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Lebanon opposition to escalate anti-govt protests 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 6:52 AM
Lebanon's opposition on Monday threw its weight behind the main labor union's call for a sit-in on Tuesday, breathing new life into a five-week long campaign to topple the government and promised more protests.High School Highlights: Mt. Lebanon tops rival Bethel Park Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 29 minutes ago
Unranked Mt. Lebanon rallied to defeat visiting Bethel Park last night in girls' basketball, 49-43.Audit clears Mt. Lebanon school project Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 33 minutes ago
Joseph Rodella, president of the Mt. Lebanon school board, was not surprised when he got a letter from state Auditor General Jack Wagner stating that an audit found no wrongdoing in the handling of change orders involved with the district's $52 million renovation of seven elementary schools.Lebanon dam owner will have to fix leak, official says Tennessean - Jan 08 3:20 PM
The owner of a leaking earthen dam at Prowell Lake in Lebanon will have the chore of shoring it up, said a Wilson County Emergency Agency spokeswoman.Lebanon dam problem OK now, county mayor says Tennessean - Jan 08 10:50 AM
Water that was seen gushing from a small earthen dam Sunday at Prowell Lake in Lebanon caused evacuation of one home, but all appears well as emergency workers monitor the situation, Wilson County Mayor Robert Dedman said today.Lady Bears drop three in Lebanon Tournament Waynesville Daily Guide - Jan 08 5:14 PM
Dave Roberts LEBANON The short-handed Richland High School girls basketball team went 0-3 in the 16-team Lebanon Tournament, held Dec. 27-30.Lebanon opposition to escalate anti-govt protests Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 08 7:05 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's opposition on Monday threw its weight behind the main labour union's call for a sit-in on Tuesday, breathing new life into a five-week long campaign to topple the government and promised more protests.Will Lebanon find a way out of crisis? Gulf News - Jan 08 1:20 PM
Beirut: Anaylsts say the truth behind the crisis in Lebanon remains elusive as the government and the Hezbollah-led opposition standoff drags on with no solution in sight.Lebanon opposition to escalate anti-govt protests ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jan 08 8:40 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah-led opposition on Monday threw its weight behind the main labor union's call for a sit-in on Tuesday and said the move was the first of daily steps in its campaign to topple the government.North Lebanon, police iron out three-year deal Lebanon Daily News - Jan 08 9:16 AM
The North Lebanon supervisors last week announced the completion of a contract with the North Lebanon Township Police Association that calls for raises in each of the next three years.Lebanon opposition to escalate anti-govt protests AlertNet - Jan 08 7:06 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds details, background) By Yara Bayoumy BEIRUT, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Lebanon's opposition on Monday threw its weight behind the main labour union's call for a sit-in on Tuesday, breathing new life ... RP envoy to Lebanon resigns ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jan 08 3:39 AM
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Monday that Ambassador to Lebanon Al Francis Bichara has resigned.Mideast special envoy returns to Lebanon to check on OFWs INQ7.net - Jan 08 3:52 AM
ROY Cimatu, special envoy to the Middle East, has been sent to Lebanon to check on some 20,000 Filipino workers, mostly domestic helpers, who have been left behind, the Department of Foreign Affairs said, after the Philippine ambassador to that country resigned amid the worsening political situation.Lebanon: Opposition To Target Ministries India Daily - Jan 08 8:37 AM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition will begin protests targeting government ministries throughout Lebanon after its 37-day protest in downtown Beirut failed to bring down the government of anti-Syrian Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, the groups said in a statement released Jan. 8. Maronite Christian leader Michel Aoun said no ministry or facility will be exempt from the protests.Can Saudi Arabia help end the political crisis in Lebanon? Al Jazeera - Jan 08 1:20 AM
Lebanon has been rigged with political turmoil since the wave of political assassination that hit the country, starting with the fomer Prime Minister Rafiq Al Hariri, which sparked Western pressure on Syria that led to the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces in Lebanon.French foreign minister calls for stability in Lebanon Sioux City Journal - Jan 07 10:36 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- 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.Lebanon tax protest will hit economy Gulf Times - Jan 08 12:27 AM
BEIRUT: Lebanon s economy and trade minister said yesterday that plans by the country s main labour union for a sit-in protest against tax reforms this week would wreak more damage on the war-torn economy.Lebanon's media has tough year but confident of turnaround Zawya - Jan 08 1:16 AM
Last year, Lebanon's media industry went on a proverbial rollercoaster ride far more thrilling and precarious than anything America's major theme parks could possibly dream up.Lebanon Man Under Arrest After His Wife's Body Was Found News 25 Evansville - Jan 08 1:12 AM
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.MK Eitam: Barak Must Admit Error of Lebanon Withdrawal Israel National News - Jan 08 1:48 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Reacting to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak s declaration of candidacy for the Labor Party chairmanship, MK Effie Eitam (National Union) stated that Barak must declare whether he thinks that his withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000 was a mistake.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's economy minister lashes out at plans for general strike The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 07 12:41 PM
