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Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war 
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Israel's military chief resigned over the failures of the Lebanon war, in a second blow to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unpopular government after a graft probe was launched.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 17 9:33 AM
Israel's military chief has quit over the failures of the Lebanon war, in a second blow to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unpopular government after a graft probe was launched.Mt. Lebanon student claims USC principal attacked him Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 34 minutes ago
The president of the Mt. Lebanon school board wants an apology from Upper St. Clair school officials for what he described as an attack on his son by that district's high school principal.Lebanon, Cyprus Agree on Undersea Border AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 17 12:35 PM
Lebanon and Cyprus signed an agreement Wednesday for the delineation of an undersea border to facilitate future oil and gas exploration between the two east Mediterranean countries.UN Chief Concerned Lebanon Hasn't Approved Hariri Tribunal Nasdaq - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern that Lebanon has not given final approval to an international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of its former prime minister, Rafik Hariri.PG South: Mt. Lebanon girls' squad is young, but has good prospects Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 22 minutes ago
Mt. Lebanon has dealt with back-to-back seasons of major graduation losses in its girls' basketball program, yet the Blue Devils continue to be among the teams to beat in Section 4-AAAA.Israel army chief quits over failed Lebanon war The Peninsula - 33 minutes ago
jerusalem Israel s most senior soldier resigned dramatically yesterday in an apparent acknowledgement of failures in last summer s war in Lebanon.Israeli Army Chief Halutz Quits, Citing Lebanon War (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Jan 17 4:38 AM
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Lieutenant General Dan Halutz, Israel's chief of staff, resigned after less than 20 months in the post following internal investigations that found the army failed to meet the goals of last year's war in Lebanon.Israeli Army Chief Of Staff Resigns Over Lebanon Failures WCSH 6 Portland - Jan 17 5:50 PM
Israel's Defense Ministry says its army chief has stepped down. Dan Halutz has been facing criticism since the monthlong war with Lebanon last summer.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war Channel NewsAsia - Jan 17 1:01 PM
JERUSALEM : Israel's military chief resigned on Wednesday over the failures of the Lebanon war, in a second blow to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unpopular government after a graft probe was launched.Israeli Army Chief Halutz Quits, Citing Lebanon War (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Jan 17 1:15 AM
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Dan Halutz, Israel's chief of staff, resigned, less than 20 months after taking the post, following internal investigations that found the army failed to meet the goals of last year's war in Lebanon.Lebanon tries to balance trains, nerves of residents KVAL Eugene - Jan 17 5:48 PM
The City of Lebanon is trying to balance a vital link for rail and road traffic, with an increase in public outcry about noise and congestion.The shortfalls of Lebanon's electoral system The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 17 1:26 PM
Each time parliamentary elections draw near in Lebanon, the question of reconsidering the electoral law is raised and a new campaign is launched with the aim of creating a new electoral law to replace the previous law, which typically favored one party or group of parties while curtailing another.Lebanon road projects around the corner The Western Star - Jan 17 1:47 PM
Lebanon drivers enjoying a rest from orange traffic cones should brace themselves for two construction projects slated to begin in March. On Columbus Avenue, the replacement of an undersized water main from La Luz Boulevard to Monroe Road should keep drivers dodging cones through June this year.Military: Israeli military chief resigns over Lebanon failures USA Today - Jan 16 5:25 PM
Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz has tendered his resignation, the military reported early Wednesday, yielding to demands that he pay the price for Israel's flawed summer war in Lebanon.Israel army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 4:51 PM
The head of Israel's armed forces Lieutenant General Dan Halutz resigned amid a probe into the military's mishandling of the 2006 war in Lebanon, Israel state radio announced.Lebanon Woman Indicted In Prescription Drug Scam WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 1:09 PM
A grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Lebanon woman accused of using fraudulent prescriptions to obtain drugs.Israel military chief quits amid Lebanon war probe Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 3:39 PM
The chief of Israel's armed forces has tendered his resignation after internal probes pointed to his responsibility for the setbacks of last year's Lebanon war, a military spokeswoman said on Wednesday.Israeli Army Chief Halutz Quits, Citing Lebanon War (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Jan 16 10:15 PM
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Dan Halutz, Israel's chief of staff, resigned early today after he came under criticism for his handling of the Lebanon war last year.Lebanon holds off Elco by 3 Lebanon Daily News - Jan 17 9:27 AM
Despite being outscored 34-19 after halftime, the Lebanon boys basketball team extended its win streak to seven games by fending off visiting Elco 62-59 last night in Lancaster-Lebanon Section Three action.Lebanon, Stoutland, Conway games rescheduled Lebanon Daily Record - Jan 17 2:51 PM
The Lebanon boys basketball game that was scheduled to be played on Friday at Waynesville will be played on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at Waynesville. The Lebanon girls basketball game that was scheduled to be played on Monday at Rolla will be played on Saturday.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war New Straits Times - Jan 17 8:30 AM
Israel's military chief has quit over the failures of the Lebanon war, in a second blow to the unpopular government after a graft probe was launched against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.Lebanon's Future TV to launch new 24-hour news channel Zawya - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
BEIRUT: Lebanon's crowded television market and unstable political arena will have to make room for a new actor - Future TV's new 24-hour news channel.Lebanon schools to evaluate bus system The Western Star - Jan 17 1:47 PM
Lebanon City Schools plans to reevaluate the district's transportation system to see if they can find a more cost-effective method, district officials said during a Monday night board meeting.Lebanon seeks input on Cheadle Lake plans Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 17 12:17 PM
LEBANON Do you have an idea of what you d like to see someday at Cheadle Lake? The public is invited to weigh in next week on updated plans for the future development of a Cheadle Lake Recreation Area.Pressure from Lebanon invasion forces out general The Columbus Dispatch - Jan 17 5:04 AM
Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz turned in his resignation, the military reported early today, yielding to demands that he pay the price for Israel s flawed summer war in Lebanon.Qatar to help war-town Lebanon by rebuilding churches and mosques Gulf News - Jan 17 12:33 PM
Doha: Qatar has pledged to help Lebanon in its reconstruction efforts by rebuilding both Muslim and Christian places of worship, the Qatari foreign minister said here yesterday.Lebanon reschedules meeting to discuss graduation requirements Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 17 12:18 PM
LEBANON The first in a series of three meetings to review graduation requirements at Lebanon High School has been rescheduled from this Thursday to Monday, Jan. 29.Israeli military chief of staff resigns over Lebanon war failures CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 17 3:50 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military chief, Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, has resigned, the military announced early Wednesday, yielding to widespread demands that he pay the price for Israel's flawed summer war in Lebanon.Most Lebanon teachers are highly qualified Lebanon Express - Jan 17 11:21 AM
Most public teachers in Lebanon meet the criteria to be a highly qualified teacher under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. School districts were to see that 100 percent of their teachers met the standard by the end of the 2006 school year.Israeli army chief of staff resigns over Lebanon failures CBC - Jan 17 7:27 AM
Israel's military chief resigned on Wednesday in the wake of calls that he step down because of the failure of the country to achieve victory in its summer conflict in Lebanon.Lebanon Mat Club tournament Lebanon Express - Jan 17 11:19 AM
The Lebanon Mat Club hosts a tournament on Jan. 27 at Lebanon High School. The competition will feature hundreds of wrestlers from around the region, ranging in age from 4-years-old to high school.Israeli Military Chief Steps Down After Lebanon Failure' Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 17 8:12 AM
January 17, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Israel's military chief, Lieutenant General Dan Halutz, resigned today, saying he wanted to assume his responsibility for last summer's unsuccessful war against Lebanon's Hizballah militia.LEBANON: Specialists warn of potential water shortage AlertNet - Jan 17 7:36 AM
