<< Back
Annan: Iraq violence outstrips Lebanon 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 4:28 PM
The level of violence in Iraq is "much worse" than that of Lebanon's civil war, outgoing U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in an interview aired Monday.Pressure mounts as Lebanon standoff turns deadly AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 12:03 PM
Tensions ran high in Lebanon after a Shiite was killed in a Beirut street fight near a mass rally against the Western-backed government, stoking fears of a descent into sectarian strife.Diplomatic efforts intensify for Lebanon USA Today - Dec 04 9:20 AM
Arab and European diplomatic efforts to help ease Lebanon's political tensions intensified Monday, the fourth day of a sit-in protest organized by the militant Hezbollah that has paralyzed central Beirut.Lebanon deploys more troops amid violence fears CNN.com - Dec 04 6:05 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (Reuters) -- Lebanon's army deployed more soldiers in Beirut on Monday after the killing of a pro-Syrian Shi'ite Muslim demonstrator raised fears anti-government protests could turn into sectarian violence.Pressure mounts in Lebanon standoff AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 3:14 AM
Tensions have mounted in Lebanon after a Shiite supporter was killed in a street fight on the outskirts of a mass opposition rally that aims to bring down the Western-backed government.Lebanon again at the brink The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 12:00 AM
Fresh from fighting Israeli troops in south Lebanon this summer, militant Hizbullah is engaged in a new battle - this one political. Its supporters and its opposition allies are camping on the streets of Beirut determined to bring down the Western-backed Lebanese government.Pressure mounts in Lebanon standoff AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 1:03 AM
Tensions mounted in Lebanon as an opposition rally led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah showed no sign of slowing down and the Western-backed government dug in its heels against calls to resign.Press fears new Lebanon civil war BBC News - Dec 04 7:57 AM
Newspapers in the Middle East view the situation in Lebanon with alarm, expressing fears the country could be heading for a new civil warCalm urged to avoid sectarian violence in Lebanon KTRE-TV East Texas - 49 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon A Shiite man is gunned down and troops are guarding Sunni neighborhoods to prevent reprisals. Sounds like Iraq, but this is happening in Lebanon, where there's concern that sectarian violence could inflame the country's political crisis.Ericsson setting up new Global Service Delivery Center in Lebanon Mena Report - 7 minutes ago
Ericsson on Tuesday announced a new Global Service Delivery Center to be opened next year in Beirut, Lebanon. The new center will initially employ about 100 people and will serve regional and global customers.Lebanon protester killed; fears of sectarian bloodshed rise CNN.com - Dec 03 6:50 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (Reuters) -- Fears grew on Monday that Lebanon's anti-government protests could turn into sectarian violence after an anti-government Shiite Muslim protester was shot dead in a Sunni district of Beirut.GERMANY URGES SYRIA TO REFRAIN FROM UNDERMINING STABILITY IN LEBANON Financial Times - Dec 04 6:13 PM
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's foreign minister, called on Syria yesterday to avoid actions that undermine political stability in Lebanon, write Hugh Williamson in Berlin and Joachim Zepelin in Damascus.Calm urged to avoid sectarian violence in Lebanon WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 04 6:28 PM
A Shiite man is gunned down and troops are guarding Sunni neighborhoods to prevent reprisals. Sounds like Iraq, but this is happening in Lebanon, where there's concern that sectarian violence could inflame the country's political crisis.Lebanon on the cliff The Peninsula - Dec 04 5:44 PM
Beirut Tensions ran high in Lebanon after a Shi ite was killed in a street fight near a mass rally here against the Western-backed government, stoking fears of a descent into sectarian strife.Losing Lebanon Time Magazine - Dec 03 3:05 PM
Once a beacon of democracy in the Middle East, Lebanon is veering toward civil war. Here's what went wrong German FM calls on Syria to help stabilize Lebanon People's Daily - Dec 04 4:50 PM
Visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday called on Damascus to help stabilize Lebanon, where an open-ended rally aiming to bring down the incumbent government enters the fourth day.Kingdom Calls for Dialogue in Lebanon Arab News - Dec 04 4:16 PM
JEDDAH, 5 December 2006 Saudi Arabia reiterated yesterday its support for Lebanon and urged its people to work together toward strengthening their country s unity and stability through dialogue, reasoning and wisdom.Calm urged to avoid sectarian violence in Lebanon WTOL 11 Toledo - Dec 04 3:28 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon A Shiite man is gunned down and troops are guarding Sunni neighborhoods to prevent reprisals. Sounds like Iraq, but this is happening in Lebanon, where there's...El Reedy: Arabs Need to Talk to Iran on Settling Lebanon Crisis Foreign Relations - Dec 04 2:08 PM
