NBCNews.com | Japan, Lebanon win 2014 WCup qualifiers NBCNews.com DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -Japan took a significant stride toward a place at the 2014 World Cup by beating Iraq 1-0 on Tuesday in Group B while Australia's campaign suffered a setback when it stumbled to a 2-1 loss to Middle East minnow Jordan. Lebanon upsets Iran 1-0 in WCup qualifier Lowly Lebanon stun Iran in World Cup qualifier Antar returns to lead Lebanon to 1-0 victory over Iran |
Al-Monitor | Pope Benedict XVI prepares to embark on high-risk trip to Lebanon Washington Post VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI embarks Friday (Sept. 14) on a high-risk trip to Lebanon, as the country's stability is threatened by spillover from the conflict in neighboring Syria. The three-day visit is also the pope's first foray into the Middle ... A Visiting Pope Will Find Lebanon Vastly Changed Framing the pope's trip to Lebanon Syria conflict casts shadow over pope Lebanon trip-envoy |
New York Times | Keeping the Lid on Lebanon New York Times The news that the European Union is again debating whether to put Hezbollah, Lebanon's dominant political and military force, on its terrorist list is deeply worrying. The move, which reflects growing international pressure on Hezbollah following a ... Will Lebanon Be Sucked Into the Syrian Vortex? Let's be clear: they're not anti-imperialists |
The Daily Star | Lebanese army frees four Syrian hostages Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces freed four Syrian hostages on Tuesday in a raid on a powerful Shi'ite Muslim clan, which kidnapped more than 20 people last month. The four told a Lebanese television station they had been tortured when they ... Lebanon frees four remaining Syrian hostages Lebanese clan hands Turkish hostage to security forces Lebanese army says it frees 4 abducted Syrians |
Lebanon VA could face sanctions Lebanon Daily News The director of the Lebanon VA Medical Center failed to report promptly to superiors that a nurse at the facility was being investigated for diverting drugs intended for a patient - and it is unclear if the facility will face sanctions for it. The ... Director of Lebanon VA Medical Center facing sanctions for bureaucratic error Director of Lebanon VA Hospital subject of investigation Lebanon VA director investigated |
Japan, Lebanon win 2014 WCup qualifers San Francisco Chronicle Lebanon stunned Iran 1-0 to get its campaign on track and South Korea managed a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan to extend its lead in Group A. Iraq performed creditably after fielding a very inexperienced team, with coach Zico — formerly in charge of ... |
The Daily Star | US presses Lebanon to prevent Iran, Syria sanctions evasions The Daily Star “Deputy Secretary [Neal] Wolin further underscored the need for Lebanon to prevent abuse of the Lebanese financial sector by illicit actors and for Lebanese banks and regulatory authorities to remain vigilant against the evasion of sanctions by Iran ... US Treasury's Wolin visiting Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia US deputy treasury secretary discusses Lebanon's economy with top officials BRIEF: Mikati, U.S. Treasury Official Tackle Lebanese Fallout of Syria Crisis |
Lebanon man charged with attempted homicide Lebanon Daily News City police filed attempted homicide and other charges against a 21-year-old Lebanon man after a weekend shooting that injured a New York man. Police have an arrest warrant for Victor Hernandez in connection with a shooting that injured a 20-year-old ... Lebanon police name suspect in weekend shooting |
UN News Centre | UN envoy welcomes Lebanon's commitment to unity after recent tensions UN News Centre 11 September 2012 – In a meeting with Lebanon's Speaker of Parliament, a United Nations senior official today welcomed security developments in the country while emphasizing the need for political stability in a time of regional turmoil. UN envoy discusses political, security situation with Berri Plumbly Meets Berri, Reveals 'Technical Unit' to Support 2013 Elections Berri refers electoral draft law to parliamentary committees |
Lebanon school board seeks to fill vacancy Lebanon Daily News The Lebanon school board interviewed five candidates, including a couple of familiar faces, Monday night to fill a vacancy on the nine-member panel. The seat opened last month when Eveira Prados accepted a job teaching Spanish at Lebanon High School. |