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Lebanon News
February 2008 |
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| February
29 |
| Hezbollah rejects US ships off Lebanon |
| Hezbollah slams US warship as 'interference' in Lebanon |
| US dismisses Hezbollah criticism |
| Cole deployment escalates regional tensions: press |
| Siniora says Lebanon did not ask for US warship |
| Israeli troops keep watchful eye on Lebanese Border |
| U.S. ships positioning off Lebanon coast |
| Hezbollah: Deploying US warships will not affect us |
| U.S. Navy ships move closer to Lebanon amid tensions |
| Arab leaders press Syria over Lebanon impasse |
| Israel concerned about another Hezbollah build-up along
border |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 29, 2008 |
| Lebanon task force apt to stay Longer: UNIFIL Chief |
| Germany hands over maritime supervision in Lebanon to
the Italians |
| Lebanon takes issue with Gulf states' travel warning |
| U.S. sends USS Cole warship off Lebanon coast |
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| February
28 |
| No end in sight for Lebanon political impasse |
| Syria slow on Saudi invite to summit amid Lebanon row |
| Jordan, Saudi kings meet before Arab summit |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 28, 2008 |
| Explosion near south Lebanon Shiite mosque wounds 4 |
| Outcry as Hezbollah propagandist is allowed to tour
Britain |
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| February
27 |
| Arab League chief says Lebanon crisis getting more
complex |
| Lebanon Fadlallah urges action to stop Muslim killing |
| Lebanon court summons Libyan leader over missing Imam |
| Hezbollah slain militant was organizer in 2006 War |
| Lebanon wants Arab countries to finanace its fiscal
deficit |
| Lebanon to boycott Paris book fair over Israeli invite |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 27, 2008 |
| Qatari, UAE firms announce projects in Syria |
| Lebanon wants Arab countries to finanace its fiscal
deficit |
| Lebanon: Storm Warning |
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| February
26 |
| Lebanese MPs call for expulsion of Hezbollah |
| Lebanon divisions threaten Arab League chief's new
mission |
| Slain Hezbollah military chief's widow points finger at
Syria |
| Mubarak says Syria part of Lebanon crisis |
| Germany hands over radar systems to the Lebanese navy |
| Germany funds environmental projects in Lebanon |
| Lebanon: Storm Warning |
| Lebanon on GCC ministers' agenda |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 26, 2008 |
| Ousted American professor declares Support for
Hezbollah |
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| February
25 |
| Lebanon delays presidential vote after talks fail |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 25, 2008 |
| Arab League chief fails in bid to resolve Lebanon crisis |
| Lebanese woman's 26-year battle for truth on missing son |
| Arab League chief meets rival Lebanese leaders |
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| February
24 |
| Mubarak holds talks in Saudi on Lebanon crisis |
| Egypt and Saudi unite against Syria ahead of Arab summit |
| Lebanese minister in Damascus for talks on Arab gas
pipeline |
| Arab League Chief Mussa starts fresh talks in Beirut |
| Lebanese minister in Damascus for talks on Arab gas
pipeline |
| Lebanon's economy grew more than three per cent,
minister says |
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| February
23 |
| Saudis pullout about $ 5 billion in investment from
Lebanon |
| Lebanese crisis puts Arab summit in jeopardy: Welch |
| Saudis pullout about $ 5 billion in investment from
Lebanon |
| Lebanon earns average grade in telecom index |
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| February
22 |
| Nasrallah accuses Israel of preparing for a new war |
| Fearing revenge attacks, Israel tightens airlines
security |
| Arab League chief heads to Lebanon Sunday |
| Jordan denies arming anti-Syrian faction in Lebanon |
| Sanctions on businessman target Syria's inner sanctum |
| Merkel urges Syria to play 'constructive role' in
Lebanese vote |
| Arab League chief Mussa postpones Beirut trip |
| Lebanese Forces leader challenges Nasrallah |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 22, 2008 |
| Kuwait embassy threat adds to Lebanon tensions |
