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U.N. group: Israel laid mines in Lebanon 
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A U.N. agency said Saturday that Israel laid mines in Lebanon during this summer's war between the Jewish state and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group the first time Israel has been accused of planting mines during the latest fighting.Crisis in Lebanon Reaches New Threshold Washington Post - Nov 25 5:47 PM
BEIRUT, Nov. 25 -- Lebanon's fragile government, defying warnings from Hezbollah, on Saturday approved an international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, an enormously symbolic step for a country paralyzed by division and anticipation.Cabinet decision pushes Lebanon to danger point CNN.com - Nov 25 5:30 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanon's political crisis moved toward a new danger point Saturday as the U.S.-backed government approved an international tribunal for suspects in the 2005 assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri, despite warnings of mass protests by its opponent, Hezbollah.Lebanon's government backs U.N. tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 4:21 PM
The U.S.-backed government on Saturday approved an international tribunal for suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, overriding the objections of Hezbollah amid a political crisis that threatens to spin Lebanon into violence.Lebanon Backs Tribunal New York Times - Nov 25 4:21 PM
Overriding Hezbollah?s objections, Lebanon on Saturday approved creation of a tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Lebanon defies opposition to press UN court ratification plans AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 2:16 PM
Lebanon's cabinet defied its pro-Syrian opponents and adopted a measure approving the creation of an international court into ex-premier Rafiq Hariri's 2005 murder.Lebanon OKs creation of Hariri tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 10:01 AM
Lebanon's U.S.-backed government on Saturday approved the creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, overriding objections by Hezbollah and the country's pro-Syrian president.Lebanon's future at stake after killing: Bolton Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 5:45 AM
Lebanon's future is at stake in a battle between "democracy and terrorism" following the killing of Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Saturday.Lebanon OKs Special Court for Assassination Trials NPR - Nov 25 4:04 PM
Lebanon's government approves plans for a special international court to try suspects in connection with the assassination of Rafik al-Hariri, the nation's late prime minister. Lebanon's Interior Minister Pierre Gemayel was gunned down earlier this week. Host Debbie Elliott talks with Washington Post reporter Anthony Shadid in Beirut.Brinkmanship in Lebanon over UN court ratification plans AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 4:33 AM
The determination of Lebanon's pro-Western cabinet to push foward plans for an international tribunal into ex-premier Rafiq Hariri's murder has sparked a round of 11th-hour brinkmanship with its pro-Syrian rivals.Lebanon PM in 11th-hour overture to pro-Syrian opponents AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 2:36 AM
Lebanon's pro-Western Prime Minister Fuad Siniora has extended an 11th-hour olive branch to his pro-Syrian opponents hours before a controversial cabinet meeting was due to push forward with plans for an international court.Mubarak: identifying those behind Lebanon killings 'premature' AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 1:53 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has warned against renewed violence in Lebanon and said identifying those behind a string of assassinations in Lebanon was "premature".UN says Israel planted landmines in Lebanon as four wounded AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 1:43 AM
Four members of an international demining team have been wounded in an Israeli-laid minefield in south Lebanon, a UN spokeswoman said, adding it was the first evidence of use by the Jewish state of anti-personnel mines in the summer conflict.Hariri court gets Lebanon backing BBC News - Nov 25 9:24 AM
Lebanon's cabinet gives final approval to a UN plan for a tribunal to try suspects in ex-PM Hariri's murder.UK mine expert injured in Lebanon BBC News - Nov 25 8:32 AM
A British mine-clearing expert is seriously injured in an explosion while helping to clear cluster bombs in Lebanon.Lebanon OKs Creation of Hariri Tribunal ABC News - Nov 25 10:16 AM
Lebanon Approves Creation of an International Tribunal to Try Hariri SuspectsIndonesians to join U.N. in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 11:10 PM
A third batch of Indonesians left Saturday to join a U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, bringing the Asian nation's Middle East deployment to more than 830 troops.Cluster bomb wounds two in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 10:40 PM
