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3 killed, scores hurt in Lebanon clashes 
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Hezbollah-led protesters burned tires and cars and clashed with government supporters Tuesday, paralyzing Beirut and areas across Lebanon in the worst violence yet in the pro-Iranian group's campaign to topple U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.Lebanon in urgent need of foreign aid: IMF Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 1:27 PM
Lebanon urgently needs foreign financial help to rebuild an economy shattered in last year's conflict with Israel, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday ahead of a crucial donors conference.Deadly clashes as opposition protests paralyse Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 1:11 PM
Three people were killed and 133 wounded in factional fighting in Lebanon as opposition protestors staged a nationwide strike, blocking roads with burning tires in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Protests paralyze Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 12:33 PM
Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked roads with blazing tires on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which police said three people were killed and 133 people hurt.3 killed as protesters paralyze Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 12:24 PM
Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday, clashing with government supporters and burning tires and cars on roads in and around the capital to enforce a general strike aimed at toppling U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora. Three people were killed and dozens injured.US condemns Lebanon violence AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 11:13 AM
The United States accused Syrian-backed factions in Lebanon of trying to impose their will by violence and intimidation, as opposition protests rocked the Western-backed government.Lebanon's opposition to halt protests: source Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 11:52 AM
Lebanon's opposition will call an end to anti-government protests later on Tuesday, a senior opposition source, after a day of clashes during a general strike killed three people and injured more than 130.Protests paralyze Lebanon, 3 killed, 133 hurt Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 9:57 AM
Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked highways and roads with blazing tires on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which three people were killed and 133 people hurt, police said.Protests paralyze Lebanon, 3 killed, 110 hurt Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 9:25 AM
Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked roads with blazing tires on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which three people were killed and more than 110 people hurt, police said.Opposition protesters paralyze Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 9:27 AM
Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday, clashing with government supporters and burning tires and cars on roads in and around the capital to enforce a general strike aimed at toppling U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.Lebanon struggling with environmental impact of war, says UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 8:55 AM
Lebanon is still littered with stray bombs and toxic waste unleashed in last year's conflict and needs coordinated international aid to recover, the UN Environment Program has said.Lebanon faces major environmental harm: UN Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 7:41 AM
Unexploded cluster bombs and factories contaminated with toxic chemicals after last year's conflict between Israel and Hezbollah pose serious environmental risks to Lebanon, the United Nations said on Tuesday.Protests paralyze Lebanon, two killed, 100 hurt Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 7:34 AM
Protesters trying to topple Lebanon's cabinet blocked highways with blazing tires on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which two people were killed and at least 100 people hurt, police said.Opposition Protesters Paralyze Lebanon Washington Post - Jan 23 8:04 AM
BEIRUT, Jan. 23 -- The Hezbollah-led opposition cut roads in Beirut and across Lebanon to enforce a strike Tuesday aimed at toppling the Lebanese government, paralyzing the country and embarrassing officials ahead of an international aid conference. Clashes erupted along the country's fault lines,...Strike Nearly Shuts Down Lebanon Time Magazine - Jan 23 7:21 AM
Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday by burning tires and cars on major thoroughfares in and around the capital to enforce a general strike that aims to topple the government Clashes as opposition protests paralyse Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 6:24 AM