Abdel Raouf El Reedy, Egyptian ambassador to the United States from 1984 to 1992, is alarmed by the possibility of a civil war in Lebanon, and says Arab states need to begin a dialogue with Iran to resolve the crisis.40,000 jam downtown Lebanon for horse-drawn Christmas parade Pulse-Journal - Dec 04 6:12 PM
LEBANON A horde of elves descended on Lebanon's annual Christmas Festival Saturday with two missions in mind for the big guy at the North Pole. "We are here to spread holiday cheer and help out," said Bonnie Cresap, one of Santa's little helpers from Lebanon.Lebanon standoff turns deadly Japan Today - Dec 04 2:42 PM
BEIRUT Tensions ran high in Lebanon on mOnday after a Shiite was killed in a Beirut street fight near a mass rally against the Western-backed government, stoking fears of a descent into sectarian strife.Lebanon opposition keeps up pressure on government AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 12:30 PM
Lebanon's political rift deepened on the third day of a protest led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah and Christian opposition supporters, with the Western-backed government vowing to resist calls to resign.Lebanon government defiant as protests continue Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 12:11 PM
Tens of thousands of pro-Syrian protesters pressed on with a sit-in aimed at ousting Lebanon's Western-backed government on Sunday as the country's political crisis showed no sign of easing.Lebanon standoff turns deadly News Interactive - Dec 04 10:09 AM
TENSIONS ran high in Lebanon overnight after a Shiite was killed in a Beirut street fight near a mass rally against the Western-backed government, stoking fears of a descent into sectarian strife.U.N. chief brands 'civil war' in Iraq worse than Lebanon's / 10 U.S. troops killed by bombs, in combat, jet crash San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 04 4:03 AM
Kofi Annan, the U.N. secretary-general, said Sunday that Iraq had descended into a civil war that was even deadlier and more anarchic than the 15-year sectarian bloodshed that tore apart Lebanon. "When we had the strife in Lebanon and other places, we... Lebanon middle school wrestlers start season Lebanon Express - Dec 04 3:49 PM
The Lebanon middle school wrestling team began the season with a 39-12 home win over Talmadge on Tuesday, Nov. 21.Lebanon volleyball star signs with WOU Lebanon Express - Dec 04 3:49 PM
Lebanon High School volleyball player Jorden Burrows has signed a National Letter of Intent with Western Oregon University, announced WOU coach Joe Houck.New attorney joins Lebanon law firm Lebanon Express - Dec 04 3:45 PM
John Tre' Kennedy has joined the Lebanon law firm of Morley, Thomas & McHill LLC. Kennedy joins the firm after practicing for eight years in Portland. His practice emphasizes business, real estate and employment law and litigation.BLT schedules walk at Had Irvine Park, north Lebanon Lebanon Express - Dec 04 3:42 PM
On Dec. 9, Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) is sponsoring a walk from Had Irvine Park in the northeast section of Lebanon to Pioneer School, down Hansard Ave., past the old Pioneer cemetery and back to Had Irvine.Teens in Lebanon, U.S. Strive for Cross-Cultural Understanding U.S. Department of State - Dec 04 2:49 PM
When secondary school students in Beirut, Lebanon, and Lansing, Michigan, spoke recently via videoconference, they discovered that their similarities outnumber their differences. The videoconference brought together students and their teachers for a wide-ranging conversation about war-related tensions in Lebanon, U.S. politics, Arab and Western cultural traditions, academic pressures, career Israel to hand control to UN of village on Lebanon border Boston Globe - Dec 04 12:49 AM
JERUSALEM -- Nearly two months after the rest of its army left southern Lebanon, Israel agreed yesterday to pull its few dozen remaining soldiers from the Lebanese part of a village divided by the border, yielding control to UN peacekeepers.Lebanon deploys more forces to avert attacks Gulf News - Dec 04 1:38 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's army deployed more soldiers in Beirut yesterday after the killing of a pro-Syrian Shiite Muslim demonstrator raised fears anti-government protests could turn into sectarian violence.Lebanon fears sectarian fighting The Scotsman - Dec 04 5:42 PM
LEBANON'S army deployed more soldiers in Sunni districts of Beirut yesterday after the killing of a pro-Syrian Shiite Muslim demonstrator raised fears that mass anti-government protests in the city centre could turn into sectarian violence.Protests in Lebanon turn violent on third day The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 04 4:30 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Sunni residents clashed with Shiite protesters in the capital yesterday, killing one man, leaving others injured and raising tension across Lebanon on a third day of demonstrations aimed at toppling the government of Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.U.S. AND LEBANON SIGN TRADE DEAL Meat News - Dec 04 7:54 AM
