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Israel: Lebanon cease-fire in jeopardy 
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Israel's defense minister told the head of the United Nations on Saturday that the U.N.-brokered cease-fire in southern Lebanon is endangered by Hezbollah militants, who continue to hold two captured Israeli soldiers and receive arms shipments from Syria.Lebanon Islamists recruit Palestinians to fight Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 1:17 PM
Bearded young Palestinians parade with rocket-launchers during training in north Lebanon organised by Fatah al-Islam, a tiny group accused of terror attacks and links with Al-Qaeda.Israel: Lebanon Cease-Fire in Jeopardy ABC News - Mar 24 3:43 PM
Israel Tells U.N. Chief Hezbollah Militants and Syria Are Jeopardizing Lebanon Cease-FireSunni militants target Lebanon as 'soft target' Daily Telegraph - Mar 24 5:20 PM
Sunni militants are moving into Lebanon from Iraq because they regard it as a soft target for terrorist attacks, a British government minister has warned.Israel: Hezbollah, Syria Jeopardizing Lebanon Cease-Fire Nasdaq - Mar 24 2:46 PM
JERUSALEM (AP)--Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz told the visiting U.N. secretary-general Saturday the continued captivity of two Israeli soldiers abducted last year by Hezbollah and Syrian arms shipments to the Lebanese militia are endangering the U.N.-brokered ceasefire in southern Lebanon.Israel tells U-N chief Hezbollah jeopardizing Lebanon cease-fire KTRE-TV East Texas - Mar 24 6:15 PM
JERUSALEM Israel's defense minister has told the head of the United Nations that the U-N-brokered cease-fire in southern Lebanon is being endangered by Hezbollah militants.Israel tells U-N chief Hezbollah jeopardizing Lebanon cease-fire KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Mar 24 6:12 PM
JERUSALEM Israel's defense minister has told the head of the United Nations that the U-N-brokered cease-fire in southern Lebanon is being endangered by Hezbollah...Peres: Lebanon war was a mistake, we weren t ready - Al Jazeera - Mar 24 4:03 AM
Contradicting previous statements by Israeli officials and PM, Vice Premier Shimon Peres, speaking to a panel investigating the government's handling of last year's war in Lebanon, admitted for the first time that Israel wasn t ready for war with Hezbollah.HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Lebanon improves to 2-0 with victory Bristol Herald Courier - Mar 23 9:30 PM
LEBANON The Lebanon Pioneers have quickly claimed bragging rights in Russell County thanks to a 9-4 win over Honaker on Friday afternoon. Lebanon (2-0) is undefeated on the young season and both wins have come against a county neighbor (Castlewood and Honaker).Peres calls Lebanon war a 'mistake' AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 9:52 PM
Vice-Premier Shimon Peres told a panel investigating the government's handling of last year's war in Lebanon that Israel's decision to invade was a mistake and the military was unprepared, according to testimony made public Thursday.Political crisis still grips Lebanon The Washington Times - Mar 23 4:38 PM
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora accuses his political opposition of "breaching the Constitution" to create a political crisis. Speaking on television Thursday, Siniora said dialogue between political parties is needed to end the crisis, The Lebanon Daily Star reported.Bulldogs rally to top Lebanon Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 24 12:07 AM
Jen Kollaer had just a split-second to make a decision Friday. She stood near third base as the ball got away from Lebanon catcher Nicole Barricklow, and it was either go or stay.Fitness classes offered in Lebanon Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:08 PM
LEBANON The Albany Parks & Recreation Department, the cty of Lebanon, Cascade Performing Arts and the Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon will offer fitness classes beginning April 2. All last for a month, except the Tai Chi class, which is five weeks.Political crisis still grips Lebanon New Kerala - Mar 23 9:47 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 23: Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora accuses his political opposition of 'breaching the Constitution' to create a political crisis.Group studies potential Harrisburg to Lebanon rail line WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Mar 23 3:00 PM
A group planning a so-called "Corridor One" rail line between Harrisburg and Lancaster is launching a study of a second potential line, between the state capital and Lebanon.Israel's Peres says wouldn't have entered Lebanon war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 2:13 PM
Deputy Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, in testimony to a Lebanon war inquiry released on Thursday, said he would not have entered last year's war if the decision had rested with him.Hope fades for Lebanon deal ahead of Arab summit The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 23 2:20 PM