Protestors in Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition have paralysed the country with a nationwide strike, blocking roads, setting tyres ablaze and fighting rival factions in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Key facts about Lebanon CNN.com - Jan 23 3:03 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (Reuters) -- Thousands of Lebanese protesters blocked main roads in Beirut and around the country with rubble and burning tyres on Tuesday at the start of a general strike called by the Hezbollah-led opposition to try to topple the Western-backed government.Protests paralyse Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 3:52 AM
Thousands of Shi'ite Muslim and Christian protesters blocked roads in Lebanon with blazing tyres on Tuesday in a campaign to oust the government, and at least a dozen people were wounded in gunfire between rival factions.Opposition protests paralyse Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 2:37 AM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition have paralysed the country in a nationwide strike, with activists blocking roads, setting tyres ablaze and disrupting air traffic in the latest show of force aimed at bringing down the Western-backed government.Protests paralyse Lebanon, kill three AAP via Yahoo!7 News - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet have blocked roads with blazing tyres and clashed with govt loyalists, killing three people and injuring 133.Q&A: Lebanon opposition protests BBC News - Jan 23 8:03 AM
BBC Middle East analyst Roger Hardy explains the latest round of political unrest in the troubled country of Lebanon.Hezbollah supporters paralyze Lebanon Los Angeles Times - Jan 23 9:38 AM
Hezbollah and its allies paralyzed Lebanon today, sending out thousands of demonstrators who seized control of major roads, brawled with government supporters and smothered the capital in the acrid smoke of burning tires. Moon slips past Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 30 minutes ago
Senior Mike Battles scored nine points to help No. 2 Moon edge No. 5 Mt. Lebanon (12-6, 6-2), 34-33, in Section 4-AAAA on Tuesday night at Mt. Lebanon.Three dead as violent protests paralyse Lebanon Financial Times - Jan 23 6:38 PM
Supporters of Hizbollah and its Christian allies paralysed Lebanon yesterday as they dramatically escalated their campaign to overthrow the government, blocking highways with burning cars and tyres and triggering clashes that killed three people and injured dozens.Hizbollah fans flames of unrest over Lebanon Daily Telegraph - Jan 23 6:40 PM
At least three people were killed and more than 100 were injured in clashes across Lebanon yesterday as thousands of pro-Hizbollah protesters blocked roads in a campaign to oust the country's prime minister.Strike meant to topple government begins in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Jan 22 11:47 PM
Hezbollah-led opposition protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday by burning tires and cars at major thoroughfares in and around the capital, sparking clashes with government supporters amid a general strike aimed at toppling U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.3 Killed As Protesters Paralyze Lebanon San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 23 10:36 AM
Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday, clashing with government supporters and burning tires and cars on roads in and around the capital to enforce a general strike aimed at toppling U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora. Three people were... 3 Killed As Protesters Paralyze Lebanon ABC News - Jan 23 6:15 AM
Hezbollah-Led Protesters Enforce Strike Aimed at Toppling the Government in Lebanon; 3 DeadLebanon Protests Escalate Before Paris Aid Meeting (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Jan 23 5:14 AM
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hezbollah, the Shiite Muslim Party aiming to topple Lebanon's government, blocked key roads and set tires ablaze in several parts of the country in a major escalation of its ten-week old protest.Three killed, scores injured in clashes in Lebanon WIS News 10 Columbia - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
Hezbollah-led protesters burned tires and cars and clashed with government supporters Tuesday, paralyzing Beirut and areas across Lebanon.Protests paralyse Lebanon, 3 killed, 133 hurt Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
BEIRUT - Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon s cabinet blocked roads with blazing tyres on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which police said three people were killed and 133 people hurt.Three killed as general strike hits Lebanon The Scotsman - Jan 23 5:33 PM
A HEZBOLLAH-LED general strike aimed at toppling Lebanon's western-backed government led to violent clashes yesterday in which three people were killed and more than 100 others wounded.Lebanon braces for one-day strike AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 6:08 PM
