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Lebanon official asks Saudis to arrange talks on Hariri court: UN 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 11:11 AM
The Lebanese parliament's speaker asked Saudi Arabia to arrange a meeting of Lebanon's political rivals to break the impasse over a proposed international tribunal on the murder of the country's ex-premier, the UN chief said Thursday.Saudis invited to broker Lebanon deadlock: U.N.'s Ban Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 11:24 AM
Lebanon's parliament speaker has invited Saudi Arabia to broker a deal over an international tribunal to try suspects in the killing of a former prime minister, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday.HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' TRACK PREVIEW: LEBANON COUNTY The Patriot-News - 33 minutes ago
Coach: Dan Rau. 2006 record: 1-10 (0-6 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section II). The big picture: The Cedars are still going to have to climb uphill to get wins, but Rau feels that they are on their way to earning respect and not being taken for granted.Lebanon's parliament speaker asks Saudis to help broker talks on tribunal: UN People's Daily - Apr 05 6:36 PM
Lebanon's parliament speaker has asked Saudi Arabia to help broker talks on the establishment of a proposed international tribunal to try suspects in the murder of the country's former prime minister, Rafik Hariri, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday.Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Cincinnati Zoo event provide Easter entertainment The Pulse-Journal - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
A 11/2 hour trip on the Easter Bunny Express might cure your child of being antsy this spring. The Easter Bunny Express, a train ride to see the Easter Bunny, will be offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 198 S. Broadway St. in Lebanon.Students Protest Lebanon HS Leadership WSMV Nashville - Apr 05 3:12 PM
Angry parents and students gather outside Lebanon High School to protest changes in their school leadership.CHS outlasts Lebanon 5-4 Corvallis Gazette-Times - Apr 05 5:44 PM
Corvallis High defeated Lebanon 5-4 in eight innings on Monday in a Mid-Willamette Conference baseball game at Taylor Field. Pinch-runner Peter Lee scored from second on a infield hit up the middle by Eric Evenson to give CHS (7-2, 3-1) the victory.Lebanon Students Protest Potential Principal Departure News Channel 5 Nashville - Apr 05 2:24 PM
Lebanon students demonstrated in support of their high school principals Thursday.Lebanon Mountain Trail helps hikers get to know The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 05 1:02 PM
"When the human brain achieved maturity, man discovered hiking," said Michael Moufarej, manager of Liban Trek, Lebanon's first ecotourism company. Dismissing Darwin, Moufarej continues: "The first one is an evolutionary theory and this is a revolutionary theory."Lebanon Valley churches prepare for Holy Week Lebanon Daily News - Apr 05 9:33 AM
Churches across the Lebanon Valley will celebrate the most sacred time of the year Holy Week this week. Here is a list of services for the week received by the Daily News.Israel govt should have resigned after Lebanon war: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 10:41 AM
A commission assessing the conduct of last summer's war in Lebanon will say the government should have resigned in the war's aftermath, a commission member was quoted as saying on Wednesday.Sand Ridge has lowest dropout rate; Lebanon has highest in mid-valley Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 12:45 PM
Sand Ridge Charter School was the only public high school in the mid-valley last year to report no dropouts zero. With just four graduates in 2006, the public charter school in the Lebanon system is also the smallest and was able to report a graduation rate of 100 percent.Lebanon police seize guns, meth; arrest 2 Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 1:44 PM
LEBANON Police officers confiscated a cache of seven firearms, more than $3,500 in cash, surveillance equipment, methamphetamine and other drug-related items when they executed a search warrant Tuesday night at 310 W. D. St.Albany, Lebanon councils to meet Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 12:47 PM
The cities of Albany and Lebanon will hold their first joint city council meeting in years Wednesday night. No votes will be taken, and discussion will be limited to information only.Lebanon postpones Crowfoot School sale Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 12:45 PM
LEBANON Officials with Sand Ridge Charter School have until the May 7 meeting of the Lebanon School Board to present a formal proposal on how they d use the former Crowfoot School.Lebanon hires architect for library, police facilities Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 12:47 PM
