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Lebanon's Sunni clerics issue fatwa 
AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 7:42 PM
Fearing a slide into civil war, Lebanon's top Sunni Muslim clerics published a religious edict on Friday prohibiting Muslims from killing their fellow countrymen, particularly other Muslims.American involvement deepens in Lebanon USA Today - Feb 02 9:29 AM
A few years ago, American aid to Lebanon was measured in the number of dairy cows a U.S. program gave to farmers. Now it is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, plus military help, as Washington tries to prop up a government seen as threatened by Iran and Syria.Italy takes command of UN force in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 7:42 AM
Italian General Claudio Graziano has taken over as head of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and vowed to work with the local security forces to stabilize the volatile border with Israel.Review of Lebanon OFW contingency plan sought The Daily Tribune - Feb 03 5:33 AM
Vice President Noli De Castro yesterday said he wants a review of the contingency plan for Filipino workers in Lebanon due to a looming threat of civil unrest in the capital Beirut.Israel planes still buzzing Lebanon: U.N. commander Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 1:37 AM
Israeli warplanes are still flying over southern Lebanon despite appeals for them to halt the missions, the outgoing commander of a United Nations peacekeeping mission said on Friday.The 'Toys' That Kill in Lebanon Time Magazine - Feb 03 9:29 AM
Thousands of unexploded U.S.-made cluster bomblets scattered across the hills and valleys continue to take lives HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lebanon sweeps Holston in Hogoheegee Bristol Herald Courier - Feb 02 11:06 PM
LEBANON Lebanon ended a two-game Hogoheegee District losing streak in impressive fashion with a 75-46 win over Holston at Long Gymnasium. The win, coupled with Northwood s loss to Chilhowie, gave the Pioneers third place in the final Hogoheegee District standings.Bivens helps Riverdale girls win at Lebanon Daily News Journal - Feb 03 3:37 AM
LEBANON Three out of four isn't bad. For Riverdale, it equaled the 25th win of the season. The Lady Warriors repelled a late Lebanon rally Friday night to take a 49-40 win over the Devilettes at Campbell Brandon Gymnasium.Lebanon eyes Humvee plant; company now in Butler County Middletown Journal - Feb 02 10:58 PM
LEBANON The city is trying to woo Armor Holdings Inc. to one of Lebanon's industrial parks, but without any vacant buildings large enough to hold 900 workers, the city's attempt likely will fall flat, said City Manager Pat Clements.In Lebanon, A Plea for Common Ground Voice of America - Feb 02 5:27 PM
Last week's violence in Lebanon, after two months of opposition protests, were a sign of how hostile the atmosphere has become.Italy takes control of UN force in Lebanon Gulf Times - Feb 02 11:41 PM
NAQURA: Italian General Claudio Graziano took over as head of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon yesterday and vowed to work with the local security forces to stabilise the volatile border with Israel.Lebanon dominates Spartans to win MWC Corvallis Gazette Times - Feb 02 10:52 PM
Lebanon won the Mid-Willamette Conference dual meet title by defeating Corvallis High, 54-22, on Thursday night. I thought we wrestled pretty well and gave them a half-decent fight, CHS coach Ron Sather said.Italian general takes over command of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon People's Daily - Feb 02 6:46 PM
Italian Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano on Friday took over the command of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), replacing outgoing French Maj. Gen. Alain Pellegrini, Lebanon's Naharnet news website reported.Lebanon tries to woo Armor Holdings The Hamilton Journal News - Feb 02 4:25 PM
Lebanon hopes to woo Armor Holdings Inc. into one of the city's industrial parks, but without any vacant buildings large enough to hold 900 workers, the city's attempt will likely fall flat, according to City Manager Pat Clements.From cows to Humvees, American involvement deepens in Lebanon after Syrian withdrawal Boston Herald - Feb 02 10:27 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - A few years ago, American aid to Lebanon was measured in the number of dairy cows a U.S. program gave to farmers. Now it is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, plus military help,...American Involvement Deepens in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 02 9:12 AM
A few years ago, American aid to Lebanon was measured in the number of dairy cows a U.S. program gave to farmers.Visiting dignitaries prescribe more dialogue for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 02 1:31 PM