A cluster bomb left over from Israel's war against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon wounded two members of an international team of land mine-clearing experts on Friday, Lebanese security officials said.U.N.: Israelis Set Mines in Lebanon ABC News - Nov 25 8:15 AM
U.N. Mine Action Group: Israeli Forces Planted Land Mines in Lebanon During Summer WarU.N. Mine group: Israel laid mines in Lebanon in war Knoxville News Sentinel - 2 minutes ago
A U.N. agency said Saturday that Israel laid mines in Lebanon during this summer's war between the Jewish state and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group - the first time Israel has been accused of planting mines during the latest fighting. The report by the U.N. Mine Action Coordination Center follows its investigation of a land mine explosion Friday that wounded two European disposal experts Lebanon's crisis worsens with strike USA Today - Nov 24 7:55 PM
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.Showdown time in Lebanon BBC News - Nov 25 4:55 AM
Speculation is rife in Lebanon over who killed industry minister Pierre Gemayel, reports the BBC's Kim Ghattas in Beirut.Crisis-hit Lebanon cabinet to discuss Hariri court plan AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 7:10 PM
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's government approves international tribunal for ex-leader's assassination Boston Herald - Nov 25 10:38 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanon's U.S.-backed government on Saturday approved the creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, overriding...Lebanon's tensions worsen amid renewed threat of mass protests from Hezbollah CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 25 9:58 AM
BEIRUT (AP) - Hezbollah renewed its threat to stage mass protests aimed at bringing down Lebanon's U.S.-backed government as the cabinet scheduled a Saturday meeting to vote on an international tribunal to try suspects in the killing of a former prime minister.*Lebanon Approves Creation Of Hariri Tribunal Nasdaq - Nov 25 10:37 AM
(RTTNews) - Lebanon approves creation of Hariri Tribunal.Lebanon Approves Creation Of Hariri Tribunal Nasdaq - Nov 25 10:37 AM
(RTTNews) - Lebanon's U.S.-backed government backed the creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, AP quoted. Earlier, Hezbollah had warned against the creation of international tribunal saying it would stage mass protests.Lebanon OKs tribunal to try suspects in PM murder CTV.ca - Nov 25 11:48 AM
A political crisis in Lebanon escalated Saturday as the government approved a tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri.Lebanon makes it a rout at Mountain View Lebanon Express - Nov 25 5:54 PM
BEND Lebanon s defense dominated Saturday as the Warriors romped to a 38-6 victory over Mountain View in a 5A football quarterfinal Saturday. The Warriors held Mountain View to 58 yards rushing and 59 yards passing.Lebanon OKs Creation of Hariri Tribunal AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 25 9:54 AM
Lebanon's U.S.-backed government has approved the creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Indonesians to Join U.N. in Lebanon ABC News - Nov 24 11:30 PM
Final Batch of Indonesian Peacekeepers Leaves to Join U.N. Force in LebanonCluster Bomb Wounds Two in Lebanon ABC News - Nov 24 11:00 PM
Cluster Bomb Left Over From War With Israel Wounds Two Land Mine Experts in Southern Lebanon 3,000 OFWs re-entered Lebanon illegally ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Nov 25 9:52 AM
About 2,000 to 3,000 undocumented Filipino workers have re-entered Lebanon despite a deployment ban implemented by the Philippine government.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 defies opposition to press UN court ratification plans Channel NewsAsia - Nov 25 9:46 AM
BEIRUT - Lebanon's cabinet defied its pro-Syrian opponents Saturday and met in emergency session to take the next step in the ratification of an international court into ex-premier Rafiq Hariri's 2005 murder.More Violence Feared in Lebanon The Epoch Times - Nov 25 4:05 PM
Lebanon observed a sombre independence day this week, still shaken by the assassination of yet another political leader-Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel.With its mixture of Christians, ...Bolton says Lebanon's future at stake Stuff - Nov 25 10:42 AM
LONDON: Lebanon's future is at stake in a battle between "democracy and terrorism" following the killing of Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, the US ambassador to the United Nations said today.Cluster bomb wounds two land mine experts in southern Lebanon Boston Herald - Nov 25 5:39 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - A cluster bomb left over from Israel's war against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon wounded two members of an international team of land mine-clearing experts on Friday, Lebanese security...Lebanon's crisis worsens with 2-day strike ahead of decisive Cabinet session Seattle Times - Nov 25 12:26 AM