Source: IRIN Water specialists have warned that Lebanon will face a severe water shortage over the coming years unless an effective water management system is soon put in place. Lebanon men questioned about Knoxville murders Lebanon Enterprise - Jan 17 4:51 AM
Two Lebanon men have been taken into federal custody and are considered "persons of interest" in connection with a double homicide investigation in Knoxville, Tenn.General resigns, cites Lebanon war outcome The Buffalo News - Jan 17 6:00 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli army commander Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, under fire for failures in last summer's war in Lebanon, has resigned, the Defense Ministry said today.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war TODAYonline - Jan 17 10:21 AM
Israel's military chief Dan Halutz, seen here in August 2006, quit over the failures of the Lebanon war, in a second blow to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unpopular government after a graft probe was launched.Best-selling author Bob Greene coming to Lebanon Kroger Sunday The Western Star - Jan 17 6:47 AM
Bob Greene, the bestselling author of "Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover, Get With the Program!" and "The Get With the Program Guide to Good Eating" will greet fans and present and sign his latest best-seller, "The Best Life Diet" at the new Kroger Marketplace on Columbus Avenue in Lebanon Sunday, Jan. 14.Israeli Army Chief Quits Over Failures in Lebanon FOX 5 Atlanta - Jan 17 5:11 AM
The chief of Israel's armed forces has resigned over the military's failure to achieve its goals in last summer's war in Lebanon, increasing pressure on the prime minister and defense minister to also step aside.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon offensive Mail and Guardian - Jan 17 8:46 AM
Israel's military chief quit on Wednesday over the failures of the Lebanon war, in a second blow to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unpopular government after a graft probe was launched.Lebanon mayor's aide keeps mum under council quizzing Tennessean - Jan 17 12:04 AM
LEBANON An assistant to Lebanon Mayor Don Fox invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination Tuesday amid questioning about whether her dealings as a real estate agent created a conflict of interest for the city.Lebanon eyes proceeds from fire bond sales Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 17 8:10 AM
LEBANON Two new fire stations are not far off for the Lebanon Fire District. The $3.75 million in bonds OK d in the November election are expected to be sold in February, with the funds becoming available in March, Fire Chief Perry Palmer said.Lebanon's Future TV to launch new 24-hour news channel The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 17 1:47 PM
Lebanon's crowded television market and unstable political arena will have to make room for a new actor - Future TV's new 24-hour news channel. The station's management says business considerations sparked the new venture, but industry analysts argue that the news channel has almost no chance at profitability.Lebanon to hire manager/contractor to build new facilities Lebanon Express - Jan 17 11:21 AM
The Lebanon City Council on Jan. 10 took the initial step in planning for construction of a new library and police/courts/information services building.Gov t looking at renewed Lebanon evacuation INQ7.net - Jan 17 3:36 AM
MANILA, Philippines -- The government is studying the possibility of resuming the evacuation of Filipino workers in Lebanon if civil unrest in the strife-torn Middle East country worsens, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday.Lebanon man pleads guilty to growing marijuana Lebanon Enterprise - Jan 17 4:51 AM
William T. Moore, 36, of 730 Jessietown Road in Lebanon pled guilty to drug trafficking and manufacturing marijuana in United States District Court last week.Lebanon school district working with teachers to meet highly qualified status Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 17 8:03 AM
LEBANON Eleven Lebanon teachers will be working with the school district starting this week to make sure they meet highly qualified status by the end of the school year.Lebanon: Labor Union Protests Continue India Daily - Jan 17 8:28 AM
The General Federation of Labor Unions (GFLU) continued its protests against Lebanon's economic reform plan Jan. 17, rallying outside the Economy Ministry. It is the fourth such protest in eight days by the GFLU, which is supported by the Hezbollah-led anti-government March 8 coalition.Israeli army chief quits over Lebanon MSNBC - Jan 16 2:53 PM
Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz turned in his resignation, the military reported early Wednesday, yielding to demands that he pay the price for Israel s flawed summer war in Lebanon. Israeli army chief of staff resigns over Lebanon failures Independent - Jan 17 2:24 AM
Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz has resigned, yielding to vocal demands that he pay the price for Israel's flawed summer war in Lebanon.Israel Military Chief Resigns Amid Lebanon War Probe Nasdaq - Jan 16 8:10 PM
