNDERMINE LEBANON GOVT The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 02 9:48 AM
DAMASCUS, Nov 2, 2006 (AFP) - Syria and Hezbollah on Thursday rejected US accusations they are trying to topple Beirut's pro-Western government, while Hezbollah countered that Washington is using Lebanon as a tool against Syria and Iran.U.S. faults Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 10:45 AM
The United States on Wednesday said it believed Syria, Lebanon and Hezbollah militants were trying to destabilize the Lebanese government.US sees signs of plan to topple Lebanon's government AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 9:05 AM
The White House has sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the Hezbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" the government of Lebanon.Syria, Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 02 5:42 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria and Iran dismissed on Thursday a U.S. accusation that they are trying along with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah to topple Lebanon's government.Donation allows endowment in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 02 4:37 AM
It's been in the planning for the past five years and now the Mt. Lebanon Community Endowment has become a reality.Syria rejects US charge of seeking to undermine Lebanon Nine O'Clock - Nov 02 1:32 PM
DAMASCUS - Syria rejected Thursday US accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon s pro-Western-led government in cahoots with its regional ally Iran. The rumours put about by the US administration according to which Syria, Iran and Hezbollah are seeking to destablise the situation in Lebanon are wrong, a foreign ministry statement said.Syria to start Lebanon troop withdrawal soon Tiscali - Nov 02 11:24 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria has indicated it will start withdrawing some of its troops from Lebanon soon, but U.S. President George W. Bush has insisted it should "end its occupation" of its neighbour.Proposed budget doesn't raise taxes in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 02 4:37 AM
People in Mt. Lebanon won't have a municipal tax increase next year if the manager's recommended budget passes muster with the commissioners in December.Syria, Iran, Hizballah Trying to Topple Lebanon, US Says Crosswalk.com - Nov 02 3:44 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - The governments of Syria and Iran as well as the Hizballah terrorist organization are working to bring down the government of Lebanon, says the Bush administration.Mt. Lebanon native heading Philadelphia college Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 02 4:22 AM
As a girl growing up in Mt. Lebanon, Sharon Latchaw Hirsh admired her mother, a fourth grade teacher, so she decided to become an educator herself.Lebanon Woman Killed in Crash WGAL via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 8:55 AM
A Lebanon County woman was killed in a two-car crash Tuesday night.Lebanon sends water to Sodaville Lebanon Express - Nov 02 10:58 AM
For the second time this summer, the city of Lebanon last week helped out the city of Sodaville with water. A total of about 126,000 gallons - 36 tender-loads of about 3,500 gallons each - were dumped into the Sodaville reservoir over a three-day period, said Fire Chief Perry Palmer.Israeli: Lebanon overflights are pressure tactic on international community CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 02 3:18 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - An internal Israeli military document says the air force's controversial flights over Lebanon are intended in part to pressure the international community to take action to stop arms smuggling to Hezbollah guerrillas and release two abducted Israeli soldiers, a senior Defence Ministry official said Thursday.FRANCE UNAWARE OF ANY PLOT TO DESTABILISE LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 02 7:48 AM
PARIS, Nov 2, 2006 (AFP) - France's foreign ministry said Thursday it had no "specific details" of any plan by Syria and Iran to destabilise Lebanon, but warned against any moves in that direction.Saudi initiative being prepared to defuse tension in Lebanon Khaleej Times - Nov 02 7:32 AM
BEIRUT - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was reportedly making efforts to defuse tension among Lebanon s political parties including working for the cancellation of planned street protests that threaten Lebanon s anti-Syrian government.Syria vows Lebanon pullout soon Tiscali - Nov 02 8:39 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria has vowed a complete and swift two-phased withdrawal of its troops from Lebanon but President Bashar al-Assad says Damascus will still play a role in the tiny neighbour it has dominated for 30 years.Hezbollah threatens protests in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 5:23 AM