Lebanon's economy and trade minister slammed the country's opposition-backed General Labor Confederation (GLC) on Sunday, saying the timing in which they have called for a general strike this week was "suspicious." In response to Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's economic reform plan for the Paris III donor conference.Man Killed In Two-Car Crash WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 1:45 PM
A Hershey man was killed in a two-car crash Monday morning in Lebanon County.Hizbullah Plans To Cripple Lebanon Israel National News - Jan 07 4:33 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Hizbullah and pro-Syrian political parties in Lebanon plan to escalate their efforts to topple the government by trying to paralyze the country, Hizbullah legislator Amim Cherri told the Beirut Daily Star . Their supporters have been camping out on Beirut streets for more than a month after the government refused Hizbullah demands for more representation in the Cabinet.Lebanon's parl't majority slams opposition's move to step up protest campaign People's Daily - Jan 08 5:11 PM
Lebanese parliamentary majority on Monday slammed opposition's decision to broaden the scope of protests in central Beirut to involve other vital areas.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.Water Main Break Affects Service, Traffic WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 6:12 AM
A water main break is affecting water service this morning in West Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.North and Mount Lebanon Workers Union seeks to replace GLC with 'representative' group The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 08 1:26 PM
Prime Minister Fouad Siniora met senior Lebanese political and economic figures Monday to discuss the government's reform plan in anticipation of the Paris III donor conference. Also in attendance at the meetings, which were held at the Grand Serail, was Finance Minister Jihad Azour.Lebanon presents new economic plan Mena Report - Jan 06 11:24 PM
Lebanon's Prime Minister Fuad Saniora on Tuesday unveiled a six-point economic revival and reform program that his government plans to introduce to a conference of donors at Paris later this month.Middletown pastor pleads guilty to laundering drug dealer's money Dayton Daily News - 37 minutes ago
LEBANON A Middletown pastor accused of using his personal account and his church to launder drug money pleaded guilty Monday to two felonies.Saudi calls for Lebanon unity Gulf Times - Jan 07 12:43 AM
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 opposition to escalate anti-govt protests Middle East Online - Jan 08 5:38 AM
Aoun says opposition demonstrations will extend to all ministries, touch all vital centres of 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 - Jan 06 9:03 PM
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.Blue Star stun Al Riyadi Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
DUBAI Blue Star of Lebanon stunned defending champions Al Riyadi 84-65 in their Group A match of the 18th Dubai International Basketball match at the Al Ahli Club on Sunday night.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 ...Crash victim in stable condition Corvallis Gazette Times - 56 minutes ago
LEBANON An 18-year-old mid-valley woman was in serious but stable condition Saturday following a car wreck Friday morning on Bellinger Scale Road.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 ... Olmert Admits: Unilateralism a Failure Israel National News - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) In an interview with Chinese news agency Xinhua, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert admitted that unilateral withdrawals in Lebanon and Gaza have been failures.Beirutis brace for spread of protests across capital The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 08 1:27 PM
The Hizbullah-led opposition in Lebanon announced the details of "Phase two" of its anti-government campaign on Monday, promising a "progressive escalation" of protests at ministries and public institutions until its demands are met. During a news conference held at the residence of MP Michel Aoun in Rabieh, north of Beirut.March 14 Forces accuse rivals of preventing solution The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 08 1:27 PM
Lebanon's pro-government forces accused "Hizbullah and its allies" in the opposition on Monday of hampering the government's efforts to resolve the crisis, adding that security forces would respond to the opposition's demonstrations. In response to the opposition's decision to move to "Phase 2" of its campaign.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.Hezbollah supporters are protesting to bring down the Lebanese government [AFP] Aljazeera - Jan 08 9:22 AM
Lebanon's opposition is backing the main labour union's call for a sit-in on Tuesday and renewing a five-week long campaign to topple the government with the promise of more protests to come.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.Iraq is following a Lebanese script Gulf News - Jan 08 1:21 PM
Beirut: The political crisis in Lebanon has an underlying sectarian tinge to it, and many analysts believe that the ongoing civil strife in Iraq has striking similarities.Michael L. Evans Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 08 2:27 PM
Michael L. Evans Sr., 55, of Lebanon died Friday at his home. He was born in Salem, the son of Francis and Irene (Miller) Evans. He lived in Toledo and Waldport before moving to Lebanon.Harb: Political crisis serves no one, only harms Lebanese The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 08 1:27 PM