(RTTNews) - The chief of Israel's armed forces, Lt Gen Dan Halutz, has tendered his resignation after military inquiries pinned responsibility on him for the setbacks in last year's Lebanon war on account of poor planning, poor strategy and poor execution.Israel's military chief resigns over Lebanon war IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 16 11:35 PM
Tel Aviv, Jan 17 (DPA) Israeli military's chief of staff Dan Halutz has announced his resignation reportedly over criticism of Israel's handling of the month-long war in Lebanon last summer.Israel army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe Middle East Times - Jan 17 12:41 AM
RESIGNED: Israeli army chief of staff Lieutenant General Dan Halutz (pictured here) resigned January 16 amid a probe into the 2006 war in Lebanon. (REUTERS)IDF Report is Sharply Critical of Lebanon War Israel National News - Jan 17 4:46 AM
(IsraelNN.com) A sharply critical report of how the second war in Lebanon over the summer was waged was presented Tuesday to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.Arabs Agree Halutz Quit Over Failure to Win in Gaza and Lebanon Israel National News - Jan 17 4:16 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Palestinian Authority factions said Wednesday that the resignation of IDF chief of staff Dan Halutz is a result of the military's failures in Gaza and Lebanon.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war failures Knoxville News Sentinel - Jan 16 9:37 PM
JERUSALEM - Israeli army commander Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, under fire for failures in last summer's war in Lebanon, has resigned, the Defense Ministry said early today.Israeli army chief quits over Lebanon AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 16 8:18 PM
The chief of Israel's armed forces has resigned, finally yielding to demands that he pay the price for Israel's flawed war in Lebanon last year.Israel army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe Hindustan Times - Jan 16 9:46 PM
The head of Israel's armed forces General Dan Haloutz resigned on Tuesday amid a probe into the military's mishandling of the 2006 war in Lebanon, Israel state radio announced.Israeli Army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe Northern Territory News - Jan 16 11:45 PM
THE head of Israel's armed forces, General Dan Haloutz, resigned today amid a probe into the military's mishandling of the 2006 war in Lebanon. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tried in vain to convince Gen Haloutz to stay until the results of the probe were known, state radio reported today.Israel army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 16 3:25 PM
JERUSALEM (AFP) - The head of Israel's armed forces General Dan Halutz resigned amid a probe into the military's mishandling of the 2006 war in Lebanon, Israel state radio announced.Israeli army chief of staff resigns over Lebanon failures Deseret Morning News - Jan 16 3:15 PM
Israeli army commander Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, under fire for failures in last summer's war in Lebanon, has resigned, the Defense Ministry said early Wednesday.= Lebanon Eyes Big Pledges At Donor Mtg Amid Skepticism Zawya - Jan 17 2:58 AM
BEIRUT (Zawya Dow Jones)--Lebanon's preparations for a new aid conference to rebuild the country and help restructure $41 billion in public debt are gaining momentum, but some analysts remain skeptical that the country will get as much aid as it needs.Israeli Army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe News Interactive - Jan 16 8:56 PM
THE head of Israel's armed forces, General Dan Haloutz, resigned today amid a probe into the military's mishandling of the 2006 war in Lebanon.Israel army chief resigns amid Lebanon probe Khaleej Times - Jan 16 7:14 PM
JERUSALEM - The head of Israel s armed forces Lieutenant General Dan Halutz resigned late Tuesday amid a probe into the military s mishandling of the 2006 war in Lebanon, Israel state radio announced.Israeli army chief of staff resigns over Lebanon failures KRON 4 Bay Area - Jan 16 6:43 PM
JERUSALEM Israel's Defense Ministry says its army chief has stepped down. Dan Halutz has been facing criticism since the monthlong war with Lebanon last summer. The military failed to defeat Hezbollah and bring home two captured Israeli soldiers.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war RTÉ News - Jan 16 3:24 PM
The chief of Israel's armed forces has resigned amid an internal probe into last year's war against Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon.Israeli armed forces chief quits over Lebanon conflict failures Times Online - Jan 16 4:22 PM
Israel's most senior soldier resigned dramatically last night in an apparent acknowledgement of failures in last summer's war in Lebanon....Israeli military chief quits over Lebanon war Daily Telegraph - Jan 16 6:55 PM
