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Arab diplomacy struggles to halt Lebanon crisis 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 1:32 PM
Arab diplomats struggled to bridge Lebanon's political divide, as the government forged ahead with its approval of a controversial UN tribunal after 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Lebanon seeks compromise after huge opposition rally AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 9:49 PM
Lebanon's divided factions sought a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.INTERVIEW - Lebanon's Aoun says no deal unless demand met Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 12 2:15 PM
RABIYEH, Lebanon (Reuters) - Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun said on Tuesday Lebanon's opposition would end its mass street protests only if the country's prime minister granted it veto power in cabinet.Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 5:36 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with AFP that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Lebanon: No restrictions on walkers Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 12 5:17 PM
LEBANON Walkers who make their rounds at the Lebanon High School track won t have to sign in or receive a track pass, at least for now. The Lebanon School Board on Monday voted only to ask district officials to talk with its insurance company about usage signs already in place.Lebanon fire eyes old school for new station Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 12 5:18 PM
LEBANON The former Crowfoot School, already being eyed as a potential charter school site, has now been singled out as a possible location for a new fire station.Arab League tries to end Lebanon crisis Financial Times - Dec 12 11:51 AM
Arab diplomacy to find a solution to Lebanon s political crisis intensified on Tuesday as the head of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, joined another Arab envoy for mediation efforts in Beirut.Arab diplomacy struggles to halt Lebanon crisis Channel NewsAsia - Dec 12 1:13 PM
BEIRUT - Arab diplomats struggled on Tuesday to bridge Lebanon's political divide, as the government forged ahead with its approval of a controversial UN tribunal after 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Lebanon Gets iBurst Unstrung.com - Dec 12 1:05 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Cedarcom, the leading Lebanese telecommunications provider, and Kyocera Corporation, the Japanese high-tech manufacturer, announced today that Cedarcom has deployed MOBITM, the first true mobile broadband wireless access network in Lebanon and the Middle East using Kyocera s iBurstTM technology.Political circus part of core curriculum in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 12 1:01 PM
With deepening divisions, fistfights, and heated campaigns for campus leadership, Lebanon's universities mirror the political strife engulfing the country. "Everyone is talking about politics. Everywhere. Too much," said Raghida, 21, a biochemistry student at the state-run Lebanese University in Beirut's predominantly Shiite southern suburbs, where at least one scuffle broke out this week.UN council calls for talks to avert Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday urged all Lebanese political parties to enter into talks to prevent a further deterioration of the political crisis there.U.S. Will Not Allow Syria To Reassert Authority over Lebanon U.S. Department of State - Dec 12 3:02 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed support for the Lebanese government and pro-democracy activists in Lebanon who have resisted Syrian control of their country, and said the United States will not compromise the future of Lebanon for its other interests in the Middle East. In an interview with Agence France Presse December 11, Rice said the Bush administration understands "who ...Arab League envoy says Syria will back efforts on Lebanon Boston Globe - Dec 12 1:04 AM
BEIRUT -- The Arab League won vital Syrian support yesterday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition that has been rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.Sudanese envoy arrives in Lebanon for talks to end political crisis The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 12 4:57 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Arab diplomatic efforts to end Lebanon s political crisis resumed yesterday, a day after hundreds of thousands of protesters swarmed downtown Beirut to pressure the U.S.-backed prime minister to quit.Arab League chief seeks end to Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 12 4:57 AM
The head of the Arab League arrived in Beirut on Tuesday facing an uphill struggle to mediate an end to a political standoff between Lebanon's government and the Hezbollah-led opposition.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon: envoy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 9:07 AM
The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition, but the opposing parties said a deal still looked elusive.Lebanon seeks compromise after huge opposition rally USA Today - Dec 11 8:22 AM
