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Lebanon Rescue Mission changes leaders - Lebanon Daily News Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:11:18 GMT

Lebanon Rescue Mission changes leaders Lebanon Daily News Lebanon native Susan Spahr has been appointed interim executive director of the mission, according to a letter from mission board chairman Roger Grimes that was sent to donors and supporters last week. Spahr replaces Chris Smith, who resigned.

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Analysis: With Assad Future in Question, Lebanon on Edge - Voice of America Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:07:09 GMT

Voice of America

Analysis: With Assad Future in Question, Lebanon on Edge Voice of America BEIRUT – As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's grip on power becomes increasingly tenuous, a sense of unease is growing among some of his staunchest regional allies. And even though they have dwindled in number since the start of the anti-government ... Thousands of Syrians flee to LebanonSky News Australia Syria Crisis: 600 British troops are on standby as Assad falters, plan to ...Daily Mail UK preparing Lebanon evacuation if Syria violence spills over, report saysNOW LEBANON Oman Daily Observer -Wall Street Journal -UN Dispatch all 14,238 news articles »

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Syria Crisis Spills Over into Lebanon - Voice of America Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:26:17 GMT

Toledo Blade

Syria Crisis Spills Over into Lebanon Voice of America MASNAA, Lebanon — Syria's main border crossing with Lebanon was quiet Friday, the day after an estimated 20000 Syrians crossed to flee the increasing fighting. The conflict in Syria is having a growing impact on its neighbor. Lebanese officials on the ... Battles in Syria Hit the Country's 2nd Largest City (Masnaa, Lebanon)NorthJersey.com Up to 30000 Syrians may have crossed into Lebanon: UNReuters Thousands head for Lebanon to escape battles in DamascusToledo Blade Los Angeles Times -Al-Arabiya -Denver Post all 817 news articles »

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Lebanon's Grist Mill is now the Oasis Commons - Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:54:15 GMT

Lebanon's Grist Mill is now the Oasis Commons Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com The old Grist Mill in Lebanon is going through another transformation. Years ago this structure went through extensive renovations. It was turned into shops, stores and offices. Back in the 1990s, I frequented a large bookstore there. It's long gone ...

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Radio frequency jamming slows Lebanon rescue crews down - WCSH-TV Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:18:09 GMT

Radio frequency jamming slows Lebanon rescue crews down WCSH-TV LEBANON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Eleven people in four cars were involved in a serious car crash in Lebanon Sunday night, and rescue efforts were hampered by someone jamming the emergency radio frequency. The Lebanon Rescue Department says ... and more »

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Lebanon hit as unrest in Syria puts off tourists - The National Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:00:56 GMT

The National

Lebanon hit as unrest in Syria puts off tourists The National Lebanon's economy has been badly affected by unrest in Syria and a decline in big-spending tourists from the Arabian Gulf. Nationals of countries including the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been told not to travel to Beirut due to security concerns ...

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Analysis: Risk grows of strife spilling into Lebanon - Scotsman Sat, 21 Jul 2012 23:09:32 GMT

Scotsman

Analysis: Risk grows of strife spilling into Lebanon Scotsman Assef Shawkat, the former head of military intelligence, had been a pillar of the Syrian regime since the reign of Bashar al-Assad's father, Hafez. The deaths are likely to encourage paranoia and infighting within the regime, with various conspiracy ... Syria's fate alarms neighboursFinancial Times Syria's Collapse Would Reverberate Throughout the MideastBusinessweek With Syria imploding, is Hezbollah next?NOW LEBANON UPI.com -CBS News all 307 news articles »

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Lebanon's Arabic press digest - July 22, 2012 - The Daily Star Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:16:20 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon's Arabic press digest - July 22, 2012 The Daily Star In an interview with a local radio station, Harb also said, “If the government continues to block data transfer, I will personally accuse it of facilitating crimes and encouraging the killing of political figures in Lebanon. And that will keep the ... Tensions high over Lebanon national dialoguePress TV Sleiman for assigning priority to “national interest”NOW LEBANON Suleiman Urges National Dialogue Powers to Place National Interests above All ...Naharnet all 10 news articles »

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Spoiling for Another Lebanon War - Bay Area Indymedia Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:52:14 GMT

Spoiling for Another Lebanon War Bay Area Indymedia Beirut, Tyre, Sidon, and other Lebanon cities and towns were attacked. Targets destroyed or damaged included major ports, Beirut International Airport, 70 bridges, dozens of key roads, electrical power plants, gas and fuel stations, factories, schools ... and more »

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Shia Hizbullah's links with Syria's Assad give many Sunnis across the border ... - Irish Times Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:27:09 GMT

The Daily Star

Shia Hizbullah's links with Syria's Assad give many Sunnis across the border ... Irish Times PERCHED CROSS-LEGGED on an overstuffed bronze and brocade sofa with an iPad by his side, Sheikh Ahmad Assir holds forth on what he believes is the greatest threat to his home country of Lebanon: Hizbullah's connections with Syria and Iran. Assir blames Nasrallah, Berri for hand grenade tossed at sit-inThe Daily Star Assir: Nasrallah and Berri responsible for “killer” grenade attackNOW LEBANON all 4 news articles »