The chief of Israel's armed forces has resigned after internal investigations blamed him for mistakes made during last year's war in Lebanon.Lebanon Woman Indicted In Prescription Drug Scam WLWT.com - Jan 16 8:45 PM
CINCINNATI -- A grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Lebanon woman accused of using fraudulent prescriptions to obtain drugs. Prosecutors said Lynette M. Day, 35, posed as a doctor s office employee to get the prescription painkiller Vicodin, and police said she s tried to do it before.Taupo Preview: Team Lebanon Pitpass - Jan 16 11:28 PM
Taupo Preview: Team LebanonIsrael military chief quits amid Lebanon war probe Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jan 16 3:01 PM
The chief of Israel's armed forces has tendered his resignation after internal probes pointing to his responsibility for the setbacks of last year's Lebanon war, a military spokeswoman said on Wednesday."Iran ready to tackle political crisis in Lebanon" IranMania.com - Jan 16 9:03 PM
LONDON, January 17 (IranMania) - Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad-Reza Sheibani said that Iran is ready to help the Lebanese overcome the ongoing political crisis, IRNA reported.US, Saudi Arabia back Moussa's Lebanon plan The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 16 1:28 PM
The United States and Saudi Arabia welcomed Tuesday an Arab League initiative to resolve the political stalemate in Lebanon and the US secretary of state won tepid Arab backing for a plan to stabilize Iraq. As part her Arab tour to lobby support for the new strategy on Iraq, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Kuwait.Israel military chief quits amid Lebanon war probe Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 16 9:31 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The chief of Israel's armed forces has tendered his resignation in light of an internal probe into last year's war against Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, a military spokeswoman said on Wednesday.Lebanon: Cement company pours hopes into upgraded production facility Zawya - Jan 16 9:58 PM
CHEKKA: Cimenterie Nationale (CN), Lebanon's second-largest cement producer, is investing $100 million to upgrade production, as a regional spike in prices has the sector flush with revenue.Israel military chief quits amid Lebanon war probe AlertNet - Jan 16 2:36 PM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The chief of Israel's armed forces has tendered his resignation in light of an internal probe into last year's war against Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, a military ... Israeli army chief of staff resigns due to Lebanon failures CNews - Jan 16 3:33 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli army commander Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz, under fire for failures in last summer's war in Lebanon, has resigned, Israel's Defence Ministry said early Wednesday.U.S. Helps Lebanon Complete Oil-Spill Cleanup U.S. Department of State - Jan 16 1:04 PM
A team of American and Lebanese workers has completed the cleanup of over 100 kilometers of coastline in Lebanon, stretching from Byblos to Enfeh, contaminated by an oil spill, the U.S. Agency for International Development says. The oil spill resulted from an Israeli missile strike on a power plant on the Lebanese coast in July 2006 that caused the release of an estimated 17.4 million liters of ...Israeli officials under pressure to quit AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 17 1:32 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz faced new calls to resign Wednesday after Israel's army chief stepped down, succumbing to widespread outrage over the handling of last summer's inconclusive war in Lebanon.Lebanon Man Under Arrest After His Wife's Body Was Found News 25 Evansville - Jan 16 12:23 PM
BOONE COUNTY, IN - Police have arrested a Boone County man after his estranged wife was found dead from a gunshot wound in her van. Police arrested Dennis Mullendore, 52, of rural Lebanon Saturday and are keeping him in jail on a 48 hour hold. Formal charges have not been filed.Olmert under pressure after military chief resigns Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 17 10:59 AM
The resignation of Israel's armed forces chief over failure to win last summer's Lebanon war dealt a fresh blow on Wednesday to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, already weakened by political scandal.Courier News Online - LEBANON TWP.: Meeting schedules set Bridgewater Courier News - Jan 16 1:18 PM
Three township organizations have scheduled their monthly meetings for 2007. The Lebanon Township Library Committee will meet at 7: 30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the each month at the Bunnvale Library, 3 Bunnvale Road.Lebanon loses a legendary link to its golden age The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 16 1:22 PM
He was a legend in his day - an adventurer, an explorer, an entrepreneur and a ladies man. A consummate host of the likes of Marlon Brando and Brigitte Bardot, he was the epitome of Lebanon's golden age and an institution in his own right. And now, he is gone.After 50 years of pioneering Lebanon's tourist potential.An Israeli General Takes the Fall Time Magazine - Jan 17 10:12 AM
