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Lebanon's political crisis worsened Friday with government ministers fearing for their lives after the murder of one of their own, businesses on strike and Hezbollah renewing threats of protests.Crisis-hit Lebanon cabinet to discuss Hariri court plan AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Lebanon's cabinet will meet for the next step towards approving a UN plan for an international court to try those accused of murdering ex-premier Rafiq Hariri, in a move set to trigger a showdown with the pro-Syrian opposition.Lebanon death 'may presage coup' BBC News - 14 minutes ago
The killing of a Lebanon minister could be the first step in a coup, a top US diplomat tells the BBC.Lebanon's crisis worsens with strike AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 11:32 AM
Lebanon's political crisis worsened Friday, with government ministers fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own, businesses on strike and all sides ignoring calls for dialogue.Tense environment spawns Lebanon exodus AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 10:48 AM
More than two decades after Jean Medlej fled Lebanon for the first time to escape civil war, the Beirut advertising agency owner is considering leaving again. So is assistant university professor Carol Kfouri and many others.Lebanon has record of assassinations AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 4:13 AM
Two presidents were killed by bombs just before or after their inaugurations. One prime minister was blown up in a helicopter; another was killed four months after leaving office in a suicide truck bombing. At least 35 Lebanese politicians, clerics and journalists have been struck down by assassins in Lebanon's 63 years of independence.Lebanon strikers call for unity BBC News - Nov 24 10:54 AM
Business leaders in Lebanon begin a two-day strike in protest at the murder of politician Pierre Gemayel.Lebanon s political crisis deepens The State - 36 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon Lebanon s political crisis worsened Friday, with government ministers fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own, businesses on strike, and all sides ignoring calls for dialogue.Lebanon's Crisis Worsens With Strike ABC News - Nov 24 12:01 PM
Lebanon's Crisis Worsens With 2-Day Strike Ahead of Decisive Cabinet SessionLebanon's Business Leaders Demand Political Calm NPR - Nov 24 12:12 PM
Banks and businesses in Lebanon begin a two-day strike today as a sign of support for the embattled government. Prime Minister Fouad Siniora is calling on six resigned cabinet ministers to return to their posts to shore up the government. The murder of Christian industry minister Pierre Gemayel has put the government on the verge of collapse.Tense Environment Spawns Lebanon Exodus ABC News - Nov 24 11:00 AM
Tense Environment Spawns Exodus of Some of Lebanon's Best and BrightestLebanon Shiite Leaders Renew Threat Of Mass Government Protests Nasdaq - Nov 24 4:37 PM
BEIRUT (AP)--The leaders of Lebanon's two main Shiite Muslim parties renewed their threat of mass protests against the government Friday, deepening the crisis in a country where businesses are on strike and ministers fear for their lives after this week's assassination of a colleague.Lebanon crisis worsens ahead of Cabinet vote Knoxville News Sentinel - 1 minute ago
BEIRUT - Lebanon's political crisis deteriorated Friday, with government ministers fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own and businesses on strike.Lebanon's Business Leaders Strike AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 24 6:44 AM
Business leaders hit Lebanon with a strike on Friday to protest violence and political infighting as the country's political crisis intensified after the slaying of a Christian leader.The Syria-Lebanon Connection NPR - Nov 24 6:43 AM
Historically, Syria has tried to influence events in Lebanon. But why? Theodore Kattouf, a former U.S. ambassador to Syria, explores the relationship between the two countries with Steve Inskeep.Lebanon crisis worsens NDTV - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Lebanon's political crisis worsened, with government ministers fearing for their lives after the murder of one of their own. Hezbollah has threatened to renew protests.Lebanon, real estate concerns AME Info - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
UAE based property experts are divided about whether the market will pick up in Lebanon following the 34 day war in the summer and the recent assassination of government minister Pierre Gemayal, reported Gulf News. Hussain Sajwani, the Chairman of the Damac Group which launched a $150m development in Beirut shortly before the war, said sales have slowed significantly but the firm still hopes to Lebanon Has Record of Assassinations Los Angeles Times - Nov 24 4:37 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Two presidents were killed by bombs just before or after their inaugurations. One prime minister was blown up in a helicopter; another was killed four months after leaving office in a suicide truck bombing.Lebanon Has Record of Assassinations ABC News - Nov 24 4:30 AM
