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Lebanon PM, Hezbollah spar over failure 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 4:34 PM
Lebanon's government and the opposition blamed each other Saturday for the failure of an Arab League initiative to resolve the country's political crisis.No deal reached on Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 3:28 AM
Arab League Chief Amr Moussa said on Saturday he had failed to reach a deal to end Lebanon's political crisis and urged rival Lebanese leaders to communicate with each other to try and find a solution.Lebanon to pay home builders $1 million Dayton Daily News - 8 minutes ago
LEBANON The city's new year is already off to a rocky start and it's still 2006.NZ man behind bars in Lebanon TVNZ - 20 minutes ago
A former New Zealand soldier is behind bars in Lebanon and two other kiwis are reportedly on the run amid accusations they are part of a mercenary squad that kidnapped two girls in a cross-border child custody battle.Calgary mother on run in Lebanon with daughters CTV.ca - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
A Calgary woman whose estranged husband took their daughters to Lebanon is reportedly on the run in that Middle Eastern country.Framework in place to resolve Lebanon crisis The Scotsman - Dec 23 4:18 PM
THE head of the Arab League said yesterday that efforts to reach a solution to Lebanon's political crisis have not succeeded but did not rule out future negotiations.Lebanon's Slow Slide From Hope To Deadlock Washington Post - Dec 23 6:15 PM
BEIRUT -- It was Feb. 16, 2005, and Ghena Hariri, dressed in black with a white veil, sat silent in an ambulance driving to the blue-domed Mohammed al-Amin Mosque in Beirut's Martyrs' Square. Next to her was a coffin draped in the Lebanese flag. Inside it was the body of her uncle, Rafiq al-Hariri,...Italy PM To Visit Troops In Lebanon On Christmas Eve Sun Nasdaq - Dec 23 6:07 AM
ROME (AP)--Italian Premier Romano Prodi will travel to Lebanon on Sunday to visit Italian troops stationed in the Middle East country, his office said.No deal reached on Lebanon crisis Boston Globe - Dec 23 1:52 AM
Arab League Chief Amr Moussa said on Saturday he had not reached a deal to end Lebanon's political crisis but efforts would continue to try and find a solution.US-Syria talks key to ending Lebanon crisis: think-tank AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 7:11 AM
The United States must change policy and reach out to Syria if the crisis in Lebanon is to be resolved, according to the International Crisis Group think-tank.Arab Lebanon mediation to continue after holidays AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 6:43 AM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa has said he was ending his current mission of mediation between the government and the opposition in Lebanon until after the holiday period.Lebanon Historical Society Hosting Youth Workshops New London Day - Dec 23 12:13 AM
Lebanon - The Lebanon Historical Society Museum will host hands-on workshops for young people from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, at the museum ...Harry Shearer: Lebanon--Repeating a Pattern HuffingtonPost - Dec 22 12:26 PM
Friday's Washington Post carries the story of the latest US initiative in Lebanon--$500 million to re-equip and re-train (via private contractors!) the Lebanese army. Given the dodgy experience of US military training in Afghanistan and Iraq , this would seem to be a case of making the same mistake for the third time--especially in the light of this BBC report that Hezbollah and the ...Lebanon remands Australian over kidnap Nyngan Observer - Dec 23 1:21 AM
A former Australian soldier is in custody in Lebanon accused of helping to kidnap two children taken to the country by their Australian-Lebanese father.U.S. Readies Security Aid Package To Help Lebanon Counter Hezbollah Washington Post - Dec 21 9:11 PM
The United States is preparing a package of almost $500 million in aid for Lebanon's military and police to help strengthen the security forces, part of almost $1 billion in total U.S. assistance to help the beleaguered Lebanese government, according to U.S. officials. Man arrested over Lebanon custody fight Nyngan Observer - Dec 22 11:06 PM
An Australian man has been detained in Lebanon in relation to a child custody dispute, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed.NZer arrested in Lebanon kidnap case Stuff - Dec 22 7:47 PM
A New Zealand man arrested in Lebanon after allegedly being paid to seize children involved in a custody battle is being held by authorities in Beirut and could face kidnapping charges.Australian arrested in Lebanon AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 22 1:06 PM
