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AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 4:45 PM
France called on Lebanon's political factions Saturday to end their confrontation ahead of an international donor conference to help the war-torn country rebuild.French FM discusses Lebanon crisis, aid meet in Saudi AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 12:23 PM
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy discussed with his Saudi counterpart the political crisis in Lebanon and an upcoming aid conference for the country during a brief visit to Riyadh.Lebanon labor unions call protest over reform plan AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 6:14 AM
Lebanon's 200,000-strong Federation of Labor Unions (CGTL) has called for a sit-in at the Finance Ministry next week in protest at a government reform plan it says will hike taxes and cause layoffs.French FM in Saudi for talks on Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 5:52 AM
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks that will focus on Lebanon as Paris prepares to host an aid meeting for the country.Iran, Lebanon discuss regional political developments ArabicNews.com - Jan 06 6:31 PM
Iran and Lebanon yesterday discussed the latest regional political developments particularly the issues of Iraq and Palestine and political efforts to settle the ongoing crisis in Lebanon.Iran, Lebanon discuss regional developments IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, January 7 (IranMania) - Iran and Lebanon discussed the latest regional political developments particularly the issues of Iraq and Palestine and political efforts to settle the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, IRNA reported.Lebanon man killed in Friday night accident The Springfield News-Leader - Jan 06 3:59 PM
A Lebanon man was killed in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 8:28 p.m. Friday at Oasis Drive, four miles south of Lebanon, the Missouri Highway Patrol said today. Gary D. Allen, 50, died when his 1984 Ford pickup traveled off the right side of the road and overturned, a patrol report said. Allen, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, was ejected from the vehicle, the ...Lebanon Man Under Arrest After His Wife's Body Was Found News 25 Evansville - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
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.Mt. Lebanon Police Search For Daytime Robbers WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Jan 05 1:30 PM
Mount Lebanon police are investigating a series of residential burglaries.France does not see Lebanon crisis impacting aid AlertNet - Jan 06 10:36 AM
Source: Reuters By Souhail Karam RIYADH, Jan 6 (Reuters) - International donors have not changed plans to help Lebanon recover from last year's war with Israel despite a political crisis that added further strain ... FRENCH FM DISCUSSES LEBANON CRISIS, AID MEET IN SAUDI The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 06 9:30 AM
RIYADH, Jan 6, 2007 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy discussed with his Saudi counterpart Saturday the political crisis in Lebanon and an upcoming aid conference for the country during a brief visit to Riyadh.Lebanon labour union calls for sit-in Gulf News - Jan 06 12:27 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's opposition-backed main labour union called on Lebanese on Saturday to stage a sit-in next Tuesday to protest Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's economic reform programme.French FM in Saudi for talks on Lebanon Middle East Times - Jan 06 6:13 AM
OFFERING AID: France's Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Douste-Blazy gestures in a news conference late last year. He is currently in Saudi Arabia ahead of a Paris-hosted aid talk for Lebanon.Report: Germans in Lebanon Threatened by Attacks Deutsche Welle - Jan 06 7:27 AM
Germans living in Lebanon have been advised to take safety precautions because of a possible threat from radicals opposed to German involvement in United Nations peacekeeping activities, according to a news report.Mt. Lebanon police warn of increase in burglaries Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Jan 06 1:39 AM
Mt. Lebanon police said burglars have been on a rampage in their community since October. A dozen incidents have been reported since Oct. 24. The latest break-in occurred Wednesday, police said.FRENCH FM IN SAUDI FOR TALKS ON LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 06 5:00 AM
RIYADH, Jan 6, 2007 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday for talks that will focus on Lebanon as Paris prepares to host an aid meeting for the country, a French diplomatic source said.MECC Receives WCC Delegation in Lebanon [Press Release] Worldwide Faith News - Jan 06 2:06 PM
Rev. Dr. Walter Altmann and Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia paid a visit to Lebanon, December 16-19, 2006, upon the invitation of former WCC Moderator, H.H. Catholicos Aram I. This visit was also an expression of solidarity with the churches of Lebanon as well as a fact-finding mission in a country torn by political conflicts.Lebanon edges Frankfort in overtime The Indianapolis Star - Jan 05 11:57 PM