The military strategist behind the war in Lebanon resigns. But it's a signal of more shakeups to come in the Olmert cabinet Pressure mounts on Olmert to resign AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 17 9:36 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz came under renewed pressure to resign Wednesday after the Israeli army's chief of staff stepped down in the wake of the flawed Lebanon war.Lebanon, Cyprus to mark undersea gas territories The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 16 1:16 PM
Lebanon and Cyprus are expected to sign an agreement today delineating a boundary through possible undersea gas reserves lying between the two countries. A median line on the continental shelf will designate an "exclusive economic zone" for each side, paving the way for the exploration - and potential commercial drilling.Lebanon mayor's aide scrutinized in conflict probe Tennessean - Jan 16 12:04 AM
An assistant to Lebanon Mayor Don Fox has been subpoenaed to appear before the City Council tonight to answer criticism that she's been dealing in real estate on behalf of developers who do business with the city.Diplomat: Iran ready to tackle political crisis in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 16 8:52 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Sheibani Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad-Reza Sheibani said here on Tuesday that Iran is ready to help the Lebanese overcome the ongoing political crisis.U.S. Helps Lebanon Complete Oil-Spill Cleanup U.S. Department of State - Jan 16 8:19 AM
A team of American and Lebanese workers has completed the cleanup of over 100 kilometers of coastline in Lebanon contaminated by an oil spill resulting from a missile strike on a power plant in July 2006, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) says. Led by USAID in consultation with the Lebanese Ministry of Environment, the cleanup effort used $5 million of a $230 million ...France planned, then canceled a diplomatic visit to Iran International Herald Tribune - Jan 17 7:40 AM
President Jacques Chirac, hoping to resolve the crisis in Lebanon, has been trying to engage Tehran, but his plans have run into opposition in Washington.Lebanon labor union protests government reforms AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 15 5:55 AM
Lebanon's main labor union has held a sit-in in Beirut against government-proposed reforms to be submitted to a donor conference in Paris later this month aimed at reviving the Lebanese economy.Speaker says Lebanon standoff a ticking time bomb Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 15 1:30 AM
Lebanon is like a time bomb that could explode at any time if a political standoff between the government and the Hezbollah-led opposition is not resolved quickly, Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri said.Lebanon PM woos UAE support ahead of key donors' meeting AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 9:44 AM
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora won assurances of support from the oil-rich United Arab Emirates during a regional tour ahead of a key Paris donors' meeting.Israeli general resigns over criticism of war in Lebanon Los Angeles Times - Jan 17 12:42 AM
JERUSALEM Israeli army commander Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz has resigned, the Defense Ministry said early today. Hizballah s missile threat to Israel has reverted to its pre-Lebanon War level DEBKAfile - Jan 16 6:07 AM
This was affirmed by Israeli ex-general Dan Shomron who undertook a high-level probe into failings in the way Israel managed the July-Aug 2006 Lebanon war.Hare-raising effort lifts Lebanon Lebanon Daily News - Jan 17 9:27 AM
MYERSTOWN The Cedars finally put it all together last night. Ironically, it was on the same night that the Raiders completely fell apart.Lebanon war claims biggest scalp Guardian Unlimited - Jan 17 4:37 AM
Resignation of Israeli chief of staff Lt Gen Dan Halutz piles pressure on PM Ehud Olmert, who also faces a growing political scandal.Israeli army chief resigns over Lebanon war TODAYonline - Jan 17 9:51 AM
Israeli Chief of staff Lt. General Dan Halutz adresses journalists during his press conference in northern town of Kiryat Shmona, August 2006. Halutz has quit over the failures of the war on Hezbollah in a second blow to the unpopular government after a graft probe was launched against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.US blocking Lebanon reconciliation: Hezbollah chief AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 15 1:54 AM
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has charged that the United States was blocking efforts to form a national unity government in Lebanon.Lebanon war claims biggest scalp Guardian Unlimited - Jan 17 6:04 AM
Israel's PM will probably survive the army chief's resignation but may fall foul of political scandal, says Rory McCarthy.