UNITED STATES/LEBANON: The two countries reach an agreement aimed to boost trade in agriculture commodities and other products.Israel approves completion of Lebanon pullout AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 7:54 AM
Israel has authorized UN troops to deploy in the Lebanese part of the divided border village of Ghajar, completing its pullout from Lebanon following the war with Hezbollah.10% of Comptroller s Staff Working on Second Lebanon War Report Israel National News - Dec 04 3:06 PM
(IsraelNN.com) According to State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss, about 10% of his staff is assigned to the report which is evaluating the Second Lebanon War, meeting with cabinet ministers and other officials. He indicated the report will be ready in the near future.Fears grow Lebanon protests may turn bloody AlertNet - Dec 04 5:49 AM
Source: Reuters By Nadim Ladki BEIRUT, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Fears grew on Monday that Lebanon's anti-government protests could turn into sectarian violence after an anti-government Shi'ite Muslim protester was ... Germany urges Syria's help with Lebanon UPI - Dec 04 8:15 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged his Syrian counterpart in Damascus on Monday to prevent further destabilization of Lebanon.U.N. troops to replace Israelis amid political siege in Lebanon San Jose Mercury News - Dec 04 3:06 AM
Nearly two months after the rest of its army left southern Lebanon, Israel agreed Sunday to pull its few dozen remaining soldiers from the Lebanese part of a village divided by the border, yielding control to U.N. peacekeepers.Sunnis, Shiites Clash in Lebanon Contra Costa Times - Dec 04 3:05 AM
Sunni residents clashed with Shiite protesters in the capital Sunday, killing one man, leaving others injured and raising tension across Lebanon on a third day of demonstrations aimed at toppling the government of Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.Lebanon government defiant as protests continue Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 5:52 AM
Lebanon's political crisis showed no sign of easing on Sunday, with the pro-Syrian opposition pressing on with its protest campaign to topple the Western-backed government.Vigil protests underway in Lebanon to see Siniora step down Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 04 6:21 AM
Lebanon - Vigil Protests As the opposition to Lebanese government have turned Beirut to the city of tents holding vigil protests to see Prime Minister Fouad Siniora step down, the international observers say that Siniora's refusal to admit illegitimacy of his government would be detrimental to Lebanese territorial integrity and national sovereignty.Annan terms Iraq worse than Lebanon Central Chronicle - Dec 04 9:27 AM
Baghdad, Dec 4: At least 30 Iraqis were killed and 50 bodies were found in Baghdad as UN chief Kofi Annan described the situation in Iraq as far worse than what was considered a civil war in Lebanon.Deadly anger in Lebanon Deseret Morning News - Dec 03 11:13 PM
Violent clashes broke out Sunday between Shiite and Sunni Muslims in the capital, leaving one man dead from gunshot wounds and 21 others injured at a time when tensions throughout Lebanon threaten the country's fragile sectarian and political balance.Lebanon: Three Arrested For Provoking Violence India Daily - Dec 04 7:59 AM
The Lebanese army arrested three Syrians in Beirut, Lebanon, late Dec. 3 for provoking violence in the predominantly Sunni area of Qasqas, Naharnet reported Dec. 4. The army did not confirm the arrests, but said the military "deployed and successfully restored order" in the area.1 killed in 3rd day of Shiite protests in Lebanon The Charlotte Observer - Dec 04 12:16 AM
Sunni residents clashed with Shiite protesters in the capital Sunday, killing one man, leaving others injured and raising tension across Lebanon on a third day of demonstrations aimed at toppling the government of Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.The shooting death of the Shiite protester was the first reported since Hezbollah, the Shiite Muslim movement, and its allies launched their anti-government The martyrdom of Pierre Amin Gemayel A shock for Lebanon Monday Morning - Dec 04 8:18 AM
On November 21 Pierre Amin Gemayel, a man worthy of the nation, was assassinated. He paid with his life for the struggle he waged without respite for Lebanon, its freedom, sovereignty and independence.Asian Games: India beats Lebanon in men's volleyball India Daily - Dec 04 7:29 AM
Indian men started their volleyball campaign at the 15th Asian Games in style, recording a straight set victory over Lebanon at the Al Rayyan Indoor hall. The Indians displayed good attacking and defensive skills to fashion a thrilling 25-18 39-37 25-23 victory in an hour and 16 minutes.German FM Calls on Syria to Prevent Instability in Lebanon Israel National News - Dec 04 10:21 AM