Lebanon braced for a one-day strike called by the pro-Syrian opposition, which has vowed to close roads and paralyse the country in its latest bid to topple the Western-backed government.Protests paralyse Lebanon, kill three Hastings Gazette - 8 minutes ago
Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked roads with blazing tyres, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which three people were killed and 133 others hurt.Opposition Calls Off Protests that Paralyzed Lebanon Voice of America - Jan 23 2:18 PM
Opposition leaders in Lebanon say they are calling off a general strike that paralyzed the country Tuesday and sparked violent clashes. The opposition -- led by the Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah -- says Tuesday's strike delivered a warning to Prime Minister Fuad Siniora.Protests paralyze Lebanon, 3 killed Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 23 1:10 PM
Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked roads with blazing tiers on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which police said three people were killed and 133 people hurt.Violent Protests Paralyze Lebanon CBS News - Jan 23 4:30 AM
Thousands of young Lebanese men heeded the call of the militant group Hezbollah, flooding the streets of Beirut and blocking roads with flaming cars and creating a scene of general mayhem. Hezbollah calls for the overthrow of Lebanon's government.Four Malaysians stranded after riots in Lebanon The Star Online - Jan 23 3:57 PM
PETALING JAYA: Four Malaysians were stranded in Lebanon yesterday when Hezbollah-led protesters rioted by burning tyres and cars around Beirut.Veteran of Lebanon Campaigns Is Set to Lead Israeli Army New York Times - Jan 22 5:05 PM
A former infantry officer who commanded Israeli troops against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon for many years was appointed as the military?s new chief of staff.DFAT upgrades Lebanon travel advice AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 23 12:24 PM
Australia has issued a new travel warning for Lebanon where violent demonstrations have paralysed the country.Opposition Protesters Paralyze Lebanon CBS 13 Sacramento - Jan 23 4:07 PM
Opposition protesters took over Lebanon's capital Tuesday by burning tires and cars at major thoroughfares and its approaches from other areas to enforce a general strike that aims to topple the government.IMF, Lebanon Working On Post-Conflict Credit Program Nasdaq - Jan 23 11:51 AM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it would begin working with Lebanon to develop an economic plan backed by loans from the Fund's credit program for countries emerging from armed conflict.Lebanon Protests Escalate Before Paris Aid Meeting (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Jan 23 2:29 AM
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hezbollah, the Shiite Muslim Party aiming to topple Lebanon's government, blocked key roads, including the highway from Beirut to the airport, in the latest escalation of its ten-week old protest.Lebanon in bid to avoid financial collapse The Peninsula - Jan 23 4:03 PM
beirut An international conference on Lebanon to be held in Paris this week will be the country s last chance to avoid a potential financial collapse, analysts say.Three killed, scores injured in clashes in Lebanon ABC 7 El Paso - Jan 23 4:49 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Hezbollah-led protesters burned tires and cars and clashed with government supporters today, paralyzing Beirut and areas across Lebanon. The pro-Iranian...Three killed, scores injured in clashes in Lebanon KRON 4 Bay Area - Jan 23 4:44 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Hezbollah-led protesters burned tires and cars and clashed with government supporters today, paralyzing Beirut and areas across Lebanon.U.S. voices concern over Lebanon violence People's Daily - Jan 23 5:32 PM
The United States on Monday voiced its grave concern over worsening violence in Lebanon where Hezbollah-led opposition supporters, allegedly "allied with Syria" is trying to topple the U.S.-backed government of Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.U.S. to contribute to Lebanon revival AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 3:34 PM
The United States will announce a substantial contribution to Lebanon at an international donors' conference this week as part of an effort to rebuild the country and strengthen its western-backed government, State Department officials said.France appeals for calmness in Lebanon People's Daily - Jan 23 5:05 PM
France on Tuesday called on all Lebanese to exercise "responsibility" in order to ensure the success of the international conference on aid to Lebanon, which is expected to open in Paris on Thursday.3 killed in Lebanon protests MSNBC - Jan 23 1:49 AM
Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday by burning tires and cars on major thoroughfares in and around the capital to enforce a general strike that aims to topple the government. Police said three people were killed and 43 others were injured. Protests paralyse Lebanon, 3 killed The Peninsula - Jan 23 4:01 PM
beirut Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon s cabinet blocked highways and roads with blazing tyres yesterday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which three people were killed and 133 people hurt, police said.U.S. says will be "substantial" donor to Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 1:29 PM
The United States plans to make a "substantial" aid contribution to Lebanon at a foreign donors meeting in Paris this week, said senior U.S. government officials on Monday.US plans 'substantial' aid pledge for Lebanon government AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 1:59 PM
The United States will announce a substantial aid package for Lebanon at a donors conference in Paris this week aimed at bolstering the government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora, senior US officials said.Hezbollah-led strike paralyzes Lebanon, turns violent with 3 dead Boston Herald - Jan 23 10:02 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday, clashing with government supporters and burning tires and cars on roads in and around the capital to enforce a general strike aimed...Protests paralyse Lebanon, 3 killed, 110 hurt Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 23 9:42 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked roads with blazing tyres on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which three people were killed and more than 110 people hurt, police said.Protests paralyse Lebanon, 3 killed, 133 hurt The Star Online - Jan 23 12:12 PM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked highways and roads with blazing tyres on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which three people were killed and 133 people hurt, police said.Opposition protests paralyse Lebanon Japan Today - Jan 23 2:41 PM
BEIRUT Three people were killed and 133 wounded in factional fighting in Lebanon on Tuesday as opposition protestors staged a nationwide strike, blocking roads with burning tires in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.New travel warning for Lebanon News Interactive - Jan 23 12:27 PM
AUSTRALIA has issued a new travel warning for Lebanon where violent demonstrations have paralysed the country.Lebanon Valley, Fulton to be one York Daily Record - Jan 23 12:31 PM
Jan 23, 2007 Lebanon-based Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank and Lancaster-based Fulton Bank have agreed to merge, according to Fulton Financial Corp., both of the banks' parents company.New travel warning for Lebanon The Australian - Jan 23 12:18 PM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition orchestrated a nation-wide strike yesterday aimed at ousting the Western-backed government. Protesters fought rival supporters, barricaded roads with burning tyres and disrupted air traffic in the latest show of force.Deadly clashes as opposition protests paralyse Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! Singapore News - Jan 23 10:07 AM
One man was killed and dozens wounded in factional fighting in Lebanon as opposition protestors staged a nationwide strike, blocking roads with burning tires in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Deadly demonstrations paralyse Lebanon The Star - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Beirut - Opposition protesters have burnt tyres and cars in the streets and clashed with government supporters, paralysing Beirut and areas across Lebanon.US plans 'substantial' aid pledge at Lebanon donors conference AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 1:07 PM
The United States will announce a substantial new aid package for Lebanon at a donors conference in Paris this week aimed at bolstering the embattled government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora, senior US officials said.DFAT upgrades Lebanon travel advice The West Australian - Jan 23 2:09 PM
Australia has issued a new travel warning for Lebanon where violent demonstrations have paralysed the country. Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition orchestrated a nation-wide strike on Tuesday aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.NEW UN CHIEF TO TRAVEL ABROAD, ATTEND TALKS ON LEBANON, AFRICA The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 23 2:12 PM
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23, 2007 (AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon was to fly to Brussels late Tuesday on the first leg of a seven-nation visit highlighted by a Lebanon aid conference in Paris and an African Union summit on Darfur and Somalia.Protests paralyse Lebanon, two killed, 100 hurt Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 23 8:27 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Protesters trying to topple Lebanon's cabinet blocked highways with blazing tyres on Tuesday, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which two people were killed and at least 100 people hurt, police said.Protesters burn barricades, try to enforce strike to paralyze Lebanon Boston Herald - Jan 23 8:48 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday by burning tires and cars on major thoroughfares in and around the capital to enforce a general strike that aims to topple the government. Clustering...Lebanon's opposition halts protests Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jan 23 1:41 PM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition has suspended a general strike and halted protests aimed at toppling the Government.Germany Calls for End to Lebanon Violence Israel National News - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Germany, which holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, issued a call on behalf of the EU to end the violence in Lebanon. Germany called to all sides involved in the conflict to cease fighting and begin direct negotiations.Lebanon men questioned about Knoxville murders Lebanon Enterprise - Jan 23 10:42 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.Protests turn violent in Lebanon Baltimore Sun - Jan 23 6:24 AM
2 killed, dozens hurt as pro-government, Hezbollah supporters clash Hezbollah-led opposition supporters paralyzed Lebanon today with a general strike and tire-burning protests that led to street clashes in which two people were killed and more than 40 wounded. Post-War Lebanon Faces Major Environmental Harm, UN Says Environmental News Network - Jan 23 6:20 AM
Unexploded cluster bombs and factories contaminated with toxic chemicals after last year's conflict between Israel and Hezbollah pose major environmental risks to Lebanon, the United Nations said on Tuesday.Lebanon man pleads guilty to growing marijuana Lebanon Enterprise - Jan 23 10:42 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.Clashes as opposition protests paralyse Lebanon Nine O'Clock - Jan 23 1:56 PM
At least one person died and 70 people were wounded, some by gunfire, during opposition street protests across Lebanon yesterday.Fiery Clash Pits Hezbollah Against Rule in Lebanon New York Times - Jan 23 6:43 PM
Burning tires blocked a street south of Beirut as supporters of Hezbollah clashed with backers of the government, raising fears of open sectarian conflict.Lebanon suspends strike Gulf News - Jan 23 1:51 PM
Dubai: Lebanon's opposition began removing roadblocks across the country on Tuesday night after suspending a general strike and halting protests aimed at toppling the government, a senior opposition source said.Hezbollah-led protests cripple Lebanon CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 23 5:36 AM
Anti-government demonstrators blocked roads with burning tires and at least seven people were shot Tuesday during protests that shut down parts of Lebanon.Lebanon travel warning upgraded Northern Territory News - Jan 23 12:21 PM
AUSTRALIA has issued a new travel warning for Lebanon where violent demonstrations have paralysed the country. Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition orchestrated a nation-wide strike yesterday aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Lebanon superintendent is dropping lawsuit Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 23 12:44 PM
LEBANON Superintendent Jim Robinson is dropping his lawsuit against two members of the Lebanon School Board. Robinson had sued Rick Alexander and Josh Wineteer in February 2006, claiming they had interfered with his contract and with district policies.Lebanon protest leaves 60 wounded Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jan 23 10:05 AM
Clashes in Lebanon pitting pro-Syrian Opposition supporters against those of the Government have left about 60 people wounded in Beirut and elsewhere.Strike plunges Lebanon into chaos BBC News - Jan 22 5:18 PM
Protesters paralyse Lebanon with a general strike that led to street clashes in which three people died.Clashes as opposition protests paralyze Lebanon Middle East Times - Jan 23 6:52 AM
STANDING GUARD: Lebanese soldiers and armored personnel carriers stand guard in front of protestors in Dora, east of Beirut, January 23. (REUTERS) BEIRUT -- Protestors in Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition paralyzed the country with a nationwide strike Tuesday, blocking roads, setting tires ablaze, and fighting rival factions in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Hezbollah, Allies Block Roads Across Lebanon Voice of America - Jan 23 4:03 AM
Much of Lebanon remains paralyzed, Tuesday, as supporters of the pro-Syrian Hezbollah group block Lebanon's coastal highway and main thoroughfares in Beirut and other cities. From Beirut, Edward Yeranian reports this is all a bid to impose a general strike on the rest of the population.Clashes as opposition protests paralyse Lebanon AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 23 3:55 AM
BEIRUT (AFP) - Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition has paralysed the country in a nationwide strike as protestors fought rival supporters, barricaded roads with blazing tyres and disrupted air traffic in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Protests paralyze Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 23 2:44 AM
