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Lebanon's PM hopeful Hariri seeks compromise - The Associated Press Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:48:23 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

Lebanon's PM hopeful Hariri seeks compromise The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The pro-Western politician favored to become Lebanon's next prime minister is setting aside the explosive issue of disarming the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, saying Friday he hopes for unity with his political foes in the sharply ... Lebanon's Triumph, Iran's Travesty New York Times US envoy set for key Syria talks BBC News US Envoy: No Mideast Peace at Lebanon's Expense Voice of America Wall Street Journal - Daily Star - Lebanon all 321 news articles

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Lebanon's Election - New York Times Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:51:20 GMT

Jewish Exponent

Lebanon's Election New York Times, United States So last weekend's parliamentary election in Lebanon stands out. Pro-Western forces scored a solid victory over Hezbollah. That is also a major setback for the militant group's supporters in Iran and Syria. After years of unending strife, ... ANALYSIS-Hezbollah still potent despite Lebanon vote Reuters A Win For Democracy In Lebanon Voice of America Lebanon releases Israeli sisters Ynetnews Wall Street Journal - Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 403 news articles

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Obama Keeps Fingers Crossed on Iranian Election - New York Daily News Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:31:34 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Obama Keeps Fingers Crossed on Iranian Election New York Daily News, NY Pointing to the recent election of moderates in Lebanon's parliamentary balloting, an optimistic Obama thinks there is room for change in Iran. “And obviously, after the speech that I made in Cairo, we tried to send a clear message that we think there ... Video: GLOBAL PULSE: Iranian Election - Media Matters (6/12/09) Link TV Obama sees 'possibility of change' in US-Iran ties AFP Obama administration has eye on Iran msnbc.com Bloomberg - ABC News all 6,175 news articles

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IRAN: Arab world awaits election results - Los Angeles Times Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:57:00 GMT

IRAN: Arab world awaits election results Los Angeles Times, CA "[The Lebanese] voted against Lebanon becoming a seat for Iran, a military seat or a seat from which to exert influence or bargain for hegemony... it doesn't mean that the Lebanese elections are not the most important influence on the Iranian and ... Video: MIR: Saudi Arabia - A Player in Middle East Elections Link TV Report: Saudi-Syrian Understandings On Lebanon MEMRI A ballot in Beirut... Gulf Daily News Daily Kos - MEED (subscription) all 8 news articles

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Detroit Tool Bringing Jobs to Lebanon - Ozarks First Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:20:27 GMT

Ozarks First

Detroit Tool Bringing Jobs to Lebanon Ozarks First, MO Detroit Tool Metal Products in Lebanon will be adding new jobs. Those jobs do come at a cost. One town's gain is another's loss. Detroit Tool is closing its plant in Fort Madison, Iowa and is consolidating operations. That means nearly 150 jobs will ...

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'This result is what the people of Lebanon wanted' - Jerusalem Post Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:51:49 GMT

CTV.ca

'This result is what the people of Lebanon wanted' Jerusalem Post, Israel By TORI CHEIFETZ Following Sunday's elections in Lebanon, young adults on both sides of the debate weighed in on the results, and the prospects for their future. SUPPORTERS OF Lebanon's pro-Western Christian candidates dance during victory celebrations ... Video: Coalition wins elections in Lebanon RT Lebanon vote's result a relief to US, allies Philadelphia Inquirer More political strife in Lebanon expected after victory of US ... Los Angeles Times Bloomberg - Reuters all 2,969 news articles

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Jimmy Carter Visits Lebanon - New Yorker Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:33:15 GMT

CounterCurrents.org

Jimmy Carter Visits Lebanon New Yorker, United States Over the past month, a rumor made its way around journalistic circles here in Beirut: last Sunday's parliamentary vote in Lebanon would be former President Jimmy Carter's last stint as an election observer. It sounded plausible enough—after all, ... The Preacher From Plains And The Grand Ayatollah from Najaf CounterCurrents.org Former Hezbollah cleric praises Obama for reaching out to Muslims Ha'aretz all 9 news articles

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New Lebanon School Days Festival receives grant - Boonville Daily News Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:36:20 GMT

New Lebanon School Days Festival receives grant Boonville Daily News,  USA The New Lebanon Preservation Society and the Cooper County Historical Society have been awarded a grant from the Missouri Humanities Council in the amount of $2500 to support their upcoming New Lebanon School Days Festival. ...

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Dairy Reigns Supreme in Lebanon County - Lancaster Farming Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:26:26 GMT

Dairy Reigns Supreme in Lebanon County Lancaster Farming, PA LEBANON, Pa. — Dairy Month in June traditionally marks the changing of the guard for dairy royalty. Such was the case in Lebanon County, which held its dairy princess pageant on May 30 in preparation for a new year of dairy promotions. ...

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Obama's resolve on Mideast facing a history of blunt reality - Los Angeles Times Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:33:33 GMT

Voice of America

Obama's resolve on Mideast facing a history of blunt reality Los Angeles Times, CA Meanwhile, Iran's Islamist allies, Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon,have boosted their arsenals with logistical help from Syria and taken on Israel's army. Both pose a threat to Israel's borders, giving Iran, which the US and others fear is bent ... Video: US envoy Mitchell meets Palestinian president - 10 Jun 09 Al Jazeera US Mideast Envoy To Visit Lebanon, Syria ForexTV.com US Mideast envoy to visit Lebanon, Syria Xinhua Aljazeera.net - The National all 1,591 news articles