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Daily Bulletin - Feb 17 2:22 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Government supporters carrying balloons and Lebanese flags filled a downtown square Wednesday to remember a slain former prime minister and criticize Syria. Hezbollah-led opposition supporters looked on from behind razor wire separating the two sides.Lebanese cleric hopeful about Iran-Saudi Arabia efforts in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 17 3:03 PM
Lebanon - Qabalan - Iran - Saudi Arabia Deputy President of the Supreme Islamic Council of the Shia Community of Lebanon Sheikh Abd al-Amir Qabalan expressed hope that Iran and Saudi Arabia's mediational efforts to solve Lebanon political crisis can bring positive outcome.UN forces patrol southern Lebanon villages and monitor activity on the Israel border Aljazeera - Feb 17 2:44 AM
Italy is taking over control of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) from France, which has commanded the force since February 2004.Lebanon's fears after bus blasts BBC News - Feb 16 12:40 PM
Tuesday's bus blasts in Lebanon threaten to further stir up communal strife, says Martin Patience.WPIAL Boys' playoff roundup: Mt. Lebanon tops Shaler, 65-62 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Feb 16 9:30 PM
Last night, Mt. Lebanon worked overtime -- and then some. Eventually, the Blue Devils (17-8) were able to pull out a 65-62 double-overtime win against Shaler (16-9) in a WPIAL Class AAAA boys' first-round playoff game at North Allegheny.Lebanon Drops Conscription Strategy Page - Feb 17 2:29 AM
February 17, 2007: Lebanon has joined the ever growing list of nations that have dropped conscription. The law to abolish the draft was actually passed two years ago, but did not go into effect until 24 months later.Lebanon boys rally to defeat Rebels Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 16 11:40 PM
While Bari Rogers tried to sort out what happened, Kraig Hoene was wondering what took so long. For more than three quarters of Friday s Mid-Willamette Conference showdown at South Albany, the Rebels had Lebanon reeling.Iran-Lebanon limbs of same body: Ahmadinejad IranMania.com - Feb 16 10:01 PM
LONDON, February 17 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran and Lebanon are limbs of the same body, and unfortunately Lebanese part of it is wounded, IRNA reported.Slade leads West past Lebanon; South tops Corvallis Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 16 11:31 PM
D.J. Slade scored 17 points to lead ninth-ranked West Albany to a 62-43 home victory over Lebanon in a Mid-Willamette Conference win. West built a solid 17-point halftime lead and cruised the rest of the way. Slade got offensive help from Kayla Grady, who finished with 10 points.Security Council OKs Lebanon bomb probe AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 6:50 PM
The U.N. Security Council responded quickly to a request from Lebanon's prime minister and gave a green light Thursday for U.N. investigators to help probe the latest bombing in the country.Hezbollah leader: dialogue on Lebanon crisis "premature" People's Daily - Feb 16 5:02 PM
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that the various calls for a national dialogue in Lebanon are "premature," but he welcomed bilateral meetings with the group's allies.Hezbollah Vows To Continue Campaign To Bring Down Lebanon Government Nasdaq - Feb 16 9:53 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Lebanon's Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, vowed Friday to continue the opposition campaign led by his militant group to force Prime Minister Fuad Saniora to share power or step down.Syrian Leader Is in Tehran for Meetings on the Region New York Times - Feb 17 4:27 PM
President Bashar al-Assad of Syria is in Iran to discuss instability in Iraq and the crisis in Lebanon, the official IRNA news agency reported.Crest tops Lebanon, earn another trip to final Lancaster Online - Feb 16 11:59 AM
It was a roundabout trip getting to the Lancaster-Lebanon League tournament finals for the Cedar Crest girls basketball team. The Falcons survived two days of inactivity because of the snow, a switch of venues to the hostile environs of county rival Lebanon and a fourth-quarter surge that had t...Lebanon man: As hypothermia set in, I was scared Lebanon Daily News - Feb 16 10:18 AM
Among those who spent hours stuck on I-78 overnight Wednesday was Lebanon resident and hair-salon owner Tony Matula.Syria's Assad holds talks in Iran over Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 12:03 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discussed instability in Iraq and the crisis in Lebanon with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the start of a two-day visit to Iran on Saturday, the official IRNA news agency said.Iraq: Refugees Under Pressure in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Feb 16 6:00 AM
