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Lebanon launches mobile phone privatisation (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:57:52 GMT

Debt-laden Lebanon, where mobile phone calls are among the most expensive in the world, on Friday launched the privatisation of its mobile network, a process expected to be completed early next year.


Wanted in Lebanon: Angelina's lips and Haifa's breasts (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:28:10 GMT

Wanted: Angelina Jolie's luscious lips or Lebanese sex bomb Haifa Wehbe's nose or breasts. Clutching pictures of their idols, Arab women are flocking to Lebanon which has become a hub for plastic surgery in the Middle East.


Talks on Lebanon likely in Istanbul (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:13:21 GMT

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to organise multilateral talks on the political crisis in Lebanon in the sidelines of an international gathering here, diplomats said Friday.


Shadow of the gun looms over Lebanon crisis (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:59:00 GMT

For arms dealer Abu Walid, political crisis in Lebanon means profit. He says he can't keep up with customer demand.


Mt. Lebanon teen released from hospital (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:19:42 GMT

The Mt. Lebanon teenager whose ex-boyfriend attacked her with a hammer before attempting suicide by jumping in front on a light-rail train was released from the hospital yesterday. ...


Rice against 'compromises' with Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:15:42 GMT

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday warned against diplomatic moves to solve Lebanon's serious political crisis by compromising with the country's pro-Syrian opposition.


Lebanon Habitat leader to be honored (Quad-City Times)
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Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:40:44 GMT

In recognition of his efforts to advance Christian-Muslim relations and provide care for those in need, Bishop Salim Ghazal of Lebanon will receive the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Christ the King Chapel at St. Ambrose University, Davenport.


Mt. Lebanon girl in hammer attack released from hospital (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
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Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:32:17 GMT

The Mt. Lebanon girl who police said was attacked by a former boyfriend armed with a hammer has been released from the hospital.


Shadow of gun looms over Lebanon (TVNZ)
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Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:16:40 GMT

For arms dealer Abu Walid, political crisis in Lebanon means profit. He says he can't keep up with customer demand. "The market is very prosperous.


Mayor Of Lebanon Will Have To Cut Jobs; Taxes To Rise (WGAL via Yahoo! News)
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:29:03 GMT

Taxes are going up in the city of Lebanon and some city workers will lose their jobs because of a $1.7 million budget deficit.