Another exciting chapter was added in the Frankfort-Lebanon rivalry as Billy Porter's putback basket with 1.3 seconds left helped the host Tigers to a 70-67 overtime victory against the Hot Dogs on Friday night.Saudi urges Lebanon leaders to end impasse AlertNet - Jan 06 1:36 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz urged Lebanese leaders to negotiate an end to their political crisis after Lebanon's opposition said it would step up street protests ... Hezbollah sees Saudis mediating in Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 05 3:24 AM
Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah believes Saudi Arabia could mediate in the country's political crisis, one of the movement's former government ministers was quoted as saying in a media report.Interviews today to fill town clerk job in Lebanon The Post-Standard - Jan 06 2:11 AM
Lebanon Town Board members are holding a special meeting today to interview prospective candidates for the town clerk vacancy.Iran, Lebanon discuss regional political developments Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 06 12:37 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Meet Iran and Lebanon here Friday discussed the latest regional political developments particularly the issues of Iraq and Palestine and political efforts to settle the ongoing crisis in Lebanon.Lebanon Graduate Working Inside the Shuttle Program ; OU Student's Internship Includes Helping to Train Astronauts. RedNova - Jan 05 5:07 PM
By Daniel Wells Staff Writer LEBANON -- He's only a college sophomore, but Adam Cook's career is already shooting toward the stratosphere.S. Lebanon to move T-ball games Lebanon Daily News - Jan 05 8:32 PM
IONA Play ball. But not just anywhere. That was the decision this week for the South Lebanon Township supervisors, who approved the South Lebanon Athletic Association s request to reserve the baseball and softball fields at South Hills Park for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons.Commander highlights UNIFIL mission in Lebanon People's Daily - Jan 05 5:40 PM
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Commander Maj. Gen. Alain Pellegrini on Friday highlighted the role of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.Lebanon: New study detects traces of uranium in South, by Rym Ghazal, Daily Star staff UN Observer - Jan 05 7:55 PM
2007-01-05 | BEIRUT: Yet another study of soil samples in South Lebanon has detected the presence of radioactive depleted uranium left over from last summer's war.US's Rice may attend Lebanon aid conference in Paris AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 2:33 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice may participate this month at an international donor conference for Lebanon aimed at revitalizing its war-devastated economy, a US spokesman said.Lebanon approves $30K in donations The Western Star - Jan 05 12:51 PM
Every year a host of organizations ask the Lebanon City Council for money, office space and free utilities to help support their activities. The city budgets $30,000 a year to meet these requests, and most years the groups can depend on getting the same amount of money they received the year before.Woman Fatally Shot On Interstate; Husband Arrested WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 2:27 PM
A Lebanon woman was fatally shot Friday as she drove on Interstate 865 and her estranged husband was arrested on Saturday.Person Unsuccessful At Stealing ATM Machine WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 12:54 PM
State police in Lebanon County are looking for the person who tried to steal an ATM machine.World Vision Lebanon’s organic produce boosted by International Expo AlertNet - Jan 05 7:21 AM
World Vision Middle East/Eastern Europe office (MEERO) For the first time, Campagnia, the brand name of organic products produced by World Vision Lebanon s SABIL (Sustainable Agri-Business Initiative in Lebanon) grant, went international by participating in the fourth edition of the Dubai s Middle East Natural and Organic products Expo 2006. Three hurt in crash near Lebanon Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 05 1:56 PM
LEBANON Three people were injured this morning when their vehicle veered off Bellinger Scale Road and struck a utility pole. The accident happened about 9 a.m.Lebanon thumped in first conference game Lebanon Daily Record - Jan 05 1:05 PM
SPRINGFIELD No, it may not be the same Kickapoo Chiefs team that dominated southwest Missouri en route to state titles in the 2000-01 and 2002-03 seasons, but the Lebanon girls found out on Thursday that they are still a force to be reckoned with in the Ozark Conference.Lebanon runs away from Waynesville Lebanon Daily Record - Jan 05 1:05 PM
Six Yellowjackets seniors go undefeated in matches as LHS defeats Tigers Six Lebanon seniors led the LHS wrestling team to a runaway victory over the Waynesville Tigers on Thursday, 51-17.Courier News Online - LEBANON BORO: Fire strikes home; woman escapes Bridgewater Courier News - Jan 05 12:49 PM
