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Lebanon Oil Spill a Byproduct of War 
NPR - Feb 18 10:15 AM
The 2006 conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon had a lasting environmental impact. The bombing of a coastal power plant caused an oil spill that may take years to clean up.Former Lebanon tax collector arrested for theft The Oneida Daily Dispatch - 38 minutes ago
LEBANON - Former Town of Lebanon Clerk and Tax Collector Ashli K. Scott was arrested Friday after a New York State Comptroller's Office audit of the town's financial records that Scott kept revealed a shortage of $6,815.Arab initiative, Tehran talks, internal shifts mark crossroads for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 18 1:40 PM
The head of the Arab League voiced optimism over the weekend on negotiations to end Lebanon's political stalemate, as internal talks were put on hold pending the outcome of weekend meetings between Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The dynamic of internal talks also appeared to shift.Maj. Gen. (res.) Adam: No Logistics Problems in Lebanon Israel National News - Feb 18 4:20 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Maj. Gen. (res.) Udi Adam, who headed the Northern Command during the Second Lebanon War, denies that there was any shortage of water, food and basic equipment during the war.Lady Warriors throttle Lebanon Daily News Journal - Feb 18 3:36 AM
Lebanon wanted to try and take Riverdale's best player out of the game, figuratively speaking, of course. Instead, the Lady Devils lost two of their own literally.Lebanon boys rally to defeat Rebels Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 17 11:09 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.Slade leads West past Lebanon; South tops Corvallis Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 17 11:06 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.Lebanese cleric hopeful about Iran-Saudi Arabia efforts in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 17 3:06 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 12:32 PM
Tuesday's bus blasts in Lebanon threaten to further stir up communal strife, says Martin Patience.Leaving Lebanon again Haaretz Daily - Feb 18 4:26 PM
The morning after director Joseph Cedar won the Silver Bear award for best director at the Berlin International Film Festival, the happiness in his voice made up for the exhaustion. "I slept very little last night," he declared.Iran, Syria urge Muslims to stay united against US AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 3:56 AM
The presidents of Iran and Syria, both accused by the United States of meddling in Lebanon and Iraq, have urged the region's Muslims to stay united in the face of US attempts to divide them.WPIAL Boys' playoff roundup: Mt. Lebanon tops Shaler, 65-62 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Feb 16 9:29 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 2:28 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.Roundup: Mt. Lebanon tops Shaler in 2 OT Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Feb 16 9:13 PM
Junior Shane Phillips scored 24 points, including four in the second overtime, to lead Mt. Lebanon (17-8) to a 65-62 victory Friday night over Shaler (16-9) in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAAA boys tournament at North Allegheny.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.Iran-Lebanon limbs of same body: Ahmadinejad IranMania.com - Feb 16 10:03 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.Syrian President in Iran to Discuss Regional Development Voice of America - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Iran Saturday to meet with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and top officials. Iran's state-owned media report the leaders are expected to discuss instability in Iraq, the crisis in Lebanon and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.PRESIDENTS DAY SCHEDULE The Patriot-News - 36 minutes ago
County offices: Offices in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Lebanon and York are closed today. County courts: Same as above. Public schools: Schools will be open today in the Big Spring, Camp Hill, East Pennsboro, Middletown, Newport and Susquenita school districts.What Tehran Is Really Up To Washington Post - Feb 17 10:46 PM
Reports that Iran is arming various factions in Iraq are about as surprising as claims that Mafia members have been seen in Las Vegas casinos. Iran has been meddling in its neighbors' affairs for a long time, and not just in Iraq. Teheran has trained terrorist and guerrilla groups in Bosnia, Lebanon and Palestine, all of which are far from Iran. 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 9:51 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 4:35 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 12:02 PM
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...Sunday, February 18, 2007 Central Kentucky News Journal - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
photo/ JAMES ROBERTS Campbellsville Water Co. employees rushed to repair a water main on Lebanon Avenue after it broke Thursday morning. According to Water Co. General Manager Todd Ford, such repairs are common this time of year as freezing and shifting ground puts pressure on water lines.Lebanon man: As hypothermia set in, I was scared Lebanon Daily News - Feb 16 10:12 AM
Among those who spent hours stuck on I-78 overnight Wednesday was Lebanon resident and hair-salon owner Tony Matula.Son of ex-intelligence chief Johnny Abdo dies of stroke The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 18 1:39 PM
The son of Lebanon's former intelligence chief, Johnny Abdo, died on Saturday in Paris after suffering a debilitating stroke. Ronald Johnny Abdo, 34, suffered the stroke five days ago. He was married to Joanna Judith and the father of a 4-year-old girl, Emma.Iran, Syria call for unity among Muslims Dawn - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Feb 18: The presidents of Iran and Syria, both accused by the United States of meddling in Lebanon and Iraq, on Sunday urged the region's Muslims to stay united in the face of US attempts to divide them.Italian Senate delegation visits peacekeepers in South The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 18 1:39 PM
A delegation from the Italian Senate paid a visit Sunday to the Italian contingent of the UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) at its headquarters in Tibnin in the South. A joint delegation from the Italian Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee led by Senator Lamberto Dini, and Defense Committee led by Senator Sergio De Gregorio met with.Church founder gets probation for laundering drug money News Journal - Feb 18 12:13 PM
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) - A church founder convicted of laundering drug money by renting a home to a convicted drug dealer was sentenced to three years' probation and 30 days of community service.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.Israel honors Fl. evangelist for Christian tours despite violence FOX 10 Mobile - Feb 18 12:26 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. Israel's Ministry of Tourism has honored evangelist Benny Hinn for leading Christian tours to Israel despite last year's Lebanon conflict. At the Israel...Tyre's top Shiite cleric reports receiving threats The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 18 1:39 PM
The senior Shiite cleric in Tyre and the Jabal Amel region, Sayyed Ali al-Amin, said Saturday that he has been receiving threatening e-mails, in addition to a number of letters that he earlier forwarded to Lebanese judicial authorities. Amin is known to be one of the few Shiite clerics in Lebanon to oppose Hizbullah.Israel Honors Evangelist For Leading Christian Tours Despite Violence WLBZ Bangor - Feb 18 11:17 AM
Israel's Ministry of Tourism has honored evangelist Benny Hinn for leading Christian tours to Israel despite last year's Lebanon conflict.Iran and Lebanon limbs of same body - Ahmadinejad Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 16 6:06 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.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.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.Lebanese ruling favours Calgary mother in custody dispute Vancouver Province - Feb 18 6:42 AM
CALGARY -A Calgary mother hiding in Lebanon after retrieving her daughters from her estranged husband has full custody of the girls, a Lebanese court has recognized.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.Mom wins legal step in battle for kids Calgary Sun - Feb 18 4:35 AM
After almost a year of disappointment and legal setbacks, a Calgary mother in hiding in Lebanon, after allegedly re-abducting her kids, is one judiciary step closer to returning home.Lebanon Man Under Arrest After His Wife's Body Was Found News 25 Evansville - Feb 16 4:44 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.Global vote will pick world's "new" seven wonders Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
What are the greatest architectural achievements in history? Rome's Colosseum? The Great Wall of China? The Pyramids of Giza?Lebanon ends Lady Pats season Daily News Journal - Feb 16 3:35 AM
Oakland could never get rid of its demon, while Lebanon exorcised what had haunted it all season.Rice on mission to Mideast in latest U.S. bid for peace USA Today - Feb 18 6:10 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets today with Palestinian and Israel leaders as the Bush administration tries to broker a Middle East peace deal. Rice has said chances for success are better than at any time since the administration took office. A look at the oportunities and challenges facing Rice in the latest U.S. attempt to resolve a nearly 60-year-old conflict.WPIAL Boys' Basketball Playoffs Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Feb 17 9:31 PM
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.;In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com - Feb 18 1:43 AM
CALGARY -- An Alberta mom in hiding in Lebanon is one step closer to getting to take her young children home. Melissa Hawach's two young daughters were allegedly kidnapped when they visited their father in Australia last summer.Poll: Muslim-West divide can be bridged AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 4:22 PM
A majority of people around the world do not believe the world is locked in a "clash of civilizations" that will lead to violent conflict between Islam and the West, according to findings of a poll published Monday.Hanover, Lebanon Shine Despite Brutal Elements Valley News - Feb 17 6:22 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.Iran and Syria stress ties amid rumors AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 1:43 PM
Syria's President Bashar Assad accused the "enemies" of Islamic countries of trying to sow discord, Iranian state television's Web site reported Sunday after the Syrian leader ended his visit to Iran.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.Kuwaiti telecom giant posts record 2006 profits AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 2:13 PM
Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co (MTC) announced record net profits of 305.3 million dinars (1.056 billion dollars) in 2006, a 67.9 percent year-on-year rise.Cold temps = high bills. Don t worry; there s help Lebanon Daily News - Feb 17 8:58 PM
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.Crusaders end Valley campaign Lebanon Daily News - Feb 17 8:48 PM
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.Assad handles crises, but regime suffers AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 9:47 AM
On the face of it, the worst appears to be behind Bashar Assad. There's much less talk of regime change in Damascus, or of prosecuting the Syrian president over the murder of a Lebanese politician.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 - Feb 17 8:48 PM
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.Five county wrestlers earn wins at Donegal Lancaster Online - Feb 17 9:18 PM
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 - Feb 17 8:57 PM
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 8:46 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 - Feb 17 8:58 PM
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 - Feb 17 9:03 PM
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.Saturday's prep boys basketball roundup Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 17 11:05 PM
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.Religion in Brief Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 17 11:22 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.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.Israel police chief resigns amid scandal AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 12:06 PM
Israeli police chief Moshe Karadi resigned after a report found he had mishandled a scandal linking officers in his department to an Israeli crime family.Top Israeli Police Official Resigns in Scandal New York Times - Feb 18 12:06 PM