Hezbollah is threatening street protests to force early elections in Lebanon if its demands are not met for a "national unity" Cabinet that would give the Islamic militants and their allies veto power over key decisions.Bulgaria bans arms, ammunition sale to Lebanon Middle East Times - Nov 02 4:21 AM
SOFIA -- Bulgaria's government said Thursday that it had introduced an embargo on arms and ammunition sales to Lebanon following similar measures taken by the UN Security Council and the European Union.Syria Denies Plan to Topple Lebanon Govt. The Houma Courier - Nov 02 5:00 AM
Syria on Thursday denied U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's Western-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah. The Foreign Ministry said Syria has stayed out of its neighbor's affairs since pulling its troops out of Lebanon last year.U.S. alleges plot against Lebanon Miami Herald - Nov 02 12:08 AM
The White House on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and the militant group Hezbollah of trying to topple Lebanon's fragile democratic government.Syria denies plan to topple Lebanon govt Sify News - Nov 02 7:39 AM
Syria on Thursday denied US accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's West-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah.Saudi Arabia: Plan For Reconciliation In Lebanon India Daily - Nov 02 9:09 AM
Saudi Arabia is working on a plan for political reconciliation in Lebanon, Monsters and Critics.com reported Nov. 2, citing a well-informed government source. The plan would demand an end to street protests in Beirut called for by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.Syria, Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon AlertNet - Nov 02 2:20 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Syrian minister, Hezbollah comments) By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Syria and Iran on Thursday dismissed a U.S. accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon's ... Baptists help war-torn Lebanon rebuild Florida Baptist Witness - Nov 02 7:19 AM
A young Lebanese girl plays among a massive pile of rubble in the city of Khiam, Lebanon. Behind her stands the remains of a two-family home destined for demolition.Syria rejects US accusations on Lebanon Al Bawaba - Nov 02 7:01 AM
Syria on Thursday dismissed U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's government with the help of Iran and Hizbullah. The Foreign Ministry said Syria has stayed out of Lebanon's affairs since pulling its forces out last year.PG North: The family tree of North Allegheny coach Walker has a branch that includes Mt. Lebanon, too Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 01 9:23 PM
Last Friday, in its WPIAL regular-season finale, Mt. Lebanon dropped a 24-14 decision against visiting Upper St. Clair.Israel vows to continue Lebanon flights AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 2:14 AM
A defiant Israel has vowed to continue controversial flights over Lebanon despite mounting international protests that the action violates the UN-brokered truce that ended this summer's war.PG South: Mt. Lebanon girls are tough enough on the trails Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 01 9:28 PM
Ron Schreiner said he got some e-mails questioning the toughness of his Mt. Lebanon High School girls' cross country team after he loaded his runners onto a bus and decided not to run in the mud at the Tri-State Track Coaches Association championships two weeks ago.Bulgaria to Lebanon: No Arms Israel National News - Nov 02 8:00 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Bulgarian government banned sales of weapons and other materiel to Lebanon on Thursday, following in the footsteps of the European Union and the United Nations Security Council.Crisis in Lebanon / Siniora's government on the road to collapse Haaretz Daily - Nov 02 1:45 AM
Even without the warnings emanating from the White House, it is clear that Lebanon is embroiled in a severe political crisis. Since the end of the war in Lebanon, and especially over the last two weeks, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been honing his demands of Fouad Siniora's government.Israel to continue flights over Lebanon: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 12:45 AM
Israeli warplanes will continue to overfly Lebanon despite protests from the United Nations and Beirut, an Israeli minister told public radio.Lebanon's democracy may be short-lived, US fears; warns Syria, Iran to keep hands off EARTHtimes.org - Nov 02 4:04 AM
WASHINGTON: The US administration said it had evidence that Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah were trying to topple Lebanon's democratically elected government. In a strongly worded letter, it also warned them to get their hands off the Siniora government.Last Lebanon War Causality Discharged from Nahariya Hospital Israel National News - Nov 02 4:00 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The last victim of this summer s war in Lebanon was discharged today, Thursday, from Nahariya Hospital. Fatima Asadi, 49, from el-Shi wer near Carmiel was seriously injured in a Katyusha rocket attack during the last week of the war.Hezbollah Denies US Charge It Wants To Topple Lebanon Government Nasdaq - Nov 01 3:37 PM