LEBANON BOROUGH -- A woman escaped a house fire here today without injury, neighbors said. Two neighbors said the house fire, which apparently started between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at 9 Glory Road, appeared to begin in the back of the house, possibly in the kitchen.Lebanon repays fiber-optic fees The Cincinnati Enquirer - Jan 05 2:46 AM
LEBANON - With appeals exhausted, this Warren County city must repay nearly $1 million in fees it collected from home builders to fund its unusual city-run fiber-optic system.Lebanon Olive Farmers Benefit from U.S.-Supported Opportunities U.S. Department of State - Jan 05 11:34 AM
The United States is helping unemployed people in Lebanon get temporary agricultural harvesting jobs aimed at helping them rapidly restore their communities and resume sustainable economic activity following recent conflict. In one example of support provided under the Humanitarian Assistance for Lebanon -- or HAL -- initiative, an olive harvesting project was launched in Zogharta in north ...Lebanon PM lays any failure of reforms at opposition's feet AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 4:28 AM
Lebanon's politically embattled premier has put the country's Hezbollah-led opposition on notice that if the economic reforms he is proposing do not materialise, it will be their fault.1989 Audi 90 from Lebanon Carsurvey.org - Jan 06 5:40 PM
What things have gone wrong with the car? - Front suspensions were badly placed when I first bought it, causing the steering (although power steering) to be very heavy. Fixed them right away.CHIRAC, SINIORA MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR LEBANON AID MEET The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 05 2:15 AM
PARIS, Jan 5, 2007 (AFP) - French President Jacques Chirac and Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora organised final details Friday for a January 25 Paris conference aimed at boosting aid for Lebanon's war-wracked economy.Lebanon's education sector gets facelift - and not for the better The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 05 12:41 PM
Before last year's summer war with Israel, Lebanon's education system was one that could have been considered flourishing in many areas - but now all that has changed. At the start of 2006, the American University of Beirut (AUB) had been boasting the opening of a doctorate program beginning in 2007.Northwood survives scare at Lebanon Bristol Herald Courier - Jan 04 9:16 PM
LEBANON Northwood survived a scare with a huge fourth quarter, and took a 44-34 road win at Lebanon on Thursday. It was the sixth win in seven games for the Panthers, whose lone loss during the stretch was to George Wythe.Lebanon must return cable TV fees The Cincinnati Enquirer - Jan 04 1:51 PM
LEBANON This Warren County city must repay nearly $1 million in impact fees it collected from homebuilders over the years to fund its city-run cable television system.Cedar Crest girls pour it on in second half Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Supremely confident in their team s chances of victory against a shorthanded Lebanon squad, the Cedar Crest student section broke into a sarcastic chant of It s all over seconds after the Falcons controlled the opening tap in last night s latest installment of the girls basketball edition of Lebanon County s favorite backyard rivalry. Turkish troops in Lebanon see Erdogan Turks.US - Jan 04 10:43 PM
On his one-day trip to Lebanon on Wednesday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was met in a formal celebration with his Lebanese counterpart Fuad Siniora.US'S RICE MAY ATTEND LEBANON AID CONFERENCE IN PARIS The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 04 2:45 PM
WASHINGTON, Jan 4, 2007 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice may participate this month at an international donor conference for Lebanon aimed at revitalizing its war-devastated economy, a US spokesman said Thursday.Turkish troops in Lebanon see Erdogan Zaman Online - Jan 04 2:14 PM
On his one-day trip to Lebanon on Wednesday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was met in a formal celebration with his Lebanese counterpart Fuad Siniora. His talks with Lebanese officials were followed by his visit to Turkish troops located in Beirut.French Min Urges Lebanese Factions To End Confrontation Zawya - 28 minutes ago
CAIRO AP)--The French foreign minister Saturday urged Lebanese political factions to end their confrontation ahead of an international donors' conference, saying during a Mideast visit Saturday that stability is essential to restoring Lebanon's struggling economy.Hezbollah seems to agree with Saudi Arabian arbitration Zaman Online - Jan 06 2:16 PM
Hezbollah officials have announced that they are now in favor of Saudi Arabia s arbitration between them and the Western-leaning government of Lebanon to resolve the political crisis that has been haunting the country for months.Lebanon man injured in crash on North 5 Lebanon Daily Record - Jan 04 1:35 PM