A former Australian soldier and a New Zealander have been arrested in Lebanon on accusations they're part of a mercenary squad that seized the two children.Arab League chief pleads for Lebanon dialogue AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 2:34 AM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa has pleaded for dialogue among Lebanese leaders as he wrapped up a new round of shuttle diplomacy between the government and the opposition.New Zealander held in Lebanon TVNZ - Dec 22 3:39 PM
A New Zealander is being held in Lebanon, accused of being involved in the snatching of two young girls from their father. David Bruce Pemberton is alleged to have been part of a mercenary squad that seized the daughters of a Canadian woman from her estranged husband north of Beirut.Hired agents in Lebanon raid The Age - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Mother in hiding after grabbing back 'stolen' kids.Lebanon struggles to break ties with the past Newsday - Dec 23 4:37 PM
The Lebanese political crisis is rooted in a decades-old power sharing agreement among rival religious groups, but that deal no longer reflects the country's makeup.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.NZer arrested in Lebanon NZCity - Dec 22 2:00 PM
A New Zealander has been arrested in Lebanon, accused of leading a group which seized two girls at the centre of a custody battle. David Bruce Pemberton, who is a former member of the special services, is accused of kidnapping five-year-old Hannah Hawach and her three-year-old sister Cedar.Australian arrested in Lebanon Tenterfield Star - Dec 22 3:07 PM
A former Australian soldier and a New Zealander have been arrested in Lebanon on accusations they're part of a mercenary squad that seized the two daughters of Canadian Melissa Hawach from her estranged Australian husband north of Beirut.House fire kills Lebanon Man Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 22 11:10 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 22 11:10 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 problem focus of Moussa's effort ArabicNews.com - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
An informed source said that Iran's ambassador to Beirut Mohammad Reza Sheybani met with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on Wednesday evening.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.Lebanon manufacturer to expand Dayton Business Journal - Dec 22 8:47 AM
Manufacturing company Fecon Inc. plans to expand its facility in 2007, the Lebanon company announced Friday.Arab Lebanon mediation to continue after holidays Khaleej Times - Dec 22 9:09 AM
BEIRUT - Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa said on Friday he will continue his current mediation between the government and the opposition in Lebanon until Saturday before breaking for the holiday period.A-C, Elco, Lebanon take home combined $48.5K in Pa. grants Lebanon Daily News - Dec 22 6:47 AM
Three Lebanon County school districts will receive grants from the state to enhance the school experience for students with disabilities. Annville-Cleona School District will receive $20,000; Elco will get $15,000, and Lebanon will take home $13,562.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.Kidnap drama in Lebanon Sydney Morning Herald - Dec 23 4:05 AM
A mother is in hiding with her two children as details emerge of a daring raid to grab her "stolen kids" from their runaway father.Arab Lebanon mediation to continue after holidays AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 8:04 AM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa is to continue his current mediation between the Lebanese government and opposition until November 23 before breaking for the holiday period.Chilhowie rips Lebanon Bristol Herald Courier - Dec 21 9:46 PM
The Chilhowie Warriors remained undefeated in Hogoheegee District play with a 47-29 win over Lebanon on Thursday night at Long Gymnasium.Chilhowie tops Lebanon in Hogo play Bristol Herald Courier - Dec 21 9:30 PM
Chilhowie remained undefeated in Hogoheegee District play with a 47-29 win over Lebanon on Thursday night at Long Gymnasium.Kiwi mercenary jailed in Beirut TVNZ - 6 minutes ago
Friends of a former kiwi soldier jailed in Lebanon for being involved in an alleged kidnapping say it was supposed to be his last job as a hired gun. David Pemberton will spend Christmas behind bars in Beirut and faces a much longer stay.Mussa leaves Lebanon empty-handed, warns against escalation Khaleej Times - Dec 23 5:10 AM
BEIRUT - Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa warned Saturday of further escalation in Beirut at the conclusion of his of mediation talks with Lebanese leaders.Lebanon: AL chief warns of further escalation Al Bawaba - Dec 23 7:15 AM
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa on Saturday urged the rival Lebanese leaders to practice restraint, warning that escalation by the Hizbullah-led opposition would trigger counter escalation by government supporters and pleaded for dialogue among Lebanese leaders.Toys For Tots Donation Jar Stolen WGAL via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 6:59 PM