Chances of reaching a settlement to Lebanon's political crisis before the Arab League summit next week seemed slim on Friday as the country prepared to send two separate delegations to Riyadh. An official told the Central News Agency (CNA) on condition of anonymity that it was almost certain.Israel's Peres opposed starting Lebanon war AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 11:26 AM
Israeli deputy prime minister Shimon Peres told the commission investigating last summer's war in Lebanon that he opposed starting the conflict, according to witness statements made public on Thursday.Lebanon man pleads guilty to robbing bar Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
A 24-year-old city man, already facing a prison sentence for holding up a beer distributor, has pleaded guilty to robbing a northside bar in September.Leader of Lebanon's al-Qaeda cell pledges to strike America again The Scotsman - Mar 24 5:55 PM
DEEP in a violent and lawless slum just north of the Lebanese coastal city of Tripoli, 12 men whose faces were shrouded by scarves drilled with Kalashnikovs.Name that Lebanon-Israel war Detroit News - Mar 22 11:04 PM
JERUSALEM -- Was it the Second Lebanon War, or the first Israel-Iran conflict? Maybe, as one cynic put it, it was just The Last Tango in Lebanon.US 'prolonged Lebanon war' Gulf Daily News - Mar 23 1:52 PM
LONDON: The US resisted calls for an early cease-fire in last summer's Israel-Lebanon war in order to give Israel time to defeat Hizbollah, the former US ambassador to the United Nations said.Panel to release Olmert's Lebanon war testimony Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 7:15 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's testimony to a Lebanon war inquiry will be made public within days, before the release of interim findings that could determine the unpopular leader's political future.Group plans Lebanon, Harrisburg rail study The Patriot-News - Mar 23 5:50 AM
It might be years before midstate commuters could ride a train to the attractions in Hershey or Lebanon County. But by the end of 2007, planners should know whether the idea of a rail line between Harrisburg and Lebanon is worth considering.Peres Calls Lebanon War a 'Mistake' ABC News - Mar 22 4:58 PM
Vice-Premier Shimon Peres Says Last Year's Lebanon War Was a Mistake on Israel's PartBolton Defends Israel's War On Hezbollah CBS News - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton on Thursday defended Israel's war with Hezbollah militia in Lebanon last summer as legitimate and one that had the support of several Arab countries as well as the United States.New challenge for A1 Team Lebanon in Mexico Middle East Online - Mar 23 3:14 AM
A1 Team Lebanon to use one driver for whole weekend in bid to gain advantage from available track time.Mexico Preview: Team Lebanon Pitpass - Mar 23 4:16 AM
Mexico Preview: Team LebanonFormer U.S. Official Admits Lebanon Truce Delay Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Mar 23 2:07 AM
March 23, 2007 -- John Bolton, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, says the United States deliberately delayed calling for a cease-fire in last summer's conflict in Lebanon to give Israel a chance to eliminate Hizballah's military capabilities.Peres: Israel's invasion of Lebanon was a mistake Arizona Daily Star - Mar 23 12:10 AM
JERUSALEM Vice Premier Shimon Peres told a panel investigating the handling of last year's war in Lebanon that Israel's decision to invade was a mistake and the military was unprepared, according to testimony made public Thursday.'US blocked Lebanon truce' BBC News - Mar 22 6:32 AM
Former US envoy John Bolton says he resisted ceasefire calls in Lebanon to give Israel time to defeat Hezbollah.Giving a name to Lebanon war, Israel hopes to soothe bereaved JTA - Mar 22 3:31 PM
Israeli flags cover a memorial made to 12 soldiers killed by a direct hit in Kfar Giladi during Israel´s war with Hezbollah. After months of equivocation, Israel has formally recognized last year's offensive against Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas as a war and given it a name -- the "Second Lebanon War."Political crisis still grips Lebanon UPI - Mar 23 4:35 PM
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora accuses his political opposition of "breaching the Constitution" to create a political crisis.Shimon Peres says last year's Lebanon war was a mistake on Israel's part CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 22 2:38 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Vice-Premier Shimon Peres told a panel investigating the government's handling of last year's war in Lebanon that Israel's decision to invade was a mistake, the military was unprepared and Israel's foe, the Hezbollah militia, did a better job than the Israelis of handling media coverage, according to testimony made public Thursday.Lebanon Softball Preview Middletown Journal - Mar 22 9:58 PM
Nine varsity letter winners return to the Warriors lineup this season, so expectations are understandably high at Lebanon. The team boasts two of the best pitchers anywhere.Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 5 to hospital The Patriot-News - 23 minutes ago
LEBANON - Five people were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning yesterday morning after their house in the Falcon Crest development filled with "potentially lethal" levels of the colorless, odorless gas, South Lebanon Twp. police said.Wounded vets praise care at VA hospitals The Patriot-News - 24 minutes ago
Ray Kent hopes the cloud of scandal hovering over Walter Reed Army Medical Center contains a silver lining for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. In the meantime, allegations of substandard patient treatment and housing at Walter Reed in Washington, D.C., aren't tarnishing the Lebanon VA's reputation.Just fix it! Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 20 minutes ago
The metal pole that keeps seven sets of traffic signals hanging above Mifflin Road at Lebanon Road in Hays is bulging and leaning.In Pa., ads cost taxpayers $6M last term Lebanon Daily News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
HARRISBURG Lebanon County Republican Rep. Mauree Gingrich informed her constituents last term about eight programs or causes from property-tax rebates to college-savings plans and those notices cost the state $38,458.Peace in the Middle East? Why Not! Arab News - Mar 24 5:09 PM
This week Arab leaders meet in Riyadh to discuss a number of burning issues, including Iraq, Lebanon and Iran as well as the Arab peace initiative. An American reporter asked me when I think the Middle East will get over the current turbulence. Soon, I told him. And I have my reasons.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXS3vW47mOE The Republican - Mar 24 6:26 PM
Wesley Clark Interview. In an interview with Amy Goodman on March 2, 2007, U.S. General Wesley Clark (Ret.), explains that the Bush Administration planned to take out 7 countries in 5 years: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Lybia, Somalia, Sudan, Iran. .Lebanon-area traffic may slow tomorrow for storm debris cleanup The Springfield News-Leader - Mar 22 12:06 PM
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a new road project underway tomorrow in the Lebanon area. There will be short-term lane closings and slow-moving vehicles on Routes 5, 64 and YY. Contractor crews will remove ice storm debris.Israel's Peres says wouldn't have entered Lebanon war AlertNet - Mar 22 10:19 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, March 22 (Reuters) - Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres said in testimony to a war inquiry that he would not have started last year's war in Lebanon if it was up to him. The ... Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - 46 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Elipaz Baluah, whose son Nadav was killed in the Second Lebanon War, has announced his plans to begin a hunger strike. The strike will continue until Prime Minister Ehud Olmert resigns, he says.Belgian FM says Syria will not help end Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:13 AM
Belgium's foreign minister accused Syria on Wednesday of not wanting to help solve Lebanon's political crisis, by opposing an international court to try suspects in the killing of former premier Rafiq Hariri.Israel's Peres says wouldn't have entered Lebanon war AlertNet - Mar 22 7:04 AM
Source: Reuters (Recasts with Peres) By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, March 22 (Reuters) - Deputy Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, in testimony to a Lebanon war inquiry released on Thursday, ... Latest Death Notices The Springfield News-Leader - Mar 24 3:36 PM
Springfield Mr. Jackie D. Dalton, 61, Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Ms. Kimberly Dawn Patron, 35, Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mrs. Norma "Marie" Rhoads, 90, Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Bolivar Mrs. Peggy Lee Lease, 52, Butler Funeral Home. Conway Mr. Douglas Wayne Lamkins, 64, Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Golden City Mr. Harlin St. John, 71, Pugh Funeral Home. Kimberling City Mr. Darrell ...South girls beat Lebanon; West sweepsA Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:10 PM
The Rebels outworked and outplayed the the Warriors on their own court, winning all the singles matches and all but one doubles match. The lone win for the Warriors came in the last doubles match. Rachelle Alley and Taylor Overbeck defeated Mitchell and Howell of South Albany.Israli ministers name conflict with Hezbollah "second Lebanon war" Antara News - Mar 22 2:18 AM
An Israeli ministerial panel decided Wednesday to officially name last year`s 33 days of combat with the Lebanese Hezbollah movement "the Second Lebanon War," its chairman announced.SIUC welcomes 49 new U.S. citizens The Southern Illinoisan - Mar 24 3:07 PM
CARBONDALE - The United States of America welcomed 49 new citizens Friday morning. A naturalization ceremony hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and presided over by U. S. District Judge Phil Gilbert saw new Americans from the Philippines, Greece, Columbia, India, Israel, Jordan, China, Mexico, England, Denmark, Ukraine, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Romania, Niger, Lebanon, Peru, ...I-40 in Wilson County open again after wreck Fairview Observer - Mar 24 4:35 PM
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Lebanon are open again following a pair of crashes that required emergency crews to temporarily close the freeway.Panel to release Olmert's Lebanon war testimony AlertNet - Mar 22 4:49 AM
Source: Reuters By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, March 22 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's testimony to a Lebanon war inquiry will be made public within days, before the release of interim ... Lebanon hospital to offer health class Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 22 9:07 AM
LEBANON Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital will offer a four-week class and motivational program designed to help participants take control of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease and more.Book deal for kidnap mum Daily Telegraph - Mar 24 6:00 AM
MELISSA Hawach has signed a six-figure book deal to recount her daring mission to reclaim her two children from Lebanon after being kidnapped by their father.West Albany, Lebanon dancers win state titles Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 22 9:07 AM
West Albany and Lebanon came away with team titles in their respective divisions Saturday in the 2007 Dance and Drill State Championships at Memorial Coliseum in Portland.Ruby Tuesday to Open 25 Restaurants in Middle East Display & Design Ideas - Mar 24 3:00 PM
MARCH 23, 2007 -- Ruby Tuesday Inc., Maryville, Tenn., announced plans for the development of 25 restaurants in Middle Eastern countries that include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.Israel names 2006 conflict 'Second Lebanon War' Middle East Times - Mar 22 1:46 AM
JERUSALEM -- An Israeli ministerial committee decided Wednesday to officially name last year's 34-day war against the Shiite Hezbollah militia "The Second Lebanon War," a minister said.Panel to release Olmert's Lebanon war testimony Tiscali - Mar 22 7:26 AM
The government-appointed commission is examining how Olmert, his cabinet and the military brass handled the inconclusive war against Lebanon s Hezbollah guerrillas last year and which many Israelis see as a failure.Lebanon designates important local soils Norwich Bulletin - Mar 22 3:26 AM
LEBANON The town has become the first municipality in Connecticut to officially recognize and designate local important farmland soils.Grim upsurge for Lebanon prosthetics AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:41 PM
Prosthetic limb-fitting centres in southern Lebanon are struggling to cope with the rising toll from the one million unexploded munitions left over from last year's war with Israel.Deutsche Borse Prize Honors Mixed-Media Lebanon Project PDNonline - Mar 22 3:07 AM
The Deutsche Börse Photography Prize has been awarded to a complex mixed-media exhibition that uses fictional documents to describe life in modern-day Lebanon.Don t blink: Spring tennis season beginning in Lebanon County Lebanon Daily News - Mar 23 7:13 AM
The nature of the local scholastic tennis season is such that if you blink, you ll miss it.Lebanon eyes more affordable housing New Hampshire Union Leader - Mar 21 9:09 PM
Pointing to a 58-name list of low-income residents looking for apartments they can afford, the Lebanon Housing Authority has proposed expanding Romano Circle, a subsidized housing development off Route 12A in West Lebanon.U.N. approves tougher sanctions on Iran AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
The U.N. Security Council unanimously voted Saturday to impose additional sanctions against Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium a move intended to show Tehran that defiance will leave it increasingly isolated.Two Lebanon residents receive recognition for Canada rescue The Springfield News-Leader - Mar 22 7:51 AM
Two Lebanon residents have been recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for saving a man from drowning in Canada's Northwest Territories on July 29, 2005. David Kays, 43, a circuit court judge, and Jason Riggs, 33, a state trooper, were fishing on Great Slave Lake with guide Jonathan Knickle, 23, when they decided to stop in a remote area. After they had gone ashore, their boat started to ...As Syria unwillingly leaves Lebanon, the power balance continues to shift JTA - Mar 21 4:46 PM
A signpost on Mount Bental in the Golan Heights, captured from Syria during the Six-Day War, shows how close the Golan is to Damascus. Public opinion and international forced Syria out of Lebanon, but it s hard to predict just how its pullout will affect Israel and the rest of the region.Security Council approves new sanctions on Iran CNN.com - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Iran's foreign minister rejected a unanimous vote by the U.N. Security Council on Saturday to impose new sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment program.Saudis Bar Israeli Covering U.N. Chief?s Trip New York Times - Mar 24 3:48 PM
The U.N. said that Saudi Arabia has barred entry to a Washington-based Israeli journalist traveling with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.Garuda UN peacekeeping in South Lebanon Radio Singapore International - Mar 21 11:10 PM
Indonesian peacekeeping troops have been deployed on the Lebanon-Israel border under the auspices of the United Nations. Join us in Indonesian Media Watch as we take a look at how these troops cope with their duties in Tempo magazine s article The Garuda Has Landed .Pioneers perfect in Russell Co. Bluefield Daily Telegraph - Mar 24 2:04 AM
LEBANON, Va. â The Lebanon Pioneers have quickly claimed baseball bragging rights in Russell County. With Lebanonâ s 9-4 win over Honaker on Friday afternoon, the Pioneers are 2-0 on the young season, with the wins coming over Russell County rivals Honaker and Castlewood.U.N. approves new Iran sanctions USA Today - Mar 24 5:07 PM
The U.N. Security Council unanimously voted Saturday to impose new sanctions against Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium a move intended to show Tehran that defiance will leave it increasingly isolated.Lebanon hopes to overcome inexperience The Western Star - Mar 21 5:58 PM
Lee Day had grown accustomed to winning. The long time Lebanon baseball coach now entering his 26th season had seen his Warriors post winning records in seven straight seasons prior to last year's 8-19 finish.Ex-hostage and journalist: I think we should get out The Canton Repository - Mar 23 11:52 PM
CANTON Terry Anderson, a former journalist who was held hostage in Lebanon for nearly seven years, says the Iraq war is the most dangerous war for journalists to cover in America s history.U.N. Council imposes sanctions on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 4:10 PM
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose new sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions by targeting Tehran's arms exports, state-owned bank and elite Revolutionary Guards.Belgium expresses concern over political standoff in Lebanon People's Daily - Mar 21 5:39 PM
Visiting Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht on Wednesday expressed concern regarding the political standoff in Lebanon and urged the Lebanese parliament to convene in the coming days to find a solution.A Hostage Taken, a Ransom Paid (Again) New York Times - Mar 24 3:49 PM
When it comes to kidnapping, history shows that the resolve not to bargain often gives way to a deal.Rice in Egypt to revive Arab-Israel peace plan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 3:51 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held talks with key Middle East allies Saturday about reviving an Arab plan for peace with Israel that might also help invigorate troubled Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, a senior US official said.UN chief arrives in Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 1:21 PM
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in Israel late on Saturday on his first official Middle East visit amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at kickstarting peace efforts.Netting a tie Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:09 PM
The Lebanon and South Albany boys tennis programs enter the spring season in similar positions. Hopes of stronger team performances than in previous years are carried by squads with little varsity experience, but ones that also include talented newcomers.Donations sought for Army unit Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:05 PM
LEBANON A Lebanon family has started a nonprofit to gather items for their son s Army unit now serving in Baghdad. The 68th Combat Support Fund, which formed in January, gathers food and hygiene items to be sent to the U.S. Army s 68th Combat Support unit, based out of Fort Carson, Colo.Warriors top Bulldogs in conference opener Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:10 PM
pick-me-up from his teammates. Lebanon erased an early 3-0 deficit, and Greene was solid on the pitching mound the rest of the way as the Warriors took a 14-5 win against West Albany on Tuesday in the Mid-Willamette baseball opener for both teams.Prep baseball roundup Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:10 PM
West Albany earned a 9-4 win over visiting Lebanon Wednesday to even the series with the Warriors at one game apiece. Warrior pitcher Nathan Hiebert ran into trouble in the sixth as West rallied, scoring seven runs in the final two innings to get the win.U.N. council backs new Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 1:12 PM
The U.N. Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions against Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium a vote intended to show Tehran that defiance will leave it increasingly isolated.East Linn auction brings in $119,000 Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 23 11:06 PM