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| February
21 |
| Fearing civil war, Lebanese arm themselves |
| Alarmed by violence, Lebanon clerics urge calm |
| US imposes sanctions on influential Syrian businessman |
| Kuwait advises citizens not to visit Lebanon |
| Threat prompts evacuation of Kuwaiti embassy in Beirut |
| Saudi-Syria crisis puts Arab summit at risk |
| Israel's death 'certain', Iran leader advisor says |
| US wants Israel to launch operation in Gaza |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 21, 2008 |
| Bush orders new sanctions against Syria for meddling in
Lebanon, Iraq |
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| February
20 |
| Security warnings mark fears in Lebanon after Hezbollah
threat |
| Israel fears for life of officials abroad after
Hezbollah threat |
| Ahmadinejad in new attack on 'savage animal' Israel |
| Kuwaiti MPs sued for holding rally to mourn Mughniyeh |
| UN welcomes Lebanese decision to legalize Iraqi refugee
status |
| Siniora rejects speaker's fromula for solving Lebanon
crisis |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 20, 2008 |
| Siniora: Lebanon solution essential for holding Arab
summit |
| UAE urges Lebanese rivals to accept Arab plan |
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| February
19 |
| British PM pledges support for Lebanese government |
| EU says Lebanon should elect president quickly |
| Lebanon opposition figure accuses Riyadh of supporting
Israeli aggression |
| Snowstorm batters Lebanon, blocks roads, causes
landslides |
| Lebanon seeks death penalty for Fatah el-Islam leader |
| Jumblat: Syria 'involved' in Mughniyeh killing |
| Israel concerned over impending UNIFIL breakdown |
| Lebanon braces for possible Hezbollah attack on Israel |
| Syria to present progress in Mughniyeh probe within days
- report |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 19, 2008 |
| Beirut comes in 37th for highest costs per year for
office space worldwide |
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| February
18 |
| Mossad's one-time top man in Beirut recalls Mughniyeh's
rise |
| Lebanon indicts 56 accused of belonging to militant
groups |
| Israel deploys Patriot missiles, fearing Hezbollah's
reprisal |
| Kidnapped Israeli soldiers believed to be dead |
| Israel says has 'no illusions' over Iran's intentions |
| Syria points finger at Jumblat in Mughniyeh killing |
| Iran predicts Hezbollah will destroy Israel |
| Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to visit Lebanon |
| France shuts cultural centres in Lebanon |
| Kuwait urges restraint over slain Hezbollah commander |
| President Assad meets Clinton's advisor, Rand
delegation |
| Aoun says killing Mughniyeh is an attack against Lebanon
and Syria |
| Moussa says planning new bid to end Lebanon crisis |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 18, 2008 |
| Hezbollah: Mugniyah revenge to be 'extremely costly' for
Israel |
| Beirut Stock Exchange continues to sink under weight
of political deadlock |
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| February
17 |
| Palestinian killed in Beirut clash as tensions escalate |
| US intel chief says Hezbollah threat is serious |
| 'Africa likely target for Hezbollah' |
| Israel PM denies plan to declare Hezbollah-held soldiers
dead |
| Syria detains Arab suspects in Hezbollah chief killing |
| Hezbollah 'has only several thousand fighters' |
| Siniora discusses Lebanon impasse in Kuwait |
| Mufti calls for religious summit in Lebanon |
| Pope appeals for dialogue and reconciliation in Lebanon |
| Kuwaiti lawmakers denounce Mughnieh rally |
| Saudi King links attending Arab summit to resolving
Lebanon crisis |
| Israel’s Barak says Hezbollah revenge attack is
likely |
| Kuwaiti Shiites mourn Mughnieh as 'martyr hero' |
| 20 injured in Beirut street clashes |
| Army controls streets in Beirut after clashes |
| Syria, Iran foresee large clash with Israel - paper |
| BBC sorry for Mughniyeh-Hariri parallel |
| Israel breached law with use of cluster bombs in
Lebanon: HRW |
| Israel: soldiers captured by Hezbollah alive until
proven otherwise |
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| February
16 |
| Clash between rival fatcions in Beirut wounds 20 |
| Syria denies joint probe with Iran on Mughniyeh's case |
| Lebanon has no interest in open war with Isreal: PM |