One Lebanon County man enjoys playing the part of Santa every year, but he doesn't like when the Grinch interferes.Single mom struggles at holiday Lebanon Daily News - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Each day until Christmas Eve, the Lebanon Daily News tells the story of one of the families who will be helped this year by Operation Santa, the Christmas charity sponsored jointly by the newspaper and Rescue Mission/Agape Family Shelter.Arab League chief pleads for Lebanon dialogue The Nation - Dec 23 1:46 AM
Beirut - Arab League chief Amr Mussa pleaded for dialogue among Lebanese leaders Saturday as he wrapped up a new round of shuttle diplomacy between the government and the opposition.Domestic news The West Australian - 53 minutes ago
An international manhunt is under way for an Australian accused of being part of a mercenary squad hired to seize two children at the centre of a custody battle in Lebanon.Bynum, Soldner are all-state Lancaster Online - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Christmas came two days early for a pair of Lancaster-Lebanon League football players.Everyone should ve known Gahres Lebanon Daily News - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
I never met Fred Gahres. But from everything I ve read and heard, I really wish I would have. Gahres died Monday at the Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital from pneumonia brought on by emphysema. Gahres, who was 74, had battled the illness for some time.Students take lead on trip to Gulf Lebanon Daily News - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
ANNVILLE For the second time in a year, a delegation from Lebanon Valley College will travel to Louisiana to assist with the cleanup from Hurricane Katrina.News from around the web: ArabicNews.com - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
Daily Arab News about the Arabic world, Arabic news for Country by country news coverage. Politics, culture, recipes, book reviews, weather, sports, arts. Covers Egypt, Egyptian life, pyramids, Lebanon, Iraq, the Gulf, its oil, Arabian horses & camel races.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.A myth exposed The Observer - Dec 23 5:45 PM
Thirty-four days of war, 1,400 dead - the majority in Lebanon, and almost $4bn in damage to Lebanon's infrastructure alone by the Israeli bombing.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.Arab League urges end to Lebanon crisis NDTV - Dec 22 9:25 PM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said on Friday it's up to the Lebanese to solve the long-running political crisis that is engulfing their country.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.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Dec 23 4:17 PM
JEDDAH, 24 December 2006 Zawya, a Lebanon-based business information company, launched a first of its kind Mutual Funds Monitor. The MFM is a monitoring service covering mutual funds in the MiddleArab 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.Calgary mother gets missing daughters back CFCN.ca - Dec 23 5:06 PM
A Calgary mother and her two young girls may be on the run in Lebanon after reports she hired mercenaries to get her daughters back from her estranged husband.'Mercenary' arrested in Lebanon Sydney Morning Herald - Dec 22 2:36 PM
Former Australian soldier accused of being part of a mercenary squad that seized the two daughters of an Australian man in Beirut.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.World Emergency Relief Ships More Vital Supplies to Iraq and Lebanon Christian Today - Dec 23 1:29 AM
World Emergency Relief WER a global coalition of Christian organisations has stepped up its humanitarian aid shipments to Iraqi and Lebanese communities affected by conflict in the Middle East region and in desperate need of basic goodsMore by Miles Erwin The New Zealand Herald - Dec 23 8:24 AM
The Kiwi former soldier imprisoned in Lebanon for his part in kidnapping two children had just told friends he wanted to quit life as a soldier of fortune and come home for Christmas.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.Perilous transition to democracy Gulf News - Dec 23 2:09 PM
When the political process breaks down, the battle moves to the streets. That is the depressing diagnosis for the strife now consuming Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine.Mideast twist to Calgary Custody Battle CFCN.ca - Dec 23 1:36 PM
A bitter international custody battle, involving two Calgary children, has led to arrests in Lebanon.Close tabs on kiwi in custody NZCity - Dec 23 11:15 AM
Foreign Affairs officials are keeping close tabs on the situation in Lebanon this morning, where a New Zealander is in custody. David Bruce Pemberton has been arrested for his part in a plot to kidnap two young girls on their mother's behalf.Manhunt for Kiwi hired guns Stuff - Dec 23 11:10 AM
