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Syria's sectarian splits creep into Lebanon - Washington Post Wed, 16 May 2012 01:16:39 GMT

Boston Globe

Syria's sectarian splits creep into Lebanon Washington Post TRIPOLI, Lebanon — A small but increasingly vocal number of Lebanon's Sunni Muslims are backing Islamist leaders' calls for regime change in neighboring Syria and voicing their fierce discontent with their own government, a sign that the sectarianism ... Sectarian violence in Lebanon echoing Syria's conflictChristian Science Monitor Lebanon's Little Syria - by Emile HokayemForeign Policy (blog) North Lebanon calm after Syria spillover clashesSeattle Post Intelligencer NPR -Boston Globe all 2,004 news articles »

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North Lebanon calm after Syria spillover clashes - Kitsap Sun Tue, 15 May 2012 08:14:31 GMT

WTOP

North Lebanon calm after Syria spillover clashes Kitsap Sun Across the border in Lebanon, Lebanese troops deployed Tuesday in tense areas of the northern city of Tripoli after three days of sectarian clashes killed at least eight people in a spillover of the conflict in Syria. Officials said two of the eight ... Syrian uprising sparks new Lebanon clashesNorth County Times UN Team Sees Clash Between Syrian Protesters and SoldiersNew York Times Syrians raid village, violence bleeds into LebanonWTOP TheNewsTribune.com all 654 news articles »

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EU urges Lebanon to adopt electoral reform before 2013 - The Daily Star Tue, 15 May 2012 22:33:39 GMT

The Daily Star

EU urges Lebanon to adopt electoral reform before 2013 The Daily Star BEIRUT: The European Union urged Lebanon Tuesday to adopt a new electoral law ahead of the 2013 parliamentary elections, along with a host of other recommendations related to judicial, social and political reform in the country. and more »

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Palestinians peacefully mark Nakba Day across Lebanon - The Daily Star Tue, 15 May 2012 22:20:53 GMT

The Daily Star

Palestinians peacefully mark Nakba Day across Lebanon The Daily Star He stressed the lack of opportunities and rights for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The Future Movement's youth wing also held a sit-in at Riad al-Solh Square, calling it “shameful that our Palestinian brothers have been calling on the consciousness ... Nakba Day: Returning to Lebanon's borderAljazeera.com Palestinians mark Nakba with protests, strikeNOW LEBANON Nakba Day marked with rioting, rock throwingJewish Telegraphic Agency Alaska Dispatch all 997 news articles »

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Appeals court. hears NC terror-support appeal - Fox News Tue, 15 May 2012 20:36:29 GMT

Appeals court. hears NC terror-support appeal Fox News His June 2002 conviction for smuggling cigarettes and sending $3500 of the profits to the militant group Hezbollah in his native Lebanon was hailed by the US government as a milestone in the war against terrorism. Prosecutors said Hammoud used a sham ... and more »

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Lebanon says Iran playing 'constructive' role in regional security - Tehran Times Tue, 15 May 2012 16:54:40 GMT

Salem-News.Com

Lebanon says Iran playing 'constructive' role in regional security Tehran Times Mansour made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi in Beirut, the Persian service of the Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday. Iran plays a “positive” and “constructive” role in promoting stability and ... US Envoys: Losing Lebanon - Visit by Visit?Salem-News.Com Ex-Lebanese PM Lauds Iran's Constructive Role in Lebanon's StabilityFars News Agency Lebanon lauds Iran's 'constructive' role in regionPress TV Islamic Republic News Agency all 11 news articles »

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Lebanon to provide 15000 affordable PC tablets to students through Central ... - The Daily Star Tue, 15 May 2012 22:17:37 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon to provide 15000 affordable PC tablets to students through Central ... The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon intends to provide 15000 reduced-cost tablet PCs to public school students soon, ministers launching the initiative said Tuesday, adding that the step aims to improve the quality of education and boost a knowledge-based economy.

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'Covering' over emergency broadcasts during large Lebanon fire confirmed - Foster's Daily Democrat Tue, 15 May 2012 07:17:01 GMT

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'Covering' over emergency broadcasts during large Lebanon fire confirmed Foster's Daily Democrat By SAMANTHA ALLEN LEBANON, Maine — Southern Maine Communications has confirmed "covering" over of emergency broadcasts occurred during a two-alarm fire that destroyed a mobile home Saturday afternoon. The Maine Fire Marshal's office reports the cause ... Lebanon radios jammed againWLBZ-TV Authorities in Lebanon say someone is jamming emergency radio frequencies againWMTW Portland Lebanon home destroyed by fireWCSH-TV Press Herald -Boston.com all 28 news articles »

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Lebanon knocks off Mounties for first - Journal Review Tue, 15 May 2012 05:31:41 GMT

Lebanon knocks off Mounties for first Journal Review Lebanon — The last couple of seasons, the final conference series of the year between the Lebanon Tigers and Southmont Mounties has decided the Sagamore Conference softball championship. This year is no different with the two teams coming in with a ...

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DDS to end preschool program - Lebanon Daily News Wed, 16 May 2012 01:36:37 GMT

DDS to end preschool program Lebanon Daily News By CHRIS SHOLLY Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley officials said Tuesday they plan to discontinue their preschool program for children 3 to 5 years old at the end of June, when their contract with the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate ... and more »