The Lebanese must return to dialogue to find a solution to the current political crisis and to restore peace and security in South Lebanon, the foreign ministers of Ireland and Indonesia said on Friday. The two officials were speaking at separate events during a visit to the country to hold talks with officials and inspect their countries' troops.Israeli leader defends war in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 12:34 PM
In seven hours of testimony and intense questioning, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday defended his much-criticized actions during the war in Lebanon before a commission whose findings could determine his political fate.Olmert defends handling of Lebanon war at inquiry Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 11:39 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert defended his handling of last year's Lebanon war for more than five hours before a commission of inquiry on Thursday.Lebanon man indicted for rape Lebanon Enterprise - Feb 02 11:48 AM
Jessie Bright, 25, of 730 Westland Drive in Lebanon was indicted for first-degree attempted rape in Marion Circuit Court Monday of last week.Israel PM grilled by Lebanon war commission AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 10:06 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was grilled for six hours by an Israeli commission probing failures of the Lebanon war, amid a series of scandals that have left his government teetering.Palestinians won't be dragged into Lebanon conflict: Fatah AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 9:46 AM
Palestinians who live in Lebanon will not allow themselves to be dragged into the political row between the Hezbollah-led opposition and the Western-backed government, the local head of Fatah said.Olmert defends actions during Lebanon war The Buffalo News - Feb 02 6:09 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - In seven hours of testimony and intense questioning, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday defended his much-criticized actions during last summer's war in Lebanon before a commission whose findings could determine his political fate.Olmert testifies in Lebanon war probe Boston Globe - Feb 02 1:14 AM
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testified for more than six hours yesterday before a commission investigating the performance of Israel's government and military during last summer's conflict in Lebanon.Israel PM quizzed by Lebanon war commission AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 6:36 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is being grilled by an Israeli commission probing failures of the Lebanon war, amid a series of scandals that have left his government teetering.Beirut political crisis could endanger aid pledges AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 03 7:08 AM
Lebanon's finance minister has warned that ongoing political deadlock could endanger a government-proposed economic reform plan and jeopardize billions of dollars of aid pledged by international donors.Olmert testifies to Lebanon war panel AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 4:13 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spent hours Thursday testifying before the commission investigating Israel's conduct during its much-criticized war in Lebanon over the summer.Olmert testifies on conflict with Lebanon Sun-Sentinel - Feb 02 12:14 AM
JERUSALEM · Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testified for more than six hours Thursday before a commission investigating the performance of Israel's government and military during last summer's conflict in Lebanon. Israel planes still buzzing Lebanon -UN commander AlertNet - Feb 02 1:06 AM
Source: Reuters PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Israeli warplanes are still flying over southern Lebanon despite appeals for them to halt the missions, the outgoing commander of a United Nations peacekeeping mission said on ... Olmert testifies on last summer's Lebanon conflict Los Angeles Times - Feb 01 12:15 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testified for more than six hours today before a commission investigating the performance of Israel's government and military during last summer's conflict in Lebanon. Lebanon's brain drain alarm BBC News - Feb 02 3:24 PM
Blighted by civil war, political upheaval and a devastating conflict with Israel, many Lebanese are deciding to leave their country.Olmert quizzed by Lebanon war commission Gulf Times - Feb 02 2:11 AM
