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Prosecutors accuse Lebanon bank of laundering money for Hezbollah - CNN Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:35:18 GMT

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Prosecutors accuse Lebanon bank of laundering money for Hezbollah CNN Prosecutors said in their announcement, "Cash from the sale of the cars in West Africa was mixed with proceeds from narcotics trafficking, and then transferred to Lebanon through (Hezbollah)-controlled money-laundering channels," and "part of the ... US Sues Businesses It Says Helped HezbollahNew York Times US government blames Hezbollah for role in $300 million money laundering schemeWashington Post all 129 news articles »

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Lebanon banks fund Hariri court, seeking stability - Reuters Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:01:17 GMT

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Lebanon banks fund Hariri court, seeking stability Reuters Tensions almost brought down the government, with Prime Minister Najib Mikati threatening to resign unless Lebanon paid its share of funding. Banks said on Thursday they wanted to cool any lingering political tensions and protect Lebanon's economy and ... Lebanon's private banks cover UN Hariri court fundsAFP Lebanese banks association covers 2011 STL duesThe Daily Star Prosecutor of UN-backed Lebanon investigation quitsThe National Carnegie Endowment for International Peace -Washington Post -UN News Centre all 119 news articles »

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US blacklists leader of Lebanon-based militant group - People's Daily Online Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:55:57 GMT

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US blacklists leader of Lebanon-based militant group People's Daily Online 15 (Xinhua) -- The US State Department on Thursday designated Saleh al-Qarawi, a senior leader and operative of a Lebanon-based militant group, as a global terrorist. The agency quoted media reports as saying that the Abdullah Azzam Brigades (AAB) ... US slaps sanctions on leader of a militant group blamed for attacks on Israel ...Washington Post US adds Abdullah Azzam Brigades commander to terrorist listLong War Journal US Designates Leader Of Lebanese Militant Outfit As Global TerroristRTT News all 113 news articles »

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Lebanon County notebook: Lebanon, Lebanon Catholic start off strong in boys ... - PennLive.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:59:26 GMT

Lebanon County notebook: Lebanon, Lebanon Catholic start off strong in boys ... PennLive.com But a good start is still a good start, and both the Lebanon and Lebanon Catholic boys have built some early optimism. The Cedars were 2-0 heading into Wednesday's game against Gov. Mifflin. They won their own tip-off tournament with a 66-60 overtime ... and more »

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UNTSO head to visit Lebanon, review UNIFIL: sources - The Daily Star Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:12:03 GMT

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UNTSO head to visit Lebanon, review UNIFIL: sources The Daily Star By Mohammed Zaatari SIDON, Lebanon: The head of the UN Truce Supervision Organization will begin a three-day visit to Lebanon Friday, according to security sources. Maj. Gen. Juha Kilpia is set to begin a three-day trip to south Lebanon where he will ... UN reviewing Lebanon peacekeeping forceAFP More Finns heading to LebanonYLE News Hezbollah slams UNIFIL attack allegationPress TV all 10 news articles »

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Lebanon City Council considers rezoning request - Lebanon Daily News Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:29:13 GMT

Lebanon City Council considers rezoning request Lebanon Daily News By JOHN LATIMER Cars zoom along Maple Street at Jonestown Road at the extreme northern end of Lebanon on Thursday afternoon. Justin Kuan Cheng and Piyen Cheng hope to have the land on which the burned-out China Inn, in the distance at left, ...

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Syria-Lebanon border shootings wound 8 Syrians, 2 Lebanese: sources - The Daily Star Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:55:31 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Syria-Lebanon border shootings wound 8 Syrians, 2 Lebanese: sources The Daily Star Syria has planted land mines along its border with Lebanon and tightened border security in a bid to prevent weapons smuggling and to stop the flow of refugees fleeing the unrest. Separately, a man was wounded in Ersal when a hand grenade was tossed at ... For thousands of Syrians, Lebanon provides shelterCNN International Lebanon's intifada offers lessons for the Arab SpringThe National France very concerned over reports of Syrian incursion into LebanonKuwait News Agency Al-Arabiya -Reuters UK -Arutz Sheva all 56 news articles »

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Lebanon cellular networks to get $110-mln upgrade - The Daily Star Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:06:25 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon cellular networks to get $110-mln upgrade The Daily Star BEIRUT: Telecoms Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui Thursday unveiled a $110 million plan to upgrade and modernize the cellular network to put an end to sub-standard mobile service. The minister, who was speaking at ESA's Higher Business Studies, ...

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Lebanon's Hezbollah wants US envoy questioned on spies - Reuters UK Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:47:44 GMT

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Lebanon's Hezbollah wants US envoy questioned on spies Reuters UK By Laila Bassam BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah wants the government to question the American ambassador in Beirut after the militant group revealed what it said were the names of CIA operatives operating under diplomatic cover. ... Hezbollah Station Identifies 10 Supposed CIA OfficersNew York Times Collapse of CIA operations benefits IranThe Daily Star Hezbollah Names Alleged CIA Officers in LebanonABC News CBS News -CNN (blog) all 212 news articles »

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Ruling on one vote breaks tie in New Lebanon race - Albany Times Union Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:59:20 GMT

Ruling on one vote breaks tie in New Lebanon race Albany Times Union By BOB GARDINIER, Staff writer TROY — A judge in Rensselaer County has settled an election battle over a single vote in a justice race in New Lebanon by ruling the questionable ballot valid, giving the race to a Republican by one vote. ... and more »