February 16, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The Washington-based NGO Refugees International recently made a study of the situation of Iraqi refugees in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. RFE/RL Russian Service correspondent Irina Lagunina spoke with Kristele Younes, a Refugees International researcher was went to all three countries to talk to people who fled from Iraq.Iran and Lebanon limbs of same body - Ahmadinejad Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 16 6:02 AM
Ahmadinejad - Iran - Lebanon President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Friday Iran and Lebanon are limbs of the same body, and unfortunately Lebanese part of it is wounded today.Eleven hurt in Lebanon clash AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 4:10 AM
Eleven people have been hurt in an overnight clash between followers of parliamentary leader Saad Hariri and opposition supporters in eastern Lebanon following a rally in Beirut.Syria's Assad in Iran for talks on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 5:34 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Iran on Saturday to discuss instability in Iraq and the crisis in Lebanon, the official IRNA news agency reported.Lebanon ends Lady Pats season Daily News Journal - Feb 16 3:36 AM
Oakland could never get rid of its demon, while Lebanon exorcised what had haunted it all season.Lebanon Man Under Arrest After His Wife's Body Was Found News 25 Evansville - Feb 16 4:33 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.WPIAL Boys' Basketball Playoffs Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 10 minutes ago
FIRST ROUND Feb. 16 Central Catholic 59, Upper St. Clair 53 Mt. Lebanon 65, Shaler 62 (2 OT) Pine-Richland 76, McKeesport 68 Feb. 17 Bethel Park 70, Hempfield 44 Feb. 19 Norwin (21-3) vs. Penn Hills (12-12) at Gateway, 8 p.m.;Hanover, Lebanon Shine Despite Brutal Elements Valley News - Feb 17 6:19 AM
Waterville Valley, N.H. -- It was nine degrees below zero at the top of the mountain. Halfway down the hill, at the start of the NHIAA Girls Division II State Championship slalom race yesterday afternoon, things weren't much warmer.Hezbollah will not forgive Lebanon arms seizure AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 7:06 AM
Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasarallah has said he will not forgive Lebanese authorities for seizing weapons from his anti-Israeli Shiite guerrilla group.Bush renews call for special Lebanon court AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 7:38 PM
US President George W. Bush has called for creating a special tribunal for Lebanon to punish those behind the slaying of former prime minister Rafiq Hariri exactly two years ago.Crusaders end Valley campaign Lebanon Daily News - 40 minutes ago
ANNVILLE With a playoff spot at stake, Lebanon Valley College men s basketball team had Susquehanna right where they wanted, down by six with 2:00 remaining in the regular season.Cold temps = high bills. Don t worry; there s help Lebanon Daily News - 55 minutes ago
Eleanor Hoke is like a lot of senior citizens in Lebanon County. Living alone and on a fixed income, she has to be careful about how she budgets her money. And, come winter, the frosty wind and frigid temperatures can make that pretty tough to do.Lebanon's Hariri says UN could impose murder tribunal AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 2:37 AM
The UN Security Council could override local objections and impose an international court to try suspects in the murder of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri, his son has told Al-Arabiya television.Cedars survive shaky second half Lebanon Daily News - 40 minutes ago
Given that the win-or-go-home portion of the scholastic basketball season has essentially arrived, a positive outcome is really the only thing the Lebanon High girls basketball team needed out of last night s District Three Class AAA play-in matchup with Twin Valley.Truck crash closes I-71 ramp at Ohio 48 Fairfield Echo - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
LEBANON A car carrier, that was transporting 10 new vehicles, slid off the road and overturned as it was exiting I-71 north at exit 28. The traffic accident closed the ramp from northbound Interstate 71 to Ohio 48 south of Lebanon.Five county wrestlers earn wins at Donegal Lancaster Online - 30 minutes ago
The road to Hershey began 15 miles away in Mount Joy for the Lancaster-Lebanon League's Class AA wrestlers. A few grapplers strolled down the easy lane while others hit a few speed bumps on their way to qualifying for next week's District Three finals. After a very lon...Open enrollment to be tweaked at city schools Lebanon Daily News - 55 minutes ago
