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Syria accused of plot to kill Lebanon PM (AP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:36:06 GMT

The leader of Lebanon's parliamentary majority claimed Tuesday that Syria was behind a plot to assassinate him and the Lebanese prime minister ahead of crucial presidential elections next month.


Lebanon leader's threat claim considered (AP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:37:14 GMT

The State Department said Tuesday it cannot confirm claims by Lebanon's pro-western parliamentary leader that Syria wants him dead, and U.S. and French diplomats planned a strategy session to help Lebanon's paralyzed democratic government ahead of crucial elections.


U.S. official plans talks with France on Lebanon (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:39:28 GMT

The Bush administration's key diplomat on Lebanon will meet his French counterpart this week to discuss Lebanon's presidential deadlock and efforts to stem Syrian involvement, the State Department said on Tuesday.


Lebanon's Hariri says assassination plot uncovered (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:44:13 GMT

The leader of Lebanon's anti-Syrian coalition said on Tuesday he had information about a plot to kill him and Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, which he said was planned by a senior Syrian official.


Constitutional Crisis Looms in Lebanon (NPR)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:37:14 GMT

Lawmakers say bargaining has begun in earnest over who will lead the embattled country of Lebanon, with the clock ticking toward a constitutional crisis if the U.S.-backed majority and the Syrian-supported opposition can't agree on a consensus candidate.


Lebanon's Saad Hariri Says Syrian Official Planning to Kill Him (Voice of America)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:03:42 GMT

The leader of Lebanon's anti-Syrian ruling coalition says he has information about a plot to kill him.


India extends financial assistance to Lebanon (PTI via Yahoo! India News)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:53:21 GMT

New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI) India today extended financial assistance to Lebanon for reconstruction of its telecommunication sector.


Hezbollah Expands in North Lebanon, Away From UN Peacekeepers (Bloomberg.com)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:29:11 GMT

Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Gunshots echo from nearby valleys as a convoy of black sedans and SUVs carrying bearded men sweeps through the mountains north of Lebanon's Litani River. A sign on a road warns: ``Entry to This Area Forbidden. Hezbollah.''


“Jaipur foot” clinic in Lebanon (The Hindu)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:55:43 GMT

New York: Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have helped scores of Lebanese victims of mines and cluster bombs to regain some mobility by holding a clinic, where amputees were fitted with ...


Mikati praises Kuwait's support for Lebanon (The Daily Star Lebannon)
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:32:40 GMT

Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati lauded Tuesday overall Kuwaiti support for Lebanon. Mikati met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Beirut Abdel-Aaal al-Qinae at his residence in Tripoli. Mikati said talks revolved around the situation in Lebanon and the presidential election.