Lebanon's divided factions on Monday sought a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.Lebanon Police use Taser on combative man Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 12 8:44 AM
After only a week of being armed with Tasers, Lebanon Police Officers were forced to use the new weapons to subdue a combative individual on Thanksgiving night.Wreck kills Lebanon man, injures MCHS senior Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 12 8:44 AM
A Lebanon man is dead and his 18-year-old nephew is injured after they were involved in a vehicle accident Saturday. The accident occurred some time between 4:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tatum Lane, four miles west of Gravel Switch, according to Kentucky State Police.U.S. Will Not Allow Syria To Reassert Authority over Lebanon [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Dec 12 4:36 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expresses support for the Lebanese government and pro-democracy activists in Lebanon who have resisted Syrian control of their country, and says the United States will not compromise the future of Lebanon for its other interests in the Middle East. In an interview with Agence France Presse, Rice says the Bush administration understands "who Lebanon s enemies ...Cops investigate apparent break-in attempt at Lebanon business Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 12 1:42 PM
A glass door was broken out at the State Farm Insurance Agency at 629 W. Elm St. about 6:30 a.m. today and a black pickup was spotted speeding from the scene, Lebanon police report.Arab diplomacy struggles to halt Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 12 3:12 AM
Arab diplomats were struggling to bridge Lebanon's political divide as Washington shored up its support for the beleaguered government, paralyzed by twelve days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Man fatally shot after leaving a Lebanon nightclub The York Dispatch - Dec 12 7:52 AM
LEBANON -- A man was shot as he left a nightclub, drove a short distance, crashed into a tree and died at a hospital, a death authorities have ruled a homicide.Merrill Lynch warns crisis in Lebanon may delay Paris III The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 12 1:15 PM
A leading international investment bank warned on Tuesday that the current political crisis in Lebanon would delay the donor conference in Paris early next year. "A government surrounded by political turbulence may find it difficult to deliver its ambitious economic program, which is the key for better medium-term prospects for the country.Arab envoys move to end Lebanon crisis AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 5:53 AM
Arab diplomatic efforts to end Lebanon's political crisis resumed Monday, a day after hundreds of thousands protesters swarmed downtown Beirut to pressure the U.S.-backed prime minister to quit.Tooth tells a tale in U.N. probe of Lebanon killing Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 3:10 PM
Working from a tooth and 33 tiny bits of burned flesh, U.N. investigators sketched out on Tuesday a rough portrait of the suicide bomber they believe assassinated former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.Arab diplomacy struggles to halt Lebanon crisis Middle East Times - Dec 12 3:09 AM
BEIRUT -- Arab diplomats struggled Tuesday to bridge Lebanon's political divide as Washington shored up its support for the beleaguered government, paralyzed by 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Lebanon aims for compromise after huge opposition rally AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 4:05 AM
Lebanon's divided factions are aiming for a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.Lebanon Social Services offering help for the needy Norwich Bulletin - Dec 12 3:48 AM
LEBANON Lebanon Social Services is conducting a holiday giving program for town residents. The department is looking for donors to provide gifts to children.Arab League to mediate in Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 3:23 AM
A Sudanese envoy will hold talks on Monday with Lebanese leaders on an Arab League proposal to resolve Lebanon's political crisis after a show of force by the Hezbollah-led opposition.Arab League chief seeks end to Lebanon standoff Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 10:51 AM
The head of the Arab League met Lebanese leaders on Tuesday in an effort to mediate an end to a standoff between the government and the Hezbollah-led opposition that some fear could pitch the country into violence.Rice warns Syria, Iran over Lebanon protests Financial Express - Dec 12 8:37 AM
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (AFP): US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice voiced deep concern that Syria and Iran were moving to topple the US-backed government in Lebanon while Washington is preoccupied with the overhaul of its Middle East policy.Reports: No progress in efforts to solve Lebanon crisis Al Bawaba - Dec 12 5:45 AM
Arab diplomats were struggling to bridge Lebanon's political divide as newspapers reported that so far no progress has been achieved. Arab League secretary general Amr Mussa was to arrive in Beirut Tuesday for more negotiations with the feuding camps.Arab League chief seeks end to Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 9:23 AM
The head of the Arab League met Lebanese leaders on Tuesday in an effort to mediate an end to a political standoff between the government and the Hezbollah-led opposition.Arabs struggle to heal Lebanon Sunday Times - Dec 12 5:47 AM
BEIRUT - Arab diplomats have struggled to bridge Lebanon s political divide as Washington shored up its support for the beleaguered government, paralysed by 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Lebanon cabinet sends Hariri tribunal text to parliament AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 8:22 AM
The rump Lebanese cabinet has sent to parliament a controversial text calling for creation of an international tribunal on the 2005 assassination of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri.City man shot, killed in Lebanon Lancaster Online - Dec 11 9:53 PM
The weekend shooting death of a Lancaster city man outside a Lebanon nightclub was ruled a homicide, investigators said Monday.Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests Khaleej Times - Dec 11 10:35 PM
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice voiced deep concern Monday that Syria and Iran were moving to topple the US-backed government in Lebanon while Washington is preoccupied with the overhaul of its Middle East policy.New report on IDF in Lebanon war: Halutz did not have plan, General Staff did not function Haaretz Daily - Dec 12 1:58 AM
The Israel Defense Forces General Staff received yesterday yet another report criticizing the army's performance in the second Lebanon war. This time, it was written by one of its own, Major General Udi Shani, who retired from active service about a month ago.Lebanon divided, poll shows Sunday Times - Dec 12 2:18 AM
BEIRUT - An overwhelming majority of Lebanon s Shiite population has lost confidence in the Western-backed government which most of the country s Sunni and Druze residents support, according to a poll.Lebanon seeks compromise after huge rally Khaleej Times - Dec 11 7:13 PM
BEIRUT - Lebanon s divided factions on Monday sought a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shia militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests Baku Today - Dec 11 6:23 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with F that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Vatican City: Pope Warns of Energy and Arms Races New York Times - 25 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI challenged the world to find greater peace through a deeper respect for human rights, as he lamented terrorism, civilian deaths in the war in Lebanon and the spread of nuclear weapons. In his annual message for peace, Benedict worried about ?the race for energy sources? and well as a ?fear of a possible atomic catastrophe.? He also urged a greater respect for humanitarian law, ...Yearender: Postwar Lebanon faces economic, environmental, political problems People's Daily - Dec 11 4:35 PM
The year of 2006 is full of troubles for Lebanon, which endured a 34-day Israeli military offensive that brings not only huge casualties but also economic loss and political crisis to the beautiful coastal country.Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests TODAYonline - Dec 11 5:50 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) listens as President George W. Bush speaks following a meeting with Spate Department officials in Washington, DC. Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with AFP that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Lying low USA Today - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
When Israel invaded Lebanon this summer, thousands of Dearborn Arab-Americans shook off their fears and rallied in the streets to protest. Denise Hazime, an aspiring law student, was among those outraged by attacks on civilians and by what she viewed as the U.S. government's tacit support of Israel.ADVISORY-Reuters Witness story from Lebanon AlertNet - Dec 11 3:33 PM
Source: Reuters Crispian Balmer is Reuters Chief Correspondent, France, based in Paris. He is currently on assignment in Lebanon and reports on his impressions of Sunday's anti-government demonstration in Beirut ... U.N. probe IDs Hariri suspects CNN.com - Dec 12 6:09 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. inquiry into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has now identified suspects and witnesses and found possible links to 14 other murders or attempted murders in Lebanon in the last two years, the chief investigator said Tuesday.Arab envoys move to end Lebanon crisis The Peninsula - Dec 11 3:59 PM
Beirut Arab diplomatic efforts to end Lebanon s political crisis resumed yesterday, a day after hundreds of thousands protesters swarmed downtown Beirut to pressure the US-backed prime minister to quit.Lebanon: More Talks on Final Israeli Withdrawl Scoop.co.nz - Dec 11 2:29 PM
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon today held yet further productive talks with senior Lebanese and Israeli officers aimed at securing Israel s full withdrawal from the last position it occupies in the south of the country after the war with Hizbollah earlier this year.Lebanon deal in offing after huge opposition rally AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 1:58 PM
Lebanon's feuding pro- and anti-Syrian factions looked set for a compromise after an opposition rally drew protestors on to the streets of Beirut in numbers the army said were "unprecedented."Anger grows in Lebanon Sun-Sentinel - Dec 11 9:50 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- When hundreds of thousands of demonstrators choked Beirut yesterday to demand the ouster of the U.S.-backed government, their show of political strength came packaged with a harsh threat: Time for a political compromise is running out.Art becomes yet another victim of war USA Today - Dec 12 4:16 PM
A dozen of the most prominent Lebanese artists, and possibly more, reportedly lost their works in the Israeli bombardment of Lebanon this summer. Their numbers might be small, but the loss of such artworks can have lasting effects on Lebanese society and culture.Hariri case puts Lebanon back in spotlight at UN this week The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 11 1:19 PM
Lebanon once again controls the lion's share of UN consultations on a single country at the Secretariat and Security Council levels this week. Belgian prosecutor Serge Brammertz, chief of the UN probe investigating the assassination of former Premier Rafik Hariri and 15 other "terrorist" attacks in Lebanon.Hezbollah agrees Arab peace plan for Lebanon: envoy AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 12:52 PM
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has accepted an Arab League plan to resolve the crisis in Lebanon pitting the Hezbollah-led opposition against the government, the bloc's envoy said.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon Stuff - Dec 11 12:38 PM
BEIRUT: The Arab League has won vital Syrian support for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.Lebanon streaking toward the breaking point The Buffalo News - Dec 11 5:56 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators piled into downtown Beirut on Sunday, demanding that the U.S.-backed government step down immediately or face an escalation in a siege on the prime minister's headquarters being coordinated by the Shiite Muslim Hezbollah militia.The Holding Group inaugurates new premises as part of its firm belief in Lebanon AME Info - 44 minutes ago
The Holding Group (THG) held an open house for clients, members of the press and the media industry, in celebration of its new location at Jisr El Basha.Syria backs Arab League on Lebanon -envoy Reuters.co.uk - Dec 11 8:46 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.UN council calls for talks to avert Lebanon crisis AlertNet - Dec 12 5:11 PM
Source: Reuters By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday urged all Lebanese political parties to enter into talks to prevent a further deterioration of the political ... Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon -envoy Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 11 5:34 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's pro-Western government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.Lebanon ninth-grade boys earn win over Willard Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 11 1:07 PM
Lebanon s ninth-grade boys basketball team came away Friday night with a big win over Willard. The Yellowjackets defeated the Tigers 77-48. Lebanon took an 18-10 lead in the first quarter and never looked back.Lebanon Heading Toward a Breaking Point Common Dreams News Center - Dec 11 8:41 AM
Lebanon Heading Toward a Breaking PointGrizz girls crush Lebanon to claim Rotary Hoops Classic title Ashland Daily Tidings - Dec 11 1:14 PM
Ashland played stifling defense to claim the championship of the Ashland Rotary Hoops Classic with a 69-28 rout of Lebanon Saturday at Mountain Avenue Gym.Lebanon hopes for new start after aid conference Middle East Times - Dec 11 6:03 AM
BEIRUT -- Lebanon hopes that an international donor conference next month will give the war-battered country a "new start," amid a deepening political crisis that has paralyzed the government, the finance minister said Monday.Hezbollah Accepts Arab Peace Plan For Lebanon Nasdaq - Dec 11 4:29 AM
(RTTNews) - Mustafa Ismail, the envoy of Arab League chief Amir Mussa has said that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has accepted an Arab League plan aimed at resolving the crisis in Lebanon where the Hezbollah-led opposition is at loggerheads with the government.Tooth tells a tale in UN probe of Lebanon killing AlertNet - Dec 12 2:41 PM
Source: Reuters By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Working from a tooth and 33 tiny bits of burned flesh, U.N. investigators sketched out on Tuesday a rough portrait of the suicide bomber they ... Lebanon's Cabinet OKs UN-Planned Hariri Case International Tribunal Nasdaq - Dec 12 12:28 PM
BEIRUT (AP)--Prime Minister Fuad Saniora's Cabinet confirmed Tuesday its approval of a U.N. plan to set up an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Lebanon's embattled PM ready to talk Tucson Citizen - Dec 11 6:11 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah supporters poured into downtown Beirut on Sunday, demanding the prime minister cede some power to the opposition or step down.Life in Lebanon is supposed to be a gamble, at least for lotto enthusiasts The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 11 1:21 PM
Uncertainty permeates daily life in Lebanon, a country where everything from traffic to morning coffee is contingent on the proverbial "political situation." Everything but the lotto that is. For the die-hard Lebanese lotto enthusiasts, nothing, be it war, demonstrations or job insecurity, will derail what has become a constant feature of their everyday routine.Pope Benedict XVI issues annual message for peace International Herald Tribune - Dec 12 2:40 PM
Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday challenged the world to find greater peace through a deeper respect for human rights, as he lamented terrorism, civilian deaths in the war this year in Lebanon and the further spread of nuclear weapons.Sudanese envoy says Syria supports for Arab League proposal on Lebanon People's Daily - Dec 11 6:04 AM
A visiting Sudanese envoy said here Monday that Syria supports the Arab League (AL)'s mediation to solve Lebanon's crisis between the Shiite Hezbollah and the western-backed government.Arab diplomatic attempts to end Lebanon's political crisis resumed Al Bawaba - Dec 11 8:36 AM
Arab diplomatic attempts to end Lebanon's political crisis resumed Monday, a day after hundreds of thousands protesters swarmed downtown Beirut to pressure the prime minister to step down.Thousands demand new government in Lebanon Thousands demand new government in Lebanon Kansas City Star - Dec 11 12:02 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon | Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators filled downtown Beirut on Sunday to demand the ouster of the U.S.-backed government. Their crushing show of political strength came packaged with a harsh threat: Time for a political compromise is running out.Syria backs Arab initiative on Lebanon: envoy Khaleej Times - Dec 11 4:35 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria supports an Arab League mediation to end the political crisis in Lebanon between its ally Hezbollah and the Western-backed government, a Sudanese envoy said on Monday.Lebanon parties aim for political compromise Khaleej Times - Dec 11 4:35 AM
BEIRUT - Lebanon s divided factions on Monday were aiming for a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shia militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.'Syria backs Arab initiative on Lebanon' Independent Online - Dec 11 6:38 AM
A Sudanese presidential adviser has told reporters that Syria supports efforts of the Arab League in Lebanon.Largest rally yet in Lebanon protest The Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Dec 11 3:54 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hezbollah and its allies turned out the biggest crowds yet in downtown Beirut, sending hundreds of thousands of followers to the gates of the government headquarters Sunday in a feat of mobilization and discipline described by some leaders as the last mass protest before the 10-day campaign escalates.Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Lebanon phillyburbs.com - Dec 10 10:13 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah members and their allies flooded central Beirut on Sunday demanding changes in the government's makeup as soldiers strung more barbed wire around the offices of the Western-backed premier.Lebanon: Hezbollah demands big changes Tulsa World - Dec 11 2:52 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah members and their allies flooded central Beirut on Sunday demanding changes in the Lebanese government's makeup as soldiers strung more barbed wire around the offices of the Western-backed premier.Lebanon trails group seeks letters Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 11 1:41 AM
LEBANON With help from the community, the plan to build 45 miles of recreation trails around Lebanon is gaining traction. Build Lebanon Trails, the nonprofit group that s spearheading the effort, reported that it received a state grant to begin construction on the first segment of the trails.Lebanon aims for compromise after opposition rally Middle East Times - Dec 11 1:03 AM
MASS RALLY: Lebanese protestors wave national flags during a mass rally called by the Hezbollah-led opposition to escalate their drive to oust Lebanon's Western-backed government, in central Beirut December 10.Man Fatally Shot Outside Bar, Police Say WGAL via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 5:20 AM
Police in Lebanon City are investigating the shooting death of a Lancaster man that happened over the weekend.UN probe finds more signs linking Lebanon killings AlertNet - Dec 12 9:26 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds detail, background, paragraphs 12-17) By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The inquiry into the murder of a former Lebanese prime minister is turning up significant links ... Sign-ups to use Lebanon track? Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 11 1:42 AM
LEBANON Thick fog and 33 degrees doesn t stop them. Nor does sideways rain. And if the Lebanon Community School District says people need to sign in to walk the high school track, well, they ll do that, too. But they don t see much point.Lebanon opposition cranks up pressure on government Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 1:04 AM
Thousands of people descended on central Beirut on Sunday ahead of a mass rally called by the Hezbollah-led opposition to escalate their drive to oust Lebanon's Western-backed government.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon-envoy AlertNet - Dec 11 12:03 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Lebanese political sources say no progress)) By Nadim Ladki BEIRUT, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's ... Pontiff Makes Special Appeal for Lebanon Catholic Times - Dec 11 2:07 AM
Concerned about Lebanon and all the Mideast, Benedict XVI appealed to the faithful to pray for the convulsed region and he called on national and international authorities to exercise responsibility.UN probe finds more signs Lebanon killings linked AlertNet - Dec 12 8:27 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds detail, background, paragraphs 3-11) By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The inquiry into the murder of a former Lebanese prime minister is turning up "significant links& ... As America Focuses on Iraq, Lebanon Is Left Vulnerable The New York Sun - Dec 10 10:46 PM
As Washington obsesses over the Baker-Hamilton report and other plans for the war in Iraq, the battle over Lebanon is being lost. The apparent winners, as we can see from this weekend's protests, are Iran and its allies. Can Al Qaeda be far behind? While every Washington politico presents a plan for salvation in Iraq, most Americans believe the problems in Lebanon can be delegated to the hapless Arab League poised for Lebanon crisis Independent Online - Dec 11 3:08 AM
The Arab League plans intervene in Lebanon after a show of force by the Hezbollah-led opposition.UN probe finds more signs Lebanon killings linked AlertNet - Dec 12 7:56 AM
Source: Reuters UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The inquiry into the murder of a former Lebanese prime minister is turning up "significant links" between Hariri's death and 14 other later attacks in ... Lebanon, Iran top Olmert's agenda on visit to Germany, Italy Haaretz Daily - Dec 11 12:23 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to depart this afternoon for a visit to Germany and Italy, where his talks will center on developments in Lebanon following the war and the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program.US backs embattled Lebanon government AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 7:57 AM
The United States expressed strong support for embattled Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and warned Syria not to interfere in its smaller neighbor's internal affairs.Lebanese Cabinet approves plan to try suspects in former premier's death San Diego Union-Tribune - 42 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon, 7:08 p.m. Dec. 12 (AP): Prime Minister Fuad Saniora's Cabinet reaffirmed Tuesday its approval of a U.N. plan for an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of a former prime minister a fresh challenge to the Hezbollah-led, pro-Syrian opposition seeking to oust the U.S.-backed prime minister.Arab League to mediate in Lebanon crisis Khaleej Times - Dec 11 12:13 AM
BEIRUT - A Sudanese envoy on Monday will hold talks with Lebanese leaders on an Arab League proposal to resolve Lebanon s political crisis after a show of force by the pro-Syrian Hezbollah-led opposition.A possibility in Lebanon: the worst-case scenario so that the Iraqi experience should not be orphaned Monday Morning - Dec 11 3:32 AM
We have invited the leaders to spare Lebanon the experience of the street, not because we are opposed to freedom of expression and the right to demonstrate, being ourselves the guardians of liberties of all kinds; but because the atmosphere is booby-trapped, the climate one of electricity, tension is at crisis-point since the assassination of the martyred minister of industry, Pierre Amin Gemayel.Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Lebanon RedNova - Dec 10 9:03 PM
By SAM F. GHATTAS and ZEINA KARAM BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah members and their allies flooded central Beirut on Sunday demanding changes in the government's makeup as soldiers strung more barbed wire around the offices of the Western-backed premier.Hezbollah stages mass protest in Lebanon Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Dec 11 1:32 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah members and their allies flooded central Beirut yesterday, demanding changes in the government's makeup as soldiers strung more barbed wire around the offices of the Western-backed premier.Hezbollah agrees to Arab peace plan for Lebanon The Peninsula - Dec 10 9:45 PM
Riyadh Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has accepted an Arab League plan to resolve the crisis in Lebanon pitting the Hezbollah-led opposition against the government, the bloc s envoy said yesterday.