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U.N. chief considers tribunal for Lebanon murders (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
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Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:38:49 GMT

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he was very concerned about political divisions in Lebanon's parliament that have prevented the creation of a special tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.


Northern Lebanon track teams sweep (The Patriot-News)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:10:11 GMT

Northern Lebanon yesterday swept its Lancaster-Lebanon League Section III track and field meet from Lancaster Mennonite, 81-69 in boys and 113-37 in girls.


Jaipur foot for Lebanon victims (NDTV)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:47:46 GMT

It's one of the finest prosthetic limbs in the world and the Jaipur foot is now going to revive hope for victims in war torn Lebanon. On a request from the United Nations, doctors and technicians from the Pink City will be in Beirut to fit the Jaipur Foot to civilian casualties.


2 accused in Northern Lebanon High bomb threats (The Patriot-News)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:21:17 GMT

Two students have been accused of leaving bomb threat notes in Northern Lebanon High School on April 2 and 3, Superintendent Don Bell said yesterday. They will be referred to the school board for a disciplinary hearing, and the matter has been referred to state police.


Ban admits 'frustration' over Lebanon (UPI)
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Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:26:52 GMT

As the U.N. Security Council decides whether to get involved in a political standoff in Lebanon, U.N.


Modified Madness at Lebanon Midway Speedway canceled (The Springfield News-Leader)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:06:01 GMT

The third annual Modified Madness at Lebanon Midway Speedway has been canceled this weekend due to the threat of inclement weather. "This was a tough decision, as we expected a big field of modifieds for this event. But with the rising cost of fuel for both the fans and drivers, and the great chance of having to cancel by 10 a.m. on Friday, we decided to pull the plug now instead of having ...


Lebanon's Siniora asks U.N. to set up Hariri court (Tiscali)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:12:03 GMT

The court is at the heart of Lebanon’s worst political crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.


U.N. chief gets first taste of Lebanon rivalries (Tiscali)
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:12:23 GMT

"I again urge the leaders of Lebanon to engage in dialogue for the purpose of promoting national reconciliation," Ban told reporters after talks with parliament speaker Nabih Berri.


UN envoy completes Lebanon leg of tour aimed at protecting region's children (The Daily Star Lebannon)
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Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:27:28 GMT

Radhika Coomaraswamy, UN special representative for children and armed conflict, wrapped up her visit to Lebanon on Thursday after three days of meeting with officials and private groups to address the current situation of children in the country and the continuing effects of last summer's war with Israel on their lives.


Lebanon's Prime Minister Fuad Siniora is supported by the west [AFP] (Aljazeera)
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Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:27:59 GMT

Lebanon has begun marking the anniversary of its civil war which began thirty-two years ago.