BEIRUT (AP)--Hezbollah on Wednesday denied a White House accusation that it sought to topple Lebanon's government, and the Lebanese parliament speaker - a guerrilla ally - voiced suspicion about America's intentions with such statements.US accuses Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon SABC News - Nov 01 8:58 PM
The United States yesterday accused Syria, Iran and Hezbollah militants of plotting to topple the Lebanese government and warned them to keep their "hands off." The United States has held up Lebanon as an example of emerging democracy in the Middle East.Lebanon's Jumblatt Seeks Support for International Tribunal Voice of America - Nov 01 1:46 PM
A senior Lebanese politician is in the United States seeking support for an international tribunal to try the perpetrators of the 2004 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Walid Jumblatt said Tuesday the court is essential to Lebanon's stability.US tells Iran, Syria 'hands off' Lebanon IranMania.com - Nov 01 9:18 PM
LONDON, November 2 (IranMania) - The White House sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the Hezbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" Lebanon's government, AFP reported.First Portugese peacekeepers head for Lebanon People's Daily - Nov 01 7:16 PM
Twelve Portuguese engineers left Lisbon for the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Wednesday as the vanguard of the 140-strong peacekeeping force the country pledged for southern Lebanon, devastated by the 34-day war over the summer.US' Lebanon plot claim rejected BBC News - Nov 02 11:36 AM
Syria and Hezbollah deny US claims they are plotting to topple the Lebanese government with Iran's help.Syria says U.S. accusations on Lebanon "vilification" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 3:17 AM
A Syrian government newspaper said on Thursday U.S. accusations that Damascus is trying along with Iran and Hezbollah to topple the Lebanese government were "pure vilification."Syria Denies Plan to Topple Lebanon Govt. ABC News - Nov 02 1:53 PM
Syria Denies U.S. Claims It Is Trying to Overthrow Lebanese GovernmentUS tells Iran, Syria 'hands off' Lebanon Zawya - Nov 01 9:57 PM
WASHINGTON, Nov 1, 2006 (AFP) - The White House on Wednesday sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the Hezbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" Lebanon's government.CORRECTED: Syria says U.S. accusations on Lebanon "vilification" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 3:07 AM
(Corrects translated newspaper quote in paragraphs 1 and 3 and headline, deleting "rubbish" and replacing it with "vilification"Syria says U.S. accusations on Lebanon "rubbish" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 2:07 AM
A Syrian government newspaper said on Thursday U.S. accusations that Damascus is trying along with Iran and Hezbollah to topple the Lebanese government were "pure rubbish."Israel stages mock raids over Lebanon Fox21 - Nov 01 2:33 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Israel has carried out its heaviest show of air power over Lebanon since the war between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas ended in August.DA: Lebanon Police Make Largest Drug Bust In 20 Years WGAL via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 1:36 PM
The Lebanon County district attorney is calling an arrest that happened Monday the county's biggest drug bust in 20 years.De Freij lauds increased European role in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 01 1:31 PM
The Daily Star of the German-led force responsible for patrolling Lebanon's waters.Mount Lebanon mufti lashes out at Hizbullah The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 01 1:33 PM
Mount Lebanon Mufti Mohammad Ali Jouzou had harsh words for Hizbullah and its allies Wednesday, bluntly accusing the resistance of serving Iranian and Syrian interests."All of the exploits Hizbullah brags about are purely Persian deeds, and do not benefit the Arabs or Arabism in any way," the mufti said.Israel presses Lebanon overflights despite growing criticism AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 11:34 AM
Israeli warplanes carried out intensive mock air raids at low altitude over Beirut and south Lebanon despite mounting international pressure to respect an August ceasefire.UN envoy raps Israeli flights over Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 10:44 AM
The U.N. envoy to Lebanon expressed serious concerns at Israeli flights over Beirut on Tuesday and urged the Jewish state to cease its violations of Lebanese airspace.US claims on Lebanon 'ludicrous' News Interactive - Nov 01 9:35 AM