LEBANON The City Council has agreed to hire Portland architects Fletcher Farr Ayotte Inc. to design the library and police/court facilities planned for the Academy Square area.Free trade could be a blessing - or a curse - for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 05 1:01 PM
Undeterred by the protracted political crisis, Lebanon will begin its third round of negotiations for membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva next month, but civil society groups fear that the costs of accession could far outweigh the benefits of increased access to Western markets in the absence.Truffaz Quartet delivers mix of muscle and fun in return to Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 05 12:53 PM
Back in 2004, the year the Erik Truffaz Quartet delivered its blistering performance at the Byblos International Festival, the audience was estimated to be a miniscule 400-500 souls. Evidently political unrest has brought Lebanon's jazz aficionados back to their senses. Or perhaps they simply refuse to leave Beirut.LEBANON Maronite bishops want parliament re-convened before crisis turns into popular unrest - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Apr 05 8:30 AM
Asia News LEBANON Maronite bishops want parliament re-convened before crisis turns into popular unrest lebanon bkerke maronite bishops patriarch nasrallah sfeir émile lahoud nabih berri press release elections democratic rule parliament elections Lebanon s bishops take a strong stance in defence of democratic and constitutional rule.Artist captures the light of Lebanon area Fairfield Echo - Apr 05 2:51 AM
Van Gogh may have lost an ear, but it's doubtful he ever had to face down the barrel of a gun for his art. That's what happened to Lebanon artist Chuck Marshall one day when he was painting in the middle of a West Chester Twp. field.State-owned rail yard key to West Lebanon's rebirth New Hampshire Union Leader - Apr 04 9:09 PM
A legislative committee on Tuesday postponed approving the sale of a state-owned rail yard to the city of Lebanon, a transaction that would pave the way to revitalizing a worn-down village center.HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' TRACK PREVIEW: LEBANON COUNTY The Patriot-News - Apr 04 9:12 PM
Coach: Dan Rau. 2006 record: 0-11 (0-6 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section II). The big picture: With only about 20 girls on the team, the Cedars are forced to look to individual achievement this year. Rau hopes to get each individual to improve and continue building from there.UN nears resolution on Lebanon tribunal Financial Times - Apr 04 7:11 PM
The UN Security Council is moving closer to a resolution that would establish an international tribunal for Lebanon, after pro-government lawmakers in Beirut said domestic discussions on the court had reached a stalemate.Lebanon requests UN to create special tribunal for Hariri's assassination People's Daily - Apr 04 8:05 PM
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has received a memorandum from Lebanon, which asks for a UN-initiated special tribunal for the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri, UN spokesperson Michele Montas confirmed on Wednesday.Israeli army confirms first shooting into Lebanon since ceasefire People's Daily - Apr 04 7:35 PM
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday night that its troops shot at suspicious shadows moving near the fence on the Israel-Lebanon border for the first time since its ceasefire singed with Lebanese Hezbollah on Aug.14 last year.Lebanon MPs ask U.N. to move on Hariri court Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:19 PM
The anti-Syrian majority in Lebanon's parliament handed a petition to the United Nations on Tuesday asking for steps towards an international court to try suspects in the killing of a former prime minister, majority sources said.Syria to give Lebanon pullout timetable Tiscali - Apr 04 3:29 PM
"I will present the Secretary-General Kofi Annan with further details of the timetable for a complete Syrian pullout from Lebanon upon my arrival in New York early next week."Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Cincinnati Zoo event provide Easter entertainment The Hamilton Journal News - 57 minutes ago
A 11/2 hour trip on the Easter Bunny Express might cure your child of being antsy this spring.Saudi Arabia could help in Hariri case AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 1:27 PM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian parliament speaker has asked Saudi Arabia to host a meeting to resolve a dispute over an international tribunal to prosecute suspects in the assassination of former premier Rafik Hariri, the U.N. chief said Thursday.Officials: Controlled Mt. Lebo Deer Hunt Successful WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 1:40 PM
Sharpshooters with the U.S. Department of Agriculture have killed 68 deer in Mount Lebanon.Police: Woman Assaulted In Cemetery WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 12:50 PM
Police are investigating a sexual assault Tuesday at the Lebanon Cemetery.Dixon s Long is meet medalist at Lebanon Waynesville Daily Guide - Apr 04 11:12 AM
Dave Roberts LEBANON Junior Jace Long of the Dixon High School golf team overcame extremely windy conditions to shoot 3-under-par 36-33 69 to earn medalist honors, as the Bulldog golfers placed third in the 16-team Lebanon Tournament, held Monday at the Lebanon Community Country Club.Israelis Want Rematch In Lebanon by Shaun Waterman UPI Homeland and National Security Editor Washington DC (UPI) April ... Space War - Apr 03 8:08 PM
It seems as though some Israeli military and political leaders are champing at the bit for a rematch with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after the bloody nose the Israeli Defense Forces got there last summer.Lebanon woman missing a week Lebanon Express - Apr 04 8:39 AM
Lebanon police are asking for the public's help in trying to locate an 83-year-old Lebanon woman.U.N.'s Ban says Saudis asked to broker Lebanon deal Tiscali - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
The invitation by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri -- an opposition leader and Syrian ally -- comes amid heightened Saudi diplomacy in the region including in Sudan, Iraq and the Palestinian territories.Lebanon golf teams get things going for 2007 Lebanon Express - Apr 04 8:48 AM
The Lebanon High School men's and women's varsity golf teams officially began their 2007 seasons on Monday with tournaments at Silverton and Corvallis, respectively.Lebanon woman awaits extradition after arrest in Kentucky NewsSource 16 Eugene - Apr 05 12:54 PM
Diane Osburn is accused of abducting her 15-year-old son.Analysis: Israelis want rematch in Lebanon UPI - Apr 03 11:45 AM
It seems as though some Israeli military and political leaders are champing at the bit for a rematch with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after the bloody ...Inspectors: Rodents, Garbage, Chemical Spill Found In Apartment Building WGAL via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 6:27 AM
Lebanon City inspectors condemned an apartment building Wednesday after finding unfit conditions.School Cancels Classes After Odor Sickens Students, Staff WGAL via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 5:39 AM
Classes are canceled today at Lebanon Catholic High School after fumes from a cleaning solution sent 40 people to the hospital Wednesday.SYRIA UNITED STATES Lebanon and Iraq top Nancy Pelosi s Syrian talks - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Apr 04 6:00 AM
Asia News SYRIA UNITED STATES Lebanon and Iraq top Nancy Pelosi s Syrian talks syria united states lebanon iraq nancy pelosi basher al-assad visit george w bush terrorism middle east peace process Bush criticises Pelosi s visit, saying it sends Damascus mixed signals .Shredding, cleaning in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Apr 05 4:04 AM
Read this article ]Solidere 2006 net rises 22% despite Lebanon war Middle East Times - Apr 05 4:23 AM
BEIRUT -- Property giant Solidere, which belongs to the family of slain former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri, said Wednesday that its net profit rose 22 percent in 2006 despite last summer's war with Israel.Wal-Mart permit valid, judge rules The Patriot-News - 35 minutes ago
LEBANON - A 2005 vote to give Wal-Mart a permit to build in North Cornwall Twp. was valid, Lebanon County Judge John Tylwalk ruled yesterday.Meeting to cover kids' safe Net use The Patriot-News - 36 minutes ago
LEBANON - The Lebanon County district attorney's office and two organizations are sponsoring a town meeting Tuesday on how to protect children from Internet predators.Son found innocent in dad's death The Patriot-News - 38 minutes ago
LEBANON - The jurors in Lebanon County Court didn't have to decide if Javier Roldan shot and killed his father. They heard Roldan testify to that fact.Quell 'storm,' dairy farmers urge senators The Patriot-News - 35 minutes ago
Dairy farmer Adam Haim of North Lebanon Twp. called it a "storm brewing in the dairy industry." At a meeting with state lawmakers at the Lebanon County Conservation District office, Haim and other area dairy farmers described how they are trying to stay afloat amid cost increases.Falcons remain perfect The Patriot-News - 34 minutes ago
Cedar Crest continued its hot start to the softball season with an 8-3 win against Lancaster-Lebanon League Section I rival Hempfield yesterday. The Falcons (5-0, 2-0) scored six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on two-run triples by Amy Brensinger and Allison Smith.Courier News Online - LEBANON TWP.: Broken water pipe closes Voorhees High School Bridgewater Courier News - Apr 05 8:20 AM
Voorhees High School classes were dismissed and students were sent home at 11 a.m. today due to a broken water pipe. All after-school activities were canceled. Six days of spring break vacation had been scheduled to begin starting Friday.Cleaning fluids cited as likely odor The Patriot-News - 37 minutes ago
A combination of cleaning fluids is probably what caused the odor that led to the evacuation of Lebanon Catholic School on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said yesterday.Israel Denies Lebanese Detainees Outside Contact Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Three Lebanese prisoners captured during the Second Lebanon War or July War are incarcerated at Ashmoret Prison: Maher Kurani, Hussein Sliman and Muhammad Sarur. Three more Lebanese prisoners are detained in other prisons.Man out on bond accused of 2nd rape The Cincinnati Enquirer - Apr 05 2:15 PM
LEBANON A 25-year-old man who was free on a $12,500 bond awaiting trial in a previous rape case now is accused of attacking a second victim and the Warren County prosecutor is outraged.Merkel urges Syria to stop arms smuggling to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 02 1:40 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Syria to prevent arms smuggling across its border into Lebanon and set up diplomatic ties with its neighbour, as she wound up a regional tour in Beirut on Monday.Police: Man followed, raped woman in cemetery The Western Star - Apr 05 3:00 PM
LEBANON A 25-year-old Lebanon man is behind bars for rape, police said. David Ridenour, 206 W. Warren St., is accused of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old women Tuesday afternoon walking through Lebanon Cemetery, according to Lebanon police.Police: Man followed, raped woman in cemetery The Hamilton Journal News - Apr 05 3:02 PM
A 25-year-old Lebanon man is behind bars for rape, police said.Students, Parents Protest To Keep Principals WKRN Nashville - Apr 05 3:44 PM
As questions remain about what happened to two Middle Tennessee principals, Lebanon High Students are taking a stand in support of the principals whose jobs students say are in jeopardy. | | A group of students gathered Thursday morning at the school, demanding answers from leaders about the fate of Assistant Principal Randy Sampson and Principal Don Hassler. | | The students said Assistant... ...Lebanon house speaker blocks session AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 8:12 PM
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri locked out lawmakers from the chamber Tuesday, seeking to block efforts to approve an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.Thome pitches four-hitter as Elco blanks Lebanon Lebanon Daily News - Apr 03 9:37 AM
After losing its first two games of the season by a whopping combined margin of 31-7, the Elco baseball team needed something positive to happen yesterday when it opened Lancaster-Lebanon League Section Three play at home against Lebanon.Hereabouts: Kids will miss this librarian Dayton Daily News - Apr 05 10:07 AM
When Mary Seiter steps away from her job as children's librarian of the New Lebanon branch of the Dayton Metro Library later this month, it will be the end of a career that began 37 years ago.Film portrays civilian heroes of Lebanon war Gulf Times - Apr 04 10:32 PM
: Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri had a sense of deja vu last year while filming a documentary on life in Beirut under Israeli bombardment. History repeats itself, that s for sure, said Masri, whose early work includes Under the Rubble - a documentary on Beirut during Israel s 1982 invasion.School Evacuated; Two Students Hospitalized WGAL via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 11:56 AM
Lebanon Catholic High School in Lebanon was evacuated today after an odor was noticed by students, according to a hospital spokesperson.Holladay s homer makes Corvallis High a winner Corvallis Gazette-Times - Apr 05 5:43 PM
Karmen Holladay delivered a game-ending home run in the eighth to power Corvallis High to a 3-2 victory over Lebanon on Tuesday in a Mid-Willamette Conference softball game.Artist captures the light of Lebanon area Dayton Daily News - Apr 04 2:52 PM
Van Gogh may have lost an ear, but it's doubtful he ever had to face down the barrel of a gun for his art.Police: Man In Custody In Connection With Sexual Assault Case WHIO-TV 7 Dayton - Apr 05 1:26 PM
Police say they have a man in custody in connection with a sexual assault case in Lebanon.Coming events Lebanon Daily News - Apr 05 9:32 AM
A meeting of the Lancaster Lebanon Right to Education Task Force is scheduled on Thursday, April 12, at noon at the IU 13 Building, One Cumberland St., Lebanon.LHS to host Invitational Lebanon Daily Record - Apr 05 1:52 PM
Email this article Printer friendly page The Lebanon boys tennis team will host the Lebanon Invitational, highlighting several key athletic events on the Yellowjacket schedule today.Millard West Lebanon Daily Record - Apr 05 1:53 PM
Millard West, 102, of Lebanon, died Wednesday evening, April 4, 2007, at Christian Healthcare South in Lebanon.Custody case: Boy, 15, is found Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 1:44 PM
A 15-year-old Lebanon boy whose mother allegedly abducted him last December was found this week in Kentucky. The mother, Diane Melody Osburn, 49, was arrested Tuesday in Mayfield, Ky., on charges of being a fugitive and first-degree custodial interference, a Class B felony.Mary Evelyn Madron Lebanon Daily Record - Apr 05 1:53 PM
Mary Evelyn Madron, 89, of Lebanon, died Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 2007, at St. Mary s Hospital in Jefferson City.Watchdog gives failing grade to officials in charge of testing Lebanese drivers The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 05 1:02 PM
The Youth Association for Social Awareness urged the Lebanese judiciary on Thursday to protect the general public by moving quickly to crack down on what YASA described as a "mafia that sells driving licenses in Lebanon." In a statement, the organization complained that driving tests in this country have become "the worst in the world."Prep baseball roundup Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 12:56 PM
Lebanon s offense went wild in an 11-0 home win over Corvallis Tuesday. The Warriors scored four runs in the first, added another run in the second and piled on five more in the third inning to put the game out of reach.Larry D. Cress Lebanon Daily Record - Apr 05 1:53 PM
Larry D. Cress, 54, of Conway, died Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 2007, in St. John s Hospital-Lebanon. He is survived by two brothers, Steven Cress and his wife, Glenna, and Mike Cress and his wife, Linda, all of Conway; also nieces and nephews.Bulldogs win league match over Warriors Albany Democrat-Herald - Apr 05 12:56 PM
Returning varsity-level players are always a plus, given their experience and the leadership they can provide younger and greener teammates. The Lebanon and West Albany girls tennis teams certainly have that factor on their side as they open the second week of the Mid-Willamette Conference schedule.Stubborn political crisis threatens to prevent return of investors The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 05 1:01 PM
Lebanon may miss another opportunity to attract badly needed foreign investments if the political stalemate continues, bankers and analysts warned on Thursday. "Foreign direct investment (FDI) reached more than $2.5 billion in 2004. But now all investors are withholding any investment until the political picture becomes clear.Iran well-prepared to deal with any probable military attack: Ambassador Islamic Republic News Agency - Apr 05 8:47 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Attack Iran's Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad Reza Sheybani said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is well-prepared to deal with any probable military attack.Tourism commission making progress on goals Lebanon Enterprise - Apr 05 6:25 AM
Chris Hamilton is excited about what's happening in Lebanon. As the executive director of the Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission, he is working on a range of projects, including everything from a disc golf course to a proposed horse arena to recruiting new events in the community.Back in Damascus Al-Ahram Weekly - Apr 05 1:13 PM
For many years, a popular saying in Washington DC had it that Syria's only ability was the ability to de-stabilise. This gave sufficient impetus for the Clinton administration to negotiate with the Syrians in order to reach agreements regarding South Lebanon and Palestine during the 1990s.Cleaning house in spring s no longer traditional Lebanon Daily News - Apr 05 9:32 AM
By Mary Lou Kelsey Spring has sprung The grass has riz I wonder where the birdies is? The bird is on the wing. Lebanon Daily News Naw, the wing is on the bird. Pelosi meets Syrian president despite Bush criticism International Herald Tribune - Apr 04 11:44 AM
The House speaker discussed the situations in Iraq and Lebanon and the prospect for peace talks between Syria and Israel.LEBANON Merkel and Pelosi see Damascus as key to a solution in Lebanon s crisis - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Apr 03 6:31 AM
Asia News LEBANON Merkel and Pelosi see Damascus as key to a solution in Lebanon s crisis lebanon beirut syria damascus angela merkel nancy pelosi rafik hariri president bashar al-assad faruq al-sharaa walid al-muallim nabih berri visit German chancellor calls on Syria to stop weapons smuggling across its border with Lebanon, normalise relations with Beirut and stop opposing the establishment of ...Christians seek visas to flee from Lebanon The Washington Times - Apr 02 9:43 PM
BEIRUT -- Christians are fleeing from Lebanon to escape the rise of radical Islam and growing fears that the trend will result in a Sunni-Shi'ite civil war, with minority Christians trapped in the middle.'Follow the Women' prepares for bike tour IANS via Yahoo! India News - Apr 05 1:50 AM
Beirut, April 5 (Xinhua) In less than one week hundreds of women will take to the streets of Lebanon - not in protest, but on bicycles for the third regional Follow the Women bike tour, The Daily Star reported Thursday.Heart of Kentucky Native American Powwow is April 7 Lebanon Enterprise - Apr 05 6:26 AM
Folks from all over, especially Girl Scouts, are invited to a unique cultural experience at the Centre Square Convention Center in Lebanon Saturday, April 7. This event offers an introduction to Native American culture with a museum, storytelling, crafts, music, dancing and more.Merkel calls for independent Lebanon Deutsche Welle - Apr 03 2:01 AM
