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Lebanon crisis talks gather pace 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 5:28 AM
Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri met opposition speaker Nabih Berri overnight for their second round of talks in as many days, sparking hopes on Saturday of a breakthough in a four-month-old political crisis.NZer set to be freed from Lebanon jail - report Stuff - 29 minutes ago
A former New Zealand soldier held in a Lebanon jail on child kidnapping charges is expected to walk free this week.RP honors IOM chief for helping OFWs in Lebanon ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
State honors will be conferred Monday on Director General Brunson McKinley of the International Organization for Migration in recognition of his contributions to help Filipino migrants who have been repatriated and saved from the life-threatening conflict in Lebanon last year, ABS-CBN reported.Lebanon s year ends in opening round Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
HOLLAND Utterly helpless. The Lebanon girls basketball team could feel literally see its season slipping away. And there was absolutely nothing the Cedars could do about it.A whole new world: Germany debates sending troops to Lebanon JTA - Mar 10 1:53 PM
Michel Friedman, center, head of Keren Hayesod in Germany, attends a recent pro-Israel rally in Berlin. With Germany considering offering peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon, politicians and Jewish leaders are weighing in on what the German army s role should be.Mt. Lebanon ends AG's playoff run, 66-60 Herald Standard - 31 minutes ago
CANONSBURG - Albert Gallatin's greatest basketball season came to a close on Saturday with a 66-60 loss to Mount Lebanon in the first round of the PIAA Quad-A playoffs.Lebanon crisis talks gather pace Japan Today - Mar 10 1:59 PM
BEIRUT Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri met opposition speaker Nabih Berri on Saturday for their second round of talks in as many days, sparking hopes of a breakthough in a four-month-old political crisis.Reports: Israel ready before Lebanon war AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 12:46 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has told an investigative panel that Israel began planning for war in Lebanon months before last summer's conflict against Hezbollah guerrillas, countering criticism that he was caught off guard and acted too hastily in launching the military operation, officials said Friday.Despite war toll, some Christians in Lebanon support Israel s goals JTA - Mar 10 7:08 AM
As Israel pounds Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon with bombs, artillery fire and advancing ground troops, some Lebanese at home and abroad especially Christians are quietly applauding Israel s offensive.In Congress, concern over Lebanon threatens to overshadow terrorism bill JTA - Mar 10 5:53 AM
Congress recent preoccupation with Israel s war in Lebanon could abort what had been this year s signature victory for some pro-Israel lobbyists: The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act.Gov t lifts deployment ban on Lebanon, Nigeria Sun Star - Mar 10 8:40 AM
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) allowed again the sending of Filipino workers to Lebanon and Nigeria.DoLE partially lifts deployment ban to Nigeria, Lebanon INQ7.net - Mar 10 5:33 AM
MANILA, Philippines -- Labor Secretary Arturo Brion on Saturday announced the partial lifting of the ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Nigeria and Lebanon due to the improved security situation in the two countries.As efforts gain steam for cease-fire, Israel Lebanon differ on the details JTA - Mar 10 2:39 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert visits northern Israel, July 26. International efforts to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting moved into high gear after the tragic killing of civilians in Kana, but there remain fundamental differences between Israel and Lebanon over what needs to be done next.Lebanon crisis talks gather pace Channel NewsAsia - Mar 10 3:34 AM
BEIRUT : Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri and opposition speaker Nabih Berri met overnight for their second round of crisis talks in as many days, the official NNA news agency said Saturday.Govt partially lifts deployment ban to Nigeria, Lebanon ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Mar 10 2:01 AM
The ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers to Lebanon and Nigeria has been partially lifted due to improved security conditions in both countries, a government official announced Saturday.Deployment ban to Lebanon, Nigeria partially lifted The Daily Tribune - Mar 10 6:00 AM
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) yesterday partially lifted the deployment ban to Lebanon and Nigeria. DoLE Scretary Arturo Brion said the partial lifting of the ban only covers returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have valid and existing contracts.Freedom for Kiwi in Lebanon TVNZ - Mar 09 10:29 PM
A former New Zealand soldier is set to walk free from a Lebanese jail after fears he could have faced up to 10 years behind bars. David Pemberton was accused of kidnapping after helping a Canadian woman snatch her children back from their father during last year's war in Lebanon.AG faces Mt. Lebanon today Herald Standard - Mar 09 10:43 PM
Albert Gallatin coach Dan Andria and Mount Lebanon coach Joey David both have concerns heading into their state playoff game today.Robert Fisk: Torture in Lebanon via a Toronto stage Independent - Mar 09 4:33 PM
Scorched is the right title for Wajdi Mouawad's play about Lebanon. The word "Lebanon" doesn't occur in the script and "the army invading from the south" - the Israeli army, of course - remains preposterously anonymous. But any playwright who calls a town "Nabatiyeh: or refers to a prominent Shia figure called "Shamseddin" - the late Mehdi Shamseddin was the leader of the Shia clergy in Lebanon - ...Sunni, Shiite leaders meet in Lebanon UPI - Mar 09 6:23 AM
Sunni and Shiite political leaders in Lebanon have taken the first step toward a possible easing of political and sectarian tensions in the country. Saad ...Lebanon building holds old rail cars Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 09 10:24 PM
LEBANON Two rail cars of potentially historic value are housed inside the Scroggins Feed and Seed warehouse in Lebanon, a property that may go up for auction this year.Lebanon s Footloose production opens today Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 09 10:28 PM
I love musicals, said Lebanon High School student Morgan McGowan. It didn t matter what musical we were doing, I wanted to be in it. This year s Lebanon High musical theater production is Footloose, directed by teachers Debbie Edwards and Kevin Wong.PLO official says Palestinian refugees "guests" in Lebanon People's Daily - Mar 09 7:29 PM
Visiting Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Politburo Chief Farouk al Kadoumy said on Friday that Lebanon-based Palestinian refugees were guests in Lebanon and abided by local laws and regulations.No one to be singled out over Israel-Lebanon war debacle: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 3:00 PM
An interim report on Israel's conduct during the Lebanon war will not single out individuals for criticism, Israeli television reported late Thursday.Top EU diplomat will visit Syria to bolster Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 09 1:46 PM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Friday he would travel to Syria next week in a bid to win its help in securing peace in Lebanon, resuming high-level contacts with Damascus after a two-year hiatus. At the end of a two-day summit in Brussels, EU heads of state and government sanctioned Solana's visit and expressed.Textbook's take on Syria-Lebanon relations sparks outcry The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 09 1:36 PM
The Lebanese political party Loubnanouna held a demonstration on Friday in Dekwaneh against the publication and the use of certain chapters in a government-administered "Civic Education" textbook. The material in question pertains to the relation between Lebanon and Syria.Woman Hit By Car, Killed WGAL via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 4:49 PM
Sandra Klinefelter, 52, of Lebanon County was killed after being hit by a car in Annville Township, according to police.Reports: Israel Ready Before Lebanon War The Daily Comet - Mar 09 11:59 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israel began planning for war in Lebanon months before last summer's conflict against Hezbollah guerrillas, countering criticism that he was caught off guard and acted too hastily in launching the military operation, Israeli media reported.Lebanon County s winningest wrestler ends career with fifth-place medal at states, 160 wins Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
HERSHEY It all came down to if. As in, if there was just enough time left.Ehud Olmert's popularity has plummeted since the war in Lebanon last summer [AFP] Aljazeera - Mar 09 8:30 AM
An interim report into Israel's conduct of the war in Lebanon is unlikely to single out individuals for criticism despite the prime minister reportedly saying that the military was following a plan prepared months in advance.U.N. chief to visit Lebanon, Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 7:30 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday he will visit Israel and the Palestinian territories later this month in an effort to help revive the Mideast peace process.Lebanon: Hariri, Berri hold positive talks Al Bawaba - Mar 09 11:12 AM
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri of the opposition and parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri said Friday, a day after their first meeting in months to end the political deadlock in Lebanon, that they have agreed on some topics, but that other issues needed further consultations.Lebanon Man Killed in One Vehicle Crash KOLR/KSFX Ozarks - Mar 09 6:35 AM
(Camden County, MO) A 38-year old Lebanon, MO man died when his car struck a tree in Camden County last night. The Missouri Highway Patrol says Richard L. Flores died around 11:00 pm Thursday when his car ran off the road, hit a tree.Israeli PM says Lebanon war was pre-planned: report Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 5:10 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has testified he launched last year's war against Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon in line with a contingency plan he approved four months before, the Haaretz daily said on Thursday.Lebanon firefighters to be promoted Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 09 9:11 AM
The Lebanon Fire Department will hold a promotional ceremony during its fire board meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the main station, 1050 W. Oak St. Three department members will be formally promoted during the ceremony.Sunni, Shiite leaders meet in Lebanon EARTHtimes.org - Mar 09 6:26 AM
Sunni and Shiite political leaders in Lebanon have taken the first step toward a possible easing of political and sectarian tensions in the country. Lebanon war was planned before kidnappings - Al Jazeera - Mar 09 2:05 AM
Nearly two weeks ahead of the release of an interim report slamming Israel's war on Lebanon that s expected to not single out individuals for criticism , Israeli Prime Minister admitted that last summer s war against Lebanon was decided at least four months before any kidnap of Israeli soldiers.Sunni, Shiite leaders meet in Lebanon New Kerala - Mar 09 7:11 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 9: Sunni and Shiite political leaders in Lebanon have taken the first step toward a possible easing of political and sectarian tensions in the country.Supt. takes job in Lebanon County district York Daily Record - Mar 09 1:28 AM
Richard Nilsen, who led the Dover district during its intelligent-design controversy, starts new job July 1. Mar 8, 2007 Richard Nilsen, superintendent of Dover Area School District, has accepted the superintendent position at Eastern Lebanon County School District.SEN. DAVID BRIGHTBILL R-Lebanon WHERE: Working with a Reading-based law firm PENSION: $45,072 The Patriot-News - 36 minutes ago
Some retired or ousted state lawmakers have found new careers, while others have retired. Here is a look at what they are doing now, along with their annual pensions, where available. Those without pensions haven't filed for them yet.Officials alarmed by public information requests Dayton Daily News - 56 minutes ago
LEBANON Some Ohio Emergency Management Agency directors went "ballistic" when hundreds of reporters, student journalists and League of Women Voters members descended on their offices recently, requesting county plans for responding to natural disasters, hazardous materials spills and terrorism.Olmert 'planned Lebanon war before soldiers' kidnap' Independent - Mar 08 4:15 PM
Ehud Olmert's decision to go to war in Lebanon in response to abductions of soldiers was taken as early as March 2006, according to a leak of his evidence to the commission investigating the war.Lebanon motorist killed in tree collision The Springfield News-Leader - Mar 09 4:54 AM
A Lebanon man died last night after his 2001 Ford Mustang struck a Camden County tree, the Missouri Highway Patrol said. The Ford reportedly overcorrected around 11 p.m. on Missouri 5 just south of Valley Crest Road. Richard L. Flores, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene, a patrol report said.Lebanon war was pre-planned : Olmert The Peninsula - Mar 08 5:06 PM
JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has testified he launched last year's war against Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon in line with a contingency plan he approved four months before, the Haaretz daily said yesterday.Valley preps for avian flu Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
By CHRIS SHOLLY Staff Writer Addie Shiner went down in history. Lebanon Daily News The 62-year-old Schaefferstown woman, ill for just a week, died Oct. 6, 1918, making her Lebanon County s first victim in the 1918 Spanish-flu pandemic. Chaos reigns at YMCA s day Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA was buzzing with activity yesterday as mobs of people meandered around the building, clogging the hallways as they paused to take a look around.An influenza epidemic here? It wouldn t be the first time Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
If the avian flu becomes a pandemic, it won t be the first time Lebanon County has faced this type of situation. Local leaders were overwhelmed when the Spanish flu took hold here 89 years ago after spreading quickly across the globe.Reports: Israel Ready Before Lebanon War ABC News - Mar 09 12:03 PM
Reports: Olmert Says Israel Prepared for Hezbollah War Months Before Fighting BeganLebanon soldier recovering from Afghanistan injuries Lebanon Express - Mar 08 5:15 PM
Staff Sgt. Scot Noss, 29, formerly of Lebanon, is recovering at Bethesda Naval Hospital from injuries suffered in a helicopter accident in Afghanistan.Bend halts Lebanon's playoff run Lebanon Express - Mar 08 5:24 PM
The Warriors went one-and-out in the state 5A women's basketball playoffs, falling to Bend High School 64-47 on Feb. 28. Bend's stifling defense kept Lebanon to just one field goal in the entire first half and forced Lebanon into numerous turnovers.Lebanon crisis talks gather pace Middle East Online - Mar 10 1:04 AM
Berri, Hariri meet for second round of talks amid strong support from Hezbollah for crisis dialogue.News :: The web edition of the Lebanon Express, Lebanon, OR Lebanon Express - Mar 08 5:24 PM
Some of the statistical information on crime in Lebanon was incorrect in a story in the Feb. 21 issue of the Lebanon Express.Beyer to hold forum on jobs in Lebanon Lebanon Express - Mar 08 5:17 PM
SALEM - State Senator Roger Beyer (R-Molalla) is sponsoring a town hall meeting in Lebanon to talk with the community and its leaders about economic development in the city and county.Key Lebanese leaders meet for first time AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 4:21 PM
In their first direct negotiations in four months, leaders of Lebanon's pro-government and opposition camps met twice in 24 hours and found some convergence of views on ending the country's political crisis.Roundup: Lebanese rival leaders meet over political crisis People's Daily - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a main opposition leader, and rival parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri met twice in less than 24 hours in a bid to end the political impasse in Lebanon.2 Belgians killed in Lebanon UPI - Mar 07 9:38 PM
Two U.N. peacekeepers from Belgium were killed and others were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Lebanon.Lebanon eyes 20-acre rezoning The Western Star - Mar 08 10:23 AM
Lebanon City Council will decide the fate of 20 acres at the northeast corner of Monroe Road and Ohio Bypass 48 on Tuesday.Israeli PM says Lebanon war was pre-planned Gulf News - Mar 08 1:33 PM
Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has testified he launched last year's war against Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon in line with a contingency plan he approved four months before, the Haaretz daily said yesterday.IAOM Mideast and Africa District Moves Conference and Expo from Beirut, Lebanon to Muscat, Oman Grainnet.com - Mar 08 11:03 AM
The event was orginally scheduled for Oct. 21-24 in Beirut, Lebanon. Now the event will be held Dec. 8-11 at the Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in the Sultanate of Oman.With Hamas stockpiling weapons, Israel fears new Lebanon in South JTA - Mar 10 4:08 AM
An Israeli soldier works near one of two Palestinian arms smuggling tunnels found near the Philadelphia route along the Gaza-Egyptian border, Oct. 17.Israeli officials skeptical after Assad makes overture on Golan JTA - Mar 10 11:38 AM
An Israeli cowboy on Kibbutz Merom Golan herds cattle near the Syrian border. Could Israel s recent war with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon lead to its withdrawal from the nearby Golan Heights? Syrian President Bashar Assad certainly appears to hope so.After initial doubts on resolution, consensus emerging on Lebanon JTA - Mar 09 3:53 PM
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrive at a news conference in Tel Aviv, Sept. 8, a day after Lavrov pressed Lebanese leaders about the U.N. cease-fire resolution and kidnapped Israeli soldiers.Catch-22: Cease-fire calls don t jibe with need to defeat Hezbollah JTA - Mar 10 9:08 AM
An Israeli military unit fires a rocket toward south Lebanon from a position in northern Israel July 16.Lebanese leaders upbeat after crisis meeting AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 12:31 PM
Two key opponents in Lebanon's political crisis, who met overnight in an effort to end the standoff, said on Friday that their talks had been positive and promised to continue their efforts.Lebanon arrests arms dealer with SAM 7 missiles AlertNet - Mar 08 5:06 AM
Source: Reuters BEIRUT, March 8 (Reuters) - Security forces in south Lebanon arrested a weapons dealer and his son in possession of three shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missiles, an internal security forces statement ... Lebanese crisis talks gather pace Gulf News - Mar 10 2:03 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader Sa'ad Hariri met opposition speaker Nabih Berri overnight for their second round of talks, sparking hopes yesterday of a breakthough in a four-month-old political crisis.Commentary: Al Qaeda in southern Lebanon Middle East Times - Mar 08 3:29 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA -- According to a well-informed Arab politician speaking on condition of anonymity, Al Qaeda has begun to infiltrate parts of southern Lebanon, replacing Hezbollah militants who were forced out of the area by Israel during last summer's violent clashes.Job Point selected Jefferson City News Tribune - Mar 10 5:26 PM
Job Point was selected by the Central Region Workforce Investment Board to provide the Disability Navigator Program for individuals with disabilities seeking training and employment assistance at Missouri Career Centers located in Camdenton, Columbia, Fort Leonard Wood, Jefferson City, Lebanon, Mexico and Rolla.Lebanon board retains tension Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 08 7:57 AM
LEBANON An attempt to get members of the Lebanon School Board to work as a team fell flat Monday when board member Rick Alexander said the ongoing philosophical rift was one he will not try to bridge.Peacekeeper force hits a snag as Israel carries out weekend raid JTA - Mar 10 7:08 AM
An Israeli soldier directs a tank returning from a patrol in southern Lebanon into place on an Israeli forward base, Aug. 17.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Mar 10 4:55 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Despite the difficulties faced by combat troops in Lebanon during last summer's war against Hizbullah terrorists, more IDF inductees signed up for spots in Golani combat units than for positions in other units.Nissan records highest market share in Lebanon in 2006 Mena Report - Mar 08 6:43 AM
Nissan Middle East recently announced, in partnership with Rasamny-Younis Motor Co. SAL (RYMCO), exclusive dealer of Nissan in Lebanon, its market share leadership across all motoring segments in Lebanon for last year, leading the market with a total of 14% market share, registering total sales of over 2000 units.Israeli PM says Lebanon war was pre-planned -report AlertNet - Mar 08 2:21 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, March 8 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has testified he launched last year's war against Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon in line with a contingency plan he approved four ... Man from Lebanon gets 20-year prison sentence for child porn KY3 Springfield - Mar 09 3:02 PM
Waylon Kaus worked at the Boy Scouts' Camp Arrowhead near Marshfield but investigators say his victims were not Scouts.Lebanon war was 'pre-planned' News 24 South Africa - Mar 08 8:02 AM
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says he launched last year's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in line with a contingency plan he'd approved four months before.2 Belgians killed in Lebanon The Washington Times - Mar 07 9:39 PM
Two U.N. peacekeepers from Belgium were killed and others were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Lebanon. UNIFIL Spokesman Liam McDowall said the troops were killed in the Kfar Chuba region in southern Lebanon, Expatica reported.Hempfield stays alive with surprising win over state power Lancaster Online - Mar 10 9:28 AM
Why not us That's Hempfield's new battle cry. And after what the Black Knights did to Altoona in the first round of the PIAA Quad-A girls' basketball playoffs Friday night, that slogan could catch on. Hempfield failed to make the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs after finishing t...Turkey call making is Lebanon man's trade Belleville News-Democrat - Mar 08 1:09 AM
In a heated garage a few blocks south of Lebanon's downtown district, one of the world's renowned turkey call makers plies his trade.With son held prisoner in Lebanon, a soldier s family hopes and waits JTA - Mar 09 5:39 PM
Karnit Goldwasser, wife of kidnapped Israeli soldier Ehud Goldwasser, addresses the UJC General Assembly in Los Angeles on Nov. 12.PM: Plan for Lebanon war made months in advance Haaretz Daily - Mar 07 11:32 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told the Winograd Commission that his decision to respond to the abduction of soldiers with a broad military operation was made as early as March 2006, four months before last summer's Lebanon war broke out.Olmert say Lebanon offensive was pre-planned New Kerala - Mar 08 5:04 AM
Jerusalem, Mar 8: Under fire for his handling of last year's Lebanon war, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said he had decided on a military operation in case of a kidnapping along the Lebanese border four months prior to the breakout.Lebanon's tourism to get aid AME Info - Mar 07 11:09 PM
Lebanon's government has promised to grant long term loans to tourism industry firms, in an attempt to help the sector get back on its feet, The Daily Star reported.Harris wins Orbit contract AME Info - Mar 10 4:53 AM
The Harris Corporation, an international communications and IT company, has won an order in Lebanon from pan-Arab satellite broadcasting network, Orbit.EU ready to re-engage with Syria: Ireland Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 2:15 AM
The European Union plans to restart high-level contacts with Syria by sending foreign policy chief Javier Solana to Damascus for talks on Lebanon and the Middle East, Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern said on Friday.Analysis: Al-Qaida in south Lebanon UPI - Mar 07 7:07 AM
Al-Qaida has begun to infiltrate fighters in parts of southern Lebanon, replacing Hezbollah militants who were forced out of the area by Israel during last ...Controversy brews with Mt. Lebanon basketball Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Mar 07 9:04 PM
Mt. Lebanon boys basketball coach Joey David said there's an explanation for the way he handled recent discipline issues with his team.Lebanon officer, state troopers cited for drug busts, saving lives The Patriot-News - Mar 07 9:11 PM
The state police troopers who responded to the Amish schoolhouse shooting and a Lebanon police officer responsible for several major drug arrests have been awarded citations by the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge.Bloodshed warning for Iraq neighbors CNN.com - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Delegates from the U.S., the U.N. Security Council and Iraq's neighbors -- including Iran -- gathered Saturday, with officials searching for common ground on efforts to stabilize Iraq and ease growing rifts in the region.Orbit places broadcast order with Harris Corporation AME Info - Mar 10 4:08 AM
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has strengthened its leadership position in the Middle East region by securing another order in Lebanon.Israel: Lebanon War Report Delayed New York Times - Mar 06 8:41 PM
The state comptroller, Micha Lindenstrauss, delayed presenting his interim findings on the government?s performance in protecting the ?home front? during the Lebanon war. His findings, the first of several investigations into the military?s and government?s handling of the 34-day war, were to be presented to a parliamentary committee, but under government pressure and claims that those under ...Lacrosse finds home in Lebanon The Western Star - Mar 07 8:31 PM
After years spent playing for various clubs around Southwest Ohio, Lebanon High School lacrosse players finally have a home.Key Lebanese leaders meet for first time USA Today - Mar 08 11:27 PM
The leader of Lebanon's parliamentary majority and the parliament speaker of the opposition met late Thursday for the first time in four months, a move that marked the first tangible step toward ending a political crisis that has divided the government and paralyzed the nation.U.N. Security Council approves resolution to halt Lebanon conflict JTA - Mar 09 1:53 PM
The text of a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire, approved by the Security Council on Aug. 11 and Israel on Aug. 13, and set to begin on Aug. 14.Win a Trip, and See a Different World New York Times - Mar 10 5:28 PM
For my second annual ?win a trip? contest, I?m going to choose a schoolteacher, in addition to a university student, to travel with me on a reporting trip to Africa.Olmert Clashes With Watchdog Over Lebanon War Report Voice of America - Mar 07 2:03 PM
An investigation into Israeli efforts to protect civilians during last year's war in Lebanon has erupted into an open conflict, pitting the prime minister against the top government watchdog.Controversy Over Mt. Lebanon Basketball Team KDKA Pittsburgh - Mar 07 6:12 PM
An email sent from a high school student to his basketball coach has set off a controversy today at Mt. Lebanon High School.2 Belgians killed in Lebanon New Kerala - Mar 08 12:14 AM
BRUSSELS, March 8: Two U.N. peacekeepers from Belgium were killed and others were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Lebanon. UNIFIL Spokesman Liam McDowall said the troops were killed in the Kfar Chuba region in southern Lebanon, Expatica reported.2 key Lebanese leaders meet International Herald Tribune - Mar 08 9:07 PM
The meeting was widely seen as a significant thaw in the months-long stalemate that has brought Lebanon to a political halt.Lebanon war strategy planned in advance: Olmert AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 2:39 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that Israel's military strategy during last year's war on Hezbollah was drawn up months in advance.2 UN Peacekeepers Killed, 2 Hurt In S Lebanon Road Accident Nasdaq - Mar 07 12:24 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP)--Two Belgian U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon were killed and two others injured in a road accident on Wednesday, a U.N. spokesman said.