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. AP source: US Mideast envoy George Mitchell to visit Syria, Lebanon this weekWASHINGTON — A senior Obama administration official says U.S. special Mideast envoy George Mitchell plans to travel to Syria and Lebanon this week. 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. Former President Carter plans visit to West Bank and Gaza after monitoring Lebanon electionsATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter will visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza this week to promote constructive dialogue on the Israeli-Arab conflict, a spokeswoman for the Carter Center said Sunday. Former president Carter to visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank, and GazaATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter will visit Syria, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza this week to promote constructive dialogue on the Israeli-Arab conflict. Some militants respond positively to Obama outreach to Muslims, others warn he is deceptiveRAMALLAH, West Bank — From Lebanese guerrillas to Saudi preachers, Islamic extremists have warned followers not to be taken in by President Barack Obama’s conciliatory words — a sign that some may be nervous about losing support if animosity toward the U.S. fades. 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: Facts and figures on Lebanon ahead of the country’s parliamentary electionsA look at Lebanon, which holds parliamentary elections Sunday: Hezbollah and allies trying to unseat pro-Western factions in Lebanese electionsBEIRUT — Lebanese voters face a stark choice Sunday between renewing the mandate of a pro-Western coalition or handing power to a Hezbollah-led alliance that could bring international isolation and new conflict with Israel upon the small, tumultuous country. Obama faces realities, complexities of Mideast politics day after landmark Cairo speechBAGHDAD — A top Shiite cleric close to Hezbollah favorably contrasted President Barack Obama’s inviting language with his predecessor’s invading tanks — but also used a Friday sermon to pour contempt on the president’s mention of America’s strong ties with Israel. ‘Be Beautiful and Vote’: Women everywhere in Lebanon election, except as candidatesBEIRUT — A seductive woman looks out from the billboards that line Beirut’s highways proclaiming, “Be Beautiful and Vote,” one political party’s appeal to women in this beauty-obsessed nation’s upcoming parliamentary elections. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity AP Interview: Hezbollah No. 2 wants unity government with Western-backed opponentsBEIRUT — Hezbollah’s No. 2 leader, confident of victory in Lebanese weekend elections, said Tuesday the Iranian-backed group would invite its pro-Western opponents to join a national unity government if it wins. With possible election win, Hezbollah-Christian alliance could redefine Lebanon’s politicsBEIRUT — It’s an unusual alliance in a country where your religion usually determines your politics: Christians siding with Shiite Muslim militant Hezbollah. But it has shaken up Lebanon’s politics, and backers say it represents the future of this long divided nation. Lebanese prosecutor charges 4 suspected spies with collaborating with IsraelBEIRUT — Lebanon charged four people with collaborating with Israel on Saturday, raising to 23 the number of suspected spies who have been charged in the last few months, a court official said. Terrorist indicted in 1982 bombing of Pan Am Flight 830 flees to Lebanon, FBI official saysNEW YORK — A master bomb maker who once targeted commercial airliners and was suspected of aiding the Iraq insurgency has fled to Lebanon, an FBI official has confirmed. Israeli official says government will not decide yet on returning part of Lebanese townJERUSALEM — Israel is suspending discussions of a possible withdrawal from the Lebanese side of a divided border town until after the neighboring country’s elections next month, concerned that Iranian-backed Hezbollah could gain more political power and take control of the area, an official said Wednesday. Israel: No decision on divided town until after Lebanon electionJERUSALEM — Israel is suspending discussion of a possible withdrawal from the Lebanese side of a divided border town, fearing the Hezbollah guerrilla group will take control, an Israeli official said Wednesday. Lebanon displays devices it says Israel used to spy on HezbollahBEIRUT — Lebanese police displayed sophisticated devices Monday that they said Israel used to spy on Hezbollah, including a water cooler fitted with sensors to survey the landscape. Lebanese gays make rare public move in Arab world to annul a law that imprisons themBEIRUT — In the Arab world, where several nations have seen killings of gay men in recent months, it can be startling to see a rainbow flag unfurled in public. |
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