March 14 Forces MP Butros Harb warned on Monday that despite the good intentions that may characterize the country's two main political camps, "we are sure Lebanon will incur severe damage, should the crisis continue." "We all have to assume our responsibilities and avoid escalation since it serves.GIRLS: Thank Goodness! Crossovers are finished Lancaster Online - Jan 08 10:05 AM
The Lancaster-Lebanon League crossover games are finally in the books. And as far as the Section 1 against Section 2 games were concerned, this might have been the most painful season yet.Death notices Albany Democrat-Herald - Jan 08 2:28 PM
Scott Howard , 81, of Lebanon died Sunday at Bridgecreek Memory Care Center. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Theo P. Jones , 99, of Albany died Saturday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Charges dropped in Miami port scare Florida Today - Jan 08 12:42 PM
MIAMI A judge today dropped trespassing and other minor charges against three Middle Eastern men from Michigan who sparked a brief and unfounded terrorism scare at the Port of Miami. Officials initially said the permanent U.S. residents from Iraq and Lebanon were caught trying to slip past a checkpoint in a cargo truck at the port's entrance Sunday. After a bomb squad search, authorities ...Curran leads LVC to consolation win Lebanon Daily News - Jan 08 9:10 AM
This time, the Lebanon Valley College men s basketball team didn t let one get away. Jimmy Curran scored a team-high 18 points as LVC downed Maryland Bible 93-80 in the consolation game of a tournament at Villa Julie College in Stevenson, Md., yesterday afternoon.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.As tensions rise, some Beirut workplaces ban all talk of politics The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 08 1:25 PM
While it seems that most of the country's politicians have made a New Year's resolution to incite internal strife, a number of Lebanese are now refusing to be dragged into any sort of conflict over politics. Amid political and sectarian polarization, a growing trend has emerged in Lebanon:Police: Shots Fired At Home, Vehicle WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Jan 08 8:06 AM
LEBANON, Pa. -- Police in Lebanon said shots were fired on the 500 block of North 11th Street around midnight. Police said a house and a vehicle were hit. Four adults and a baby were inside the home. No one was hurt.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.Person Unsuccessful At Stealing ATM Machine WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Jan 08 8:08 AM
HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- State police in Lebanon County are looking for the person who tried to steal an ATM machine. Police said the incident happened at the Hess Express on Route 501 in Heidelberg Township just before 1 a.m. Saturday morning.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.Belarus halts Russian oil flow to Europe People's Daily - Jan 08 6:06 AM
Syria on Monday denounced Israel's continued occupation of territories of Syria, Lebanon and Palestine as the root of the Middle East crisis, the official SANA news agency reported.December 2006 glimpses USA Today - 45 minutes ago
Here is a closer look at many of the U.S. military personnel killed in December because of the conflict in Iraq.Births Tennessean - Jan 08 12:09 AM
Mofield , Alexandrea and Jesse of Lebanon have named their son, born Dec. 27 at University Medical Center, Blake Morrison Mofield. Ramsey , Doug and Leann of Madison have named their daughter, born Dec. 26 at Baptist Hospital, Madison Adriana Ramsey.CORRECTED: Olmert in China seeks tougher stand on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 5:31 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, aiming to lobby China to close ranks with Western powers against Iran's nuclear program.Democrats Split Over Their Approach to Iraq New York Times - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Democrats are exploring ways to block financing for a military expansion without being accused of abandoning American forces.December 2006 USA Today - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
As of Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at least 3,000 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,397 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.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.Some farm show contestants untraditional Reading Eagle - Jan 08 3:40 AM
A Philadelphia teenager and a Lebanon County boy find ways to show farm animals even though they don't live on farms.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.Israeli PM kicks off China visit with Iran, trade on agenda AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has kicked off a three-day visit to Beijing where he will hold talks with China's leadership focusing mainly on Iran's nuclear programme and bilateral trade.Israeli PM Olmert arrives in China CNN.com - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
BEIJING, China (AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived in China on Tuesday for a visit aimed at boosting economic, technological and military ties.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.Officials: Misunderstanding led to detainment of 3 Middle Eastern men at Miami port USA Today - Jan 08 1:36 PM
Three Middle Eastern men in a cargo truck sparked a brief terrorism scare at the Port of Miami until officials determined their freight was harmless and the incident had stemmed from a simple misunderstanding.Today in history - Jan. 9 AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 4:00 PM
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2007. There are 356 days left in the year.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.New US ambassador to Iraq no stranger to danger AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 12:52 PM