An international manhunt for two of three Kiwi commandoes allegedly involved in a mercenary squad kidnapping of two children in Lebanon is focusing on New Zealand and Australia, Beirut police say.Mousa mission 'a failure due to foreign influence' Gulf News - Dec 23 2:09 PM
Doha: The Arab League's mediation initiative has failed in Lebanon because of foreign influence on the Fouad Siniora government, according to a senior Hezbollah official.Lebanon's parliament executive refuses to receive petition over Hariri tribunal People's Daily - Dec 22 5:40 PM
Lebanese parliament's Secretary- General Adnan Daher has refused to receive a petition calling for ratifying a draft law on forming an international tribunal to try suspects in ex-premier Rafik Hariri's assassination, local Naharnet reported on Friday.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.Hotlinks Tiscali - Dec 23 1:34 PM
Olmert also said in the interview he did not expect fighting to resume again with the Lebanese Hizbollah guerrilla group in the near future. In the broadcast remarks, he gave no details on when Israel s army would finish its pullout from south Lebanon.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.Mother in hiding after grabbing back 'stolen' kids The Age - Dec 23 5:12 AM
A mother is in hiding with her two children as details emerge of a daring raid to grab her "stolen" children from their runaway Australian father in Lebanon.Australian arrested in Lebanon over alleged kidnapping Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Dec 22 11:39 AM
An Australian man has been arrested by Lebanese authorities and accused of kidnapping two girls north of Beirut.Talks supervised by Moussa have failed to break the political deadlock [AFP] Aljazeera - Dec 23 5:52 AM
Amr Moussa, the secretary-general of the Arab League, says efforts to negotiate a solution to Lebanon 's political crisis have not succeeded.New Form for an Old Story Valley News - Dec 23 6:22 AM
West Lebanon -- Drive-throughs aren't only for dispensing fast food, medications and cash. It turns out they're also suited for depicting the millennia-old story underlying the Christian faith.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 ...Ex-Aussie soldier in jail after rescue mission News Interactive - Dec 23 7:27 AM
A MOTHER and her two young daughters were on the run last night as a former Australian soldier accused of kidnapping the girls was held in custody in Lebanon.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.Woman pleads guilty to ramming husband's motorcycle WFMJ Youngstown - Dec 23 8:02 AM
LEBANON, Pa. A 26-year-old Lebanon woman pleaded guilty to charges that she rammed her husband's motorcycle while he was giving another woman a ride home from work.Mussa's mediation fails to make breakthrough Middle East Online - Dec 23 4:23 AM
Arab League chief pleads for Lebanon dialogue, head of Maronites wrans of country s anarchy. Israel vows to release Palestinian funds AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Israel agreed Saturday to release $100 million in frozen funds to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and ease West Bank travel restrictions goodwill gestures that revived hopes for a resumption of peace talks after years of hostility and distrust.Tokens From the Home Front Washington Post - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
When students at Hollywood Elementary School in St. Mary's County made holiday cards for Marines in Iraq last month, they didn't expect any response from 6,000 miles away, much less the one they got.The Street With No Shoppers New York Times - Dec 23 6:40 PM
After a fire swept through a store, the area?s main shopping corridor has been slow to recover because of traffic closures.Olmert, Abbas meet at Israeli leader's home USA Today - Dec 23 6:08 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a long-overdue summit Saturday, reviving hope that peace talks can resume after years of fighting, hostility and distrust. Both leaders are facing serious political problems at home, and a peace breakthrough could help both.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.DFAT confirms mercenary's detention News Interactive - Dec 22 10:50 PM
AN Australian man is in custody in Lebanon in relation to a child custody dispute, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed.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.Datebook Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 22 10:49 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.Olmert frees $100 million to Abbas, Palestinians CNN.com - Dec 23 3:54 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert agreed Saturday to release $100 million in frozen funds to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and ease West Bank travel restrictions.Azerbaijan Protests Prompt Fears of Iranian Influence New York Times - Dec 23 4:03 PM
Demonstrations over an article seen as denigrating Islam have raised Azeris? concerns that Iran may be undermining the country?s secularity and stability.