Lebanon school administrators have decided to alter the district s elementary school open-enrollment policy, rather than do away with it altogether.Lebanon bounces back Lebanon Express - Feb 15 8:51 PM
Following a tough 54-51 defeat at the hands of Silverton last week, the Lebanon High School men's basketball team needed to move on. Friday night they did just that, rallying to beat South Albany 51-42 on the road.Nothing neutral in this Web war Lebanon Daily News - 55 minutes ago
As the director of technology for Pipeline Interactive, a Lebanon-based Web design and software-solutions company, Thomas Weidman works with Internet content and service providers, large and small. He favors Net neutrality.Loss takes berth away from LVC The Patriot-News - 38 minutes ago
ANNVILLE - Susquehanna University overcame a five-point deficit in the last 20 seconds of regulation to post a 74-69 overtime win over Lebanon Valley College yesterday.Govt seeks reimbursement for Lebanon withdrawal 7News via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 15 12:39 PM
Australians evacuated from Lebanon last year are being urged to repay the money spent by the Federal Government.Lebanon woman reappointed to Senior Services Commission Lebanon Express - Feb 15 8:46 PM
Governor Ted Kulongoski has reappointed Remona Simpson of Lebanon to the Governor's Commission on Senior Services. At the same time, he appointed three new members, Patricia Brost of Portland, Lucy Morgan of Salem and Marjorie Reuling of Salem.UN Council okays probe into Lebanon bus bombings AlertNet - Feb 15 11:51 AM
Source: Reuters By Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council approved on Thursday a probe into two recent bus bombings in Lebanon to be conducted by the U.N. commission ... A growth industry: Lebanon man takes over as head of state nursery association Corvallis Gazette Times - Feb 15 5:36 PM
LEBANON When Dave Van Essen steps out of his office and onto his 300-acre nursery east of Lebanon, it s easy to see that although he left Minnesota more than 30 years ago, his heart never left farming.Lebanon bus bombings to be probed by UN panel Independent Online - Feb 15 4:05 PM
The United Nations Security Council has approved a probe into the two recent bus bombings in Lebanon.I-78, Part Of I-81 May Be Closed Until Saturday Night WGAL via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 4:05 PM
PennDOT used plows, graders and loaders to try and clear Interstate 78 on Friday, which remained closed from Lebanon County to the New Jersey state line.Lebanon girl earns 1st-round win Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 16 11:30 PM
SALEM It was Amy Bloom s chance to shine Thursday and she didn t miss her opportunity.Lebanon band going to Disney World Lebanon Daily Record - Feb 15 1:25 PM
The Lebanon R-3 School Board approved a request at its meeting Tuesday from high school band director Keith Ruether to take another band trip to play either during spring break or at the end of May or early June 2008 in the Magic Kingdom Parade at Disney World in Orlando, Fla.LEBANON COUNTY: Man convicted of assault only York Daily Record - Feb 15 10:38 AM
A Dover Township man was acquitted last week in Lebanon County of breaking into a Palmyra home and sexually assaulting a woman.Bandy, Nail resign posts at Lebanon Lebanon Daily Record - Feb 15 1:58 PM
Email this article Printer friendly page For the first time more than a year, there will be new head coaches at Lebanon High School. On Tuesday, the Lebanon R-3 School Board accepted the resignations of Ron Bandy as head cross country coach and Ben Nail as softball head coach.Smartschan to aid superintendent hunt in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Feb 15 5:31 AM
The Mt. Lebanon school board has hired the search firm of McPherson and Jacobson of Omaha, Neb., to oversee the search for a new superintendent to replace George Wilson, who hopes to retire at the end of the school year.Lebanon Schools ask for levy hike for new high school KY3 Springfield - Feb 16 4:47 PM
District leaders hope a tax hike now will avoid others in the rapidly growing district.Israeli film on Lebanon pullout shatters war myths Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 4:40 PM
The terrified Israeli soldiers in director Joseph Cedar's new film "Beaufort" cannot see their enemy.Bashar arrives in Tehran for talks Gulf News - Feb 17 2:14 PM
Tehran: The Syrian president arrived in Iran yesterday to discuss instability in Iraq and the crisis in Lebanon, the official Irna news agency reported.Thousands rally in Lebanon on Hariri anniversary CNN.com - Feb 14 6:38 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Tens of thousands packed into a city square Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination as hundreds of troops were deployed a day after bus bombings killed three people.McCaskey leaves no doubt Lancaster Online - Feb 17 10:28 AM