| FBI warns of possible Hezbollah revenge in U.S. |
| Suspects arrested in Mughniyeh asassination: Report |
| Hezbollah threat echoes in Argentina |
| Rival rallies stark reminder of divided Lebanon |
| Bush meets Saudi FM at White House |
| Lebanon central bank sees stable inflation rate this
year |
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| February
15 |
| Syria 'directly responsible' for situation in Lebanon:
US |
| Nasrallah revenge call sparks fear of future in Lebanon |
| Hezbollah appoints successor to slain commander |
| Hezbollah foothold in Iran embassies may threatens Jews
around the world |
| 10 hurt in Lebanon as quake shakes Middle East |
| Israel bracing for Hezbollah strikes |
| Hezbollah militants ’ready for martyrdom against
Israel’ |
| Bush urges end to Syria-Iran influence in Lebanon |
| Hezbollah leader declares 'open war' on Israel |
| Barak orders army to be ready to defend Israel's
norther borders |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 15, 2008 |
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| February
14 |
| Syrian FM says Hezbollah man’s killers will be
found |
| Israel on alert as Hezbollah vows ‘open war |
| Israel knows how to deal with Hezbollah threats: FM |
| US backs 'strong democratic'Lebanon on Harriri
anniversar |
| Hundreds of thousands gather to mark Hariri killing |
| Thousands gather for Beirut funeral of top Hezbollah
commander |
| Iran’s Khamenei hails ’great’ Hezbollah
commander |
| Israel braces for reprisal after Hezbollah man hit |
| Lebanon: Mughniyeh funeral, Hariri rally |
| Commander’s murder toughest blow for Hezbollah:
press |
| Israel tightens security after Hezbollah killing |
| Alfa, Nokia Siemens sign a contract to improve coverage
in Greater Beirut |
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| February
13 |
| Hometown mourns slain Hezbollah ’legend’ |
| Hezbollah commander was 'US most wanted terrorist' |
| Senior Hezbollah commander killed |
| Lebanon crisis simmers three years after Hariri death |
| Lebanon braces for mass rally to mark Hariri killing |
| Allegations fly as top Hezbollah man killed in Syria |
| War of words as Lebanese set to mark Hariri killing |
| Hariri’s assassination anniversary seen pushing
Lebanon to the brink of strife |
| Nerves frayed on Lebanon's Valentine Day massacre |
| Christian split on Lebanon presidency prolongs
Hezbollah fight |
| Israel denies assassinating Hezbollah commander |
| World a 'better place' without Hezbollah leader: US |
| Mughnieh murder 'Zionist gangsterism': Hamas |
| Hariri offers his condolences to his rival opposition
party |
| Hezbollah commander killed in Syrian car bomb |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 13, 2008 |
 Lebanon’s Sunni Islamists—A
Growing Force |
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| February
12 |
| Bush accuses Iran, Syria of undermining Lebanon |
| Government, opposition supporters clash in Beirut |
| Lebanon: Internal Conflict in Chilling Rise |
| Israel's army under attack at home |
| Palestinian camp displaced hold Lebanon sit-in |
| Lebanon charges 19 soldiers over protest shootings |
| US restricts movements of its citizens in Beirut |
| US defence official meets Lebanese leaders on security
help |
| Former MP Qandil predicts return of Syrian army to
Lebanon |
| Train bomber's appeal rejected by Lebanon's court |
| Quake shakes south Lebanon |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 12, 2008 |
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| February
11 |
| Political rhetoric fuels fears of new civil strife in
Lebanon |
| Syria hopes for Lebanon election before Arab summit |
| Saudi Arabia's Deposit and Lebanon's Economy |
| Saudi Arabia's Deposit and Lebanon's Economy |
| Lebanon: Rates Of Change |
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| February
10 |
| Jumblat downplays war threats, advocates settlement |
| Geagea accuses Hezbollah of planning to escalate
offensive |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 11, 2008 |
| Two injured as rival supporters clash in Lebanon |
| Druze leader warns of anarchy and war in Lebanon |
| Israel officials: Hezbollah smuggling rockets under UN
nose |
| Damascus Smears Lebanese PM Siniora as “Israeli
agent” |
| Jumblat: March 14 ready to go to war, seize Hezbollah
rockets |
| Israel: Hezbollah missiles deployed in South Lebanon |