Lebanon Has a Long Record of Political Assassinations; at Least 35 Killed in 63 YearsLebanon cabinet to discuss Hariri court plan Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
BEIRUT - Lebanon s cabinet meets Saturday for the next step towards approving a UN plan for an international court to try those accused of murdering ex-premier Rafiq Hariri, in a move set to trigger a showdown with the pro-Syrian opposition.Lebanon's crisis worsens with 2-day strike ahead of decisive cabinet session CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 24 1:29 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's deepening political crisis worsened Friday, with ministers in the anti-Syrian government fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own, businesses on strike and all sides ignoring calls for a negotiated resolution.Briton hurt clearing mines in Lebanon The Scotsman - Nov 24 4:35 PM
A BRITISH mine clearance expert was badly injured in Lebanon yesterday after a cluster bomb exploded, Lebanese security officials said.Political crisis deepens in Lebanon Baltimore Sun - Nov 24 11:38 AM
Business leaders call two-day strike in wake of Gemayel assassination Lebanon's political crisis worsened today, with government ministers fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own, businesses on strike and all sides ignoring calls for dialogue. Event celebrates best in New Lebanon Dayton Daily News - Nov 24 7:02 AM
NEW LEBANON The New Lebanon Chamber of Commerce has named Damon Phillips person of the year and Katelyn Diehl young person of the year.Gemayel's Mourners Know that in Lebanon Nothing is What It Seems, by Robert Fisk UN Observer - Nov 24 3:57 PM
2006-11-24 | In the house of mourning, an old Lebanese home of cut stone, they did not show Pierre Gemayel's body. They had sealed the lid - so terribly damaged was his face by the bullets which killed him - as if the nightmares of Lebanon might thus be kept away in the darkness of the grave.800,000 mourn assassinated Christian official in Lebanon NorthJersey.com - Nov 24 6:28 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese flooded downtown Beirut on Thursday to mourn a slain Christian politician and vent anger at Syria, gearing up for a potentially explosive fight over power with the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah and other allies of Damascus.$94M for Lebanon rescue, but Canadian evacuee grateful CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 24 5:40 AM
The cost of rescuing nearly 15,000 Canadians from war-torn Lebanon has come in at about $94 million - up from a preliminary tally of $76 million - but Charlottetown restaurateur Nawal Abdallah, for one, is grateful the money was spent.Lebanon crisis worsens Gulf News - Nov 24 12:34 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's deepening political crisis worsened yesterday, with ministers in the anti-Syrian government fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own, businesses on strike and all sides ignoring calls for a negotiated resolution.No likelihood of a happy ending for Lebanon Gulf News - Nov 24 12:35 PM
Not since the end of its tragically long civil war in the early 1990s has Lebanon, a politically complex and religiously divided society with 18 officially recognised sects, looked more vulnerable than it did following the assassination of industry minister Pierre Gemayel last week.Lebanon, Iraq, Sudan, and the Sub Division of the Muslim World. News From Bangladesh - Nov 24 10:24 AM
It is now clear that the total destruction of Lebanon, along the lines of that which was inflicted upon the States of Afghanistan and Iraq was planned well in advance by both the US and Israel.Funeral becomes rally in Lebanon Detroit News - Nov 23 11:36 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- With an anti-Syrian fury that recalled the aftermath of the assassination of the former prime minister Rafik Hariri, hundreds of thousands of people poured into the center of Lebanon on Thursday for the funeral of the government minister slain Tuesday, Pierre Gemayel.Lebanon library closed to honor volunteers Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 24 8:02 AM
LEBANON Lebanon Public Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 1, to honor the library volunteers with a potluck luncheon. The library will reopen at 11 a.m. Dec. 2.Lebanon On the Brink After Minister is Killed St. Petersburg Times - Nov 24 6:09 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Allies of a slain Christian government minister turned his funeral into a powerful demonstration of anger against Syria on Thursday as hundreds of thousands jammed downtown Beirut to pay their respects.The coffin of Pierre Gemayel, wrapped in the flag of his Phalange Party white with a green cedar emblem was brought from his hometown and carried through applauding throngs in Lebanon leaders lash out at Syria after funeral AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 6:49 AM