Moshe Karadi said he was resigning as Israel?s police commissioner immediately while insisting the accusations against him were untrue.'Beaufort' director picks up Silver Bear in Berlin Haaretz Daily - Feb 18 1:40 AM
BERLIN - U.S.-born Israeli director Joseph Cedar, pictured, last night won the best director award in this year's Berlin International Film Festival for his movie "Beaufort," depicting the fear and futility felt by soldiers guarding a famed military outpost in southern Lebanon just before Israel's withdrawal from that country in 2000. "It seems pretty obvious that we're against war and that war ...Lebanon woman reappointed to Senior Services Commission Lebanon Express - Feb 15 8:53 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 12:02 PM
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 ... Asian cinema conquers Berlin as fest wraps up AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 8:03 AM
The 57th Berlin Film Festival has wrapped up after awarding a Chinese drama its Golden Bear prize for best picture, capping a bumper year for Asian cinema at the event.Lebanon bus bombings to be probed by UN panel Independent Online - Feb 15 4:10 PM
The United Nations Security Council has approved a probe into the two recent bus bombings in Lebanon.A growth industry: Lebanon man takes over as head of state nursery association Corvallis Gazette Times - Feb 15 5:37 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.Poll sees hope in West-Islam ties BBC News - Feb 18 4:14 PM
A majority of people in the West and Islamic world do not believe violent conflict is inevitable, a BBC survey finds.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 11:35 PM
SALEM It was Amy Bloom s chance to shine Thursday and she didn t miss her opportunity.Truck crash closes I-71 ramp at Ohio 48 The Western Star - Feb 17 1:11 PM
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.Lebanon band going to Disney World Lebanon Daily Record - Feb 15 1:32 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.Khamenei: U.S. will lose in Middle East AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 3:44 AM
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Sunday the United States will not achieve its goals in the region, state television reported.Poll: Muslim-West Divide Can Be Bridged ABC News - Feb 18 4:45 PM
Most People Worldwide Do Not Believe Conflict Between Muslims and West Inevitable, Poll FindsSyria, Iran vow unity as Assad visits AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 2:48 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is winding up his latest trip to Iran as the two allies, accused by Washington of stirring trouble in the Middle East, pledged to work even more closely.Bandy, Nail resign posts at Lebanon Lebanon Daily Record - Feb 15 2:02 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.It's a Living: No snow job these guys really enjoy plowing The Western Star - Feb 17 1:11 PM
Sure, they fix street signs and trucks, and mow acres of city parks, but it's the snow that really gets Lebanon's public works employees going. \NZ soldier faces three years in Lebanese jail Stuff - 56 minutes ago
A New Zealander who helped a mother snatch back her two young daughters could serve three years in a Lebanese prison if the parents' lawyers can't strike a deal over the children's future.Smartschan to aid superintendent hunt in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Feb 15 5:22 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.Restaurants long for Valentine's Day crowds The Western Star - Feb 17 1:13 PM
Some restaurants are open and their staffs hope to still draw a Valentine's Day crowd. The Golden Lamb in Lebanon will be open and has reservation spots available.Lebanon Schools ask for levy hike for new high school KY3 Springfield - Feb 16 4:38 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 2:21 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.Vince Beiser: Iran's a Threat- Even Though Bush Says So HuffingtonPost - Feb 18 1:55 PM
Anyone with a marginally functional brain is of course skeptical of the Bush administration's claims that Iran is directly fomenting anti-American violence in Iraq. It's a transparently trumped-up charge that looks a whole lot like the trumped-up charges that got us into this misbegotten war. But what's worse, it's a stupid distraction from a very real issue, which is that Iran really IS ...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.Latest deaths Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 21 minutes ago
ALLEGHENY COUNTY BAYKO, Anne M., 90, of Shadyside, died Feb. 18. Rapp Funeral Home, Penn Hills. (CO) BISHOP, William Raymond Sr., of Baldwin Borough, died Feb. 16. John F. Slater Funeral Home, Brentwood. (CO)McCaskey leaves no doubt Lancaster Online - Feb 17 10:32 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...Islam/West clash rejected The Age - Feb 18 6:19 PM
Poll rejects 'clash of civilisations' notion.Church founder gets probation for laundering drug money WFMJ Youngstown - Feb 17 2:18 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.Globally, most see common ground The Washington Times - 36 minutes ago
LONDON -- A majority of people worldwide do not think the world is locked in a "clash of civilizations" that will lead to violent conflict between Islam and the West, according to findings of a poll prepared for release today.Church founder gets probation for laundering drug money FOX 45 Dayton - Feb 17 1:59 PM
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- The founder of a church who was convicted of laundering drug money has been sentenced to three years of probation.Assessment appeals delayed while home improvement records sorted out Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 21 minutes ago
Allegheny County's assessment appeals board has put on hold any decisions on property appeals until officials determine whether information about home improvements was incorrectly removed from the case files.Secretive force pivotal in Iraq The Washington Times - 36 minutes ago
A shadowy Iranian paramilitary unit smaller than some U.S. Army battalions is at the center of a standoff between Washington and Tehran over the war in Iraq.News Analysis: U.S. troubles in Iraq create an opening for regional gains by Iran International Herald Tribune - Feb 18 4:39 AM
In recent weeks, President George W. Bush and U.S. military officials have increasingly accused Iran of meddling in Iraq's affairs.