LEBANON A record $119,000 was raised Saturday during the 22nd annual East Linn Christian Academy auction held at the Boys and Girls Club. Kory Bates, the school s director of development, said $103,000 was raised last year.UN relief agency receives $22 million to rehabilitate refugee camps in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:49 PM
The director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Lebanon, Richard Cook, said on Tuesday that the agency had received $22 million from various donors to rehabilitate the infrastructure in the country's refugee camps and reconstruct homes destroyed during the summer 2006 war with Israel.Saudi Arabia Bars Israeli Journalist Traveling With U.N. Chief New York Times - Mar 24 8:52 AM
Orly Azoulay, the Washington bureau chief of Yediot Aharonot, was unable to obtain a visa.Israeli Soldiers Stand Firm, but Duty Wears on the Soul New York Times - Mar 22 6:18 PM
Many Israelis are conflicted about the behavior of the country?s military and its need to defend itself, especially since last summer?s war with Lebanon.U.N. set to approve new Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 11:17 AM
Europe's foreign policy chief said Saturday that the Iranian seizure of 15 British sailors and marines would not derail what was expected to be a unanimous U.N. Security Council vote for modestly tougher sanctions over Tehran's refusal to stop enriching uranium.State Grant, Brick Campaign Raise Playground Funds WGAL via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 4:18 PM
A Lebanon City playground will be getting a makeover thanks to a state grant.Rolling Thunder Car Show This Weekend! The Auto Channel - Mar 23 1:38 PM
ROLLING THUNDER MOTORSPORTS CAR SHOW March 24th and 25th Latham, NY: This weekend, stop by the Rolling Thunder Motorsports Car Show located at the Latham Circle Mall and see all the cars and stars from Lebanon Valley Speedway, and other area racing teams.Liberia: Haddad Group Former CEO Burial is Today AllAfrica.com - Mar 23 2:21 PM
In Lebanon, the burial of the late Elie S. Haddad, former Chief Executive Officer of the Haddad Group of Companies is shortly to take place today.Tensions rise in Lebanon as hopes for deal fade Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:03 AM
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker accused the ruling majority coalition on Tuesday of dealing a crushing blow to talks aimed at ending a political crisis, signaling a rise in tensions in the four-month-old standoff.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 23 9:28 PM
Loading ... BEIRUT: Central Bank governor Riad Salameh underlined the important role played by Lebanese expatriates when he said on Friday that annual remittances in 2006 alone reached $5.6 billion, or 25.8 percent of GDP. The figures were released by the World Bank in its last report on Lebanon.Courts Lebanon Express - Mar 23 3:20 PM
The following cases were decided in Lebanon Justice and Municipal Courts between Feb. 28, 2006 and March 15. Information for each case includes the defendant's name, age and city of residence, offenses the defendant was convicted of, the court's decision, the date the case came before the court and the total money judgment imposed by the court.Hizbullah says Peres' remarks on war amount to 'declaration of defeat' The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 23 2:19 PM
Hizbullah said on Friday that an admission by the Israeli vice premier that the summer 2006 war with Lebanon was a mistake was as "good as a declaration of defeat." Speaking to The Daily Star, a spokesperson for the group said "the oppressive force does not confess to committing a mistake unless it has lost a war."Israel awaits UN chief AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 24 5:45 AM
Israel is awaiting the arrival on Saturday of UN chief Ban Ki-Moon, who is making his first official Middle East visit amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at kickstaring peace efforts.Candidates sign up for local boards: Election will be held in May Lebanon Express - Mar 23 3:14 PM
The Lebanon Community School District, Lebanon Aquatic District and Lebanon Fire District will have candidates on the May 15 ballot. Four candidates have filed for two open seats on the Lebanon Community School's Board of Education.Nurse enjoys helping others Lebanon Enterprise - Mar 23 12:03 PM
Twenty-seven years ago, Karen Rogers started her career as a nurse in Lebanon. This year, she was honored by the Lebanon-Marion County Chamber of Commerce as the 2006 Outstanding Emergency Personnel award recipient.Mark L. Robertson Lebanon Express - Mar 23 3:17 PM
Mark L. Robertson, 43, of Lebanon, died March 13, 2007, at home. A celebration of life gathering and potluck was held March 17 at Waterloo Park near Lebanon.Percy L. Bush Lebanon Express - Mar 23 3:18 PM
Percy L. Bush, 91, formerly of Lebanon and most recently of Santa Clara, Calif., died March 14, 2007. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. March 24 at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A private burial will be at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery.