August 27, 2007

Lebanonwire

Annahar

Fatah el-Islam asks for evacuating wounded as army plans harder hits

Kouchner says France ready to open up to Syria if it stops meddling in Lebanon

Jumblat firm with regard to softening up on presidential election

Suleiman: Army values based on defense of human rights

Washington objects to Kouchner's visit to Damascus

Fatfat: We are for 2/3 majority, unanimity but against presidential vacuum

Mukhtara honors Egyptian ambassador

Jumblat: Any hesitation by us is unacceptable, must abide by Constitution

Dirar: I call on all forces to work on bearing their historic responsibility

Fadlallah: Lebanon's fall into chaos will produce similar cases in Arab countries

Hezbollah: We are heading to a political victory which will be added to the military victory we achieved in the July war

Azmi Bishara visits Sidon, criticizes those trying to conceal resistance victory

Antoine Saad: Syrian resolve to undermine presidential election won't succeed

'Freedom Front' announces formation: No to half gods, yes to self criticism

Dori Chamoun: What are the opposition's specifications of the president?

Adwan: We won't accept compromise at the expense of Lebanon

Salam: President does not have the authority to oust or form governments

'Bared' on its 100th day: Army expects 'ferocious end' before Ramadan

Paris vows to reward Syria with a 'spectacular opening up' if it cooperates

Saudi ambassador surprises at exaggerating threats

Power crisis awaiting remedy

Khoja says will be back after vacation, wonders why things were exaggerated

Jumblat: Any softening up or hesitation on our part is not permissible

Must elect a president outside constitutional interpretations, one who would stay the course

Cousseran after meeting Geagea and Tashnaq: Gap between the two sides is widening, but I am not pessimistic

Hajjar: No to a president who doesn't believe in Taef; Abdullah: We will elect a president whether they like it or not

Hashem warns against electing a non-comromise president

Wahhab: Opposition plan will forerun the ruling team adventure

Hezbollah: The president America wants will meet the fate of Halutz, Rumsfield and Bolton

Arslan: Chaos better than yielding country to them

Amal: Berri's efforts will continue despite rancorous arrows

Al-Mustaqbal

Kouchner: We want guarantees Syria won't impede presidential election

Presidential 'lifts' facing Syrian-Iranian 'brakes' - Nassir Al-Asaad

Addiyar

Saudi Embassy camera pictures suspect BMW car with forged license plate number

Khoja to Addiyar: I'm returning within days and threats won't effect us

Arslan: 'Druze' mister gave Israel co-ordinates of Nasrallah's whereabouts

Hajj Hassa: Opposition will face illegitimate  president

Fatfat: Siniora refuses to take over presidential authority

45 injured militants in great danger; negotiations to evacuate them underway

Fatah el-Islam militants number shrinks to 30; army continues violent attacks

Al-Balad

Nabil De Freij: Any deputy boycotting presidential election must be fired

Majority fears forthcoming electric power failure

Cousseran ends mission with no signals to easing up

Says gap between opposition and loyalists widening

Al-Akbar

Cousseran's pessimism turns to frustration in Lebanon

Resistance and Israel: Daily preparations for the great confrontation - Ibrahim Al- Amine

Jumblat to Dirar: Mubarak told me Assad will pullout and will be prosecuted

Fatfat: Fatah el-Islam was created by Syria

Nassib Lahoud: I am prepared to convince Aoun and Hezbollah of the March 14 project

Washington holds all the options - Arafat Hijazi

Hezbollah: America making a barter deal with a Lebanese side for partitioning Lebanon and settling the Palestinians

Al-Hayat

Lebanon fears return of explosions and assassinations