(IsraelNN.com) German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier during a visit to Damascus called on Syrian leaders to do what they can to prevent instability in Lebanon.Lebanon Protestors Keep Pressure On Siniora Govt Nasdaq - Dec 03 10:14 PM
(RTTNews) - Hezbollah and its pro-Syrian allies remain camped in the centre of Beirut calling for Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government to step down as Lebanon's political crisis continues.Lebanon's Leaders Vow to Hold Out Against Hezbollah-Led Siege Bloomberg.com - 13 minutes ago
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Inside the Grand Saray, Beirut's hilltop prime-ministerial building, Social Affairs Minister Nayla Mouawad is prepared for a long stay.Lebanon opposition keeps up pressure on government AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 12:42 AM
Lebanon's political rift has deepened as a protest led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah entered its third day, with the Western-backed government vowing to resist calls to resign.Fears grow over Lebanon protests turning bloody SABC News - Dec 04 3:03 AM
Fears grew today that Lebanon's anti-government protests could turn into sectarian violence after an anti-government Shi'ite Muslim protester was shot dead in a Sunni district of Beirut.Unrest in Lebanon / If Siniora falls, so will UNIFIL Haaretz Daily - Dec 04 1:23 AM
It is no coincidence that in Jerusalem there is grave concern regarding recent developments in Beirut. Not only is the pressure by pro-Hezbollah and pro-Syrian demonstrators liable to cause the government of Fouad Siniora to collapse, but it may also spark a new civil war in Lebanon.Shiite-Sunni violence in Lebanon kills 1 Arizona Daily Star - Dec 03 11:17 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Violent clashes broke out Sunday between Shiite and Sunni Muslims in the capital, leaving one man dead from gunshot wounds and 21 others injured at a time when tensions throughout Lebanon threaten the country's fragile sectarian and political balance.Lebanon power tussle intensifies Gulf Times - Dec 04 1:51 AM
BEIRUT: Lebanon s political rift deepened yesterday as a protest led by the Shia militant group Hezbollah entered its third day, with the Western-backed government vowing to resist calls to resign.Lebanon protests claim first life Financial Times - Dec 03 6:33 PM
The anti-government demonstrations in Lebanon claimed their first life yesterday as a protester was killed in a clash when Shia marchers entered a largely Sunni neighbourhood of Beirut.No sign of deal in Lebanon turmoil Financial Times - Dec 03 6:33 PM
Both sides in Lebanon's power struggle yesterday vowed not to budge with thousands of anti-government demonstrators camping out in the heart of Beirut for a third night while prime minister Fouad Siniora insisted that he would not resign.Indian spikers stun Lebanon in opener Deccan Herald - Dec 04 1:11 AM
India chalked out a stunning 25-18, 39-37, 25-23 win over Lebanon in their inaugural volleyball match in the Asian Games here on Sunday night.Lebanon opposition keeps up government pressure AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 7:32 PM
Lebanon's political rift has deepened as a thousands-strong protest led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah entered its third day, with the Western-backed government vowing to resist calls to resign.Fears grow Lebanon protests may turn bloody Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 03 3:45 PM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Fears grew on Monday that Lebanon's anti-government protests could turn into sectarian violence after an anti-government Shi'ite Muslim protester was shot dead in a Sunni district of Beirut.Israel on alert as Lebanon slips into revolution Jerusalem Newswire - Dec 03 11:51 PM
Israeli forces along the country's northern border were placed on high alert Sunday as Lebanon inched closer to civil war. Nearly one million protestors loyal to Hizb'allah and other pro-Syrian elements in Lebanon descended on Beirut over the weekend to demand a change of government.LEBANON More than a million people in Beirut to force government out Asia News AsiaNews.it - Dec 04 1:43 AM
Asia News LEBANON More than a million people in Beirut to force government out lebanon demonstration hezbollah protests international tribunal party of god Hezbollah's call draws huge crowds against Prime Minister Siniora. Security arrangements are draconian for fear of violence.India beats Lebanon in men's volleyball New Kerala - Dec 04 1:31 AM
Doha, Dec 4: Indian men started their volleyball campaign at the 15th Asian Games in style, recording a straight set victory over Lebanon at the Al Rayyan Indoor hall.Protesters increase the pressure on Lebanon Independent Online - Dec 03 10:38 PM