SYRIA'S embassy in Washington has dismissed as "ludicrous" and "unfounded" claims by the White House that it was involved in an emerging plot with Iran and Hezbollah to oust Lebanon's government.Plan to 'topple Lebanon Government' The Australian - Nov 01 9:32 AM
THE White House today sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria, and the Hezbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" the government of Lebanon.US faults Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon AlertNet - Nov 01 9:48 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday said it believed Syria, Lebanon and Hezbollah militants were trying to destabilize the Lebanese government. White House spokesman Tony ... Government slaps arms embargo on Lebanon NZZ - Nov 01 9:12 AM
The cabinet has decided to impose a ban on arms exports to Lebanon in line with a United Nations Security Council resolution. The economics ministry said the embargo was not aimed at the Lebanese authorities but was intended to prevent Swiss weapons from reaching armed militias.No Arms Smuggled To Lebanon From Syria-Syrian State Paper Nasdaq - Nov 01 6:07 AM
DAMASCUS (AP)--A Syrian state-run newspaper Wednesday rejected statements by U.N. and U.S. officials that arms were being smuggled into Lebanon from Syria, and suggested that ulterior motives lay behind the complaints.Lebanon war puts damper on Israeli pot smokers Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 10:26 AM
Israel's recent war with Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas has sent cannabis prices sky high in the Jewish state. Boosted security on the Lebanon frontier brought a drastic reduction in drug smuggling, with the cost of cannabis in Israel up eight-fold, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Tuesday.US sees signs of plan to topple Lebanon s gov t Nine O'Clock - Nov 01 12:39 PM
The White House on Wednesday sounded the alarm over what it called mounting evidence that Iran, Syria and the Hezbollah militia were preparing plans to topple the government of Lebanon.Debris of war compounds ecological nightmare in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 10:01 AM
One month of Israeli bombardment during the July-August war created millions of tonnes of rubble in Lebanon, adding to the ecological nightmare of a country that has suffered a succession of conflicts.International Community Committed To Helping Lebanon, Rice Says U.S. Department of State - Nov 01 12:05 PM
Despite Middle East violence, positive changes are occurring throughout the region, particularly in the international community s resolve to assist Lebanon, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in an interview with a Lebanese broadcaster. We have to recognize that there was great human cost from the war, Rice says in an interview. However, she says, [U.N.] Resolution 1701 was a White House warns Syria, Iran: 'Hands off' Lebanon CNN.com - Nov 01 5:02 PM
The Bush administration Wednesday warned the governments of Syria and Iran to stop what the White House said were efforts to topple the government of Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.White House: Syria, Iran target Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 5:49 PM
The Bush administration on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to oust the Lebanese government. But officials acknowledged the U.S. can do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy.Lebanon's advertising sector feels postwar pinch The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 01 1:25 PM
Lebanon has earned a reputation as the driving force of the regional advertising market over the past few decades. Before the July war, Beirut had successfully bucked the country's perennial instability and carved itself a niche as the creative hub of the sector by boasting a well-educated, multi-lingual human-resource pool.Syria, Iran, Hezbollah trying to destabilize Lebanon: White House CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 01 3:03 PM
The White House said Wednesday that Syria, Iran and Hezbollah are trying to destabilize and possibly topple the elected government of Lebanon.Lebanon power struggle raises fears of violence Khaleej Times - Nov 01 7:46 AM
BEIRUT - A bitter power struggle between Hezbollah and leaders of the Western-backed Beirut government threatens to spill into the streets 11 weeks after Lebanon emerged from a devastating war with Israel.LEBANON: Up to 200,000 still displaced after war, UN says AlertNet - Nov 01 5:03 AM
Source: IRIN Up to 200,000 people could still be displaced in Lebanon nearly three months after the Israel-Hezbollah conflict ended, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. Israel vows to continue Lebanon flights Middle East Times - Nov 01 4:47 AM