Back in the mid-1970s, when Central Penn League power McCaskey applied for admittance to the newly-formed Lancaster-Lebanon League, the biggest argument against it was this: They would win everything. Cooler heads and common sense eventually prevailed, McCaskey was admitted...Church founder gets probation for laundering drug money FOX 45 Dayton - Feb 17 2:04 PM
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- The founder of a church who was convicted of laundering drug money has been sentenced to three years of probation.Church founder gets probation for laundering drug money WFMJ Youngstown - Feb 17 2:09 PM
LEBANON, Ohio The founder of a church who was convicted of laundering drug money has been sentenced to three years of probation. The Reverend Keith Brooks also was ordered yesterday in Warren County Common Pleas Court to perform 30 days of community service.SIX DAYS San Jose Mercury News - Feb 17 3:18 AM
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUNDAY: HORSING AROUND IN BEIRUT Two Arabian purebred horses get a little more acquainted at the Hippodrome in Beirut, Lebanon. The popular Arabian horses hit the race track every Sunday.Care Home Operator Sentenced For Abusing Residents WGAL via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 6:45 AM
The former operator of a personal care home in Lebanon County has been sentenced to prison for abusing and neglecting residents.District tourneys to go on today Daily News Journal - Feb 17 12:05 PM
The District 7-AAA girls and boys basketball semifinals will be played today at Riverdale High School's Johnny Parsley Memorial Gymnasium. Riverdale's girls play Lebanon at 4 p.m. It will be followed by a boys' game between Oakland and White County.Eleven hurt in Lebanon clash Middle East Online - Feb 15 2:49 AM
US President renews call for special tribunal for Lebanon to punish those behind Hariri s murder.Man is charged in scary I-69 fatality The Indianapolis Star - Feb 17 2:54 AM
Police charged an Anderson man Friday with being intoxicated when he caused a crash on I-69 that killed a Lebanon man.UN panel investigating Hariri murder to help Lebanon probe latest bus bombings AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 11:30 AM
The Security Council directed UN investigators probing the 2005 murder of Lebanese ex-premier Rafiq Hariri to help Beirut investigate two recent bus bombings which killed three people north of Beirut, its president said.Middletown pastor avoids prison for money laundering Dayton Daily News - Feb 17 12:33 AM
LEBANON A Middletown pastor who faced up to 10 years in prison for using personal and church bank accounts to launder drug money won't go to jail.Region's strife tears at Lebanon's fragile seams The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 12:00 AM
While the murder of a former prime minister two years ago triggered the "Cedar Revolution" that inspired hope for a new era of prosperity, today Lebanon is bitterly divided, paralyzed by political strife.Hotlinks Tiscali - Feb 17 7:20 AM
"Bilateral, international and regional issues, particularly Iraq and the Lebanon crisis will be discussed during the visit," IRNA said of Assad s visit to Iran, Syria s closest ally in the Middle East.Iranian, Syrian presidents discuss Mideast s situation mehrnews.com - Feb 17 11:36 AM
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad and Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here on Saturday for discussions on bilateral relations and the hot issues of the Middle East, such as the situation in Iraq, Lebanon, and the occupied territories of Palestine.Lebanon evacuation cost $30m, govt says The West Australian - Feb 15 12:37 AM
The evacuation of Australians from Lebanon last year cost the federal government more than $30 million.Hezbollah campaign Deseret Morning News - Feb 16 11:37 PM
A young girl shows her mother's key ring picturing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as he spoke to thousands of supporters in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday.By Freddy Long Contributing Writer The Crusader - Feb 17 9:01 AM
The Crusaders dropped a conference game at Juniata on Thursday night by a final score of 82-67. The team's playoff fate will be determined this Saturday, when the Crusaders travel to Lebanon Valley for the final regular season game at 3...Lebanon to mark Hariri killing despite bombs Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 10:31 PM
Lebanon was marking the second anniversary of Rafik al-Hariri's assassination on Wednesday and anti-Syrian leaders have called for a mass rally to commemorate the killing despite deadly bus bombings.No Cold War, Perhaps, but Surely a Lukewarm Peace New York Times - Feb 17 6:15 PM
U.S. ?unilateralism? meets Russian swagger, as the blocs begin to build.Lebanon at mercy of provocateurs The Age - Feb 16 5:14 AM
Although no one claimed responsibility for Tuesday's bombings, it is widely seen as an attempt to disrupt efforts to ease a tense sectarian stand-off in Beirut.China's 'Tuya's Marriage' wins best film award at Berlin fest AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 5:43 PM
"Tuya's Marriage", an unconventional Chinese love story about a herdswoman and her two husbands, has won the Golden Bear prize for best picture at the 57th Berlin Film Festival.Bush renews call for special Lebanon court Khaleej Times - Feb 14 10:44 PM
WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush on Wednesday called for creating a special tribunal for Lebanon to punish those behind the slaying of former prime minister Rafiq Hariri exactly two years ago.Iran?s Chance: U.S. Troubles in Iraq Create Opening for Regional Shift New York Times - Feb 17 4:26 PM
While American officials have increasingly accused Iran of interfering in Iraq, from Iran?s perspective it is the United States that is meddling in its backyard.Racing series schedules events in Bolivar, Lebanon, Monett, Eldon The Springfield News-Leader - Feb 15 9:39 AM
The O'Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series has included southwest Missouri stops this year for racing fans. The 2007 campaign features 58 events at 39 venues in nine states throughout mid-America. Local stops include: June 15 and Aug. 10 at Bolivar Speedway USA June 16 and Aug. 11 at Lebanon Interstate 44 Speedway June 17 and Aug. 12 at Monett Speedway Aug. 4 at Lake ...Syria's Assad due in Iran Middle East Online - Feb 17 1:34 AM
Syrian President to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, situation in Middle East region, focusing on Lebanon, Iraq.Three-peat complete Lancaster Online - Feb 16 10:44 PM
Move over, Lebanon. McCaskey's boys' basketball team has claimed a Triple Crown of its own.Friday night in Hershey's Giant Center, the Red Tornado reached the same summit as the 1996-98 Cedars, whose string of three straight Lancaster-Lebanon League championships had been unpre...Hezbollah will not forgive Lebanon arms seizure Khaleej Times - Feb 16 7:58 AM
BEIRUT - Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasarallah said on Friday he will not forgive Lebanese authorities for seizing weapons from his anti-Israeli Shiite guerrilla group.Nasrallah slams Lebanon government for confiscating weapons Al Bawaba - Feb 16 10:12 AM
Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday stated he would not forgive Lebanese authorities for seizing weapons from his movement's militay arm.Comets favored in L-L bowling Lancaster Online - Feb 16 9:58 PM
The Lancaster-Lebanon League Bowling championships roll in next week with singles action at Dutch Lanes on Monday and the team competition contested at Blue Ball Lanes on Friday.And the stage is set for a dramatic finale to both.In the team competition, the odds-on favorite is Secti...Bombs kill 3 on buses in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 6:54 PM
Bomb blasts killed three people on commuter buses Tuesday and lawmakers blamed Syria, stirring fears of clashes between Hezbollah and government supporters at a massive rally planned to mark the assassination of Lebanon's former prime minister.Syria, Iran vow unity against US plots AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 11:22 AM
Close allies President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged they would work together to confront US and Israeli "plots" in the Middle East.Man to be tried in 2000 slaying The Patriot-News - Feb 16 9:09 PM
LEBANON - A Palmyra man was bound over for trial yesterday in the death of a Dauphin County native in a West Lebanon Twp. auto body shop more than six years ago.Athlete of the week ... David Holmberg, swimming, Lebanon The Western Star - Feb 14 7:46 PM
Name: David Holmberg. Sports: Swimming, track and cross country. School: Lebanon High School. Class: Senior. Age: 18.Catching up with ... Jay Hall, assistant basketball coach, Lebanon The Western Star - Feb 14 7:31 PM
Name: Jay Hall. Age: 28. Residence: Maineville. Job Title: Intervention specialist, special education at Lebanon High School. Marital status: Single.Saturday's prep boys basketball roundup Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 17 1:01 AM
Lebanon s boys basketball team picked senior night to play perhaps its best all-around game this season. The Warriors outscored Crescent Valley in all four quarters en route to a 67-44 win.Truck crash shuts turnpike lanes in county Lancaster Online - Feb 16 10:39 PM
A truck carrying hazardous materials on the Pennsylvania Turnpike overturned in Elizabeth Township this morning in the eastbound lanes between the Lebanon/Lancaster and Reading exits. The accident occurred in Elizabeth Township in an area close to Speedwell Forge Road.The Associated Press ...China's 'Tuya's Marriage' crowned best film at Berlin festival AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 1:47 PM
Chinese drama "Tuya's Marriage" about a herdswoman and her two husbands won the Golden Bear prize for best picture at the 57th Berlin Film Festival.Chinese film "Tuya's Marriage" wins in Berlin Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 1:44 PM
Chinese movie "Tuya's Marriage," which explores the environmental and human cost of the country's rapid economic growth through the lives of Mongolian herders, won the Berlin film festival's top honor on Saturday.No cold war, perhaps, but surely a lukewarm peace International Herald Tribune - Feb 17 5:46 PM
The relationship between Russia and the United States has reached what is probably its lowest point since the Soviet Union collapsed a decade and a half ago.PRESIDENTS DAY SCHEDULE The Patriot-News - Feb 16 9:10 PM
County offices: Offices in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Lebanon and York, closed Monday. County courts: Same as above. Public schools: Schools will be open Monday in the Big Spring, Camp Hill, East Pennsboro, Middletown, Newport and Susquenita school districts.Hopkinston wins ski jump crown New Hampshire Union Leader - Feb 16 9:13 PM
Hopkinton claimed the NHIAA ski jumping championships at Proctor Academy in Andover yesterday while Josh Flanders of Lebanon won the boys' individual competition and Micheala Aitken won on the girls' side.China's 'Tuya's Marriage' crowned best film at Berlin fest AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 12:39 PM
Chinese drama "Tuya's Marriage" about a Mongolian herdswoman and her two husbands won the Golden Bear prize for best picture at the 57th Berlin Film Festival.Chinese film wins top award in Berlin AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 12:29 PM
Director Wang Quan'an's "Tuya's Marriage," which follows the troubles of a young farming woman in fast-changing China, won the top Golden Bear award at the annual Berlin film festival on Saturday.Falcons reclaim crown Lancaster Online - Feb 16 10:28 PM
In case what just transpired on the court wasn't evidence enough, Cedar Crest's faithful delivered the message verbally to McCaskey's players.With Cedar Crest in charge of a 49-42 lead and 24.8 seconds remaining in Friday night's Lancaster-Lebanon League girls' basketba...Religion in Brief Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 16 11:27 PM
LEBANON The Watoto Children s Choir from Uganda will perform at 7 tonight at the First Presbyterian Church, Second and Ash streets. The choir is made up of young orphaned children who perform by singing and dancing. This is the second year the group has performed at the church.Iran can learn from Lebanon, not N Korea Asia Times - Feb 16 2:46 AM
The welcome news of North Korea's agreement in principle to disarm in exchange for economic aid and international recognition has unleashed a flurry of interest in whether the administration of US President George W Bush can replicate this diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. A related issue is the lessons Iran could learn.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Feb 17 12:49 AM
BEIRUT: The chairman of Middle East Airlines Middle East Airlines warned on Thursday that the political crisis in Lebanon may affect the overall performance of the carrier in 2007. "Our projected profits in 2006 fell from $55 million to $15-$20 million following the July-August war on Lebanon," Mohammad Hout told The Daily Star over the telephone.Lebanon: Anniversary of Hariri Murder Scoop.co.nz - Feb 14 4:22 PM
On the second anniversary of the massive car bombing that killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 22 others in Beirut, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today that the United Nations remains committed to helping Lebanon uncover the truth and bring to justice the perpetrators of this despicable act. Author to sign books Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 16 11:28 PM
Didi Clarke of Lebanon will sign her book, Aubrey s Journey, the story of a family with an autistic child, on Saturday in Albany. She will be at Boccherini s Coffee House from 2 to 4 p.m.U.N. Commission To Help in Probe of Latest Lebanon Bombings U.S. Department of State - Feb 16 5:55 AM
The U.N. Security Council is agreeing to let the international commission examining the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri help the Lebanese government investigate the latest terrorist bombings of two commuter buses in Ain Aaleq. U.S. Ambassador Alejandro Wolff says the Security Council's action "is a clear message to all of those who would threaten the integrity of ...