| Hariri: National resolve the only way to end Lebanon
impasse |
| Ayatollah's advice startles conservatives |
| Gun fire shots close to Lebanese Parliament Speaker's
residence |
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| February
9 |
| Arab League chief fails to break Lebanon deadlock |
| Hariri accuses Syria of trying to assassinate Lebanon |
| Lebanon presidential vote delayed to February 26 |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: Februaty 9, 2008 |
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| February
8 |
| Rights group says Winograd report ‘deeply
flawed’ |
| Arab League chief hopes for breakthrough in Lebanon |
| Bombings won't stop Lebanese from tying knot |
| Arab League chief delays departure from Lebanon |
| Arab League chief's talks end in deadlock |
| Lebanon in confrontation with Syria, Iran: Hariri |
| German, Saudi ministers press Syria over Lebanon vote |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 8, 2008 |
| Qatar withdraws its UN contingent from Lebanon |
| Lebanese fingers Beirut associate in German train bomb
plot |
| Franjieh calls Bkirki 'home for thieves and criminals' |
| Israel shocks boars to stop false alarms |
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| February
7 |
| Hariri blasts Syria and Iran, calls for mass rally |
| Lebanon opposition demands veto power |
| Enquiry key to preserving Lebanon army - Nasrallah |
| Arab League chief in new bid to solve Lebanon crisis |
| UNIFIL acts to protect civilians - spokesperson |
| Lebanon: Many businesses plan to expand despite unrest |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 7, 2008 |
| Moody's affirms Lebanon's sovereign ratings |
| Lebanon: Many businesses plan to expand despite unrest |
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| February
6 |
| Majority calls mass rally to commemorate Hariri murder |
| UN says tribunal won't be influenced by disintegration
in Lebanon |
| Lebanon cleric advises 'modern Shiites' |
| Uproar in Israel over comments by war probe member |
| Lebanon debt/GDP ratio fell in 2007 - minister |
| Syria to host Arab League summit March 29-30 |
| Syrian FM in Egypt to boost flagging support for summit |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 6, 2008 |
| Siniora: Lebanon needs more power plants to meet demand |
| Lebanon debt/GDP ratio fell in 2007 - minister |
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| February
5 |
| Sans president or parliament, Lebanon’s woes worsen |
| Attacks on army aim to scuttle Lebanon vote: analysts |
| Livni: War report paints a grave picture of Israel's
leadership |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 5, 2008 |
| IMF gives Lebanon glowing marks for financial resilience |
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| February
4 |
| Lebanon to complain to UN on Israel shooting |
| Olmert tells MPs he bears full responsibility for Lebanon
war |
| Arab League chief in new bid to resolve Lebanon crisis |
| Hezbollah warns Israel of retaliation after man shot dead |
| Lebanon's two main Shiite groups welcome soldiers arrest |
| Israel's Olmert avoids crisis as defense minister stays
put |
| LBC, Future most popular among Lebanon TV viewers |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 4, 2008 |
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| February
3 |
| Lebanese killed by Israeli fire: Lebanese officials |
| Shiite Lebanese groups hail arrest of officers in riot
shooting |
| Army probe: Israel bungled Lebanon war |
| Barak says he won't quit over Lebanon war report |
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| February
2 |
| Lebanese army arrests 17 over deadly riot |
| Gunfire wounds Lebanese soldiers in latest attack: army |
| Lebanon army, government criticize recent attack on
troops |
| Israelis told to prepare 'rocket rooms' for war |
| Lebanese Druze leader to meet Saudi king: official |
| Canadian inquiry blames Isreal for UNIFIL deaths in 2006 |
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| February
1 |
| Big changes needed within Israeli military: analysts |
| Israel’s right wing riding high, polls say |
| Iran completed 400 projects in Lebanon since Lebanon
war |
| Setbacks in Arab League Mediation on Lebanon |
| Lebanon Press Highlights: February 1, 2006 |
| Top IDF brass: Winograd Report is an 'earthquake' |