Ryan Crocker, named as the new US ambassador to Baghdad, is one of Washington's most experienced diplomats, with a history in hotspots that should serve him well, as he tries to steer the United States out of the Iraq quagmire.U.N. wants $60M to help scattered Iraqi refugees CNN.com - Jan 08 3:09 PM
As up to 50,000 Iraqis flee their homes every month, the U.N.'s refugee agency said Monday that it will seek $60 million this year to help the roughly 3.7 million people displaced by violence in the war-ravaged nation.Iraq-linked reshuffle continues with switch of US Baghdad envoy AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 12:39 PM
President George W. Bush pursued a major reshuffle of his Iraq policy team by nominating the current ambassador to Baghdad as the next US envoy to the UN and replacing him with one of Washington's most experienced diplomats.Lebanon opposition seizes on Paris aid conference Middle East Online - Jan 07 5:23 AM
Siniora critics accuse government members of absolving themselves of economic responsibility.Saudi monarch considers Cabinet changes AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 1:54 PM
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is considering a major Cabinet reshuffle soon, the first since he ascended to the throne of the oil-rich kingdom, diplomats and Saudi media said Monday.Ben Odametey retains featherweight title Ghanaweb.com - Jan 08 1:51 AM
National featherweight champion Ben Odametey won a controversial points decision against Malik Jabir at the Lebanon House in Accra on Saturday night to retain his title.Ban says U.N. faces demand for troops AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 1:38 PM
The United Nations faces an unprecedented demand for peacekeeping troops and growing demands to help prevent conflicts and rebuild war-battered countries, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday in his first speech to the U.N. Security Council.Israel's Peretz drafts Palestinian peace plan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 10:08 AM
Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz, his position threatened by challengers in his Labour Party, on Monday unveiled a plan he said could lead to renewed peace negotiations with the Palestinians within six months.Sharon One Year Later Time Magazine - Jan 08 11:57 AM
On the anniversary of the stroke that left him in a coma, the Israeli leader would not recognize the country he left Illinois Man Killed in I-65 Accident WISH-TV Indianapolis - Jan 07 8:04 PM
LEBANON, Ind. - One person is dead after an accident on I-65 near Lebanon. The accident happened around four o-clock Sunday afternoon Police say 69-year-old Theodore Engelberth of Illinois was stoppedUN makes $60m Iraq refugee appeal BBC News - Jan 08 6:14 PM
One in eight Iraqis have fled their homes, says the UN's refugee agency, as it seeks $60m in emergency funds.Iraq-linked reshuffle continues with Baghdad envoy named to UN post AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 11:24 AM
The US ambassador to Baghdad, Zalmay Khalilzad, was named as Washington's next envoy to the United Nations, the latest installment of a major reshuffle linked to President George W. Bush's impending Iraq policy makeover.World Visions Campagnia Goes International Christian Today - Jan 08 1:29 AM
Campagnia the brand name of organic products produced by World Vision Lebanons SABIL Sustainable AgriBusiness Initiative in Lebanon grant went international for the first time last month by participating in the fourth edition of the Dubais Middle East Natural and Organic products Expo 2006Fatal accident in Boone County WTHR Indianapolis - Jan 07 11:20 PM
Lebanon - A three vehicle accident on I-65 near Lebanon in Boone County claimed one life Sunday. Sheriff Ken Campbell said an earlier crash three miles away, backed-up southbound traffic, forcing drivers to slow down.French candidate bashed for 'bravitude' AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 12:00 PM
Malapropisms, it seems, aren't exclusive to President Bush. France's Socialist presidential hopeful, Segolene Royal, is accused of battering the language of Moliere by speaking of "bravitude" when she apparently meant "bravoure." The linguistic invention on a visit this weekend to China was widely publicized in a country that takes proper usage of its language extremely seriously.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.Charges dropped in Miami port scare CNN.com - Jan 08 10:25 AM
MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- A judge Monday dropped all charges against three Middle Eastern men whose miscommunication with guards at the Port of Miami had sparked a terrorism scare.Bush to Name Iraq Envoy Khalilzad as Ambassador to UN Bloomberg via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 11:22 AM
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush will nominate Zalmay Khalilzad, the top U.S. envoy in Iraq, to be ambassador to the United Nations, White House spokesman Tony Snow said today.Lebanese banks seem to be dreaming the impossible Zawya - Jan 08 12:31 AM
BEIRUT: The main players in Lebanon's crucial banking sector have recently established footholds in several foreign markets, but their most cherished goal remains to recapture the country's former status as the Arab world's favorite financial-services hub.Lebanese opposition to escalate anti-government protest AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 08 8:44 AM
The Lebanese opposition led by Hezbollah have announced plans to step up demonstrations against the Western-backed government, in an escalation which could paralyze the economy.BMed in advanced talks with Mikati family Financial Times - Jan 07 6:17 PM
BMed, formerly known as British Mediterranean Airways and a franchise carrier of British Airways, is in advanced negotiations with the Mikati family, one of Lebanon's leading business groups, to raise £30m in fresh equity.