JERUSALEM -- A defiant Israel vowed Wednesday to continue controversial flights over Lebanon despite mounting international protests that the action violates the UN-brokered truce that ended this summer's war.Lebanon QB inspires by example Dayton Daily News - Nov 02 11:44 AM
Quarterbacks must have vision. They must not only see the field, but also understand the game and lead their team in the right direction.Hezbollah threatens protests in Lebanon Syracuse.com - Nov 01 5:48 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Hezbollah is threatening street protests to force early elections in Lebanon if its demands are not met for a "national unity" Cabinet that would give the Islamic militants and their allies veto power over key decisions.Veterans Day program is this Sunday in Lebanon Lebanon Enterprise - Nov 01 6:11 AM
American Legion Post 49 is hosting its annual Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. Sunda, at the Lebanon National Cemetery. Tony Mattingly, MSG (Ret.) US Army, will be the guest speaker. Mattingly was born in Lebanon, but his family later moved to Greenville.ISRAELI AIRCRAFT STAGE MOCK RAIDS IN LEBANON Middle East Newsline - Nov 01 6:39 AM
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- For the first time since the end of the war with Hizbullah, Israeli fighter-jets have staged mock attacks on Lebanon.International Community Committed To Helping Lebanon, Rice Says U.S. Department of State - Nov 01 7:03 AM
Despite Middle East violence, positive changes are occurring throughout the region, particularly in the international community s resolve to assist Lebanon, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in an interview with a Lebanese broadcaster. Following Israel s monthlong assault against Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon, the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution in August, ending the Lebanon: Hezbollah chief discloses talks on captured Israelis Tulsa World - Nov 01 3:16 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah said Tuesday that "serious negotiations" were under way over the fate of two Israeli soldiers whose July 12 capture by his militant group sparked a month of brutal fighting in Lebanon.Lebanon needs compromise to preserve fragile stability The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 02 12:56 PM
UN Security Council Resolution 1701 halted the month-long fighting between Israel and Hizbullah but did little to resolve the underlying conflict and, if poorly handled, could help reignite it. The resolution has held remarkably well, with only limited violations. However, the temptation by either party to overreach could trigger renewed fighting.U.S. accuses Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 1:27 PM
The United States on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and Hezbollah militants of plotting to topple the Lebanese government and warned them to keep their "hands off."US sees signs of plan to topple Lebanon govt Sharewatch - Nov 01 8:12 AM
\"Support for a sovereign, democratic, and prosperous Lebanon is a key element of US policy in the Middle East,\" spokesman Tony Snow said in a statement.U.S. Assistance Spurring Economic Growth in Lebanon U.S. Department of State - Nov 01 7:45 AM
The United States has moved aggressively to provide substantial support for Lebanon's recovery from recent conflict and economic growth in the country, a State Department official says. The $90 million spent so far shows that the United States is taking "immediate action" on its $230 million aid commitment made in August, Randal Tobias, U.S. director of foreign assistance, said October 27 in U.S. sees evidence of Lebanon coup plot Los Angeles Times - Nov 02 12:17 AM
washington In an unusual statement, the Bush administration charged Wednesday that there was "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the militant group Hezbollah were trying to engineer the overthrow of the elected government of Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.Up to 200000 Remain Displaced in Lebanon Warns UN Christian Today - Nov 01 9:02 AM
The UN has warned that as many as 200000 people could still be displaced in Lebanon following the monthlong IsraelHezbollah conflict in the summerU.S. says Iran, Syria plotting Lebanon coup / A move suspected to topple leader, boost Hezbollah San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 02 3:58 AM
In an unusual statement, the Bush administration charged Wednesday that there is "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the militant group Hezbollah are trying to engineer the overthrow of the elected government of Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora. Syria, Iran accused of Lebanon plot Baltimore Sun - Nov 02 7:33 AM
Plan is to topple government, Bush says The Bush administration yesterday accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to oust the Lebanese government. But officials acknowledged that the U.S. can do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy.