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Progress reported in Lebanon mediations 
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The government and opposition have agreed on a national unity Cabinet in which major decisions could be made only by consensus, the head of the Arab League said Thursday in a major step toward ending Lebanon's political crisis.Moussa: Lebanon mediation makes progress AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 7:01 AM
The head of the Arab League reported progress Thursday in his mediation to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, but he said more talks are needed.Arab League reports progress but no deal in Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 7:54 AM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Thursday he had made progress toward a deal to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, but that there was no agreement.Lebanon pins hopes on Arab solution to crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 6:22 AM
Lebanon is pinning its hopes on an Arab solution aimed at ending two weeks of Hezbollah-led street protests against the government and a political crisis that has divided the nation.Arab League chief sees progress in Lebanon talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 2:48 AM
Arab League secretary general Amr Mussa has cited progress toward forming a national unity government in Lebanon amid a protracted political crisis between opposition and majority leaders.Central cruises past Lebanon Bristol Herald Courier - 44 minutes ago
BRISTOL, Va. Forget trial by fire. For Lebanon s boys basketball team, this was more like trial by inferno.Amr Moussa reports progress in Lebanon mediation Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
BEIRUT -- The government and opposition have agreed on a national unity Cabinet in which major decisions could be made only by consensus, the head of the Arab League said in a major step toward ending Lebanon s political crisis.Lawsuit costing Lebanon $9,000 Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 14 1:00 PM
LEBANON City Administrator John Hitt told the city council Wednesday night that a lawsuit against the city by one city councilor and three former candidates has cost the city more than $9,000 in legal fees so far, not including what has been paid to city staff working on the issue.A whole new world - LANCASTER-LEBANON LEAGUE SECTION 3 WRESTLING PREVIEW Lancaster Online - Dec 14 1:05 PM
Marty Harnish doesn't always have all the answers, but there is no question he is one of the best Double-A wrestlers in the Lancaster-Lebanon League.A two-time sectional finalist at the lightest weight class, 103 pounds, and a champion last year, the Donegal senior co-captain is in a whole new world this winter, wrestling at 119 pounds.Progress 'has been made' to resolve Lebanon's crisis Gulf News - Dec 14 3:25 PM
Beirut: Arab League chief Amr Moussa said yesterday he had made progress towards a deal to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, but that there was no agreement.Last-ditch Arab efforts to resolve Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 10:58 AM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa hailed progress in last-ditch efforts to resolve Lebanon's political deadlock, with opposition Shiites and Christians pitted against the Western-backed government.Lebanon defeats Buffalo Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 14 2:05 PM
The Lebanon seventh-grade girls basketball team improved its record to 3-0 with a win over Buffalo on Tuesday, 36-15. I think we started the game very strong, Lebanon coach Jerod Crigger said. Our press was causing turnovers and leading to easy baskets. Arab League chief: Progress in Lebanon UPI - Dec 14 9:58 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Progress has been made in ending the political standoff in Lebanon, Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa told reporters in Beirut Thursday.Lebanon: No restrictions on walkers Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 14 8:33 AM
LEBANON Walkers who make their rounds at the Lebanon High School track won t have to sign in or receive a track pass, at least for now. The Lebanon School Board on Monday voted only to ask district officials to talk with its insurance company about usage signs already in place.Lebanon fire eyes old school for new station Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 14 8:33 AM
LEBANON The former Crowfoot School, already being eyed as a potential charter school site, has now been singled out as a possible location for a new fire station.Mid-Mo donates office furniture to Lebanon-Laclede County Library Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 14 1:51 PM
The Lebanon-Laclede County Library announced a brand new look for its genealogy room Tuesday in the form of a large solid-wood conference table.Bush presses Syria on prisoners, Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 8:37 AM
