Wall Street Journal | Syria's Crisis Hits Lebanon Wall Street Journal The priority for foreign governments and diplomats must now be to separate the Syrian bloodbath from Lebanon's militarized inter-factional rivalry. With the U.S. distracted by the Obama-Romney contest and the chimera of an Israeli-Iranian war that may ... Instability feared in Lebanon after assassination US wants new Lebanon gov't free of Syria influence Lebanon and Jordan Move Quickly to Contain Syria-Related Violence |
Wall Street Journal | Army say gunmen agree to truce in Lebanon's Tripoli Reuters TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) - The Lebanese army said it had arranged a ceasefire on Tuesday in the northern city of Tripoli after two nights of fighting between Sunni and Alawite gunmen loyal to different sides in the war in neighboring Syria, a ... US Backs Call for New Lebanon Government Ceasefire Temporarily Ends Lebanon Bloodshed Lebanon 'at stake' as militias hit streets, says army |
The Daily Star | Syrian refugees in Lebanon top 100000 Los Angeles Times BEIRUT -- The number of Syrian refugees has now exceeded 100,000 in Lebanon, the third country in the region to pass that mark, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday. Thousands of Syrians continue to flee into neighboring countries as daily ... Lebanon Simmers with Anti-Assad Rage Over 100000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon now: UNHCR UNHCR: Syrian refugees in Lebanon exceed 100000 |
Lebanon hires for new Eurobond Reuters LONDON, Oct 23 (IFR) - The Lebanese Republic has hired Credit Suisse, and local firms Blom Bank and Byblos Bank for a Eurobond issue that could be worth up to USD2bn, a banker close to the deal told IFR on Tuesday. The sovereign, rated B1/B/B, will ... |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Lebanon moves to quell Syria related violence Foreign Policy (blog) As gunfights have continued to flare, primarily in Beirut and Tripoli, the Lebanese Army is working to restore order. At least six people have been killed, 27 wounded, and 50 arrested since clashes rooted in the Syrian crisis began on Sunday. Most of ... |
Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com | Lebanon Township settles suit with tax collector Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com In November 2011, Tax Collector Mary Hyland filed a lawsuit through attorney William J. Courtney after Lebanon and Tewksbury townships agreed to share a tax collector. Hyland's position was to be eliminated. Under the arrangement, the tax collector was ... |
UPDATE 2-Army says gunmen agree to truce in Lebanon's Tripoli Reuters Ceasefire agreed in Tripoli. * Four killed in overnight fighting. * Order restored in Beirut, political crisis seethes. By Oliver Holmes. TRIPOLI, Lebanon, Oct 23 (Reuters) - The Lebanese army has arranged a ceasefire on Tuesday in the northern city of ... |
Lawsuit over Lebanon baby's death seeks new regulations for powdered baby ... KY3 LEBANON, Mo. -- The maker of the powdered baby formula Enfamil faces a lawsuit over the death of a 10-day old baby from Lebanon. Avery Cornett contracted a rare bacteria that led to his death nearly one year ago. Now two other families have joined in ... |
Lebanon angry over Homeland's unflattering portrayal of Beirut 13abc Action News Lebanon is considering taking legal action against Showtime's Homeland for its unflattering portrayal of Lebanese capital Beirut in the Emmy Award-winning series' second season. In the first two episodes of Season 2, Homeland featured Beirut as a ... |
Lebanon seeks to quell violence; FBI sends help CBS News Wissam al-Hassan in a Beirut car bomb on Friday sparked days of tensions, accusations and violence in Lebanon between supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his opponents. Al-Hassan was solidly in the latter group, and his supporters, many of ... |