Lebanon's political crisis worsened Friday, with government ministers fearing for their lives after an assassination of one of their own...Business strike, demonstrations deepen Lebanon crisis Boston Globe - Nov 25 12:38 AM
BEIRUT -- Lebanon's political crisis worsened yesterday, 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.Life slows to halt in Lebanon amid fears The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 25 4:46 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Lebanon s political crisis worsened yesterday, 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, Iraq, Sudan, and the Sub Division of the Muslim World. News From Bangladesh - Nov 25 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.Bolton says killing puts Lebanon's future at risk Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 25 5:00 AM
The US ambassador to the United Nations says Lebanon's future is at stake in a battle between "democracy and terrorism" following the killing of a Christian politician.UN says Israel planted landmines in Lebanon as four wounded INQ7.net - Nov 25 5:37 AM
BEIRUT -- Four members of an international de-mining team have been wounded in an Israeli minefield in south Lebanon, a UN spokeswoman said Saturday, adding that it was the first evidence of Israeli use of anti-personnel mines in the summer conflict.Lebanon future at stake after killing-U.S.'s Bolton AlertNet - Nov 25 3:40 AM
Source: Reuters LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Lebanon's future is at stake in a battle between "democracy and terrorism" following the killing of Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, the U.S. ambassador to the ... 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 crisis deepens before Cabinet session Sun-Sentinel - Nov 25 12:02 AM
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: Tensions Rise As Government Prepares To Meet On Tribunal Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 25 5:07 AM
Lebanon remains tense after this week's assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, a critic of Syria's involvement in Lebanon. The Lebanese government headed by anti-Syrian Prime Minister Fuad Siniora is expected to hold a critical meeting later today to discuss a planned international court to try suspects in another high-profile political assassination -- the 2005 murder of ex-premier Last batch of Indonesian soldiers leaves for Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 25 1:03 AM
JAKARTA (Reuters) - A last batch of 236 Indonesian soldiers left for Lebanon on Saturday as part of a bigger contingent of more than 800 Indonesian soldiers in a United Nations peacekeeping mission, a military spokesman said.Lebanon tense following assassination, attacks Deseret Morning News - Nov 24 11:27 PM
Lebanon's political crisis worsened Friday with government ministers fearing for their lives after the slaying of one of their own, businesses on strike and Hezbollah renewing threats of protests.Lebanon's Shiite leaders revive threat of mass protests Financial Express - Nov 25 10:13 AM
BEIRUT, Nov 25 (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 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 a tinderbox on verge of explosion The Star-Ledger - Nov 24 9:56 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Lebanon's political crisis worsened yesterday with government ministers fearing for their lives after the murder of one of their own, businesses on strike and Hezbollah renewing threats of protests.UN says Israel planted landmines in Lebanon Middle East Online - Nov 25 4:37 AM
Four deminers wounded by Israeli anti-personnel mines planted durning its summer war against Lebanon.UN says Israel planted landmines in Lebanon as four wounded Channel NewsAsia - Nov 25 1:18 AM
BEIRUT: Four members of an international demining team have been wounded in an Israeli-laid minefield in south Lebanon, a UN spokeswoman said on Saturday, adding it was the first evidence of use by the Jewish state of anti-personnel mines in the summer conflict.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 SessionIdentifying Lebanon killers premature : Hosni Khaleej Times - Nov 25 1:38 AM
CAIRO - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak warned against renewed violence in Lebanon and said identifying those behind a string of assassinations in Lebanon was premature , the daily Al Ahram reported Saturday.Lebanon'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.GEMAYEL KILLING 'ATTEMPT TO DESTABILISE LEBANON': FRENCH FM Tocqueville Connection - Nov 25 7:44 AM
PARIS, Nov 21, 2006 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Tuesday condemned the assassination of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel as a "new attempt to destabilise Lebanon".Tense Environment Spawns Lebanon Exodus ABC News - Nov 24 11:00 AM
Tense Environment Spawns Exodus of Some of Lebanon's Best and BrightestLebanon PM offers to delay cabinet meeting on UN court Middle East Online - Nov 25 2:07 AM
Speaker of Lebanese parliament says Lebanon cabinet meeting on UN court unconstitutional.Israel planted mines in Lebanon News 24 South Africa - Nov 25 4:59 AM