US President George W. Bush called on Syria to free all political prisoners and to halt "intimidation and interference" that is hurting Lebanon's embattled democracy.Mt. Lebanon business district proposal dead Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 14 3:54 AM
A proposal to create a business improvement district on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon is dead after more than half of property owners in the area objected to the plan. However, it's possible a steering committee could resurrect portions of the plan after hearing comments from owners.Bush criticizes Syria on human rights, Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 8:00 AM
President George W. Bush, who is facing calls to try to engage Syria over Iraq, on Wednesday criticized Damascus for its handling of human rights and actions in Lebanon.Moussa: Lebanon Mediation Makes Progress The Houma Courier - Dec 14 7:37 AM
The head of the Arab League reported progress Thursday in his mediation to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, but he said more talks are needed. Hundreds of opposition supporters have been camping in Beirut to protest the government of Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.Syria's Assad calls on West not to intervene in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 6:42 AM
Syria's president has called on world powers not to intervene in neighbouring Lebanon, where pro- and anti-Damascus forces are locked in a political standoff, saying the Lebanese can resolve their own problems.Lebanon man facing criminal mischief charge in horse shooting case Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 14 6:25 AM
Brandon Keith Brady, 21, of 3310 Poplar Corner Road in Lebanon was indicted for first-degree criminal mischief in Marion Circuit Court last month.Arab League reports progress but no deal in Lebanon AlertNet - Dec 14 4:51 AM
Source: Reuters (Recasts with Moussa news conference) By Leila Bassam BEIRUT, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Thursday he had made progress towards a deal to resolve Lebanon's political ... U.N. Security Council Condemns Attempts To Destabilize Lebanon U.S. Department of State - Dec 14 8:49 AM
The U.N. Security Council December 12 condemned any attempt to destabilize Lebanon and reiterated its "full support for the legitimate and democratically elected government." In a presidential statement read during a formal council meeting, Council President Jamal Nasser Al-Bader of Qatar urged all parties to pay "full respect for the democratic institutions of the country, in conformity with the ...Lebanon Social Services offering help for the needy Norwich Bulletin - Dec 14 4:56 AM
LEBANON Lebanon Social Services is conducting a holiday giving program for town residents. The department is looking for donors to provide gifts to children.Arab League chief upbeat on possible Lebanon deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 5:28 AM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Wednesday he was making significant progress toward a deal to end Lebanon's political crisis.Lebanon crisis: AL chief insists on progress Al Bawaba - Dec 14 8:14 AM
The chief of the Arab League insisted on progress Thursday in his mediation to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, but he said more talks are needed.Arab League says Lebanon talks good, no deal yet Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 4:08 AM
Arab League talks to defuse a political crisis in Lebanon have made progress but not reached a deal, League officials said on Wednesday.Last-ditch Arab diplomacy aims to solve Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 2:54 AM
Arab diplomats are pursuing last-ditch efforts to avert an escalation in Lebanon's political crisis, with opposition Shiites and Christians pitted against the Western-backed government.Moussa Seeks to Defuse Crisis in Lebanon ABC News - Dec 13 12:52 PM
Head of Arab League Speaks of Progress in Efforts to Bring Lebanon Leaders to Reach AgreementArab League chief says more work needed for Lebanon deal AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 11:02 AM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa said that more work was needed to settle a protracted political crisis between the Lebanese government and the Syrian-backed opposition.Hamas-Fatah Violence Spreads to Lebanon Israel National News - Dec 14 5:34 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Hamas and Fatah factions in Lebanon have escalated attacks on each other, according to the Beirut Daily Star . Attackers tore down banners and pictures belonging to Hamas and drew a cross on the wall of Hamas offices in Tyre.VATICAN Pope: "Urgent pacific solutions" for Middle East and Lebanon - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Dec 14 3:42 AM
Asia News VATICAN Pope: "Urgent pacific solutions" for Middle East and Lebanon vatican pope benedict xvi middle east lebanon appeal peace community international sfeir advent dedication new church Benedict XVI urged politicians of the country of the cedars to concern themselves solely with the good of Lebanon.N. Ky., Lebanon cable to air Crosstown Shootout bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 13 8:09 AM
The annual basketball matchup between the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University will be available on Northern Kentucky cable, as well as in Lebanon.In Lebanon, Hizbullah's rise provokes Shiite dissent The Christian Science Monitor - Dec 14 2:43 PM
They worry that its quest to topple the Western-backed government will hurt their long-term interests. Moussa hails progress in Lebanon talks Gulf Times - Dec 13 10:43 PM
BEIRUT: Arab League chief Amr Moussa yesterday hailed progress in last-ditch efforts to resolve Lebanon s political deadlock, with opposition Shias and Christians pitted against the Western-backed government.Arab Mediators Struggle to Bridge Divide in Lebanon Voice of America - Dec 13 1:00 PM
Arab diplomats are struggling to bridge differences between Lebanon's government and the Hezbollah-led opposition. Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa arrived in Beirut Tuesday for meetings with both sides. He said he has ideas about resolving the standoff.Arab League Head Claims Progress In Lebanon Talks Nasdaq - Dec 13 11:52 AM
(RTTNews) - Amr Moussa, the head of the Arab League, said on Wednesday that there was significant progress in his efforts to defuse the current tense situation in Lebanon.Arab diplomacy struggles to halt Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 1:32 PM
Arab diplomats struggled to bridge Lebanon's political divide, as the government forged ahead with its approval of a controversial UN tribunal after 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Catching up with ... Jeff Bergman, girls basketball coach, Lebanon High School The Western Star - Dec 13 2:32 PM
Name: Jeff Bergman. Age: 37. Residence: Lebanon. Marital status: Married to Kim for nine years. Education: B.A. in physical education and health education from Urbana University.Athlete of the Week ... Caitlin St. Louis, girls basketball, Lebanon The Western Star - Dec 13 2:16 PM
Name: Caitlin St. Louis. Sports: Basketball, soccer, softball. School: Lebanon High School. Class: Senior. Age: 17.Bush raps Syria over Lebanon Gulf Daily News - Dec 13 6:10 PM
WASHINGTON: US President George W Bush renewed his criticism of Syria yesterday for its handling of human rights and actions in Lebanon, despite increasing pressure to seek Syrian help in ending violence in Iraq.Brammertz report draws little reaction in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 13 1:11 PM
All was unusually quiet on the Lebanese political front after the latest report by Serge Brammertz, head of the UN investigation into former Premier Rafik Hariri's assassination, was delivered to the UN Security Council. Lebanon regularly awaits the probe team's reports every six months, with the following day usually witnessing.Moussa Seeks to Defuse Crisis in Lebanon Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Dec 13 11:21 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The head of the Arab League said Wednesday there was progress in his efforts to bring rival Lebanese leaders to reach agreement on defusing political and sectarian tensions that threaten to tear the country apart.Lebanon backs tribunal plan Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 13 2:28 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Prime Minister Fuad Saniora's Cabinet reaffirmed Tuesday its approval of a U.N. plan for an international tribunal to try suspects in the assassination of a former prime minister.US senator says he pressed Assad on UN Lebanon court AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 7:13 AM
US Senator Bill Nelson said he had had a "sharp disagreement" with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over UN-endorsed plans for an international tribunal into the February 2005 murder of Lebanese ex-premier Rafiq Hariri.Robert Fisk: Who's running Lebanon? Independent - Dec 14 4:09 PM
Some four years before his murder, when he was still Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafiq Hariri angrily told me a story of his struggle with Hizbollah. We were walking in the garden of his Beirut palace at Qoreitem - he reasoned that, even though his phones were all tapped, the Syrians had probably not bugged the flower beds with listening devices - and his hands were shaking with rage.Lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 2:15 PM
The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits by U.S. lawmakers to Syria, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message that Damascus must stop meddling in Iraq and Lebanon.Lebanon war veteran oils gun, fears new conflict AlertNet - Dec 13 7:40 AM
Source: Reuters By Tom Perry BEIRUT, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Abu Ahmed has cleaned and oiled the Kalashnikov rifle he last used in Lebanon's civil war, readying himself in case he has to fight again. A Sunni Muslim ... Bush presses Syria on prisoners, Lebanon INQ7.net - Dec 13 8:23 AM
WASHINGTON -- US President George W. Bush on Wednesday called on Syria to free all political prisoners and to halt "intimidation and interference" that is hurting Lebanon's embattled democracy.U.S. lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 12:25 PM
The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits to Syria by U.S. lawmakers, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message that Damascus must stop meddling in Iraq and Lebanon.Lebanon cable company has what Time Warner doesn't The Cincinnati Enquirer - Dec 13 2:28 AM
Lebanon Telecommunications subscribers in Lebanon will be able to watch tonight's Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout. The city-owned cable company - one of three in Ohio - carries ESPNU as part of its digital cable package.UN close to prosecuting Lebanon assassins The Age - Dec 13 5:15 AM
A UN investigator says his team is close to prosecuting suspects behind a string of high-profile assassinations in Lebanon, even as a crisis sparked by the killings threatens to derail the probe.Yemen-US talks on Syria ahead of Assad visit to Aden AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:23 AM
A US official slammed Syria's role in Lebanon and said he expected Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to convey US concerns to his Syrian counterpart later this week.Bear Stearns expects Lebanon's debt to reach $45 billion The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 13 1:16 PM
A leading investment bank said Lebanon's public debt is expected to reach $45 billion at the end of 2007, or 188 percent of the country's GDP. Bear Stearns, a leading global investment banking and trading firm, underlined the need to push for economic reforms and seek soft loans and grants from abroad to keep the public debt under control.Arab League chief upbeat on possible Lebanon deal AlertNet - Dec 13 5:42 AM
Source: Reuters (Recasts with Moussa quotes) By Tom Perry BEIRUT, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Wednesday he was making significant progress towards a deal to end Lebanon's political ... Assad calls on West not to intervene in Lebanon Khaleej Times - Dec 13 7:24 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria s president called on world powers on Wednesday not to intervene in neighbouring Lebanon, where pro- and anti-Damascus forces are locked in a political standoff, saying the Lebanese can resolve their own problems.Waynesville eighth-grade boys fall to Lebanon, 34-31 Waynesville Daily Guide - Dec 13 11:16 AM
The Waynesville Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team was beaten by Lebanon 34-31 on Monday.Arab efforts to resolve Lebanon crisis in progress Khaleej Times - Dec 13 7:24 AM
BEIRUT - Arab League chief Amr Mussa on Wednesday hailed progress in last-ditch efforts to resolve Lebanon s political deadlock, with opposition Shias and Christians pitted against the Western-backed government.Arab League says Lebanon talks good, no deal yet AlertNet - Dec 13 4:12 AM
Source: Reuters By Tom Perry BEIRUT, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Arab League talks to defuse a political crisis in Lebanon have made progress but not reached a deal, League officials said on Wednesday. Senior League ... Lebanon's leader of quiet strength St. Petersburg Times - Dec 12 10:41 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Lebanese not so long ago liked to refer to their gaudy capital as "the Paris of the Orient."Security Council Backs Democratically Elected Lebanon Government Nasdaq - Dec 12 10:10 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--The U.N. Security Council reiterated its strong support for Lebanon's democratically elected government and condemned any attempts to destabilize the country.Arab League Secretary General speaks on progress in Lebanon talks Al Bawaba - Dec 13 6:59 AM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said Wednesday that he had achieved "progress" in attempts to settle the deep political crisis in Lebanon. Talking to reporters after a meeting with Prime Minister Fouad Saniora in Beirut, Moussa said: "We have achieved progress regarding the whole package."Arab League chief fails in Beirut: source Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 6:00 AM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa failed on Thursday to broker a deal to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, a senior Lebanese political source said.Lebanon political rifts said to soften Boston Globe - Dec 14 1:16 AM
BEIRUT -- The head of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, said yesterday that there had been progress in his efforts to bring rival Lebanese leaders to reach agreement on defusing political and sectarian tensions.Lebanon Police Dept. Lebanon Express - Dec 14 2:00 PM
6:22 a.m. Outdoor decorative items taken from 1700 block of Carroll St. Loss value: $40. 1:09 p.m. Storage units entered in 0-99 block of Wheeler St. Two vacuum cleaners taken. Loss value: $115.Arab League mediation in Beirut fails: source Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 4:35 AM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa failed on Thursday to broker a deal to resolve Lebanon's political crisis, a senior political source said.Tanzania to deploy troops in Lebanon mission Independent Online - Dec 13 3:37 AM
Tanzania is to send troops to Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force in that country.Lebanon seeks compromise after huge opposition rally AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 9:49 PM
Lebanon's divided factions sought a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.Traffic restrictions on Route 885 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 6 minutes ago
Traffic will be restricted on a stretch of Route 885 known as Mifflin Road in the city from 6 a.m. Monday through 4 p.m. Tuesday. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews will replace three concrete slabs between Lebanon Road and the Glenwood Bridge.Moussa in talks to end Lebanon crisis Gulf Times - Dec 13 12:02 AM
BEIRUT: Arab diplomats struggled yesterday to bridge Lebanon s political divide, as the government forged ahead with its approval of a controversial UN tribunal after 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Lebanon pins hopes on Arab solution to crisis Middle East Times - Dec 14 2:28 AM
OPTIMISTIC: Arab League chief Amr Moussa stands near a car during his tour, during which he met Lebanese opposition politicians, in Beirut December 13.Let s just save time Orange Leader - 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
THE LEBANON REPORTER (LEBANON, Ind.) LEBANON, Ind. News item: Indiana is considering leasing the Hoosier Lottery to a private company in exchange for cash payment.INTERVIEW - Lebanon's Aoun says no deal unless demand met Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 12 2:15 PM
RABIYEH, Lebanon (Reuters) - Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun said on Tuesday Lebanon's opposition would end its mass street protests only if the country's prime minister granted it veto power in cabinet.The Lebanese opposition has held anti-government protests Aljazeera - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Amr Moussa, the Arab League chief, has not succeeded in brokering a deal to resolve Lebanon's political crisis.Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 5:36 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with AFP that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Putin reported 'furious' over US payment for Lebanon war, CIA Egypt terror ring Pravda - Dec 14 4:51 AM
"The American Congress gave Israel financial and security encouragement when the Senate and the House of Representatives gave their approval to double the emergency equipment the United States stores in Israeli stockpiles.Siniora bides his time in the Grand Serail Financial Times - Dec 14 6:18 PM
On a ramp leading to Beirut's Grand Serail, the former Ottoman barracks that now serves as the office of Lebanon's prime minister, soldiers stand guard surrounded by razor wire.Arabs strive to halt Lebanon crisis Daily Dispatch - Dec 12 10:24 PM
ARAB diplomats struggled yesterday to bridge Lebanon s political divide as Washington shored up its support for the beleaguered government, paralysed by 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Merrill Lynch warns crisis in Lebanon may delay Paris III Zawya - Dec 12 10:03 PM
BEIRUT: A leading international investment bank warned on Tuesday that the current political crisis in Lebanon would delay the donor conference in Paris early next year.Arab League tries to end Lebanon crisis Financial Times - Dec 12 11:46 AM
Arab diplomacy to find a solution to Lebanon s political crisis intensified on Tuesday as the head of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, joined another Arab envoy for mediation efforts in Beirut.Lebanese PM wants international tribunal to probe into Hariri murder Itar-Tass - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
MOSCOW, December 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Lebanon s Prime Minister Fuad Siniora believes it is necessary to create an international tribunal to investigate the assassination of his country s former prime minister, Rafik Hariri.Lebanon stalemate Gulf Daily News - Dec 14 6:11 PM
BEIRUT: Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa yesterday said that more work was needed to settle a protracted political crisis between the Lebanese government and the Syrian-backed opposition.Arab diplomacy struggles to halt Lebanon crisis Channel NewsAsia - Dec 12 1:16 PM
BEIRUT - Arab diplomats struggled on Tuesday to bridge Lebanon's political divide, as the government forged ahead with its approval of a controversial UN tribunal after 12 days of Hezbollah-led street protests.Lebanon Gets iBurst Unstrung.com - Dec 12 1:03 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Cedarcom, the leading Lebanese telecommunications provider, and Kyocera Corporation, the Japanese high-tech manufacturer, announced today that Cedarcom has deployed MOBITM, the first true mobile broadband wireless access network in Lebanon and the Middle East using Kyocera s iBurstTM technology.Lebanon President Charged With Violating Law in Gov't Crisis Israel National News - Dec 14 5:03 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Legal experts said that pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud may face a lawsuit for refusing to sign Cabinet decrees, the Beirut Daily Star reported.Political circus part of core curriculum in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 12 12:59 PM
With deepening divisions, fistfights, and heated campaigns for campus leadership, Lebanon's universities mirror the political strife engulfing the country. "Everyone is talking about politics. Everywhere. Too much," said Raghida, 21, a biochemistry student at the state-run Lebanese University in Beirut's predominantly Shiite southern suburbs, where at least one scuffle broke out this week.LEBANON Moussa encouraged in his mediation AsiaNews.it - Dec 14 2:45 AM
by Paul Dakiki UN Security Council unanimously backs Siniora government. Brammertz s third report says probe has reached a critical stage into the Hariri and other political assassinations.U.N. council calls for talks to avert Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 7:50 PM
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday urged all Lebanese political parties to enter into talks to prevent a further deterioration of the political crisis there.Missing teen found dead in Memphis Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 14 1:15 PM
LEBANON Catherine Barbour of Lebanon received devastating news this week: Her 19-year-old daughter, missing since November, had been found dead in Memphis, Tenn.Downed Power Lines Close Part Of Kelso Road KDKA Pittsburgh - Dec 14 2:04 PM
Part of a road in Mount Lebanon has shut down because of a downed pole. According to initial reports, Kelso Road between Bethany Drive and Moreland Drive is closed.U.S. Will Not Allow Syria To Reassert Authority over Lebanon U.S. Department of State - Dec 12 2:47 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed support for the Lebanese government and pro-democracy activists in Lebanon who have resisted Syrian control of their country, and said the United States will not compromise the future of Lebanon for its other interests in the Middle East. In an interview with Agence France Presse December 11, Rice said the Bush administration understands "who ...Sudanese envoy arrives in Lebanon for talks to end political crisis The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 12 4:57 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Arab diplomatic efforts to end Lebanon s political crisis resumed yesterday, a day after hundreds of thousands of protesters swarmed downtown Beirut to pressure the U.S.-backed prime minister to quit.Courts Lebanon Express - Dec 14 2:00 PM
The following cases were decided in Lebanon Justice and Municipal Courts between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7. Information for each case includes the defendant's name, age and city of residence, offenses the defendant was convicted of, the court's decision, the date the case came before the court and the total money judgment imposed by the court.Arab League envoy says Syria will back efforts on Lebanon Boston Globe - Dec 12 12:54 AM
BEIRUT -- The Arab League won vital Syrian support yesterday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition that has been rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.Arab League chief seeks end to Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 12 4:57 AM
The head of the Arab League arrived in Beirut on Tuesday facing an uphill struggle to mediate an end to a political standoff between Lebanon's government and the Hezbollah-led opposition.Seniors lead Warrior hoopsters Lebanon Express - Dec 14 2:01 PM
A strong group of senior players lead the Lebanon High School men's basketball team this season. The team has only recently enjoyed its full roster, as several athletes just returned from football season.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon: envoy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 9:07 AM
The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition, but the opposing parties said a deal still looked elusive.Pope Wants Syria To Help Resolve Middle East Conflicts Nasdaq - Dec 14 9:53 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP)--Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Syria Thursday to use its influence to help resolve Middle East conflicts. Greeting Syria's new ambassador to the Holy See, the pontiff noted repeated papal appeals for cessation of violence in Lebanon, the Holy Land and in Iraq.Lebanon seeks compromise after huge opposition rally USA Today - Dec 11 8:22 AM
Lebanon's divided factions on Monday sought a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.