Lebanese villagers throw stones at UN peacekeepers, injure 14BEIRUT — Villagers threw stones at U.N. peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon Saturday, lightly injuring 14 soldiers, in an attempt to prevent an investigation near the site of a recent explosion, a spokeswoman said. UN peacekeepers say south Lebanon weapons cache that exploded was a truce violationBEIRUT — The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Wednesday ammunition which had exploded in a southern village was a “serious violation” of the U.N.-brokered ceasefire that ended a monthlong war between Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces three years ago. Former Lebanese Prime Minister Amin al-Hafez, who served turbulent 2-month term, dies at 83BEIRUT — Former Lebanese Prime Minister Amin al-Hafez, who served a turbulent two-month term in 1973 before he was forced to resign, died on Monday. He was 83. ‘Suppression of democratic voice will disintegrate Iran’ says presential candidate Mohsen Rezai
Excavation in Lebanon aims to uncover ancient ruinsBEIRUT - The Directorate-General of Antiquities, Lebanon, has said that it plans to resume excavation at the Freres’ archaeological site in the old city of Sidon in collaboration with a delegation of the British museum, in order to uncover more ancient ruins.arlier excavation procedures at the site led to the discovery of several of the city’s underground layers, which dated back to 1,000-4,000 B.C. With eye on ally Iran’s turmoil, Syria looks for better ties with US and moderate ArabsBEIRUT — Syria’s leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria — the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics, warming up to its rival the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil. Angry relatives burn tires after woman’s death in Lebanon sectarian clash; troops restore calmBEIRUT — Relatives angry over the fatal shooting of a Lebanese woman in a clash between rival Sunnis and Shiites in a Beirut neighborhood burned tires and briefly blocked a road Monday, in a sign of the country’s lingering tensions as it struggles to form a unity government. One killed in Lebanon clashesBEIRUT - At least one woman was killed and three wounded Sunday when clashes erupted in Beirut between followers of the Western-backed ruling majority and those of the Hezbollah-led opposition, Lebanese police said. 1 killed as supporters of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate trade gunfire with Beirut rivalsBEIRUT — Sunni supporters of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate and Shiite rivals from the parliament speaker’s political faction traded gunfire in a Beirut neighborhood Sunday. Security officials said one civilian was killed and two others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month’s elections. Supporters of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate trade gunfire with rivals in BeirutBEIRUT — Supporters of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate clashed with rival gunmen in the streets of Beirut on Sunday, security officials said, in a first outbreak of violence since this month’s election. Leader of Lebanon’s pro-Western bloc to become new prime ministerBEIRUT — Western-backed billionaire Saad Hariri pledged Saturday to work for a national unity government that includes his Hezbollah rivals shortly after he was appointed by the president to become the country’s next prime minister. Lebanon’s president names Hariri as premierBEIRUT - Saad Hariri was designated Saturday Lebanon’s new prime minister after his anti-Syrian coalition won the majority in parliament earlier this month. Official: Foreign investments up in the Arab world in 2008 despite global meltdownBEIRUT — Direct foreign investments to the Arab world increased 20 percent in 2008 compared to the previous year, even as the region grappled with the impact of the global economic meltdown, the head of an Arab investment body said Monday. Lebanon accuses Israel of violating its borderBEIRUT - The Lebanese Army Friday accused Israel of violating the Lebanese border by establishing an observation post in a restricted area on the outskirts of the Kfarshouba hills. EU official holds talks with Hezbollah in bloc’s first high-level meeting with militant groupBEIRUT — The European Union’s foreign affairs chief held talks Saturday with a Hezbollah legislator in the first meeting between a senior EU diplomat and the Iranian-backed militant Shiite group. AP Interview: Lebanon’s likely PM Hariri seeks compromise with Hezbollah opponents; videoBEIRUT — The pro-Western politician favored to become Lebanon’s next prime minister is setting aside the explosive issue of disarming the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, saying Friday he hopes for unity with his political foes in the sharply divided country. Fear of Iranian influence, Obama words swayed Lebanese Christian voters to defeat HezbollahBEIRUT — Fears of a hard-line Iran helped swing Christian voters from the militant Shiite group Hezbollah and deliver election victory to a pro-Western coalition in Lebanon. President Barack Obama’s outreach to Muslims lingered in voters’ minds, too. Billionaire Hariri favored to be Lebanon’s next prime minister after defeat of HezbollahBEIRUT — Saad Hariri, the billionaire businessman and son of a slain former prime minister, is emerging as the favorite to lead Lebanon’s government after his pro-Western coalition fended off a serious challenge from Iranian-backed Hezbollah in weekend elections. Analysts: Election victory of Lebanon’s Western-backed coalition is good news for economyBEIRUT — Lebanon’s pro-West coalition’s victory over militant group Hezbollah in the weekend election showdown is expected to boost confidence in the country’s economy, analysts said Tuesday, as the “Switzerland of the Middle East” struggles with economic reform efforts stalled by years of conflict. Obama administration sees hope for Mideast peace prospects after Lebanese electionWASHINGTON — Detecting signs of hope for its Mideast peace initiatives in the defeat of a Hezbollah slate in Lebanon’s weekend election, the Obama administration said Monday it will send special envoy George Mitchell to Syria and Lebanon this week. Lebanon vote undercuts Hezbollah and boosts Obama’s Mideast peace effortsBEIRUT — A pro-Western coalition won Lebanon’s parliamentary elections Monday, dealing a major setback to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and giving a boost to Barack Obama’s Middle East peace policy. Lebanon government: Final tally shows pro-Western bloc defeats Hezbollah allianceBEIRUT — Lebanon’s Western-backed coalition defeated Hezbollah and its allies, according to official results Monday that dealt a stunning setback to the Iranian-backed militants and set the stage for renewed political deadlock in the volatile nation. Pro-Western bloc claims win over militant Hezbollah, allies in crucial Lebanon voteBEIRUT — Lebanon’s Western-backed coalition declared it had retained control of parliament Monday after facing a serious challenge from the militant Hezbollah group and its allies. Lebanon’s pro-Western majority declares victory over Hezbollah in key Lebanese electionsBEIRUT — Lebanon’s pro-Western coalition declared victory early Monday, as local television stations reported the faction had successfully fended off a serious challenge by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah and its allies to grab the majority in parliament. Hezbollah aims to unseat pro-Western coalition in vote that could test Obama’s peace driveBEIRUT — Hezbollah and its allies sought to unseat a pro-Western coalition in Lebanese elections Sunday that could present an early test of President Barack Obama’s efforts to forge Middle East peace. Iranian-backed Hezbollah seeks leading role in government in Lebanon electionsBEIRUT — Lebanese streamed to their hometowns on the Mediterranean coast and high in the mountains Sunday to vote in a crucial election that could unseat a pro-Western government and install one dominated by Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Lebanon votes in crucial election pitting pro-Western factions against Hezbollah, alliesBEIRUT — Lebanese streamed to their hometowns on the Mediterranean coast and high in the mountains Sunday to vote in a crucial election that could unseat a pro-Western government and install one dominated by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. Lebanese vote in elections that pit Hezbollah and allies against pro-Western factionsBEIRUT — Lebanese streamed to their hometowns on the Mediterranean coast and high up in the mountains Sunday to vote in crucial elections that could unseat a pro-Western government and install one dominated by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. Q&A on what to look for in Lebanon’s parliamentary electionsBEIRUT — Lebanese head to the polls Sunday in crucial parliamentary elections that could determine the country’s future for the next four years. Here’s what to look for as voting begins: A look at key players in the Lebanese electionsKey players in Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Lebanon: |
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BEIRUT - The political and social rifts that have opened in Iran because of the disputed presidential general elections and its bloody aftermath could lead to the nation’s “disintegration”, a presidential candidate has warned.