The UN says Israel has laid landmines in Lebanon after four members of an international demining team were wounded in a minefield.Lebanon heading for showdown Independent Online - Nov 25 12:42 AM
A political crisis is brewing in Lebanon as Hezbollah's alleged plan to topple the government is likely to stoke tensions.Lebanon set for showdown over UN Hariri court plan Gulf Times - Nov 25 12:43 AM
BEIRUT: Lebanon s cabinet is to meet today for the next step towards approving a UN plan for an international court to try those accused of murdering ex-premier Rafik al-Hariri, in a move set to trigger a showdown with the pro-Syrian opposition.Lebanon crisis worsens ahead of Cabinet vote Knoxville News Sentinel - Nov 24 9:44 PM
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.Nashville, Columbia, Lebanon all win Belleville News-Democrat - Nov 25 1:10 AM
It took a little more than two quarters, but the Red Bud Musketeers finally felt the lethal sting of the Nashville Hornets on Friday at the Lebanon/McKendree Basketball Tournament.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 - Nov 24 7:37 PM
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 - Nov 24 8:20 PM
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 man builds little boat that could Albany Democrat-Herald - Nov 24 11:58 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 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 - Nov 24 7:16 PM
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.Lebanon's Government Backs U.N. Tribunal ABC News - Nov 25 1:00 PM
Lebanese Government Approves U.N. Tribunal in Hariri Killing, Over the Objections of HezbollahCheney, Saudi king discuss trouble spots AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Vice President Dick Cheney sought Saudi help on Saturday in dealing with Iraq's spiraling violence and other regional trouble spots where U.S. policy is on the line: Iran, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.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. Lebanon cabinet meeting on UN court unconstitutional AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 1:22 AM
The pro-Syrian speaker of the Lebanese parliament has dismissed as illegal a cabinet meeting called for later in the day to advance UN plans for an international court into the murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri.GEOGRAPHY GONE HAYWIRE: NEW HAMPSHIRE MOVES TOWARD THE MIDDLE David Shribman via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 5:03 PM
LEBANON, N.H. -- There is a frosty undertow to the winds right now. Earlier this afternoon, walking around the pond, I felt winter's chill breath on the back of my neck.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.Lebanon Township man named New Jersey's top EMS educator The Express-Times - 11 minutes ago
WASHINGTON | Bill Faust's classroom at Warren County Community College extends well beyond four walls. Students in his emergency medical technician program practice CPR skills during high-stress drills in a moving ambulance.Hariri killing: Lebanon approves special tribunal NDTV - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
The Lebanese cabinet met on Saturday to approve plans for a tribunal into the death of late Prime Minister Rafik al Hariri.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.Hizbollah to take Lebanon to the brink Daily Telegraph - Nov 25 4:42 PM
Hizbollah-led street protests aimed at toppling the Lebanese government seemed inevitable last night as an olive branch from Fouad Siniora, the country's beleaguered prime minister was rejected by the opposition alliance.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.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.Giles shows no weakness to Lebanon Roanoke Times - Nov 24 10:43 PM
The Spartans run for 357 yards and pass for 63 to claim their third straight Region C crown. PEARISBURG -- Sometimes when football coaches are given a choice of two poisons, they get both anyway no matter what they decide. That's what happened to Lebanon High on Friday afternoon at Giles. Pioneers coach John Adams opted to try to stop the formidable Giles running attack by crowding the line of Cheney arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks USA Today - Nov 25 9:35 AM
Vice President Cheney held talks with King Abdullah on Saturday seeking Saudi Arabia's help on dealing with the spiraling violence in Iraq and a string of crises in the Mideast where American policy is on the line: Iran, Lebanon and the Palestinians.Cheney Seeks Help From Saudi Arabia CBS News - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
The Vice President met with King Abdullah to seek Saudi help in dealing with Iraq's spiraling violence and other regional crises, including Iran, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. The meeting was brief.Lebanon's ominous sense of deja vu Los Angeles Times - Nov 25 12:18 AM
Signs of another civil war are emerging. This time the strife is not Christian-Muslim, but intra-community.$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.