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. Correction: Nuclear Agency-Syria-Iran storyVIENNA — In a June 5 story about the International Atomic Energy Agency probe of the nuclear programs of Syria and Iran, The Associated Press erroneously cited the Institute for Science and International Security as saying Iran could make two nuclear weapons within eight months at its present rate of uranium enrichment. ISIS said that within eight months Iran could produce enough material to turn into weapons-grade uranium for two such weapons, not make two. 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: 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. Analysis: Amid heightened expectations, Obama may seek broader Mideast peace effortWASHINGTON — If “the moment is now” to push for Mideast peace, as President Barack Obama asserted in Germany, it may unfold with the administration looking to find a peacemaking role for Syria and exploring possibilities for dealing with Israel’s longtime foe, Hamas. 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. Nuke agency reports new uranium find in Syria, no progress in Syria, Iran probesVIENNA — The U.N nuclear agency on Friday reported its second unexplained find of uranium particles at a Syrian nuclear site, in a probe launched by suspicions that a remote desert site hit by Israeli warplanes was a nearly finished plutonium producing reactor. Obama’s Mideast envoy to visit Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Palestinians and likely Syria next weekWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s envoy for Mideast peace is leaving Sunday on a trip to the region, following President Barack Obama’s call in Cairo for renewed efforts to restart peace talks. Muslims praise Obama speech as shift in US tone, but want to see him stand up to IsraelCAIRO — Muslim shopkeepers, students and even radical groups such as Hamas praised President Barack Obama’s address Thursday as a positive shift in U.S. attitude and tone. But Arabs and Muslims of all political stripes said they want him to turn his words into action — particularly in standing up to Israel. 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. Ex-Iraqi trade minister arrested in graft case while trying to leave countryBAGHDAD — Iraq’s former trade minister was arrested Saturday in a burgeoning corruption scandal after his plane was ordered back to Baghdad while en route to the United Arab Emirates, officials said. Ex-trade minister arrested in graft case while trying to leave countryBAGHDAD — Iraq’s former trade minister was arrested Saturday in a burgeoning corruption scandal after his plane was ordered back to Baghdad while en route to the United Arab Emirates, officials said. Ex-trade minister arrested attempting to leave Iraq after warrant issued, says lawmakerBAGHDAD — Iraq’s former trade minister wanted on a corruption charge was arrested Saturday at the Baghdad airport after attempting to leave the country, a senior lawmaker said. Arrest warrant issued for Iraqi ex-trade minister mired in corruption scandal, says lawmakerBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government issued an arrest warrant Saturday for the former trade minister who resigned this month amid allegations of widespread corruption in his department, a leading lawmaker 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. Treasury imposes financial sanctions on al-Qaida in Iraq operative based in SyriaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration moved Thursday to clamp down financially on the Syria-based leader of al-Qaida in Iraq. Jordan’s king urges Israeli leader to immediately accept idea of Palestinian stateAMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s king pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to immediately commit to the establishment of a Palestinian state, as he pursues a sweeping resolution of the Muslim world’s conflicts with Israel. Half of Iraq’s Christians have left, and few plan to return, in historic exodus after warBAGHDAD — Iraq has lost more than half the Christians who once called it home, mostly since the war began, and few who fled have plans to return, The Associated Press has learned. 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. US ally Jordan tries to bring Syria aboard ‘combined’ push for Mideast peaceDAMASCUS, Syria — The king of U.S. ally Jordan tried Monday to bring ostracized Syria aboard a new Mideast peace push, even as he warned that time was critical for the Obama administration’s new approach to peacemaking in the region. Netanyahu heads to Egypt looking to build bulwark against Iran, advance Mideast peaceJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be looking to build a coalition against Iran and exchange ideas on advancing Middle East peace negotiations when he visits Egypt Monday on his first trip to the Arab world since he took office. Syria criticizes renewal of US sanctions, urges Washington to abandon ‘foolish policies’DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria rejected the Obama administration’s decision to renew economic and diplomatic sanctions against Damascus and urged Washington to abandon “foolish policies,” a state-run newspaper reported Sunday. Report: Syria criticizes renewal of US sanctions, urges US to abandoned ‘foolish polices’DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria rejected the Obama administration’s decision to renew economic and diplomatic sanctions against Damascus and urged Washington to abandon “foolish polices,” a state-run newspaper reported Sunday. Obama renewing sanctions on Syria even as US steps up diplomatic overturesWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is renewing economic and diplomatic sanctions on Syria, even as two US envoys are in the Syrian capital exploring prospects for improved relations. White House renewing sanctions on Syria while pushing ahead with effort to improve relationsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is renewing economic and diplomatic sanctions on Syria, even as two U.S. envoys are in the Syrian capital exploring prospects for improved relations. |
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