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was grilled yesterday for six hours by an Israeli commission probing failures of the Lebanon war, amid a series of scandals that have left his government teetering.Dental records to determine if Pa. woman found shot in Tennessee phillyburbs.com - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. - The body of a woman found shot to death inside a burning van near Nashville, Tenn., is likely that of a missing western Pennsylvania woman, although dental records will be needed to confirm that, the Tennessee State Medical Examiner said.Scandals tighten noose around Israel government AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 10:32 PM
Sex, corruption scandals and a full-blown inquiry into the failures of the Lebanon war are tightening the noose around Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and his Kadima party.Fire companies hosed on trucks The Patriot-News - 36 minutes ago
LEBANON - Prescott Fire Company members were excited about buying a new tanker to replace a 1973 truck, Chief Lamar Martin said. Using a $232,750 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant, Prescott paid $93,000 to New Lexington Fire Equipment of Somerset County.War in Lebanon fuelled attacks on UK Jews Daily Telegraph - Feb 01 5:20 PM
Attacks on Jewish people rose to record levels last year, fuelled by the war between Israel and Lebanon, a report said yesterday.Land-use policies could get overhaul The Patriot-News - 34 minutes ago
LEBANON - North Cornwall officials are contemplating the township's future and have hired a professional planner for advice.Valley two games out with four to play Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
ELIZABETHTOWN It s not time to stick a fork in the Lebanon Valley College men s basketball team s postseason hopes just yet, but a few more performances like the one it turned in yesterday will certainly cause the search for the utensil drawer to begin.LVC's playoff hopes fading The Patriot-News - 23 minutes ago
ELIZABETHTOWN - One game after playing its way back into the Commonwealth Conference chase, the Lebanon Valley College men's basketball team may have fallen out of it.Bush Pledges Help to Limit Toll in Lebanon 13 WMAZ Macon - Feb 01 9:13 PM
Lebanon's prime minister says he got a call Friday from President Bush, who promised to help. Fuad Saniora says in a statement that Bush told him he will "put pressure on Israel" to limit the damage to Lebanon and to also spare civilians.Experts see hope for Oregon timber industry KGW Portland - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Despite such recent news such as the closure of a Weyerhaeuser sawmill near Lebanon, economists and observers say the long-term outlook for the timber industry in Oregon is healthy.Israeli PM gives testimony on Lebanon war People's Daily - Feb 01 5:00 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Thursday afternoon finished a seven-hour testimony before a government-appointed committee, which is charged with investigating into Israel's failures in the Lebanon war last summer, local media said.Lebanese official hails international donors' support People's Daily - Feb 03 5:44 PM
Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh hailed Saturday the outcome of a recently-held donor conference in Paris, saying it has witnessed international willingness to make Lebanon an independent and democratic state.Beirut residents fear new outbreak of civil war Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
BEIRUT - Beirut residents are living in constant fear that Lebanon could plunge back into civil strife after deadly street clashes last month pitted Sunni Muslims against Shias.New Arab League Plan for Lebanon Israel National News - Feb 01 9:08 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Arab League chief Amr Moussa will present a four-point initiative to solve the crisis in Lebanon, which is on the brink of a repeat of the civil war that ravaged the country three decades ago.Olmert defends handling of Lebanon war at inquiry AlertNet - Feb 01 11:51 AM
Source: Reuters By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert defended his handling of last year's Lebanon war for more than five hours before a commission of inquiry on Thursday ... Lebanon City Schools closed Friday Tennessean - Feb 01 7:10 PM
Lebanon City Schools will also be closed Friday, officials announced Thursday night. - COLBY SLEDGECollective puts Lebanon's gender gap in economic participation at 30 percent The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 01 1:21 PM
Less than 25 percent of women aged 15-64 years are economically active compared to 55 percent of men in Lebanon, the Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action (CRTD.A) reported on Thursday. The Lebanese NGO held a conference to mark the mid-way point through a two-year grant focusing on women's economic empowerment in the region.Expatriates issue 'wake-up call' for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 01 1:29 PM
