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Biden heads to Lebanon to discuss military aid - Washington Post Thu, 21 May 2009 22:23:01 GMT

ABC News

Biden heads to Lebanon to discuss military aid Washington Post, United States WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Vice President Joe Biden is to make an announcement on military aid to Lebanon on a visit there on Friday, two weeks before elections that may see a shift in power from a Western-backed coalition. Lebanese go to the polls on ... FACTBOX: Risks to stability in Lebanon Reuters Biden to voice US determination 'to assist Lebanon' Daily Star - Lebanon US vice-president in Beirut 'support' visit BBC News Reuters - Reuters all 293 news articles

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Lebanon complains to UN on Israel's alleged spying - The Associated Press Thu, 21 May 2009 17:40:46 GMT

Reuters

Lebanon complains to UN on Israel's alleged spying The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon said Thursday it has complained to the United Nations about alleged spying by Israel, accusing its archenemy of violating a 2006 truce and the country's sovereignty. Prime Minister Fuad Saniora's office also said the government ... UN doubts major Hezbollah rearming in south Lebanon Reuters Lebanon worried over Israeli activity Middle East Times Israel gives UN in Lebanon cluster bomb maps The Associated Press all 187 news articles

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Lebanon complains to UN over Israeli 'spy rings' - AFP Thu, 21 May 2009 13:02:32 GMT

AFP

Lebanon complains to UN over Israeli 'spy rings' AFP BEIRUT (AFP) — Lebanon has filed a complaint to the United Nations over alleged Israeli spy networks operating in Lebanon amid a crackdown on the espionage rings, the premier's office said Thursday. "The Lebanese delegation to the United Nations has ... Video: Lebanon clamps down on 'Israeli spies' - 19 May 09 Al Jazeera Lebanon accuses Israel of espionage Financial Times Lebanon to UN: Israel deployed spies Jerusalem Post Al-Ahram Weekly - Xinhua all 235 news articles

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Egyptian Tycoon Sentenced to Death for Murder - New York Times Thu, 21 May 2009 15:37:18 GMT

Brisbane Times

Egyptian Tycoon Sentenced to Death for Murder New York Times, United States By MICHAEL SLACKMAN CAIRO — A wealthy and politically connected Egyptian businessman was sentenced to death on Thursday for hiring a hit man to kill a Lebanese pop singer in a case that has captivated the Middle East for nearly a year with its ... Video: Egyptian tycoon found guilty in singer's murder - 21 May 09 Al Jazeera Death On The Nile Forbes Court: Egypt tycoon to hang in slaying of pop diva The Associated Press New Zealand Herald - Reuters all 482 news articles

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LEBANON: Channel bans political humor in run-up to election - Los Angeles Times Thu, 21 May 2009 13:25:43 GMT

LEBANON: Channel bans political humor in run-up to election Los Angeles Times, CA Below is a scene from LBC's hugely popular political show, "Bas Mat Watan," which has been known to raise the hackles of Lebanon's political elite in the past. The clip features an actor impersonating the US-backed prime minister, Fouad Siniora, ...

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In Lebanon's Election, a More Pragmatic Hizballah - TIME Thu, 21 May 2009 19:17:48 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

In Lebanon's Election, a More Pragmatic Hizballah TIME They lead an opposition political coalition that the polls show has a commanding lead in Lebanon's parliamentary elections, to be held on June 7. And if the polls are accurate, the election could put the self-styled Party of God — considered a ... Lebanese 'spy' asked to meet Nasrallah Jerusalem Post Nasrallah: Spies wanted to spark civil war Ynetnews Nasrallah warns against the West's plots in ME PRESS TV Daily Star - Lebanon - iloubnan.info all 17 news articles

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FACTBOX: Facts on Lebanon's economy - Reuters Thu, 21 May 2009 14:03:17 GMT

FACTBOX: Facts on Lebanon's economy Reuters (Reuters) - The economy of Lebanon, which is set to hold a parliamentary election on June 7, has shown what the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described as "remarkable resilience" in the face of the global credit crisis. ...

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Inaugural Farmers Market of Lebanon to open May 30 - Indianapolis Star Thu, 21 May 2009 20:29:26 GMT

Inaugural Farmers Market of Lebanon to open May 30 Indianapolis Star, United States Fresh produce, jams and jellies, music and works of art are just a few of the wares that will be for sale at the inaugural Farmers Market of Lebanon, which begins May 30 and runs each Saturday through Aug. 8 (except July 4) in downtown Lebanon. ...

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Lebanon softball star headed to Ashland - Dayton Daily News Thu, 21 May 2009 16:14:49 GMT

Lebanon softball star headed to Ashland Dayton Daily News, OH By Dave Lamb LEBANON — Whatever void Ashland University's softball team may have in its lineup next year, chances are Lebanon's Alex Machen will be able to fill it. The Warrior senior, one of the area's best hitters and most versatile softball players, ...

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Fire destroys barn near Lebanon - Albany Democrat Herald Thu, 21 May 2009 17:39:22 GMT

Fire destroys barn near Lebanon Albany Democrat Herald, OR LEBANON — Fire investigators will be on scene today trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a barn at 38015 Middle Ridge Drive. Lebanon Fire District firefighters were dispatched at 3 this morning to fire. First units on scene found the ...