Leaders of Lebanon's pro-Western governing coalition have lashed out at neighbouring Syria in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the funeral of slain anti-Damascus minister Pierre Gemayel.$94M for Lebanon rescue, but Canadian evacuee grateful CBC Prince Edward Island - Nov 24 11:20 AM
The cost of rescuing nearly 15,000 Canadians from war-torn Lebanon has come in at $94 million - up from a preliminary tally of $76 million - but a Charlottetown restaurateur, for one, is grateful the money was spent.Lebanon hires community's first economic development director Pulse-Journal - Nov 24 8:40 AM
Lebanon is ramping up its efforts to attract new businesses to the city. Foremost in that effort will be the city's first economic development coordinator, who started work Monday.Lebanon: Lebanese mourn slain Christian leader in rally Tulsa World - Nov 24 4:01 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- The coffin holding Pierre Gemayel passed overhead across the crowd, handed from mourner to mourner as women showered it with rice and flowers on its way into St. Georges Cathedral. Inside, his widow wept on the shoulder of her mother-in-law.Lebanon plans to combat ash borer Pulse-Journal - Nov 24 8:40 AM
Lebanon's not waiting to develop a plan to combat the emerald ash borer. Although the tree-destroying bugs haven't been found in the city yet, council plans to vote on a tree removal and replacement plan next month.Downtown Lebanon to light up Friday Pulse-Journal - Nov 24 8:40 AM
Lebanon will help residents get in the holiday spirit Friday. Mayor Amy Brewer will flip the switch illuminating thousands of twinkling white lights at 6:30 p.m. in Christmas Tree Park.Huge crowds gather for funeral of slain Lebanon minister AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 3:53 AM
The centre of Beirut was a sea of red and white flags as Lebanon put on a show of patriotism for the funeral of the latest outspoken opponent of neighbouring Syria to be assassinated.Crisis-hit Lebanon Cabinet presses on with UN plan Mail and Guardian - Nov 24 6:54 AM
Lebanon's Cabinet is to meet on Saturday for the next step towards approving a United Nations plan for an international court to try those accused of murdering ex-premier Rafiq al-Hariri, in a move set to trigger a showdown with the pro-Syrian opposition.Lebanon cheerleaders Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 24 8:14 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.South Korea to send 400 troops to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 3:46 AM
South Korea plans to send about 400 troops to Lebanon to take part in the multinational peacekeeping operation there.Lebanon heading for showdown Independent Online - Nov 24 6:42 AM
A political crisis is brewing in Lebanon as Hezbollah's alleged plan to topple the government is likely to stoke tensions.Lebanon man builds little boat that could Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 24 8:16 AM
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.Mubarak warns of violence re-emergence in Lebanon after minister assassination People's Daily - Nov 24 3:53 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Friday warned of the re-emergence of violence in Lebanon in the wake of industry minister Pierre Gemayel's assassination, Egyptian news agency MENA reported.Lebanon slaying complicates U.S. hopes AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 1:34 AM
President Bush called Lebanon's leader Wednesday to express his dismay at the assassination of a cabinet minister a slaying that heightened anxiety in the Mideast and complicated Bush's meeting in the region next week with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.Scores expected for slain Lebanon minister's funeral CNN.com - Nov 23 1:26 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Supporters of a slain government minister called for a massive turnout at his funeral Thursday, which many feared could be the first in a round of demonstrations that could bring the political standoff into the volatile streets.Lebanon prepares to lay to rest slain minister AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 12:57 AM
Lebanon prepared to lay to rest its latest murdered politician with supporters of the beleaguered pro-Western government vowing to turn the funeral into a massive show of public outrage.Thousands in Lebanon honor Christian leader International Herald Tribune - Nov 23 4:44 AM
Tens of thousands of people poured into Lebanon's Martyrs Square on Thursday, transforming the funeral service of the slain government minister, Pierre Gemayel, into a political rally.U.S. Must Act Against Syria To End Killings in Lebanon The New York Sun - Nov 23 11:37 PM
How many more deaths in Lebanon will it take before President Bush decides to put his diplomatic muscle where his mouth is? On Tuesday, another Lebanese opponent of Syria, Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, was shot to death in his car, joining a long list of anti-Syrian patriots assassinated, crippled, or severely wounded by hit men in the past three years alone. Every time it has happened, the Lebanon slaying complicates U-S Mideast hopes WLUC TV 6 - Nov 24 3:12 AM