Thousands of Shi'ite Muslim and Christian protesters blocked roads in Lebanon with blazing tyres on Tuesday in a campaign to oust the government, and at least one person was killed in gunfire between rival factions.Strike brings chaos to Lebanon Guardian Unlimited - Jan 23 2:53 AM
Thousands of demonstrators bring Lebanon to standstill as they block key transport routes to enforce general strike aimed at toppling government.One killed as protests paralyse Lebanon Stuff - Jan 23 8:17 AM
BEIRUT: Thousands of Shi'ite Muslim and Christian protesters blocked roads in Lebanon with blazing tyres in a campaign to oust the government, and at least a dozen people were wounded in gunfire between rival factions.Protests paralyze Lebanon Reuters - Jan 23 7:33 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Thousands of Shi'ite Muslim and Christian protesters blocked roads in Lebanon with blazing tires on Tuesday in a campaign to oust the government, and at least a dozen people were wounded in gunfire between rival factions.Lebanon PM says opposition went beyond all limits as three die in day of clashes Al Bawaba - Jan 23 10:25 AM
Lebanon's Premier Fouad Saniora called for an urgent parliamentary session to discuss the deteriorating security situation after riots between anti and pro-government followers claimed three lives and wounded scores of others on Tuesday.Russian Foreign Ministry urges nationwide dialogue in Lebanon Russian Information Agency Novosti - Jan 23 9:54 AM
MOSCOW, January 23 (RIA Novosti) - Russia wants to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into internal confrontation and discord, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.Clashes erupt in Lebanon amid general strike CTV.ca - Jan 23 4:19 AM
Thousands of Hezbollah-led protesters bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet barricaded roads with blazing tires on Tuesday, provoking clashes with government supporters. Three people were killed and dozens injured.Violence shuts Lebanon down The Times of Northwest Indiana - Jan 23 4:49 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Opposition protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday by burning tires and cars at major thoroughfares in the capital and its approaches to enforce a general strike that aims to topple the government.Opposition Protesters Paralyze Lebanon WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul - Jan 23 4:47 AM
Opposition protesters blocked roads with car tires around the Lebanese capital of Beirut and other regions on Tuesday to enforce a general strike aimed at toppling the government. Scattered violence was reported. CBS News Interactive: Mideast Conflict CBS News Interactive: About Lebanon Protests paralyse Lebanon iafrica.com - Jan 23 5:56 AM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition paralysed the country in a nationwide strike on Tuesday as protestors fought rival supporters, barricaded roads with blazing tyres and disrupted air traffic in the latest show of force aimed at ousting the Western-backed government.Lebanon's last chance to avoid financial collapse Middle East Times - Jan 23 2:19 AM
BEIRUT -- An international conference on Lebanon to be held in Paris this week will be the country's last chance to avoid a potential financial collapse, analysts said.At least six wounded by gunshots in Lebanon protests AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 23 1:21 AM
BYBLOS, Lebanon (AFP) - At least six people have been wounded when gunmen fired at men trying to block roads at the start of a one-day strike called by the opposition, police have told AFP.Protests Paralyze Lebanon Fox 6 News San Diego - Jan 23 4:42 AM
Black smoke billowed over Beirut as Shi'ite Muslim and Christian protesters blocked roads in Lebanon with blazing tires in a campaign to oust the government.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-23 15:33 GMT: Lebanon struggling with environmental impact of war - UN Interactive Investor - Jan 23 8:12 AM
BERLIN (AFX) - Lebanon is still contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances unleashed in last year's conflict and needs coordinated international aid to recover, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) said today.Lebanon struggling with environmental impact of war - UN Sharewatch - Jan 23 7:29 AM
The Lebanese government has estimated the Israeli offensive caused 3.5 bln usd in damage. UNEP executive director Achim Steiner called on an international donor conference for Lebanon in Paris Thursday to also focus on the environmental devastation the country endured.Three dead, 133 hurt in Lebanon clashes News Interactive - Jan 23 2:27 AM
PROTESTERS bent on toppling Lebanon's cabinet blocked roads with blazing tyres today, sparking clashes with government loyalists in which police said three people were killed and 133 people hurt.