Man s car overturns after trying to pass another A Lebanon man was injured in a one-car accident at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday on North Missouri 5, about eight miles north of Lebanon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.Lebanon, Israel: Hezbollah Deploys Fighters To Bekaa India Daily - Jan 06 7:35 AM
Hezbollah's military mobilization department is sending groups of fighters to the Lebanese villages of Suhmur, Yuhmur and Zulaya, in the western Bekaa Valley, for military and logistic missions, Lebanese military sources reported Jan. 5. Hezbollah is closely monitoring what it sees as the beginning of an Israeli military buildup.Israeli Army Inquiry Cites Failures of Lebanon War Payvand Iran News - Jan 04 8:07 AM
Summing up 50 internal military inquiries, Israeli army Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dan Halutz said there were major failures during the war in Lebanon. -VOASaudi urges end to Beirut crisis Gulf Daily News - Jan 06 3:56 PM
DUBAI: Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz urged Lebanese leaders to negotiate an end to their political crisis after Lebanon's opposition said it would step up street protests to topple the government Saudi Arabia backs.Lebanon Fire Chief Leaves Full of Pride Valley News - Jan 04 6:22 AM
Lebanon -- Among the tasks he's wrapping up before retiring from a 34-year firefighting career later this month, Lebanon Fire Chief Steve Allen is pulling down award plaques and diplomas from the walls of his office overlooking Colburn Park.New dental office in Lebanon hosts open house Hunterdon County Democrat - Jan 04 12:18 PM
A new dental office has opened in Hunterdon Hills Plaza at 1390 Route 22 west in Lebanon. Hunterdon Family Dental Care is the practice of Hua Zhu. She invites everyone to an open house on Friday, Jan. 12, 3-9 p.m. There will be food and wine. Each child attending will receive a small gift.Build Lebanon Trails ready for 2007 Lebanon Express - Jan 04 9:58 AM
The past year was, to put it mildly, a good one for local organization Build Lebanon Trails. was a tremendously successful year for BLT, said Nancy Kirks, Community Health Improvement Project (CHIP) coordinator and a BLT member.Catholic, A-C stay deadlocked Lancaster Online - Jan 06 8:20 AM
Lancaster Catholic and Annville-Cleona remained tied for first in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League after posting easy wins Friday night.Police: Shots Fired At Home, Vehicle WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jan 05 8:41 AM
Police in Lebanon said shots were fired on the 500 block of North 11th Street around midnight.Iran's Ambassador: Political crisis in Lebanon has nothing to do with Iran-US rifts Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 04 6:37 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Political crisis Iran's Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad Reza Sheibani here on Thursday rejected allegations made by some political figures that the current political crisis in Lebanon is relevant to existing rifts between Iran and US.Fitness classes offered in Lebanon Lebanon Express - Jan 04 9:59 AM
Several fitness classes, some of which began on Jan. 2, are now being offered in Lebanon. Ready, S.E.T. Go! is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-6:30 a.m. The cost is $32 for Lebanon and Albany residents, $42 for non-residents.Surgeon joins Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Lebanon Express - Jan 04 9:55 AM
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital recently welcomed a new surgeon, Gregory Saunders, MD, to its medical staff.Warwick's win streak reaches 10 games Lancaster Online - Jan 06 8:20 AM
The final night of Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 against Section 2 crossover play on Friday turned out to be a memorable one.Hezbollah to expand protest in Lebanon conflict Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 05 8:33 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Shi'ite Hezbollah group and its allies will step up a campaign of protest and disruption next week to try to topple the Lebanese government by paralysing the country, a senior opposition politician said.Siniora, Barri meet British, European Parliamentary delegation Middle East Online - Jan 06 5:53 AM
Auchi: meetings show eagerness to reach agreement, concessions to be made for sake of Lebanon interest.Saudi King met Lebanon's high-ranking Hezbollah delegation People's Daily - Jan 04 4:10 AM
A Lebanon's high-ranking Hezbollah delegation was received by Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz in Saudi Arabia last week, urging the Shiite group to sit down and discuss the controversial issue of the international tribunal with an "open-minded spirit," Lebanon's local daily As Safir reported on Thursday.The US-Saudi-Wahabi Nexus ! News From Bangladesh - Jan 06 10:27 AM
