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U.S. Readies Security Aid Package To Help Lebanon Counter Hezbollah 
Washington Post - 34 minutes ago
The United States is preparing a package of almost $500 million in aid for Lebanon's military and police to help strengthen security forces, part of almost $1 billion in total U.S. assistance to help the beleaguered Lebanese government, according to U.S. officials.Mussa hails Syrian support for Lebanon mediation efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 21 12:55 PM
Syria is supporting Arab League efforts to mediate a crisis between pro- and anti-Damascus forces in Lebanon, the bloc's chief Amr Mussa said after talks with President Bashar al-Assad.Lebanon seizes explosives from pro-Syrian group Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 21 8:30 AM
Lebanese police seized large quantities of explosives, detonators and timers in the homes of members of a pro-Syrian group in north Lebanon on Thursday, security sources said.Syria backs Arab initiative on Lebanon: Moussa Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 21 4:41 AM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Thursday he had won Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's support for his efforts to solve the crisis in Lebanon between Syrian-backed Hezbollah and the Western-supported government.Lebanon police 'find explosives' BBC News - Dec 21 8:47 AM
Police in Lebanon say they have arrested four people and seized large amounts of explosives in raids on homes.Chilhowie tops Lebanon in Hogo play Bristol Herald Courier - 14 minutes ago
Chilhowie remained undefeated in Hogoheegee District play with a 47-29 win over Lebanon on Thursday night at Long Gymnasium.Mussa hails Syrian support for Lebanon mediation efforts AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 21 10:42 AM
Syria is supporting Arab League efforts to mediate a crisis between pro- and anti-Damascus forces in Lebanon, the bloc's chief Amr Mussa said Thursday after talks with President Bashar al-Assad.FRENCH DRONES IN LEBANON AWAIT UN GREEN LIGHT The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 21 1:30 PM
PARIS, Dec 21, 2006 (AFP) - France is waiting for United Nations authorisation to deploy several unmanned drone aircraft in southern Lebanon, the defence ministry said in Paris Thursday.Lebanon must pay builders $1 million The Western Star - Dec 21 12:21 PM
Lebanon's new year is already off to a rocky start. Early next year, the city will have to pay back about $1 million in impact fees it collected from home builders to help pay for the city's telecommunications infrastructure.Arab League chief says Lebanon president should serve out term AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 20 12:07 PM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa, mediating a crisis between pro- and anti-Damascus forces in Lebanon, said that Syrian-backed President Emile Lahoud should serve out his term despite calls for him to go.Israeli official claims army does not possess maps of cluster-bomb sites in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:26 PM
The Israeli Army does not possess maps showing in detail the locations where Israeli forces used cluster munitions in Lebanon during the July-August war, the Jewish state's deputy defense minister told Amnesty International (AI) in a report issued Wednesday.Mt. Lebanon School Board rejects plea for new contract Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 21 8:08 AM
Associate Superintendent Pamela Pulkowski asked the Mt. Lebanon school board Monday to renew her contract for another three years rather than consider other candidates for her position.Requisite USDA plan for deer approved in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 21 8:08 AM
Mt. Lebanon commissioners took another step last week toward approving a deer hunt in the town. Commissioners voted 3-1 on Dec. 11, with David Humphreys absent and Keith Mulvihill dissenting, to approve a deer management plan prepared for Mt. Lebanon by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Arab mediator focuses on written Lebanon deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 20 11:42 AM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa worked with rival Lebanese leaders on Wednesday on a draft agreement to end Lebanon's political crisis, but wide gaps remained, political sources said.UPI Poll: Israel right in Lebanon attack UPI - Dec 21 11:44 AM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Israel was justified in invading Lebanon in the wake of the kidnapping of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah, respondents to a UPI-Zogby International poll said.The missing Arab factor in Lebanon Al-Ahram Weekly - Dec 21 1:13 PM
The rapid flux of events in Lebanon prevents observers from making any solid assessment about the current state of high drama that characterises the country.Lebanon seizes explosives from pro-Syrian group Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 21 5:02 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese police found and confiscated large quantities of explosives, detonators and timers in houses owned by members of a pro-Syrian group in north Lebanon on Thursday, security sources said.Lebanon's IDAL says Paris III will boost investment The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:31 PM