WHITE HOUSE President Bush has called Lebanon's prime minister to express his dismay at the assassination of Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel (jeh-MAY'-el).Lebanon in 3 Days of Mourning for Pierre Gemayal Voice of America - Nov 23 4:32 PM
Lebanon is in the midst of three days of mourning for slain Lebanese politician Pierre Gemayel, whose assassination Tuesday could threaten the country's fragile democracy. The prominent politician was buried on Thursday.Lebanon County struggles with new voting machines York Daily Record - Nov 23 9:55 PM
Voting hours were extended to help make up for early morning troubles. Nov 7, 2006 According to the Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon County's new electronic voting system was thrown into turmoil this morning when machines failed to start countywide as polls opened at 7 a.m.1st batch of Indonesian peacekeepers leaves for Lebanon Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 23 6:23 PM
_ The first batch of Indonesian peacekeepers left for Lebanon on Thursday to monitor a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, a spokesman for the peacekeepers said Friday.Tavistock man risks life and limb to clear bombs from Lebanon ITV.com - Nov 24 2:08 AM
He risks his life on a daily basis - but for one Tavistock man it's all part of the job. Cliff Allen is helping to clear cluster bombs in Southern Lebanon and, as Rachael Hicks reports, a Westcountry MP recently paid a visit to see how he was getting on.Lebanon's political crisis heading for showdown Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 6:02 AM
Hezbollah will take to the streets next week to try to topple the government, political sources said on Friday, in a move that would stoke tension in a country already reeling after the assassination of a minister.Lebanon faces bleak outlook due to political uncertainty Khaleej Times - Nov 23 8:23 PM
DUBAI Recent deterioration in Lebanon's political environment following the resignation of six opposition ministers from the cabinet and the assassination of Pierre Gemayel, the Lebanese Industry Minister, has resulted in leading international rating agencies scaling down its sovereign ratings.Killing plunges Lebanon deeper into crisis BBC News - Nov 24 1:42 PM
BBC Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores the theories swirling around the murder of Lebanese politician Pierre Gemayel.Thousands mourn slain minister in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Nov 22 6:44 PM
The first day of mourning for Pierre Gemayel, 34, was Lebanon's Independence Day, but celebrations were canceled. Left, family and friends mourn at Gemayel's family home in Bekfaya, Lebanon.Robert Fisk: Dragons of Lebanon's past emerge for Gemayel funeral Independent - Nov 23 4:44 PM
Amin Gemayel wept and swooned in front of us. The tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims burst into applause before the improvised stage. Gemayel - a foppish man with little charisma when he was President of Lebanon - held up his right hand and suddenly became a symbol of nobility, still swaying on his feet, his left arm supported by the tall, far younger figure of Saad Hariri. Only two days Security Council to help Lebanon probe AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 7:29 PM
The Security Council gave quick approval late Wednesday to Lebanon's request for U.N. assistance in investigating the latest assassination of an anti-Syrian Cabinet minister.Shutdown hits Lebanon business as murder protests roll on AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 3:10 AM
A two-day shutdown has closed Lebanese banks and many businesses as protests over the assassination of pro-Syrian minister Pierre Gemayel rolled on, adding an economic dimension to the political crisis.Lebanon firms in shutdown as murder protests roll on AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 3:00 AM
A two-day shutdown has closed Lebanese banks and many businesses as protests against the assassination of pro-Syrian industry minister Pierre Gemayel rolled on.Lebanon minister returns in boost for anti-Syrian cabinet AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 1:45 AM
Lebanese anti-Syrian Interior Minister Hassan Sabaa annnounced he is resuming his duties, nine months after tendering his resignation over bloody riots, in a boost for the beleaguered pro-Western government.Moussa calls for national unity in Lebanon People's Daily - Nov 23 4:29 PM
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa, who came here to offer condolences over the assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, on Thursday underlined the importance of Lebanon's national unity.Lebanon in turmoil after minister's murder AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 12:37 PM