Tens of thousands of pro-Syrian protesters have pressed on with a sit-in aimed at ousting Lebanon's Western-backed government.Lebanon ripe for war by proxy Newsday - 39 minutes ago
The Lebanese political crisis risks creating a new proxy conflict between Shia-dominated Iran, which supports Hezbollah, and Sunni Arab regimes allied with the United States.LEBANON PROTESTS CONTINUE Daily Record - Dec 03 9:29 PM
LEBANON'S political crisis showed no sign of easing yesterday, as the pro-Syrian opposition continued their protest campaign to topple the Western-backed government.Offering Video, Israel Answers Critics on War New York Times - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
Israel is using photographs and video to buttress its accusation that Hezbollah systematically fired from civilian neighborhoods in southern Lebanon.Tens of thousands rally in Lebanon, one killed ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 03 1:16 PM
One man has been killed in Lebanon in a fight between pro-Syrian and anti-Syrian activists.Mass protests continue in Lebanon Financial Times - Dec 03 12:26 PM
Both sides in Lebanon s power struggle on Sunday vowed not to budge with thousands of anti-government demonstrators camping out in the heart of Beirut for a third night while prime minister Fouad Siniora insisted that he would not resign.Man killed as protests in Lebanon turn ugly Calcutta News - Dec 03 5:01 PM
The political crisis in Lebanon has turned deadly for the first time since open-ended anti-government protests began Friday. A man has been killed in a clash between opposition and government supporters in Beirut.Lebanon cabinet, opposition in stand-off AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 2:32 PM
Lebanon's Western-backed cabinet vowed not to cave in to calls to resign after a massive demonstration led by the pro-Syrian group Hezbollah, as protesters camped outside government offices.After Lebanon evacuation, Iwo Jima group returning The Virginian-Pilot - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
Sailors and Marines from the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group prepared for war before their deployment in June, but their most notable mission turned out to be peaceful. The 4,200 service members . . .Troops patrol Beirut after shooting AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
Troops in armored cars deployed to Sunni Muslim neighborhoods in the capital Monday after the shooting death of a young Shiite man, but that failed to prevent renewed friction. Shiite leaders urged the victim's family to avoid revenge, fearing sectarian violence that could detonate Lebanon's political crisis.Lebanon's PM Siniora Vows to Stay, Protests in Beirut Continue Voice of America - Dec 03 9:37 AM
Lebanon's prime minister says he will stay in office despite a continuing protest by Hezbollah-led demonstrators demanding the resignation of his Western-backed government.Hezbollah loyalists continue protests in Lebanon Fox21 - Dec 03 2:27 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Thousands of flag-waving Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) supporters and their allies continue to call for Lebanon's prime minister to step down.The tragedy of Lebanon Bangkok Post - Dec 03 11:03 AM
Even by the low standards set by many nations in the Middle East, Lebanon is a study in tragedy and in despair. Almost incessantly in political turmoil, the nation also is regularly mistreated and shown disrespect both by its close neighbours and countries far away.Lebanon government defiant as protests continue Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 03 7:29 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's political crisis showed no sign of easing on Sunday, as thousands of pro-Syrian protesters pressed on with a sit-in aimed at ousting a Western-backed government intent on holding on to power.Second Lebanon War Results in New Tank Defense System Israel National News - Dec 03 7:21 PM
(IsraelNN.com) After suffering heavy losses in the Second Lebanon War, the IDF s latest generation tank, the Merkava IV, will be outfitted with the new Trophy system, providing a response to advanced anti-tank rockets.Lebanon's government defiant News Interactive - Dec 03 9:39 AM
TENS of thousands of pro-Syrian protesters pressed on with a sit-in aimed at ousting Lebanon's Western-backed government overnight as the country's political crisis showed no sign of easing.Israel to quit Lebanon border village - officials Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 03 6:55 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel decided on Sunday to hand over to U.N. peacekeepers responsibility for a village on the Lebanese border, government officials said, a step that would complete an Israeli pullout from Lebanon.Hezbollah Loyalists Continue Protests In Lebanon WCSH 6 Portland - Dec 03 11:39 AM
Thousands of flag-waving Hezbollah supporters and their allies continue to call for Lebanon's prime minister to step down.Saving Lebanon's war-damaged beach BBC News - Dec 04 3:24 AM
The BBC's Martin Patience meets a 17-year-old who stepped in during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict to help save Beirut's oil-stricken beach.Shiite leaders urge against revenge AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 1:58 PM
Troops in armored cars guarded Sunni Muslim neighborhoods in the capital Monday after the shooting death of a young Shiite man. Shiite leaders urged the victim's family to avoid revenge, fearing sectarian violence that could detonate Lebanon's political crisis.Lebanon regime remains under siege Seattle Times - Dec 03 12:33 AM
A siege on Lebanon's American-backed government continued Saturday with tens of thousands of demonstrators sympathetic to the Shiite Muslim...Lebanon's favorite diva still performs far above political fray Detroit News - Dec 02 11:22 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- As she stepped onto the stage, a tiny figure in apricot-colored silk, some in the audience broke into tears, while others clapped and cheered.UN REPORTS ARMS SMUGGLING TO LEBANON Middle East Newsline - Dec 03 10:52 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Nations has reported continued arms smuggling from Syria to Lebanon. A UN report cited at least 13 incidents of weapons smuggling to Hizbullah in violation of a Security Council resolution.Davoudi: National unity key to solving Lebanon's problems Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 03 10:25 AM
Iran - Turkey - Davoudi First Vice President Parviz Davoudi on Sunday called for a broad-based government in Lebanon and said national unity is the key to solving the country's problems.Lebanon sends more army men to tense Beirut Independent Online - 6 minutes ago
The killing of a Shi'a demonstrator has raised fears of fresh sectarian violence in Beirut, prompting the Lebanese army to send more troops to the tense city.Was this the first casualty of Lebanon's new civil war? Independent - Dec 04 4:27 PM
A poster of Ahmed Ali Mahoud looked down on the wailing crowd who had gathered to mourn his death. Written underneath the photo of Ahmed, 21, were the words "a martyr for national unity". But many of the people who gathered outside the Husseiniyah, the traditional Shia building of mourning, were fearful of the implications of his death - that Ahmed Mahmoud might have been the first victim of the At barricades, Lebanon's fault lines converge Detroit News - Dec 02 11:31 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- In a city of frontiers, Beirut built another border Saturday.Britain calls for return to talks in troubled Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 02 7:37 AM
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has expressed her support for Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and called on Lebanon's feuding factions to return to dialogue.Hezbollah backers begin sit-in in effort to oust Lebanon leader The Plain Dealer - Dec 03 4:49 AM
Beirut, Lebanon - Thousands of Hezbollah supporters set up camp in the heart of Beirut on Saturday, starting an open-ended sit-in with a carnival atmosphere intended to pressure the U.S.-backed government of Fuad Saniora into resigning.Can Lebanon survive yet another blow? The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 03 1:21 PM
Is this the straw that broke the camel's back? This question should be seriously raised as Lebanon is caught up once again in new web of political and economic uncertainty. The wide demonstrations and protests, which entered their third day on Sunday, will surely compound the pressure on the government's poor finances and fragile economy.Lebanon crisis: No sign of easing Central Chronicle - Dec 03 10:42 AM
Beirut, Dec3 : Lebanon's political crisis showed no sign of easing on Sunday, with the pro-Syrian opposition pressing its protest campaign to topple the Western-backed government.West backs Lebanon PM in Beirut stand-off The Age - Dec 03 5:30 AM
Lebanon's political crisis shows no sign of easing, with thousands of protesters from Hezbollah and its allies spending a second night in a tent city in downtown Beirut within earshot of the office-turned-residence of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.Hezbollah loyalists continue protests in Lebanon KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Dec 03 6:48 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Thousands of flag-waving Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) supporters and their allies continue to call for Lebanon's prime minister to step down. Protesters from...Lebanon protester shot dead after attending rally Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 2:07 PM
A Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese man was shot dead in a Sunni neighborhood on Sunday as he returned from a third day of protests against the Western-backed government.Israel raises alert level in Lebanon UPI - Dec 03 6:15 AM
JERUSALEM, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The Israeli military raised its alert level in Lebanon Sunday out of concern Hezbollah was organizing demonstrations against Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.
