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Syria Conflict Drawing in Lebanon - Wall Street Journal Tue, 22 May 2012 18:37:08 GMT

CBC.ca

Syria Conflict Drawing in Lebanon Wall Street Journal AP BEIRUT—Some Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut in protest after Syrian rebels kidnapped 12 Lebanese Shiites in northern Syria on Tuesday, according to security officials, fueling fears that Lebanon is getting drawn into the chaos next door. Abduction of 11 Lebanese Shiites in Syria Stokes New TensionsNew York Times Hezbollah appeals for calm after Syria kidnappingFox News Officials: Syrian rebels kidnap 12 LebaneseCBS News Voice of America (blog) all 588 news articles »

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Lebanon releases man who helped Syrian refugees - CNN Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:41 GMT

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Lebanon releases man who helped Syrian refugees CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Lebanon has released Chadi Mawlawi, an activist who was helping Syrian refugees and whose arrest sparked fighting in Lebanon. The military investigating judge approved Mawlawi's release on bail, the Lebanese state-run ... Two dead in Beirut clashes after killing of anti-Assad clericReuters Lebanon anti-Syrian Sunni cleric released on bailBBC News Bomb kills 5 in Syrian capitalSeattle Post Intelligencer Voice of America (blog) -BusinessWeek all 943 news articles »

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Lebanon court releases Islamist whose arrest triggered clashes - Los Angeles Times Tue, 22 May 2012 16:44:45 GMT

CBS News

Lebanon court releases Islamist whose arrest triggered clashes Los Angeles Times Sunni Islamists in Tripoli deny the allegations and say he was only helping Syrian refugees in north Lebanon. Hours after his release, Mawlawi arrived in Tripoli and was quoted as praising "the revolution in Syria." Mawlawi's arrest nearly two weeks ... Hezbollah appeals for calm after Syria kidnappingSeattle Post Intelligencer Bomb kills 5 in Syrian capitalAtlanta Journal Constitution Syrian Violence Hits CapitalWall Street Journal all 185 news articles »

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Lebanon budgets $10K for academic travel fund - Albany Democrat Herald Tue, 22 May 2012 15:59:23 GMT

Lebanon budgets $10K for academic travel fund Albany Democrat Herald LEBANON — The Lebanon Community School District will include a $10000 seed fund for academic competitions next year but otherwise plans few changes in the 2012-13 budget. Superintendent Rob Hess outlined his budget proposal Thursday for the district's ... and more »

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Lebanon Shiites kidnapped in Syria to be free soon: minister - AFP Tue, 22 May 2012 07:37:03 GMT

AFP

Lebanon Shiites kidnapped in Syria to be free soon: minister AFP Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah earlier urged restraint after Tuesday's kidnappings sparked protests by thousands of people here. "According to information provided by an Arab country those kidnapped will be free within hours," Mansur told ... Syria's violence spills into LebanonDubuque Telegraph Herald UN worried about Syria's effect on Lebanon, civil war riskReuters Ban Ki-moon warns of conflict risk in LebanonRTE.ie Al-Bawaba all 1,530 news articles »

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Lebanon RR overpass girders hoisted into place - Lebanon Daily News Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:11 GMT

Lebanon RR overpass girders hoisted into place Lebanon Daily News Tuesday was a landmark day for contractors building the Norfolk Southern Railroad overpass on North Ninth St. in Lebanon, as the main support beams were put into place connecting the approaches that have been built on either side of the tracks.

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Shady Side upsets Mt. Lebanon to reach WPIAL lacrosse finals - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Wed, 23 May 2012 01:49:35 GMT

Shady Side upsets Mt. Lebanon to reach WPIAL lacrosse finals Pittsburgh Tribune-Review By Staff Reports The Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse team started the season with four losses, including one to Mt. Lebanon, the top seed in the WPIAL Division I tournament. The Indians have turned their season around and earned revenge over the ... and more »

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Lebanon mascot: Next move is up to board - Albany Democrat Herald Tue, 22 May 2012 16:18:04 GMT

Lebanon mascot: Next move is up to board Albany Democrat Herald LEBANON — The Lebanon Community School District plans no immediate action following the state Board of Education's decision to ban the use of American Indian names, logos and mascots after 2017. Prior to the state's action, members of the Lebanon ...

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King Abdullah: Saudi Arabia very worried about Lebanon - The Daily Star Tue, 22 May 2012 22:32:57 GMT

The Daily Star

King Abdullah: Saudi Arabia very worried about Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said Tuesday in a letter to President Michel Sleiman that his country is “very worried” about recent developments in Lebanon.“Saudi Arabia is very worried over the recent developments and the incidents in Tripoli, ... Arab Visitors Face No Danger in Lebanon: PresidentCRIENGLISH.com Saudi Arabia expresses concern over developments in LebanonKuwait News Agency Suleiman: Lebanon Keen on Safety of Visiting Arab NationalsNaharnet NOW LEBANON all 8 news articles »

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Lebanon fears further bloody clashes - The Australian Tue, 22 May 2012 14:08:03 GMT

Lebanon fears further bloody clashes The Australian With civil war just across the border, Alawites in northern Lebanon now find themselves in the middle of a parallel sectarian conflict. Sheik Masri patrols a row of fire-scorched buildings and barricades made of rubbish bins and car tyres that separate ...