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Polls Open in Lebanon Sunday for Critical Election - Voice of America Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:26:22 GMT

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Polls Open in Lebanon Sunday for Critical Election Voice of America The election pits the current US-backed majority in Lebanon's parliament against a coalition led by the Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran and Syria. Opinion polls are predicting a close race, with only a few seats likely to ... In Lebanon Vote, Stark Options, Complex Choices New York Times Lebanon patriarch opposes Hezbollah on eve of vote Reuters Hezbollah challenges pro-West camp in Lebanon vote The Associated Press CNN - The Associated Press all 981 news articles

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FACTBOX-Facts on Lebanon's economy - Reuters Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:49:59 GMT

FACTBOX-Facts on Lebanon's economy Reuters June 6 (Reuters) - The economy of Lebanon, which holds a parliamentary election on Sunday, has shown what the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described as "remarkable resilience" in the face of the global financial crisis. ...

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Lebanon duo survives the Tricky Triangle - Lebanon Daily News Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:20:05 GMT

Lebanon duo survives the Tricky Triangle Lebanon Daily News, PA (Dan Culhane / Lebanon Daily News) LONG POND — Bobby Gerhart and Kyle Martel are neither rivals nor friends. Perhaps the best way to characterize their racing relationship is by referring to them as “fellow competitors.” Yesterday at Pocono Raceway's ... Martel races on a shoestring The Patriot-News - PennLive.com Slippery slope Lebanon Daily News all 3 news articles

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Lebanon: 10 More Are Charged With Spying for Israel - New York Times Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:31:55 GMT

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Lebanon: 10 More Are Charged With Spying for Israel New York Times, United States By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Lebanon's military prosecutor charged 10 more Lebanese on Friday with spying for Israel, bringing the total this year to 55, a judicial official said. Four of those charged were already in custody, having been detained on ... Lebanon asks UN to censure Israel for extracting spies Ynetnews Lebanon dismantles 25 Israeli spy cells PRESS TV Lebanon Military Accuses 10 More Of Spying For Israel -Source NASDAQ آكي - Daily Star - Lebanon all 14 news articles

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Lebanese parliament based on sectarian split - The Associated Press Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:35:18 GMT

Lebanese parliament based on sectarian split The Associated Press A new parliament to be elected in Lebanon on Sunday will be apportioned among Christian and Muslim sects under a power-sharing formula that also divvies up Lebanon's main leadership positions by religion. Under the 1989 agreement to end a 15-year civil ... Main facts about Lebanon's Parliament Naharnet all 59 news articles

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Kansas widow honors husband by joining Army reserves - Kansas City Star Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:27:43 GMT

Kansas widow honors husband by joining Army reserves Kansas City Star, MO His father, Hammond Schbley, was born in Lebanon but moved to the United States as a teenager. "In 1949, after 40 years of coal mining and hard labor, my father liquidated most of his assets, divorced his wife, and returned to Lebanon," Ayla Schbley ... Kan. widow honors husband by joining Army reserves NTV all 11 news articles

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Security Key Issue in Lebanon Elections - Voice of America Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:23:27 GMT

Voice of America

Security Key Issue in Lebanon Elections Voice of America By Mandy Clark As voters in Lebanon go to the polls on Sunday June 7, one issue seems to be dominating the elections more than any other: security. In the tumultuous landscape of Lebanese politics, the issue of security is of particular importance to ... Lebanese politics: A family affair Aljazeera.net Following the cause of slain relatives The National all 4 news articles

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Lebanon homeowner confronts men trying to steal his car - Foster's Daily Democrat Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:27:41 GMT

Lebanon homeowner confronts men trying to steal his car Foster's Daily Democrat, NH By JOHN QUINN LEBANON, Maine — Authorities in New Hampshire and Maine were advising residents to keep their vehicles locked, even in driveways, after a car was stolen and several burglaries and thefts were reported early Friday morning. ...

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Lebanon ready for crucial election - Al-Bawaba Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:39:00 GMT

Lebanon ready for crucial election Al-Bawaba, Jordan Lebanese will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The race is between the ruling coalition and the opposition led by the Hizbullah. Pollsters project a close race for the 128-seat parliament. According to AFP, The vote will be held ... Lebanon could have a new government by Sunday Brunei News all 40 news articles

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US Views Mideast Polls as Bellwether - Wall Street Journal Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:29:03 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

US Views Mideast Polls as Bellwether Wall Street Journal By JAY SOLOMON WASHINGTON -- The results of national elections in Iran and Lebanon in the next two weeks could reshape the Obama administration's efforts to stabilize the Middle East, current and former US officials say. An Iranian worshipper held ... From Lebanon to Iran Al-Arabiya all 138 news articles