01/01/07 "Information Clearing House" -- -- When the powerful US Vice-President Dick Cheney made a rare long haul to Riyadh in November , reportedly it was to create against Iran , Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon , a new US led Sunni alliance in the region, composed of the six Gulf Co-operation Council states, pro-US Arab governments in Cairo and Amman and willing NATO allies with covert support ...News from around the web: ArabicNews.com - Jan 06 6:29 PM
Daily Arab News about the Arabic world, Arabic news for Country by country news coverage. Politics, culture, recipes, book reviews, weather, sports, arts. Covers Egypt, Egyptian life, pyramids, Lebanon, Iraq, the Gulf, its oil, Arabian horses & camel races.Woman found shot to death in car along I-865 in Boone County WTHR Indianapolis - Jan 06 9:35 AM
Lebanon, Ind. - A Boone County woman who had been shot in the head was found dead in her van along a highway, and police said they were seeking her estranged husband in connection with the crime.Lebanon's Cabinet approves reform plan for Paris III conference The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 04 1:27 PM
Lebanon's Cabinet approved on Thursday an extensive economic reform plan drawn up by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora in a bid to attract foreign financial assistance at the Paris III international aid conference to help revitalize Lebanon's war-ravaged economy. "The government has approved the economic reform plan to submit.Lahoud to British, European delegation: No prospect of civil war in Lebanon Middle East Online - Jan 05 11:08 AM
Lebanese President asks delegation, Anglo Arab Ogranisation to convey views, accounts to the West.Tennessee livestock report for Jan. 4, 2007 Tennessean - Jan 06 12:12 AM
Reported auctions on Thursday at Lebanon and Fayetteville, Tenn.: Cattle receipts: 1,149. Trends: none because of the holidays. Slaughter cows boners 80 percent to 85 percent lean 41.00-49.50.Hezbollah to expand protest in Lebanon conflict AlertNet - Jan 05 8:22 AM
Source: Reuters By Alistair Lyon, Special Correspondent BEIRUT, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The Shi'ite Hezbollah group and its allies will step up a campaign of protest and disruption next week to try to topple the ... MECC Christian-Muslim Youth Seminar- Syria [Press Release] Worldwide Faith News - Jan 06 2:06 PM
This is the 6th Seminar that brings together 40 young Christians and Muslims from churches and Islamic institutes and organizations from Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Iran. They gathered at the Armenian Catholic church hall in Aleppo, Syria for three days under the theme: "Creation & Religions as Sources of Unity".Lebanon approves reform package ahead of world donor meeting AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 8:10 AM
The Lebanese government has approved an economic reform plan to present to an international aid conference aimed at revitalizing the war-devastated economy.Iran and trade to top Olmert's agenda in China visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 6:09 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is due to arrive in China on Tuesday, marking the last and possibly trickiest leg in his recent tour of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council amid efforts to stop Iran's controversial nuclear programme.In a Divided Israel, Angry Words or No Words at All New York Times - Jan 06 4:50 PM
The latest incidents by Israel reflect a malfunctioning government, deeply split over personalities, politics and policies.Elderly Lebanon man beats off burglar with shoehorn La Crosse Tribune - Jan 03 10:12 PM
JUNEAU, Wis. (AP) An elderly Lebanon man fended off a would-be burglar with a shoehorn before the man invaded another home and was arrested, the Dodge County Sheriff s Department said.La Shish Restaurants Struggling Detroit Now - Jan 06 12:53 AM
With its owner in legal exile in Lebanon, avoiding charges of tax evasion and accusations of supporting terrorism that await him back home, a once-popular chain of Middle Eastern restaurants in Michigan is struggling with the fallout.Friday Night Drive Takes Wrong Turn Action News 4 Pittsburgh - Jan 05 9:58 PM
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. -- A SUV careened down a hill and over a wall Friday night, crushing two cars. The incident occurred in Mount Lebanon along Florida Avenue.Township to rezone wasted tract Lebanon Daily News - Jan 05 8:32 PM
WEST LEBANON The West Lebanon commissioners this week voted to rezone three acres, property that one commissioner called a wasted tract of land right now. Athlete of the Week ... Rachel Frisby, swimming, Lebanon High School The Western Star - Jan 03 7:31 PM
Name: Rachel Frisby. Sports: Swimming, golf and track. School: Lebanon High School. Class: Senior. Age: 18.Tower City man sentenced for sexual assault Lebanon Daily News - Jan 05 8:31 PM
A 21-year-old Schuylkill County man was sentenced this week for sexually assaulting a Lebanon girl. Matthew Whitman, Tower City, was sentenced to county prison for seven months to two years and fined $200 for statutory sexual assault and corruption of a minor.French presidential hopeful Royal begins China visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 1:28 PM