An organization of Lebanese living abroad made an appeal Thursday to the nation's leaders and citizens to resolve the current political crisis through dialogue. In an appeal published in Lebanon's main Arabic- and French-language newspapers, the France-based organization of expatriates called.Burglary charges filed in Lebanon break-in Watertown Daily Times - Feb 01 11:20 AM
JUNEAU - Two men have each been charged in Dodge County Circuit Court with two burglary counts, one of which stemmed from an incident in a town of Lebanon home where the victim turned the intruder away by striking him on the head with a shoe horn.Downtown Beirut withers amid violence UPI - Feb 03 1:03 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Ongoing political violence is slowly strangling the once-thriving business district of downtown Beirut, Lebanon.WA swimmers top Lebanon Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 02 11:31 PM
The Bulldogs were in control of both the boys and girls meets in the makeup contest that had been cancelled because of ice earlier. West Albany s boys won nine of 11 events in getting the win, while the Bulldog girls were winners in 10 events.The flip side of the Coyne Sunday Times - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
Contestant ruffles the feathers of fire-breathing quiz-show host . Among the dozens of countries which have run versions thereof are China, Israel, Croatia, Turkey, Mexico, India, Lebanon, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Brazil, Chile, the US and Germany.Arab League chief to return to troubled Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 7:19 AM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa is due to return to Lebanon next month in a new bid to help resolve the country's acute political crisis, a government minister has said.World: Saturday Albuquerque Tribune - Feb 03 9:33 AM
Lebanon's clerics prohibit killing; Group: Stop hurting Earth; Kenya arrests Americans; Car bombs strike Kirkuk; Cleric calls for unity; Wall collapse kills 19; Troops attempt recaptureOlmert faces commission over war in Lebanon Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 01 6:26 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has begun testifying before a government commission investigating last year's war in Lebanon.Paul named new police chief in Lebanon Junction Pioneer News - Feb 01 6:56 AM
LEBANON JUNCTION - A familiar face is taking a new position in Lebanon Junction. Previously the assistant chief, Maj. Darrell Paul was named acting LJPD chief Jan. 1 by new Mayor James "Butch" Sweat.US Officials: Israel May Have Violated Cluster Arms Pact-NYT Nasdaq - Feb 03 6:52 AM
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The Bush administration will inform Congress on Monday that Israel may have violated agreements with the U.S. when it fired American- supplied cluster munitions into southern Lebanon during its fight with Hezbollah last summer, the State Department said Saturday, the New York Times reported on its Web site.Shiites across the Mideast participate in Ashoura holy day Ashland Daily Tidings - Feb 03 1:21 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Tens of thousands of Shiite Muslim men, some beating their chests and slashing their heads with blades, marched along city streets throughout the Middle East on Tuesday to mark Ashoura.Lowe's is moving Lebanon forward Lebanon Express - Feb 01 10:18 AM
It's a month late for a New Year's prediction, but here it is anyway. 2007 is going to be an exciting year in Lebanon. The impact of Lowe's on Lebanon is about to become obvious.CV blows another chance to clinch Section 2 Lancaster Online - Feb 03 8:29 AM
For the second time this week, Conestoga Valley had a chance to clinch at least a tie for the Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 championship.Record surge in anti-Semitic attacks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 8:45 AM
The UK suffered its highest number of anti-Semitic incidents in a generation last year, with a spike during Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a Jewish advocacy group has said.Lebanon pool offers swim lessons Lebanon Express - Feb 01 10:24 AM
The Lebanon Community Pool offers a new session of youth swimming lessons starting Feb. 13. The 30 minute classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are offered starting at 3:45, 4:15, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Sessions run through March 15.Merkel starts trip to Mideast International Herald Tribune - Feb 02 1:46 PM
Embarking on her most difficult trip since taking office 15 months ago, the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, was set to begin Saturday a four-day visit to the Middle East aimed at strengthening the fragile government in Lebanon and revitalizing the Israeli- Palestinian peace process.Olmert testifies to commission investigating Lebanon war Pravda - Feb 01 6:32 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spent seven hours Thursday testifying before the commission investigating Israel's conduct during its much-criticized war in Lebanon over the summer.McCaskey is all alone in 1st after night of drama in Section 1 Lancaster Online - Feb 03 8:29 AM
The Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 race has been pretty easy to chart this season.Township continues its late charge, knocks off Penn Manor for 2nd place in Section 1 Lancaster Online - Feb 03 8:43 AM
The Section 1 race in the Lancaster-Lebanon League is going right down to the final week of the regular season, like everyone expected.Ideal cuisine for Bears, Colts fans Connersville News-Examiner - Feb 03 11:27 AM
LEBANON, Ind. Indiana tenderloins traditionally lead the league in meat-per-bun coverage. But can Hoosier favorite stand up to a brat or hot dog with Chicago-style fixings?Home operators sentenced The Patriot-News - Feb 03 6:53 AM
A former Lebanon County personal-care home operator and her son were sentenced to federal prison this week for their involvement in a scheme to defraud government medical-assistance programs.Some Parents Upset With Proposed Kindergarten Move WGAL via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 6:16 AM
Some parents in Palmyra, Lebanon County, are upset with a plan to move kindergarten classes to a church.Supporting a national unity government in Lebanon:a missed opportunity for the US? The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 02 1:29 PM
With the arrival of the September of his political life at the White House, President george W. Bush, with his team of advisers and supporters, began drawing the final strategic political lines of his administration with a heavy emphasis on foreign policy issues. Many of his predecessors have been through this exercise.Olmert grilled over Lebanon war iafrica.com - Feb 01 4:07 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was being grilled on Thursday by an Israeli commission probing failures of the Lebanon war, amid a string of scandals that have left his government teetering.Dental records to determine if Pa. woman found dead in Tennessee WFMJ Youngstown - Feb 03 10:09 AM
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. Tennessee and Allegheny County authorities are waiting for dental records to determine whether a woman found dead inside a burning van is a woman reported missing from western Pennsylvania earlier this week.A1 Team Lebanon set for Australian A1GP event Middle East Online - Feb 01 2:24 AM
Local support for A1 Team Lebanon will spur on team as Australia has Lebanes community of 300,000.Calvin H. Plimpton Dies at 88; Led Way for Women at Amherst New York Times - Feb 03 4:48 PM
Calvin H. Plimpton was an educator instrumental in opening Amherst College?s doors to women.Scandals tighten noose around Israel government Middle East Online - Feb 03 4:39 AM
Poll: 77 percent of Israeli respondents want investigation to recommend resignation of Olmert, Peretz over Lebanon war.New positions drive Lebanon school budget plan Norwich Bulletin - Feb 01 1:13 AM
By JULIE A. LEBANON --A 7.33 percent increase in the education budget will pay for increases in fixed costs, create new positions and add programs, according to Superintendent Robert McGray.ISRAEL-LEBANON: US inquiry into use of cluster bombs IRIN - Feb 01 12:15 AM
TEL AVIV, 31 Jan 2007 (IRIN) - Israel may have violated agreements regarding the use of American-made cluster bombs during its war in Lebanon in July 2006, the US State Department said on Monday.Iraq war spawns growing refugee problem AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
Decades after the Middle East was hit by the mass uprooting of Palestinians, it is again struggling with a gigantic refugee problem this time from Iraq.Boys Basketball: Blazers advance Jefferson City News Tribune - Feb 03 6:58 AM
ROLLA, Mo. - The Lewis and Clark Trailblazers cruised to a 61-39 win over Lebanon in the semifinals of the Rolla Tournament on Friday. Kody Walker led the Trailblazers, who move to 10-5, with 17 points. Jordan Green added 15 points and Shawn Carter had 10.PM to tell Winograd panel: Israel won the Lebanon war Haaretz Daily - Feb 01 12:00 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived at the offices of the Winograd Committee investigating the second Lebanon war, in order to provide testimony in which he is expected to defend his role in the war and say Israel emerged victorious.STOCKWATCH Semapa up on Lebanon cement company stake buy UPDATE Sharewatch - Feb 01 2:54 AM