Chancellor Angela Merkel has wrapped up her three-day trip to the Middle East with a visit on board a German navy ship that's part of the United Nations task force patrolling Lebanon's coastal waters.Police arrest two in connection with shooting Lebanon Enterprise - Apr 05 6:25 AM
Two men have been arrested in connection with a March 25 shooting incident that took place in the parking lot of the Circle K at 310 W. Walnut Street in Lebanon.Golf Lakers take fifth at Lebanon tourney Lake Sun Leader - Apr 03 3:30 AM
Lake Sun LEBANON, Mo. ' After winning the Lebanon Invitational last season, a new group of young Golf Lakers took fifth Monday at the 16-team tourney at Lebanon Community Golf and Country Club.Tracking turnaround Fairfield Echo - Apr 05 2:51 AM
Lebanon The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad is turning out to be the little engine that could. The historic railroad saw 46,000 passengers last year an increase of 38 percent over 2005.White House denounces Pelosi s Syria trip Central Chronicle - Apr 05 11:11 AM
Fort Irwin, California, Apr 5: The White House on Wednesday sharply condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi s trip to Syria, saying the road to Damascus was lined with the victims of Syrian-backed extremists.Vice President Dick Cheney said in a radio interview that the visit undermined US-led efforts to isolate Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and instead rewarded his bad behavior in Lebanon, ...Key lawmaker blocks session in Lebanon Seattle Times - Apr 04 12:45 AM
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri locked out legislators from the chamber Tuesday, seeking to block efforts to approve an international tribunal...Mt. Lebanon teenager charged in stabbing The Signal Item - Apr 04 1:53 PM
Police ReportShedding Light on America?s Dark Recesses New York Times - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
Taryn Simon is at her artistic best when she exposes America?s underbelly in her photography exhibit at the Whitney Museum.Immigrant NFA students visit Lyman Memorial Norwich Bulletin - Apr 05 1:52 AM
LEBANON -- Growing up in rural Lebanon, where students complain about fly infestations and the smell of cow manure, 14-year-old Theresa Leclerc said she had never met an Asian person.ODOT projects total $1.7 billion statewide Fairfield Echo - Apr 05 2:51 AM
LEBANON The orange barrel season of 2007 officially kicked off today. At its District 8 office, Ohio Department of Transportation officials outlined plans for construction projects statewide and urged drivers to be vigilant of road workers.Cheney accuses Pelosi of "bad behavior" in Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Vice President Dick Cheney accused U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday of "bad behavior" on her Middle East trip, saying she bungled a message for Syria's president that was later clarified by Israel.Within the bounds USA Today - Apr 05 6:01 PM
USA TODAY's views distort both the nature of Speaker Pelosi's trip and the constitutional role of Congress in foreign policy. As a member of the speaker's delegation who accompanied her to every meeting, I would like to set the record straight.Pelosi steps out of bounds USA Today - Apr 05 5:58 PM
Democrats in Congress have been busy flexing their foreign policy muscles almost from the moment they took power in January, for the most part responsibly. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi crossed a line this week by visiting Syria, where she met with President Bashar Assad. She violated a long-held understanding that the United States should speak with one official voice abroad even if the country ...New York, 5 April 2007 - Secretary-General's press encounter following his briefing to the Security Council on his ... [Press Release] United Nations - Apr 05 11:25 AM
SG: I briefed the Security Council on my recent visit to Middle East countries. I had basically five priorities - on the Middle East peace process, the Darfur situation, Lebanon, Somalia and Iraq.U.S. congressman meets Syrian president AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 6:43 PM
A U.S. Republican congressman met President Bashar Assad on Thursday, a day after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, spurning the White House policy of isolating the Syrian leadership.Dairy Farmers Feel Pinch As Feed, Fuel Costs Rise WGAL via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 2:00 PM
Some Susquehanna Valley dairy farmers say times are tough, and they're hoping that state lawmakers can help.Lebanon Anti-Syria Lawmakers Ask UN To Impose Hariri Tribunal Nasdaq - Apr 04 1:34 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--The Lebanese parliament's anti-Syrian majority has called on the U.N. to impose an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of former premier Rafik Hariri after the government failed to win opposition support for its creation.