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Lebanon Woman Pleads Guilty To Ramming Husbands Motorcycle 
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A Lebanon County woman pleaded guilty to ramming the back of her husbands motorcycle as he was giving another female a ride home.Italian PM in Christmas Eve trip to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 10:14 AM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi paid a Christmas Eve visit to Italian UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon, during a day-long visit in which he also met his Lebanese counterpart.Canadian woman missing in Lebanon NDTV - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
A Canadian woman and her family are missing after she went to retrieve her two daughters in Lebanon where her husband had taken them.V. Dee Carter, 74, of Lebanon died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. ... Corvallis Gazette Times - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
V. Dee Carter, 74, of Lebanon died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home, Lebanon. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southside Church of Christ in Lebanon.WP: Lebanon s slide from hope to deadlock MSNBC - Dec 24 4:08 AM
Rather than marking Lebanon's resurrection, a massive 2005 protest following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri marked the start of a new era of political deadlock.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.Italian PM vows to support Lebanon's unity People's Daily - Dec 24 4:40 PM
Visiting Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi vowed Sunday his country's support to Lebanon's stability, unity and sovereignty.Spirit of giving alive in Lebanon Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:26 PM
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.Lebanon Express holiday deadlines Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:24 PM
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 24 1:23 PM
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.WOW! fitness of Lebanon Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:26 PM
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.Clashes in Iraq, Lebanon have nothing to do with religion Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 24 8:07 AM
Saudi Arabia - Taskhiri - Religion Head of the World Assembly for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought (WAPIST) Ayatollah Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri said on behalf of those attending a conference dubbed `Great Prophet (PBUH), Core of Islamic Unity' that current clashes in Iraq, Lebanon nd other Islamic states are `political', not related to religion.LEBANON: Poor data limits aid work AlertNet - Dec 24 1:51 AM
Source: IRIN The lack of centralised, detailed development-related data in Lebanon has hampered the efficiency of emergency and rehabilitation efforts, humanitarian experts have said. 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 - Dec 23 10:07 PM
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 - Dec 23 9:24 PM
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 - Dec 23 8:20 PM
A Calgary woman whose estranged husband took their daughters to Lebanon is reportedly on the run in that Middle Eastern country.Moussa fails to reach deal on Lebanon crisis Gulf Times - Dec 23 10:28 PM
BEIRUT: Arab League Chief Amr Moussa said yesterday 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.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 Enlists Moscow Support on International Hariri Tribunal New York Jewish Times - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
MOSCOW (RIA Novosti) -- The Lebanese prime minister has enlisted Russia's support in setting up an international tribunal to investigate the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, the country's incumbent head of government said.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.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,... 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 ...Italy PM Prodi Meets With Lebanon Leaders Nasdaq - Dec 24 5:37 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi met with rival Lebanese political leaders on Sunday as part of a one-day trip that also will take him to the southern part of the country to inspect Italian peacekeepers stationed there.Lebanon Police Department Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:27 PM
5:33 a.m. Vehicle entered in 0-99 block of H St. Battery charger taken. Value loss: $50. 5:55 a.m. One-vehicle accident in 2300 block of S. Main Rd. 78-year-old woman died of an apparent heart attack while driving.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.Parents aim to teach kids Christmas is about giving Albany Democrat-Herald - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
LEBANON Oscar and Phoebe Usinger might not look much like Old Saint Nicholas, but they feel their holiday tradition gets right to the heart of Christmas spirit.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.In brief Albany Democrat-Herald - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
OSU Campus Recycling and Allied Waste Services of Corvallis and Albany-Lebanon will offer a master recycler class this winter. The eight-week program begins Jan. 17 and will cover all aspects of waste reduction.Running for a cause Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
DUBAI A dedicated team of UAE residents is competing in this year s Greatest Race on Earth to raise funds for the rebuilding of Lebanon, supported by Standard Chartered Bank.Squad car Santas Albany Democrat-Herald - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
The story you re about to read is true. None of the names have been changed, because we d get fired for that. This is the city: Lebanon, Oregon. Their names are Martinez Det. Sgt. Kevin Martinez and his partner-in-Christmas, Officer Alan Baker.Hired agents in Lebanon raid The Age - Dec 23 7:15 PM
Mother in hiding after grabbing back 'stolen' kids.Family unites after 23 yrs on X'mas IBN live - 45 minutes ago
Mangalore: Pauline Crasta is trying hard to iron out the problems in her life but the fact that she has lost 23 years of her life is too difficult to forget. Pauline had left her home, at the age of 18, to work as a domestic help in Lebanon.Vernon Dee Carter Albany Democrat-Herald - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
Vernon Dee Carter, 74, a lifelong resident of the Lebanon area, died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Dee was born in Lebanon, the son of J. Willis and Sylvia (Elliott) Carter.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.Arab world worries about escalation of Lebanese conflict People's Daily - Dec 24 4:54 PM
The Arab world is worrying about possible escalation of the on-going political crisis in Lebanon as the international mediation between the country's opposition and pro-government factions has seemed to be in little progress.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.Dec. 23 Death notices Albany Democrat-Herald - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Vernon Dee Carter , 74, a longtime resident of the Lebanon area, died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.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.Monteith House gets new fence Albany Democrat-Herald - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
The historic Monteith House Museum has a new fence, and its builder, Aaron VanEpps of Lebanon, is closer to getting his Eagle Scout award.Let the good times roll Albany Democrat-Herald - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
Rage against the machine? Not Laura Lange, who swears by her electric breadmaker LEBANON A holiday meal wouldn t be complete without moist, piping-hot yeast rolls and nobody knows this better than Laura Lange.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 - Dec 23 7:30 PM
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.Meet calls for economic boycott of invading forces The Peninsula - Dec 24 2:54 PM
DOHA The conference on Islam and nationalism that ended here on Friday issued a final declaration that called on all Arab countries to boycott products from "countries involved in attacks against Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon."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.New Zealander charged NZCity - Dec 24 12:00 PM
The arrest of a New Zealander on kidnap charges in Lebanon has stunned friends and family here, but one former colleague is confident he will be OK. David Pemberton is being held over his alleged role in the snatching of two young girls from their father, on behalf of their mother.Storm brings high winds to Oregon Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:23 PM
Compared with many other parts of Oregon, the Lebanon area escaped last Thursday's wind storm with minor damage. Most homeowners had little damage other than small branches fallen from trees.Some chinks are appearing in support for Hezbollah The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 24 12:08 AM
AYTA AL-SHAAB, Lebanon - Hussein Rahmeh was standing with a group of friends in a pharmacy in this Hezbollah-controlled town when he uttered a string of words that brought the room to a standstill.Betty Mae Feldtman Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:27 PM
Betty Mae Feldtman, 78, of Lebanon, died Dec. 11, 2006, in Lebanon. She was born June 11, 1928, in Tacoma, Wash., the daughter of John and Ruby (Prather) Steiner.Robert Earle Yates Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:27 PM
at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1919, in Portland, the son of Joseph and Flora Eleanor (Nuttall) Yates.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.Casie L. Milam Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:26 PM
Casie L. Milam, 10, of Lebanon, died Dec. 13, 2006, at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland of leukemia. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 22 at Huston-Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon. Private burial was in Sandridge Cemetery.Strong finishes lift LHS Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:28 PM
The importance of a strong finish was made abundantly clear by the the Lebanon High School men's basketball team last week. The Warriors warded off a late run and made a second-half push of their own to collect two victories and improve to 3-3 overall.Pedestrian killed by passing car Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:23 PM
A Lebanon man walking on Highway 20 several miles southeast of Lebanon was killed late Saturday afternoon by a passing car. Glenn Dell Roles, Jr., 49, of Lebanon, was struck by a westbound 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier about 5:05 p.m. on Dec. 16. He was declared dead at the scene.Bahrain youth grouped with Indians in AFC Championship Gulf Daily News - Dec 24 5:11 PM
BAHRAIN were placed in Group 'B' along with Iran, India, Pakistan, Oman and Lebanon in the AFC Under-19 Championship qualifier scheduled for November next year.Jean L. Stovall Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:27 PM
Jean L. Stovall, 96, of Lebanon, died Dec. 11, 2006, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. At her request, no formal services will be held. A private burial was in Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery.Dee Carter Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:26 PM
V. Dee Carter, 74, of Lebanon, died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at Huston-Jost Funeral Home.Geneva Bandy Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:27 PM
Geneva Bandy, 68, of Lebanon, died Dec. 13, 2006, at home. At her request, no services will be held. She was born on Sept. 27, 1938, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Paul and Willia (Erwin) Davis.Warriors claim two dual meet victories Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:28 PM
Lebanon s Soren Wieggrete swims towards a first-place finish on Dec. 14 as the Warriors hosted Churchill in a non-league meet. ROBIN CAMP/Lebanon ExpressWrestlers defeat Huskies Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:28 PM
Lebanon's seventh- and eighth-grade wrestling team faced its toughest test of the season Dec. 14 and came away with an impressive 36-20 win over long-time rival Sweet Home.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.Twenty-four acres annexed Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:24 PM
The Lebanon City Council annexed about 24 acres to the city following land use hearings at its Dec. 13 meeting. Two tax lots on the west side of Stoltz Hill Road totaling 8.64 acres were annexed with a residential mixed density zoning.Board OKs evaluation process for superintendent Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:23 PM
The Lebanon School Board voted 3-2 on Dec. 11, with Rick Alexander and Josh Wineteer dissenting, to accept a new process for evaluating the school district's superintendent.Holiday pool schedule Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:30 PM
The Lebanon Community pool will be open on Dec. 21-23 and 26-30. Recreational swims will be held from 1-3 p.m. on those dates. Recreational swims also will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, 22, and 26-29. Regularly scheduled programs will be held as usual.Cracking down on attendance, tardies, pays off for LHS Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:23 PM
Lebanon High School presented School Board members Dec. 11 with data showing improvements in attendance and grades, but also an increase in behavior referrals.Pac First Mortgage Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:26 PM
Pac First Mortgage recently celebrated the opening of a branch at 744 S. Main St. in Lebanon. The company, which has 13 branches in Washington, Idaho and Oregon, moved their office from Corvallis to Lebanon.Era D. Mackey Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:27 PM
Era Mackey, 83, of Sweet Home died Dec. 10, 2206. A funeral service was held Dec. 16, at Southside Church of Christ in Lebanon. A graveside service followed at Gilliland Cemetery.Coyote kills raise fears of cougars Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:24 PM
Two ewes killed in the Lebanon area recently raised concerns about cougar activity. Kathleen Heinz, who lives on the east end of Rock Hill Road, had two ewes killed on Dec. 14. The predator ripped the throat of one ewe and dragged the other under a fence and across a stream.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.Child abduction arrest shocks NZ family Sydney Morning Herald - Dec 24 2:52 AM
A New Zealand man's arrest in Lebanon for allegedly being involved in a bid to abduct two children has shocked his family.Students and parents: Get help with FAFSA Lebanon Express - Dec 24 1:24 PM
Help filling out the Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be available from 5-7 p.m. on Jan. 2 in the eConnections room at Lebanon High School. The event is open to all students and parents who need assistance. Please bring all necessary information to help in filling out the forms.Uri Dan, 71, Israeli Reporter and Sharon Ally, Dies New York Times - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Uri Dan was a veteran Israeli journalist and a confidant of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.Calgary woman "hires mercenaries" to snatch daughters from her estranged husband Hamilton Spectator - Dec 24 8:36 AM
It's like something out of a Hollywood movie. A Calgary mother and her two young daughters are on the run in Lebanon. It's alleged the woman hired mercenaries to snatch the three- and five-year-old girls from her estranged husband.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.Veteran Israeli journalist Uri Dan dies AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 5:34 PM
Uri Dan, a veteran Israeli journalist and close confidant of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, died Sunday after a long illness. He was 71.Latin patriarch of Jerusalem hits out at Palestinian infighting AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 6:38 PM
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, a Palestinian, used his Christmas sermon in Christ's birthplace early Monday to condemn the recent infighting among Palestinians and call on regional leaders to become "peacemakers".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.A palace befiting the ruler of the land Haaretz Daily - Dec 24 5:37 AM
Among the casualties of the recent war in Lebanon were four UN observers stationed in the village of Khiam, north of Metula. They were killed in an Israel Defense Forces bombing raid, and the government of Israel apologized for their deaths.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.In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com - Dec 24 12:49 AM
CALGARY -- Friends of a desperate Calgary mom who travelled to Lebanon to find her two abducted daughters say they hope she escapes the country and gets home safe for Christmas.Kiwi mercenary jailed in Beirut TVNZ - Dec 23 9:39 PM
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.Latin patriarch of Jerusalem hits out at Palestinian infighting AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 4:21 PM
Michel Sabbah, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, used his Christmas sermon in Christ's birthplace to condemn the recent infighting among Palestinians.Rock Falls High graduate chosen for elite Navy program Telegraph - Dec 24 4:56 AM
ROCK FALLS - At 27, Navy Lt. Mindie Guerrero has sent missiles in Saddam Hussein's direction, seen explosions off the coast of Lebanon and can sail a 40,000-ton ship.Datebook Corvallis Gazette Times - Dec 23 10:24 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.Christmas trees become political symbols in Beirut AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 12:34 PM
In central Beirut, where Christian and Shiite opposition factions have been demonstrating against the anti-Syrian government for 24 days, Christmas trees are serving as political symbols for each side.Atop a long train in Africa, heading for change Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 3:21 PM
Kneeling beneath glittering desert stars, two men pray toward the east as their turbans flutter in the wind atop a giant iron ore train snaking slowly across the Sahara.