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Syria behind 'coup d'etat' in Lebanon: Gemayel 
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Former Lebanese president Amin Gemayel has said the movement to bring down the government of Fuad Siniora is a "coup d'etat" against Lebanon's constitution.Arab League chief to visit Lebanon soon for mediation: gov't source People's Daily - 2 hours, 32 minutes ago
Arab League chief Amr Moussa was expected to go back to Lebanon soon to continue his mediation between the government and the Hezbollah-led opposition to end the country's current internal crisis, a government source told Xinhua on Sunday.Syria behind coup d etat in Lebanon: Gemayel Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Former Lebanese president Amin Gemayel said Sunday the movement to bring down the government of Fuad Siniora is a coup d etat against Lebanon s constitution.Lebanon Ex-President Says Syria Trying To Topple Beirut Government Nasdaq - Feb 04 1:21 PM
WASHINGTON (AP)--A former president of Lebanon accused Syria of plotting a coup d'etat against his country's democratically elected government. Amin Gemayel, whose son Pierre, the country's industry minister, was assassinated in November, said he doesn't know who was responsible for the killing.Iran plays big role in Lebanon, drawing both gratitude and complaints San Diego Union-Tribune - Feb 04 11:42 AM
SAKSAKIYEH, Lebanon, 10:41 a.m. Feb. 4 (AP): The Iranian engineer peered through a huge hole in the bridge, hit during an Israeli aerial bombardment of Lebanon's coastal highway, and saw that a concrete column had shifted slightly.Lebanon dominates Spartans to win MWC Corvallis Gazette Times - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
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.Syrian customs foils attempt to smuggle arms to Lebanon People's Daily - Feb 04 5:28 PM
Syrian customs officers have foiled an attempt by an Iraqi truck to smuggle arms into Lebanon through one of its border crossings with its smaller neighbor, the official SANA news agency reported on Sunday.League in Lebanon mediation The Peninsula - Feb 04 4:20 PM
beirut An Arab League envoy is expected in Beirut today to prepare for further mediation efforts by its chief Amr Moussa to resolve Lebanon s political crisis, an Arab diplomatic source said yesterday.Iran's misunderstood strategy in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:40 PM
A Lebanese citizen visiting Tehran, a cold city at the foot of the Alborz Mountain, would be surprised by the heated political speeches being made about delicate and strategic issues concerning the region, particularly Lebanon.Lebanon blazes net, beats Battle Bristol Herald Courier - Feb 03 9:13 PM
LEBANON It was bitter cold outside, but the Lebanon Pioneers had the nets blazing in a rare afternoon contest, defeating John Battle 63-39 at Long Gymnasium on Saturday.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.Outgoing UNIFIL Chief: Security in S. Lebanon Still Fragile Israel National News - Feb 04 1:19 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Major General Alain Pelllegrini, outgoing head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), said Friday that the security situation in South Lebanon is still fragile. Crisis could endanger aid pledges, says Lebanon Gulf Times - Feb 03 9:59 PM
NICOSIA: Lebanon s finance minister has warned that ongoing political deadlock could endanger a government-proposed economic reform plan and jeopardise billions of dollars of aid pledged by international donors.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.Israeli cabinet confirms new army chief AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 8:28 AM
The Israeli cabinet have confirmed the appointment of Major General Gabi Ashkenazi as Israel's new army chief of staff after his predecessor quit over the handling of last summer's war in Lebanon.Iran, Syria discuss regional issues, Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Feb 04 2:06 PM
Syria's Foreign Minister Valid al-Mualem and Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari conferred Sunday on the latest regional developments.Review of Lebanon OFW contingency plan sought The Daily Tribune - Feb 03 5:38 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 9:34 AM
Thousands of unexploded U.S.-made cluster bomblets scattered across the hills and valleys continue to take lives Ashkenazi named new Israeli army chief AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 4:17 AM
The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved the appointment of a former infantry general as the new army chief of staff, with the mission of rebuilding confidence in the military after last year's war in Lebanon.Bivens helps Riverdale girls win at Lebanon Daily News Journal - Feb 03 3:36 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 10:54 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 5:33 PM
Last week's violence in Lebanon, after two months of opposition protests, were a sign of how hostile the atmosphere has become.Israel names new army chief AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 3:31 AM
The Israeli cabinet have confirmed Major General Gabi Ashkenazi as Israel's new army chief of staff after his predecessor quit over the handling of last summer's war in Lebanon.Lebanon Man Under Arrest After His Wife's Body Was Found News 25 Evansville - Feb 03 2:10 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.Italy takes control of UN force in Lebanon Gulf Times - Feb 02 11:43 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.Departure of HACC dean stirs questions The Patriot-News - 38 minutes ago
LEBANON - Several professors and students at Harrisburg Area Community College's Lebanon campus said former interim Dean Ralph Dyer was well-liked, increased enrollment, launched innovative programs and was financially prudent.Science fair's top award stays in the Toll family The Patriot-News - 38 minutes ago
LEBANON - Micah Toll's science fair project last year got him a pending patent, an asteroid named after him, and state and national acclaim. This year, the Cedar Crest High School senior was beaten by his little sister Danielle, but he said he doesn't mind.Italian general takes over command of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon People's Daily - Feb 02 6:59 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 Western Star - 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 10:18 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,...Ozarks Man Lobbies For Higher Foster Care Stipend KOLR/KSFX Ozarks - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
An Ozarks man is taking his concerns about the state's foster care system to legislators in Jefferson City . James Kimmel and his wife are foster parents in the Lebanon area.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.Five top project entries picked Gulf Times - 2 minutes ago
Staff Reporter The five top entries for student project, invited as part of Tasmeem Doha 2007 design conference, have come from universities in the US, Lebanon, Canada, and Germany.Visiting dignitaries prescribe more dialogue for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 02 1:25 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.Second man charged in 2000 murder of Dauphin County man phillyburbs.com - Feb 04 11:01 AM
LEBANON, Pa. - Authorities have charged a second man in the September 2000 beating death of a Dauphin County native.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 11:57 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.A primer from past for Iraq diplomacy San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 04 6:21 AM
As President Bush and Congress fight over his plan for a military surge in Iraq, they might do well to study the lessons of diplomacy from quagmires past. Diplomats, historians and activists who have studied the wars in Vietnam and Lebanon say the... 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 6:07 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.WA swimmers top Lebanon Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:05 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.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.Syria reports seizure of arms bound for Tripoli The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:41 PM
Syrian customs officers last week stopped an Iraqi truck attempting to smuggle arms into Lebanon, the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Sunday. The truck - said to be carrying 95 9-mm handguns, an assault rifle, a Russian rifle, 190 bullets and 290 ammunition clips.Siniora, Berri trade blows over bid to slip Hariri court treaty past Parliament The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:41 PM
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora accused Speaker Nabih Berri on Sunday of "overreacting" to a request by the government for the UN to pass a proposed international court under Chapter 7, and called for a return to "the language of dialogue" between political leaders. "Lebanon's problems aren't solved by inflammatory speeches.News from around the web: ArabicNews.com - Feb 04 2:03 PM
Daily Arab News about the Arabic world, Arabic news for Country by country news coverage. Politics, culture, recipes, book reviews, weather, sports, arts. Covers Egypt, Egyptian life, pyramids, Lebanon, Iraq, the Gulf, its oil, Arabian horses & camel races.New chief of staff will try to repair Israeli confidence The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:41 PM
The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved the appointment of a former infantry general as the new military chief of staff, with the mission of rebuilding confidence in the Jewish state's war machine after 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.Sole Survivor Of 2000 Shooting Spree Dies KDKA Pittsburgh - Feb 04 10:10 AM
Sandip Patel, the sole survivor of Richard Baumhammers shooting rampage in 2000 that started in Mt. Lebanon and stretched to Beaver County, has died. He was 32. For sufferers of acute and chronic political fatigue, a double dose of 'what's not to love?' The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:56 PM
Feeling down about Lebanon's exacerbated political instability and perpetual existential dread? Two just-published books offer effective antidotes to the latest outbreak of the Beirut blues. The first revels in caustic humor, the second in the do-good spirit of encouraging the next young generation to appreciate its history and culture.Second man charged in 2000 murder of Dauphin County man WFMJ Youngstown - Feb 04 11:33 AM
LEBANON, Pa. Authorities have charged a second man in the beating death of a Dauphin County native more than six years ago.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.Israeli cabinet approves new armed forces chief AlertNet - Feb 04 5:31 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A former Israeli general with broad experience battling Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon won cabinet approval on Sunday of his appointment as Israel's new armed forces ... Israeli cabinet confirms new army chief TODAYonline - Feb 04 8:49 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert addresses a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem. The cabinet has confirmed the appointment of Major General Gabi Ashkenazi as Israel's new army chief of staff after his predecessor quit over the handling of last summer's war in Lebanon.Olmert testifies on conflict with Lebanon Sun-Sentinel - Feb 02 12:20 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. Syrian Officials Foil Attempted Arms Shipment Israel National News - Feb 04 1:04 PM
(IsraelNN.com) According to Syrian officials, customs agents on the Syria-Lebanon border foiled an attempted arms shipment on Sunday. The arms were hidden in an Iraqi truck which was supposedly bringing a delivery to a restaurant owner in the town of Tripoli.Israel planes still buzzing Lebanon -UN commander AlertNet - Feb 02 1:18 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 ... Cabinet rejects FPM criticism of plan to administer Paris III billions The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:39 PM
Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's Cabinet defended its economic policies over the weekend against criticism leveled by the Free Patriotic Movement, (FPM), which welcomed financial aid from the Paris III donor conference but said the government would use the funds exclusively to pay down Lebanon's budget deficit, to the detriment of social programs.'08 hopefuls hash out pressing issues of '07 USA Today - 56 minutes ago
As the next presidential campaign gets underway, USA TODAY asked two former governors who are planning bids to discuss their positions on the Iraq war, climate change and immigration.Malaysian PM wishes Mahathir well AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Malaysia's prime minister has put aside his bitter row with former leader Mahathir Mohamad to wish him well in his nomination for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, according to reports.Olmert testifies on last summer's Lebanon conflict Los Angeles Times - Feb 01 12:22 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. Bush Iraq strategy shifts toward containing Iran Middle East Online - Feb 04 5:12 AM
Analyst: Bush to focus attention on Iran not only in relation to Iraq, but also on Palestine, Lebanon, nuclear issues.Israel appoints new army chief Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 04 6:11 AM
The Israeli Cabinet has confirmed Major General Gabi Ashkenazi as Israel's new army chief of staff, after his predecessor quit over the handling of last year's war in Lebanon.Lebanon's brain drain alarm BBC News - Feb 02 3:31 PM
Blighted by civil war, political upheaval and a devastating conflict with Israel, many Lebanese are deciding to leave their country.Israeli cabinet confirms new army chief Khaleej Times - Feb 04 4:10 AM
JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet confirmed Major General Gabi Ashkenazi as Israel s new army chief of staff Sunday after his predecessor quit over the handling of last summer s war in Lebanon, official sources said.Ashkenazi New Israeli Army Chief Time Magazine - Feb 04 1:33 PM
Media watchdog paints grim picture of press freedom AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 4:09 PM
The Committee to Protect Journalists painted a bleak image of press freedom in its annual report, accusing governments and guerrillas alike of controlling, intimidating and censoring the media.Olmert quizzed by Lebanon war commission Gulf Times - Feb 02 2:13 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 - Feb 03 8:17 PM
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.Report: Russian calls U.S. 'difficult' AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 4:16 PM
Russia's foreign minister said the United States was perhaps Moscow's "most difficult" partner and urged Washington to learn from its mistakes on the world stage, according to a news report on Sunday.Today in History - Feb. 5 Washington Post - Feb 04 4:13 PM
-- Today is Monday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2007. There are 329 days left in the year.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.Around the world Arizona Daily Star - Feb 03 11:06 PM
LEBANONBSU professor teaching in Beirut copes with violence The Idaho Statesman - Feb 03 11:03 PM
A Boise State University professor has found herself an unexpected witness to history as Lebanon's religious and political strife spills into the classroom.Hizb allah preparing to drive out UNIFIL? Jerusalem Newswire - Feb 04 2:38 AM
Is the Iranian-backed, Syrian-assisted Hizb allah planning to drive the new UN Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL from that country as it successfully drove out US and French peace-keeping troops two decades ago?Experts see hope for timber industry Salem Statesman Journal - Feb 04 3:13 AM
PORTLAND -- 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.Fire companies hosed on trucks The Patriot-News - Feb 03 9:06 PM
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 5:23 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 - Feb 03 9:09 PM
LEBANON - North Cornwall officials are contemplating the township's future and have hired a professional planner for advice.In Gaza battle, even home is not safe AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 1:16 PM
Gaza's civilians have no place to hide.Valley two games out with four to play Lebanon Daily News - Feb 03 8:33 PM
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 - Feb 03 9:17 PM
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.City changing how land can be developed for homes, businesses The Western Star - Feb 03 6:56 PM
LEBANON City officials want to give developers more flexibility for projects that mix how land is used and what kinds of houses can be built.Saturday's prep roundup Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:05 PM
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.Bush Pledges Help to Limit Toll in Lebanon 13 WMAZ Macon - Feb 01 9:14 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.More courtrooms, county offices to cost $20 million The Western Star - Feb 03 6:57 PM
LEBANON A makeover for the common pleas and juvenile courts could cost taxpayers $15 million to $20 million, Warren County commissioners heard Tuesday.Loretta Laura A. Stogsdill Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:20 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 03 10:21 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.Mary Irene (Groshong) Freeman Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:19 PM
Mary Freeman, 96, of Lebanon died Wednesday. She was born to Elmer and MaryAnn (Conner) Groshong in Holley. Mary lived in Holley most of her life. In 1985, she moved to Blodgett and later to Lebanon.Lebanese official hails international donors' support People's Daily - Feb 03 5:43 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.Israeli PM gives testimony on Lebanon war People's Daily - Feb 01 4:58 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.Richard Ireland Sr. Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:20 PM
Richard Ireland Sr., 67, of Lebanon died Monday. He was born to Jerry and Celeo (Story) Ireland in Seaside.Death notice Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:21 PM
Loretta Stogsdill , 67, of Lebanon died Monday at her home. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Death notice Albany Democrat-Herald - Feb 03 10:21 PM
Mary Irene Freeman, 96, of Lebanon died Wednesday. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.Bush Iraq strategy shifts toward containing Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 9:59 AM
President George W. Bush's heightened rhetoric against Iran's alleged role in Iraq violence is aimed at ratcheting up pressure over Tehran's political activities more widely, Stephen Hadley, a top White House adviser, confirmed.Beirut residents fear new outbreak of civil war Khaleej Times - Feb 03 6:59 PM
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.