Lebanon was in turmoil as it began three days of mourning for an anti-Syrian minister gunned down in an attack that stoked fears the country may again be plunged into civil strife.Lebanon cancels Independence Day events AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 11:54 AM
Lebanon canceled Independence Day celebrations and people huddled around televisions to watch the live broadcast Wednesday of dignitaries paying last respects to a Christian politician whose assassination threatened to push the country's political crisis into wider violence.Lebanon mourns minister amid growing crisis CNN.com - Nov 22 11:12 AM
Crowds of people snaked through the streets of Pierre Gemayel's Christian hometown to mourn the Lebanese industry minister suspected by his supporters of being assassinated by those intent on weakening Lebanon's anti-Syrian government.News Analysis: From Lebanon, a ripple effect International Herald Tribune - Nov 22 3:45 PM
The assassination of Pierre Gemayel was felt not only in Lebanon, but also in capitals throughout the region and the West. Left, thousands of mourners paid their respects.Anti-Syria Protests Erupt in Lebanon phillyburbs.com - Nov 23 5:49 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Allies of a slain Christian government minister turned his funeral into a powerful demonstration of anger against Syria on Thursday as hundreds of thousands jammed downtown Beirut to pay their respects.Massive farewell for slain Lebanon minister AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 23 6:43 AM
BEIRUT (AFP) - The centre of Beirut was a sea of red and white flags as Lebanon turned out in a show of force for the funeral of anti-Syrian minister Pierre Gemayel, whose murder threatens to plunge the country deeper into political turmoil.Will Lebanon's powderkeg explode? International Herald Tribune - Nov 22 8:44 AM
Sadly, the assassination of Pierre Gemayel means there are rough days ahead for Lebanon and the region.Anti-Syria Protests Erupt in Lebanon The Times and Democrat - Nov 23 9:21 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese turned the funeral Thursday for a slain Christian government minister into a massive demonstration of anger against Syria and its allies.Tension grows in Lebanon over slaying of a Syria foe Boston Globe - Nov 23 1:00 AM
BIKFAYA, Lebanon -- Mourners wept and showered rice yesterday on the coffin of a slain government minister who opposed Syrian influence in this divided nation, as his supporters mobilized for a massive show of force at his funeral in the capital, Beirut.Syria: May Not Help In Probe Of Ex-Lebanon PM's Death Nasdaq - Nov 24 2:37 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Syria has indicated it might not cooperate with a tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri, saying it was not officially consulted on the plan, a letter showed Friday.Grief in Lebanon The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 23 12:12 AM
Lebanon began a three-day period of national mourning yesterday for assassinated Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, whose body was transported to his ancestral hometown of Bikfaya, in the hills northeast of the capital, amid tumultuous scenes of grief.Hezbollah power play on hold after assassination in Lebanon The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 23 4:12 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Lebanon began three days of mourning yesterday after the assassination of an up-and-coming anti-Syrian political leader whose death became a rallying cry for the country s shaky pro-Western government.Syria ready to work on Lebanon pullout Tiscali - Nov 23 11:54 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria says it is ready to work with the United Nations to implement a Security Council resolution requiring Syrian troops to leave Lebanon.Lebanon mourns slain leader Detroit News - Nov 22 11:31 PM
BIKFAYA, Lebanon -- The mourners stood for hours Wednesday in a slow-creeping line, crushed together in this tiny village perched above the Mediterranean Sea to say farewell to Pierre Gemayel, the Christian Cabinet minister whose assassination has paralyzed a fragile nation.Lebanon braces for more turmoil Contra Costa Times - Nov 23 3:12 AM
Lebanon braced for more turmoil Wednesday as leaders of an anti-Syrian movement called on their followers to take to the streets to protest the assassination of Christian leader Pierre Gemayel, whose death has sparked fears of a revival of Lebanon's civil war.Thousands Mourn Slain Minister in Lebanon New York Times - Nov 22 6:48 AM
The first day of mourning for Pierre Gemayel, 34, was Lebanon?s Independence Day, but celebrations were canceled.Lebanon braces for renewed turmoil The Age - Nov 23 5:14 AM
As Lebanon prepares to lay to rest its latest murdered politician, supporters of the beleaguered pro-Western Government are vowing to turn the funeral into a massive show of public outrage.The funeral concluded with Lebanon's leaders lashing out at Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 23 7:39 AM
