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Lebanon Elects President to Ease Divide - New York Times Mon, 26 May 2008 02:29:19 GMT

Gulf Times

Lebanon Elects President to Ease Divide New York Times, United States - 30 minutes ago By ROBERT F. WORTH BEIRUT, Lebanon — After 18 months of grinding political conflict, Lebanon’s Parliament elected a new president on Sunday, ... Lebanon elects army chief Suleiman as president CTV.ca ‘Kind-hearted' general is Lebanon's new president Globe and Mail Lebanon's new president charged with unifying factions ABC Online ABC News - guardian.co.uk all 850 news articles

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Lebanon: a timeline of political turmoil - Africasia Sun, 25 May 2008 15:03:21 GMT

Washington Post

Lebanon: a timeline of political turmoil Africasia, UK - 11 hours ago Pro-Western leaders blame neighbouring Syria, which had troops in Lebanon since the 1975-1990 civil war. - April 2005: Syria, which denies any role in the ... Iranian FM: Lebanon's stability permeates whole region Xinhua Eastern Promises Times Online Israel says Hariri case too weak Ha'aretz The Associated Press - Scotsman all 540 news articles

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Ban hails 'historic' Lebanon vote - Melbourne Herald Sun Sun, 25 May 2008 20:00:01 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Ban hails 'historic' Lebanon vote Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 7 hours ago UN chief Ban Ki-moon today hailed the election of Michel Sleiman as Lebanon's new president, expressing hope it would lead to the revitalisation of all of ... Sleiman becomes Lebanon president Aljazeera.net UN chief welcomes election of Lebanese president Xinhua Canadian PM congratulates new Lebanese president AFP Ha'aretz - UN News Centre all 57 news articles

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Speaker Berri's speech following Lebanon presidential election - Ya Libnan Mon, 26 May 2008 02:14:51 GMT

PRESS TV

Speaker Berri's speech following Lebanon presidential election Ya Libnan, Lebanon - 45 minutes ago I ask God almighty to help you, Excellency, in leading the ship of Lebanon to the land of safety and in establishing civil peace and promoting the bonds of ... Visiting dignitaries, local officials react warmly to election Daily Star - Lebanon Iran congratulates Lebanon on political deal Tehran Times Lebanon elects new president Mathaba.Net GulfNews - guardian.co.uk all 287 news articles

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Lebanon's president elected with int'l, regional, local support - Xinhua Sun, 25 May 2008 19:38:09 GMT

PRESS TV

Lebanon's president elected with int'l, regional, local support Xinhua, China - 7 hours ago "A new chapter should be opened in favor of Lebanon," he said, calling for preserving national agreement in order to protect the armed forces. ... Lebanon elects army chief as Pres. in step toward political stability Ha'aretz Suleiman elected president, goes straight at toughest issues Daily Star - Lebanon Suleiman Was Elected The President Of Lebanon Enews 2.0 Ya Libnan - PRESS TV all 50 news articles

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Sleiman: consensus president for a divided Lebanon - Africasia Sun, 25 May 2008 15:03:52 GMT

RTE.ie

Sleiman: consensus president for a divided Lebanon Africasia, UK - 11 hours ago Army chief Michel Sleiman, who was elected Lebanon's 12th president on Sunday, is viewed as a man acceptable to Syria who has kept his troops united in the ... Sleiman elected Lebanon’s new president France24 Berri takes swipe at US policy in Mideast Peninsula On-line Lebanese army chief Sleiman sworn in as president Forbes NowLebanon.com all 50 news articles

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The Region: The Syrian talks aren't serious - Jerusalem Post Sun, 25 May 2008 16:42:51 GMT

The Southern Ledger

The Region: The Syrian talks aren't serious Jerusalem Post, Israel - 10 hours ago By BARRY RUBIN Why is Israel negotiating with Syria, and what happened in Lebanon? One of these events may be the Middle East's most important development ... Resurgent Syria keeps region guessing The Australian Will Syria break the bear hug? Ha'aretz Panelists see signs of hope in Middle East Columbia Missourian AFP - The Media Line all 515 news articles

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World hails Lebanon vote as first step to reconciliation - AFP Mon, 26 May 2008 02:45:42 GMT

AFP	World hails Lebanon vote as first step to reconciliation AFP - 14 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AFP) — The international community hailed the election of Michel Sleiman as Lebanon's new president as a crucial first step in reuniting the ...

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General Takes Office As President Of Lebanon - Washington Post Mon, 26 May 2008 02:34:55 GMT

General Takes Office As President Of Lebanon Washington Post, United States - 25 minutes ago By Anthony Shadid and Alia Ibrahim BEIRUT, May 25 -- Lebanon's parliament elected the army commander, Gen. Michel Suleiman, as president Sunday, ...

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Lebanon's New President to Strengthen Ties with Syria - NPR Sun, 25 May 2008 22:04:28 GMT

Lebanon's New President to Strengthen Ties with Syria NPR - 4 hours ago All Things Considered, May 25, 2008 · After a six-month vacancy, Lebanon swears in a new president Sunday. The vote in parliament for Gen. ...