The head of the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) said Thursday that the next donor conference in Paris will boost the investment climate in the country. Speaking at the opening of an investment conference in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Nabil Itani said the Paris III conference is very crucial for Lebanon in terms of investments.First Arab peacekeepers deploy in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 20 7:37 AM
An advance party of Qatari troops have arrived in Lebanon, becoming the first Arab contingent in a UN peacekeeping force policing a ceasefire between Hezbollah militants and Israel.Lebanon seizes explosives from pro-Syrian group AlertNet - Dec 21 4:51 AM
Source: Reuters BEIRUT, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese police found and confiscated large quantities of explosives, detonators and timers in houses owned by members of a pro-Syrian group in north Lebanon on Thursday, ... Dixon ends 2006 portion of schedule by beating Lebanon Waynesville Daily Guide - Dec 21 11:00 AM
Dave Roberts DIXON The Dixon High School boys basketball team went into the holiday break on a high note, knocking off Class 5 opponent Lebanon 79-69 on Tuesday.Lawrence North rallies by Lebanon The Indianapolis Star - Dec 21 12:42 AM
Class 4A No. 9 Lawrence North (10-2) put together a strong second half to beat visiting Lebanon 67-56 on Wednesday night as Felisha Johnson had 19 points and 13 rebounds.Arab League leader and Assad in talks on Lebanon Moldova.org - Dec 21 6:37 AM
Damascus (dpa) - Syrian President Bashar Assad held talks early Thursday with the Secretary General of the Arab League Amr Mussa on the political crisis in Lebanon. Mussa also met Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem for talks. He however declined to talk to reporters. Mussa's visit to Damascus was part of his initiative to help resolve the political crisis in Lebanon. Parties allied to the ...Blue Devils rip Lebanon Bristol Herald Courier - Dec 21 1:16 AM
It s seven and counting for Castlewood after an impressive 56-32 win over Russell County rival Lebanon on Wednesday. Castlewood will be able to enjoy Christmas with a perfect 7-0 record.Mussa says Lebanon's president should serve out term AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 20 1:43 AM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud should serve out his term, Arab League chief Amr Mussa has said as he attempts to mediate a political crisis between pro- and anti-Damascus forces.U.S. believes arms smuggled to Lebanon via Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 20 5:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes arms continue to be smuggled into Lebanon through Syria, U.S. ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman said on Wednesday.Skeeter's late heroics sends Lebanon to loss The Western Star - Dec 20 9:46 PM
KETTERING Lamar Skeeter scored 12 of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter, lifting Fairmont to a 59-48 win over visiting Lebanon. Skeeter made all of his shots in the final period three from the field and six from the line and credited an aggressive approach to his late-game heroics.Qatari troops join UN mission in Lebanon Gulf Times - Dec 20 11:56 PM
A GROUP of 30 Qatari Armed Forces personnel, which will form the vanguard of the 203 troops pledged by Qatar for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), left Doha yesterday morning for Lebanon.Athlete of the Week ... Tyler Sharp, wrestling, Lebanon High School The Western Star - Dec 20 9:47 PM
Name: Tyler Sharp. Sports: Wrestling. School: Lebanon High School. Class: Senior. Age: 17.Lebanon s expensive clean-up Sunday Times - Dec 20 10:37 PM
ALGIERS - Clearing Lebanon s coastline of the pollution caused by Israeli bombings in the July-August war will cost some 150 million dollars (115 million euros), a top Lebanese official said.Syrian president renews call against interference in Lebanon People's Daily - Dec 20 5:11 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad renewed on Wednesday a call upon world powers not to interfere in the internal affairs of neighboring Lebanon, the official SANA news agency reported.A key player in Lebanon alters his part Los Angeles Times - Dec 20 12:26 AM
RABIEH, LEBANON In these days of fear and distrust in Lebanon, there may be no man who inspires more venom than Gen. Michel Aoun.A key player in Lebanon alters his part Los Angeles Times - Dec 20 12:13 AM
Gen. Michel Aoun, a Christian, has hitched his star to Hezbollah RABIEH, LEBANON In these days of fear and distrust in Lebanon, there may be no man who inspires more venom than Gen. Michel Aoun. Prep basketball roundup - Wilsonville beats Lebanon 48-33 with patience, defense, execution OregonLive.com - Dec 20 9:04 AM
WILSONVILLE -- Shane Wardle made a key three-point basket in the fourth quarter to help Wilsonville pull away from Lebanon for a 48-33 win in Class 5A nonleague boys basketball Tuesday.First Qatari Soldiers Arrive In Lebanon To Join UN Troops Nasdaq - Dec 20 8:37 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--A small group of Qatari troops arrived in Lebanon Wednesday to join the U.N. peacekeepers in south Lebanon, making the tiny Persian Gulf state the first Arab country to contribute to the force.Calgary aid workers return from Lebanon CFCN.ca - Dec 20 4:36 PM
The first Canadian aid workers to reach war-torn southern Lebanon are now back in Calgary.Arab League head tries again to end Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 19 10:27 AM
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa renewed efforts on Tuesday to end a political standoff in Lebanon, which many fear could turn violent as the country faces its worst political split since the 1975-1990 civil war.First Qatari troops arrive for Lebanon mission Gulf News - Dec 20 1:53 PM
Doha: The first batch of 30 Qatari troops arrived in Lebanon yesterday as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission that will see some 203 Qatari armed forces personnel deployed in the country by the end of January.Arab mediator focuses on written Lebanon deal AlertNet - Dec 20 8:21 AM
Source: Reuters By Nadim Ladki BEIRUT, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Arab League chief Amr Moussa worked with rival Lebanese leaders on Wednesday on a draft agreement to end Lebanon's political crisis, but wide gaps remained ... Arab League in new Lebanon talks after opposition ups ante AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 19 8:57 AM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa has returned to Beirut in a new bid to find a way out of the crisis gripping Lebanon after the pro-Syrian opposition raised the stakes with a call for early elections.Lebanon relief effort raises houses, questions USA Today - Dec 19 6:49 AM
Days after its war with Israel ended in August, the militant Shiite group Hezbollah sent engineers and architects across Lebanon to assess damage in Shiite areas pounded by Israel's bombing campaign.Arab League chief says Lebanon president should serve out term AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 20 4:10 AM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa, on a new mission to mediate a crisis between pro- and anti-Damascus forces in Lebanon, says Syrian-backed President Emile Lahoud should serve out his term despite calls for him to go.Bush asks OIC to help resolve disputes in Iraq, Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 20 7:38 AM
US President George W. Bush has asked the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to help resolve Sunni-Shiite disputes in Iraq and Lebanon, said Malaysian Prime Minister and OIC Chairman Abdullah Badawi on Wednesday.Spirit of giving alive in Lebanon Lebanon Express - Dec 20 9:51 AM
This month the Lebanon Express is again publishing Spirit of Giving stories about local people who are generous with their time and talents. On December 6, we told about Peter Butler and Nancy Kirkelie, who have contributed their musical talents to the enjoyment of the community for many years.House fire kills Lebanon Man Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 20 5:10 AM
A 73-year-old Lebanon man, who was rescued from his burning home Tuesday of last week, died Thursday evening at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.Lebanon woman dies in car crash Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 20 5:10 AM
A Lebanon woman, formerly of Campbellsville, is dead after she lost control of her vehicle, struck a culvert and was thrown from her vehicle.Lebanon defeats Willard at home Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 20 9:06 AM
The Lebanon wrestling team improved its record to 2-2 in dual matches this season with a 42-28 win over the Willard Tigers on Monday at Carr Gymnasium.Lebanon Express holiday deadlines Lebanon Express - Dec 20 9:47 AM
Due to Christmas and New Year's Day being on Mondays, all Lebanon Express deadlines for the Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 papers will be moved up one business day.Teen murdered; mother lives in Lebanon Lebanon Express - Dec 20 9:46 AM
A mother in Lebanon found out last week that her daughter, 19-year old Tracy Jones, had been found murdered in Memphis, Tenn. Catherine Barbour first found out that her daughter was missing in late November.Mt. Lebanon high school band offers gift of music Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 21 8:08 AM
Hurricane Katrina silenced the city that brought jazz to the world.WOW! fitness of Lebanon Lebanon Express - Dec 20 9:49 AM
WOW! Fitness of Lebanon is celebrating its grand opening through December. The recently remodeled two-story structure at 2225 S. Main Rd. offers an expanded workout area, FreeMotion weight machines, free child care, a functional training room and tanning rooms.Lebanon welcomes soldier home for Christmas The Western Star - Dec 21 12:21 PM
family will be especially merry this year.The conspiracy against Lebanon The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 19 12:00 AM
As goes Lebanon, so goes the Middle East. That's why Lebanon's democracy must not be allowed to succumb to Syrian dominance and, more ominous, the growing influence of Iran's theocracy. Yet many don't recognize just how serious the situation is. The 2005 Cedar Revolution, which restored democracy to the only Arab country that has ever truly experienced it, is in great jeopardy.Hezbollah has support despite lacking economic plan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 21 3:36 AM
Hezbollah supporters who have been staging a round-the-clock protest in central Beirut for three weeks cite corruption, tax and unemployment among their grievances against Lebanon's Western-backed government.Lebanon facility bans recycling from Camdenton Lake Sun Leader - Dec 20 3:15 AM
CAMDENTON - Syringes and other non-recyclable items found in recycling bins transported to a processing facility in Lebanon have prompted the facility to stop accepting recyclable items from Camdenton.Halk pleased with progress made during tenure as mayor of Lebanon Junction Pioneer News - Dec 19 10:38 PM
LEBANON JUNCTION - A portion of George Halk's heart will always belong to Lebanon Junction. He easily admits that the city and its well-being are extremely important to him, and will continue to be until he dies.Lebanon seizes explosives from pro-Syrian group AlertNet - Dec 21 5:21 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds comments from SSNP news conference) By Tom Perry BEIRUT, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese police seized large quantities of explosives, detonators and timers in the homes of members of a pro- ... Russian FM Lavrov voices concern over govt. crisis in Lebanon Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 20 1:50 AM
MOSCOW, December 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's foreign minister expressed concern Wednesday over an ongoing government crisis in Lebanon and compared it to the one in the Palestinian Authority.CFH launches a strategic partnership between First National Bank (Lebanon) and Invest Bank (UAE) AME Info - Dec 19 9:38 PM
CFH has announced the success of a strategic partnership between First National Bank of Lebanon and Invest Bank of the UAE in a press conference in Beirut yesterday.Norway to assist Lebanon in developing oil and gas reserves The Norway Post - Dec 19 11:38 PM
- Norway will assist in the development of effective institutions and regulations within the petroleum sector. We have experience in this field that may be of use to Lebanon, said the Prime Minister.Lebanon's Saniora Optimistic on Solution to Crisis NPR - Dec 19 6:28 AM
Lebanon's prime minister says an agreement is close for ending a deepening political crisis. The government of Fuad Saniora is facing open-ended street protests. The Hezbollah-led opposition has staged the demonstrations to pressure Saniora to resign.Lebanon mission starts Jan 2 New Straits Times - Dec 19 4:57 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: After months of preparation and training, the date of departure for Malaysian peacekeepers to Lebanon has finally been set.Lebanon Still Reeling From War, Assassinations Voice of America - Dec 19 12:44 PM
The past year has been a particularly troubled time in Lebanon.Kerry urges reconciliation in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 6:04 PM
Sen. John Kerry, on a visit to Lebanon Monday, called for moving away from "the ideologies of extremism" and urged political reconciliation among rival factions to resolve the country's deepening political crisis.Adding jail guards, court security, safety officers for fast-growing county The Western Star - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
LEBANON Warren County commissioners approved a $59.4 million tax budget Thursday night. The biggest expense $960,000 to hire public safety employees.Lavrov discusses Mideast situation with LAS head, Lebanon PM Itar-Tass - Dec 21 2:32 AM
MOSCOW, December 21 (Itar-Tass) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has discussed the situation in the Middle East with Secretary General of the League of Arab States (LAS) Amr Moussa and Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Al-Siniora, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported on the results of the telephone conversations on Thursday.Arab League head tries again to end Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 19 11:18 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa renewed his efforts in Lebanon on Tuesday to end a political standoff which many Lebanese fear could turn violent.Datebook Corvallis Gazette Times - Dec 21 5:24 PM
Dec. 19 The Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will hold an open house for new President and CEO Joe Raia from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 1040 Park St., Lebanon.Lebanon war cost tourist industry 500,000 visitors Haaretz Daily - Dec 19 4:24 PM
Everyone agrees that the war in Lebanon ended without significant harm to the Israeli economy. But in the tourism sector, things look very different: It was the sector worst hit by Israel's the summer's fighting.Rota volunteers begin mission in South Lebanon The Peninsula - Dec 19 3:39 PM
DOHA The volunteer team from the Qatar-based Reach Out to Asia (Rota) has started their humanitarian mission in the war-ravaged South Lebanon.Catching up with ... Alex Brunk, basketball, Lebanon The Western Star - Dec 20 9:47 PM
Name: Alex Brunk. Age: 24. Residence: Fairfield. Marital status: Single. Education: B.S. in secondary education, intermediate social studies from the University of Cincinnati.Arab League head tries again to end Lebanon crisis AlertNet - Dec 19 10:06 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Moussa aide in paragraph 11) By Yara Bayoumy BEIRUT, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa renewed efforts on Tuesday to end a political standoff in Lebanon, which many ... Emiratis donate $400,000 to help clean up coastline The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:24 PM
Lebanon's coastline received some much needed attention this week from both private donors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Lebanese government as the residue of this summer's oil spill continues to drench the Mediterranean Sea and sand. Residents of the UAE donated 1.37 million dirhams (nearly $400,000) to Greenpeace Lebanon on Tuesday to help protect Lebanese marine life in the ...Assad 'fully supports' bid to end crisis in Beirut - Moussa The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:27 PM
Syria fully supports Arab League efforts to end the political stalemate Lebanon has been witnessing for months, Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Thursday. Moussa, who met with Syrian President Bashar Assad, Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Walid Moallem, said he "received full support and backing.Middle East Foreign Policy Association - Dec 21 11:54 AM
Although the U.S. will remain closely engaged in Iraq during the next year, other factors have emerged to challenge stability in the region. Iran's nuclear program, the outcome of the conflict in Lebanon, and Israeli-Palestinian negotiations will all play a key role.Syria undermining government in Lebanon: Blair AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 11:09 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair accused Syria of undermining Lebanon's administration, which he said was preventing his government engaging in "constructive" relations with Damascus.Donations Stolen WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Dec 21 1:45 PM
Police in Lebanon County are looking for the grinches who stole a donation canister for Toys for Tots.Lebanon opposition calls for early elections AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 9:54 AM
The opposition led by the pro-Syrian group Hezbollah called for early general elections to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, raising the stakes on the eve of renewed Arab mediation.City cash crunch causes cuts The Western Star - Dec 21 12:21 PM
Lebanon drivers may have to wait a few years longer to see improvements on some of the city's roads.Qabbani condemns Iran's 'blatant intervention' The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:26 PM
Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Qabbani condemned on Thursday what he described as Iran's "blatant intervention" in Lebanese affairs and urged an end to foreign pressure on Lebanon. "I tell you honestly that [Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei's comments claiming that Lebanon will be the defeat point.Growing fear of 'Persian Threat' Zaman Online - Dec 21 2:15 PM
The growing Shiite influence in Iraq, the success of Hezbollah in Lebanon in the confrontation with Israel and Iranian financial aid in the amount of $250 million dollars to Palestine all have increased concerns over the Persian threat in the Arabic world.Lebanon man facing criminal mischief charge in horse shooting case Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 19 10:10 AM
Brandon Keith Brady, 21, of 3310 Poplar Corner Road in Lebanon was indicted for first-degree criminal mischief in Marion Circuit Court last month.On the edge of despair Al-Ahram Weekly - Dec 21 1:14 PM
Lebanon approaches the Christian and Muslim holiday seasons bruised and battered by international standoffs, regional wars and internal divisions and disputes.Moussa in new Lebanon talks - opposition ups ante Middle East Times - Dec 19 7:43 AM
DECORATING: Lebanese Christian protestors decorate a Christmas tree at an anti-government protest in central Beirut December 18. (REUTERS) BEIRUT -- Arab League chief Amr Moussa returned to Beirut Tuesday in a new bid to find a way out of the crisis gripping Lebanon after the pro-Syrian opposition raised the stakes with a call for early elections.Lebanon opposition demands early elections Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 8:41 AM
Lebanon's opposition, led by Syrian-backed Hezbollah, called on Monday for early parliamentary elections after the ruling anti-Syrian coalition refused to meet its demand for veto power in government.UNIFIL adds Santa role to peacekeeping duties in South The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:25 PM
The commander of the United Nations Interim Force in South Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major General Alain Pellegrini, monitored the distribution of thousands of gifts to students in the Southern region of Naqoura on Thursday on the occasion of Christmas and New Year.Arab League head tries again to end Lebanon crisis AlertNet - Dec 19 7:36 AM
Source: Reuters By Yara Bayoumy BEIRUT, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa renewed his efforts in Lebanon on Tuesday to end a political standoff which many Lebanese fear could turn violent ... Soldier's parents organize effort to send appreciation Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 21 8:23 AM
Insomnia was what made Ron Wardezak and his wife, Susan, of Mt. Lebanon, start Operation Pittsburgh Pride. The couple had many sleepless nights worrying about their son, Pvt. Jordan Fox, who is stationed in Iraq.Israel and the Doctrine of Proportionality Foreign Relations - Dec 21 11:57 AM
Israel's offensive into Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, in response to the abductions of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah and one by Hamas militants, raises a number of difficult legal questions. Among them: Did the Israeli response violate the principle of proportionality?Motorola Wins Lebanese Upgrade Contract Cellular-News.com - Dec 21 5:24 PM
Motorola, in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications, has announced the upgrading of the MIC2 network, operated by MTC. Commenting on the announcement, Roula Abou Daher, chief technical officer, MTC Touch, said: "We have already launched prepaid SMS roaming services for Lebanon-based customers while they are visiting Saudi Arabia, and we're about to make the service ...Lebanese police arrest 7 members of pro-Syrian party, seize explosives The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:27 PM
Lebanese security forces arrested seven members of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) on Thursday after confiscating large quantities of explosives, detonators and timers during raids on the members' homes in North Lebanon. Party leader Ali Qanso responded within hours of the Internal Security Forces raids on his home.Dec. 21: Death notices Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 21 3:57 PM
Eddie J. George , 88, of Lebanon died Wednesday at Bridgecreek Memory Care Community. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Dennis Henthorne , 52, of Albany died Wednesday. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.Emie lauds efforts to defuse crisis in Beirut The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 21 1:27 PM
French Ambassador Bernard Emie on Thursday voiced his country's support for all efforts being carried out to find solutions to the current political "difficulties" plaguing the country. "All the Europeans have declared their support for Lebanon's legal government, which came as a result of free elections," Emie said.Chamber backs renewing taxes Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 21 1:22 PM
The Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce board voted Wednesday to endorse the half-cent city transportation and capital improvement sales taxes on the February ballot. An-Nahar Newspaper - Dec 21 4:15 PM
Supervisor for the South of Lebanon is required with 5 years experience as Medical Representatives (Prescription Drugs). Education: Pharmacist/Biology or other Life science major. English is a must.Committee to discuss Crowfoot School issues Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 21 8:46 AM
LEBANON The Buildings and Boundaries Committee of the Lebanon Community School District will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, to begin investigating issues around Crowfoot School.Syria denies supplying Russian weapons to Lebanon (Part 2) Interfax - Dec 19 6:07 AM
MOSCOW. Dec 19 (Interfax) - Reports claiming that Damascus supplied Lebanon with Russian-made weapons are a "fabrication," Syrian President Bashar al-Asad said.Disappointing Holiday Tourist Traffic Israel National News - Dec 21 5:48 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Tourism this month is down 25 percent compared with the same period last year, according to tourism official Ami Etgar. He blamed the Hizbullah terrorist war in Lebanon for the drop, although tourism was down a lot less in the previous months since the war ended.Hanukkah Seen As Message of Victory Against Israel's Current Enemies Crosswalk.com - Dec 21 5:30 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - After the Israeli-Hizballah war in Lebanon last summer and amid current threats to Israel's existence from energized radicals, a prominent Israeli rabbi said the message of Hanukkah this year is one of victory over Israel's enemies.Bad-weather project is excavator's biggest Hunterdon County Democrat - Dec 21 12:27 PM
LEBANON -- There was a time when carousel horses were made completely by hand, and a talented wood-carver in Lebanon shows why that day has passed: It took him eight years to carve the beautiful horse that now adorns his home.