The funeral of slain minister Pierre Gemayel concluded with the leaders of Lebanon's governing coalition lashing out at neighboring Syria Thursday in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the accompaniment of former president Amin Gemayel s son. After paying their respects to the latest victim of an assassin s bullet in Lebanon.Murder in Lebanon cmi santiago - Nov 23 9:10 AM
por FPF-fwd. Arab News editorial ''It thus very much suits both the Americans and Israelis to have the finger of blame for Gemayel s slaying pointing at Syria. So, cutting out the war propaganda: ''Who benefits most from this latest political assassination in Lebanon?''Lebanon mourns minister amid growing crisis CNN.com - Nov 22 5:11 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (Reuters) -- Lebanon began three days of mourning on Wednesday for an anti-Syrian cabinet minister whose assassination, blamed by his allies on Damascus, raised fears of a new spasm of factional violence.Massive farewell for slain Lebanon minister AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 3:22 PM
Central Beirut was a sea of people as Lebanese turned out in strength for the funeral of anti-Syrian minister Pierre Gemayel, whose murder threatens to plunge the country deeper into political turmoil.Chorus of condemnation after Lebanon assassination AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 5:04 AM
An international chorus of outrage over the assassination of a prominent anti-Syrian minister in Lebanon gathered force Wednesday, with world leaders expressing concern the killing could spark renewed violence across the region.Lebanon assassination may slow Hezbollah The Sacramento Bee - Nov 23 12:14 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Lebanon began three days of mourning Wednesday following the assassination of an up-and-coming anti-Syrian political leader whose death has become a rallying cry for the country's shaky pro-Western government.ACT Dateline, Lebanon: Fear and anxiety rise again following political assassination AlertNet - Nov 23 3:07 AM
Action by Churches Together (ACT) - Switzerland ACT Dateline Lebanon 14/06 Fear and anxiety rise again following political assassination By Toya Richards Hill, ACT International Beirut, Lebanon, November 22, 2006 - The normally ... Lebanon Braces For Gemayel Funeral Voice of America - Nov 23 12:46 AM
Lebanon is bracing for a massive turnout for the funeral of assassinated anti-Syrian politician Pierre Gemayel. Thousands of troops are in the streets of Beirut and suburban Christian neighborhoods ahead of Thursday's service in central Beirut.Lebanon lashes out at Syria iafrica.com - Nov 23 5:53 AM
Leaders of Lebanon's governing pro-Western coalition lashed out at neighbouring Syria on Thursday in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the funeral of slain anti-Damascus minister Pierre Gemayel. Lebanese businesses strike for peace AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 7:35 AM
Factories, banks and schools closed Friday on orders from business leaders, who demanded a resolution of Lebanon's political crisis before it spirals into wider violence.Visiting Lebanon's dogs of war MSNBC - Nov 22 4:19 PM
When war broke out in Lebanon in July, many animals were killed, abandoned or starving. Lebanese volunteers tried to save the ones they could. NBC's John Larson reports on how they did. 3 DAYS OF MOURNING BEGIN: Lebanon braces for fallout The Charlotte Observer - Nov 23 12:07 AM
Lebanon began three days of mourning Wednesday following the assassination of an up-and-coming anti-Syrian political leader whose death became a rallying cry for the country's shaky pro-Western government.Lebanon cancels Independence Day celebrations after Tuesday assassination of Christian leader Fox21 - Nov 23 4:17 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Schools and shops are closed and traffic is light in Lebanon today, following the death of a Christian leader.Syria hints at non-cooperation with Lebanon court AlertNet - Nov 24 11:25 AM
Source: Reuters By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Syria complained on Friday that it had not been consulted on plans for a special tribunal to try suspects in a string of political killings in ... Lebanon Police Dept. Lebanon Express - Nov 24 5:05 PM
10:07 a.m. Vehicle entered in 1500 block of Post St. Items taken. Loss value: $750. 1:07 p.m. Residence entered in 200 block of Market St. Damage: $100.Lebanon's anti-Syrian spirit revives / Cabinet minister's slaying stirs up anger over Hezbollah, too San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 24 3:42 AM
Pierre Gemayel was laid to rest Thursday, but the assassination of the young Christian government minister has revived the spirits of many who supported the so-called Cedar Revolution but had grown disillusioned and fearful of moves to topple the pro-Western... Lebanon on knife-edge after assassination AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 1:36 AM
Lebanon is on a knife-edge as it began three days of mourning for an anti-Syrian minister gunned down in an attack that stoked fears the country may be again torn apart by civil strife.