Segolene Royal, a socialist hoping to become France's first female president, began a visit to China in which she is expected to raise French concerns over China's growing economic might.Israeli military chief cites failures in Lebanon USA Today - Jan 02 5:40 PM
Israel failed to achieve all its objectives in its summer war against Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces chief of staff said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz told reporters that Israeli forces caused considerable damage to Hezbollah, but acknowledged the army did not achieve all of its aims.Connors sparks THS girls Berkshire Eagle - Jan 06 12:18 AM
PITTSFIELD Taconic faced a spirited New Lebanon team yesterday and posted a sweep at the Pittsfield Family YMCA 25-meter pool. Katie Connors sparked the Taconic win in the girls meet. Connors was part of the opening medley relay winning team and followed with wins in the 50 and 100 freestyles.Superintendent And Parents Meet Over Canceled Cheerleading Program WKRN Nashville - Jan 05 9:43 PM
There are new developments in the story about the canceled cheerleading program at Carrol-Oakland School in Lebanon. Friday night, acting superintendent Mickey Hall listened for three hours as parents expressed their concern about the Carrol-Oakland cheerleading program. | | Here is a quick summary of what has happened so far: there are concerns about money, specifically, the cost of the... Saudi mediation in Lebanese political crisis eyed Gulf Times - Jan 05 11:57 PM
BEIRUT: Lebanon s Shia Hezbollah believes Saudi Arabia could mediate in the country s political crisis, one of the movement s former government ministers was quoted as saying yesterday in a media report.Turkish PM Warns Sectarian Tensions in Lebanon Threaten Region Voice of America - Jan 03 12:44 PM
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says growing sectarian tensions in Lebanon are threatening to affect the entire Middle East.Obituary - Joseph Vincent Orlando The Derrick - Jan 05 8:46 PM
Joseph Vincent Orlando, 83, of State College, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.Will Paris III conference save Lebanon's flailing economy? Zawya - Jan 03 9:31 PM
BEIRUT: Seasoned politicians and economists agree that nothing will work in Lebanon if there is no general consensus among the main political groups.City man gets prison for assaulting guards Lebanon Daily News - Jan 05 8:31 PM
A 31-year-old city man was sentenced to county prison this week for scratching, biting and spitting on three Lebanon County correctional officers.Moscow slams U.S. sanctions on its military firms Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 11:26 AM
Russia accused the United States Saturday of illegally imposing sanctions on some Russian military firms which Washington says were cooperating with Iran and Syria.Riyadi's hard-fought win Khaleej Times - Jan 05 7:15 PM
DUBAI Al Riyadi of Lebanon opened the defence of the title with a hard-fought 90-84 victory over debutants Al Jalaa of Syria in the 18th Dubai International Basketball Championship which opened at the Al Ahli sports hall here on Thursday night.More by Helen Tunnah The New Zealand Herald - Jan 05 4:39 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade rejects claims by a New Zealander held in jail in Lebanon that consular officials had not visited him since his arrest two weeks ago.Cat relies on 9 lives to survive war zone The Beacon News - Jan 06 2:07 AM
It's hard to think of Stone as a war casualty. The year-old white Angora cat, more pillow than feline, jumped onto Tom Chambers' dining room table and plopped himself down as though he owned the place. Yet only a few months ago Stone, who is deaf and sports one blue eye and one green eye, was left homeless when his shelter was bombed in Beirut, Lebanon. Turkish PM heads for Lebanon for one-day visit People's Daily - Jan 03 4:10 PM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan left Ankara on Wednesday for a one-day visit to Lebanon, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.LEBANON Government approves plan for donors despite controversy AsiaNews.it - Jan 05 4:41 AM
by Paul Dakiki The upcoming Paris conference has prompted the executive to draw up a reform project that could be used to exert pressure on the opposition. Meditation by the Arab League could resume before 10 January.Lebanon school bus involved in two car accident Norwich Bulletin - Jan 03 12:56 PM
The Exeter Road section of Route 207 is closed between Levita Road in Lebanon and Route 85 in Hebron after a Lebanon School District bus was in an accident with two cars at 2:38 p.m., according to state Trooper William Tate.Lebanon Rowhome Fire WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Jan 03 12:45 PM
A fire in a Lebanon rental house leaves 15 people without a home.Israeli Army Inquiry Cites Failures of Lebanon War Voice of America - Jan 03 8:29 AM
The Israeli army has completed a series of internal probes into the war in Lebanon, which was fought in July and August of last year.