LISBON (AFX) - Shares in Semapa SGPS rose after its 51 pct-owned unit Secil took a controlling stake in a cement and clinker maker in Lebanon, dealers said.70 may lose jobs in Lebanon mill closure Salem Statesman Journal - Feb 01 3:23 AM
LEBANON -- Weyerhaeuser said Wednesday that it would close a sawmill in Lebanon where about 70 people work.Italy takes command of UN force in Lebanon Middle East Online - Feb 02 8:09 AM
General Graziano vows to work with Lebanese security forces to stabilize volatile border with Israel.Kidnapped Israeli soldier's wife to address Ithaca public The Ithaca Journal - Feb 03 2:33 AM
The wife of one of the Israeli soldiers whose kidnapping last year helped set off last summer's war between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah is visiting Ithaca to speak Sunday at Cornell University.Girls The Nashua Telegraph - Feb 02 11:14 PM
1. Souhegan 59; 2. Merrimack Valley 48; 3. Lebanon 47; 4. Portsmouth 43; 5. St. Thomas 42; 6. Hanover 37; 7. Oyster River 30; 8. Hollis/Brookline 23; 9. Monadnock 18; 10. Milford 14; 11. Fall Mountain 8; 12. Kearsarge, Bow, Coe-Brown, Mascenic Regional 6; 16. Winnisquam 4; 17. Campbell 2; 18. ...Timber industry morphs The Oregonian - Feb 03 12:10 AM
The pending closure of a small sawmill near Lebanon, announced by Weyerhaeuser Co. this week, is the most recent symptom of short-term troubles for an Oregon timber industry slowed by depressed lumber prices.Insurance co. pays $100,000 in Mt. Lebanon Taser case Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Jan 31 9:26 PM
The agreement settles a federal lawsuit brought against Mt. Lebanon.Arab League chief in new bid to end the crisis in Lebanon Gulf Times - Feb 01 12:11 AM
BEIRUT: Arab League chief Amr Moussa is due to return to Lebanon in a new bid to help resolve the country s acute political crisis, a minister said yesterday.Saturday's prep roundup Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 1:46 AM
Bekah Johnson scored a game-high 15 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and five steals to lead host Lebanon over Dallas 61-34 in a Mid-Willamette Conference clash.Lebanon tries to woo Armor Holdings The Western Star - Feb 02 4:17 PM
Michael Fox, president of Corporate Communications Group for Armor Holdings said Friday evening that he was not aware of plans to move facilities from Butler County. \On Road to Kosovo Independence, a Warning: Go Slow New York Times - Feb 03 3:11 PM
As the U.N. nudges Kosovo toward what it calls ?final status? and what Belgrade calls independence, many of northern Kosovo?s Serbs are threatening to break away.Urban Regeneration Plans for Lebanon BusinessWeek - Feb 01 3:41 PM
Developers are in an ambitious construction drive to recreate Beirut BMS World Mission to Boost Healthcare in Lebanon Christian Today - Feb 01 1:15 AM
BMS World Mission is looking for bighearted Christian medical professionals to join its first medical team to Lebanon later this yearHigh school boys' basketball Lancaster Online - Feb 02 9:13 PM
McCaskey gained sole possession of first place in Lancaster-Lebanon League Section One following their 64-58 win over Warwick and Penn Manor's 70-63 loss to Manheim Township Friday night.After starter Chris Ortega was injured in the third quarter, Jack Albino came off the bench and kno...Iraqi refugees feel hounded by Syria crackdown AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 03 2:26 PM
Hussein, like hundreds of thousands of other Iraqis, fled to neighbouring Syria from the violence blighting daily life at home. But now that Damascus has tightened residency rules, he faces an uncertain future.War in Iraq Propelling A Massive Migration Washington Post - Feb 03 6:43 PM
AMMAN, Jordan -- Inside his cold, crumbling apartment, Saad Ali teeters on the fringes of life. Once a popular singer in his native Baghdad, he is now unemployed. To pay his $45 monthly rent, he borrows from friends. To bathe, he boils water on a tiny heater. He sleeps on a frayed mattress, under a tattered blanket.Middle East: An end to US primacy? BBC News - Feb 03 4:55 PM
The US quest to spread democracy in the Middle East has had a series of unintended consequences, says the BBC's Jonathan Marcus.Loretta Laura A. Stogsdill Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 02 11:43 PM
Loretta Laura A. Stogsdill, 67, of Lebanon passed away Monday at her home. She was born in Durand, Wis., the daughter of Ralph and Laura (Brantner) Cain. Laura graduated from high school in Spring Valley, Wis.Service notices Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 02 11:46 PM
Dorothy G. Arnold , 66, of Lebanon, died Sunday, at her home. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sand Ridge Cemetery in Lebanon. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.