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Lebanon News
April 2005 |
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| April 30 |
| Opposition maintains 'freedom camp', adds demands |
| Lebanese seek UN help in tracing relatives held in Syria |
| With Syrians gone, opposition to dismantle 'freedom camp' |
| Israeli protests fail to block Russian arms sales to Syria |
| UN chief: Militias in Lebanon still need to be disarmed |
| Former militia leaders preach reconciliation at Capitol
Hill |
| Syrian president could be toppled: Israeli spy master |
| Lebanon's leaders tussle over election law, security posts |
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| April 29 |
| French UN text cites lack of progress disarming Lebanese
militia |
| UN electoral experts heading to Lebanon |
| US Keeps Satellite Images Related to Hariri Killing: Paper |
| Analysis: Syria quits Lebanon but its troubles linger |
| Analysis: The plight of Palestinians in Lebanon |
| Leaflets offering US$10m for info on Ron Arad received in
Lebanon |
| UN applauds government call for elections in Lebanon |
| After Syrian pullout, Lebanon youths to dismantle 'freedom
camp' |
| Lebanon settles on 2000 electoral law after lack of quorum |
| New bill proposed to allow Lebanese expatriates to vote |
 Revealed: LU grants Illegal MD to Rustom Ghazaleh's
brother - Annahar, Ar |
| Transcript: US State Department briefing on chiefs of
security, elections |
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| April 28 |
| Lebanon Security chiefs sacked as more UN experts arrive
for probes |
| Lebanon could serve as springboard for reforms in Syria |
| Johnny Abdo accuses intelligence chiefs of killing Hariri |
| Rice: Syria must halt covert activity in Lebanon |
| UN teams to verify Syrian pullout, probe Hariri killing |
| Two Israeli Arabs briefly kidnapped by Hezbollah: Israel |
| Palestinians say won't comply with UN demand to disarm |
| Former minister Asaad Rizk named in place of Ghassan Salameh |
| Lebanon budget deficit eases in first quarter |
| Lebanon's
public debt plunges to low of $32.9 billion |
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| April 27 |
| Removal of Addoum, security chiefs tops government agenda |
| Bitter pill of Lebanon exit raises new challenges for Syria |
| Lebanon sets May elections after Syrian departure |
| Palestinians demand rights in Lebanon before any compromise
on arms |
| Lebanon elections to be held from May 29 |
| Syria sees no let-up in pressure despite pullout |
| New Lebanese government wins confidence vote |
| No let-up in US pressure on Syria despite pullout: Gulf
press |
| UN says will examine Syria's claim on Lebanon pullout |
| Bravado and cheers as Syrians leave Lebanon |
| Lebanon records $7.2 mln BOP surplus at end-Jan |
| Lebanon's public debt dips to $32.9 bln by end-Jan |
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| April 26 |
| Lebanese remain sceptical about end of Syrian influence |
| US hails "historic" Syrian pullout from Lebanon
but stays wary |
| Syrian troops quit Lebanon after 29 years of domination |
| Syria informs UN of full pullout from Lebanon |
| Israel welcomes Syrian exit from Lebanon, wants to see back
of Hezbollah |
| Annan says UN team will attempt to verify Syrian pullout |
| Seven hurt in scuffle involving with relatives of Lebanese
missing in Syria |
| With Syrian troops gone, Lebanese dare to celebrate |
| As last Syrian troop leaves, Lebanon PM rejects disarming
Hezbollah |
| Annan says Syria, Lebanon gave assurances on intelligence
moves |
| US still wary on Syrian pullout from Lebanon |
| With Syrian ouster comes moment of truth for Lebanese:
Mideast press |
| Arab League chief welcomes Syrian pullout from Lebanon |
| Lebanese parliament debates cabinet policy statement |
| A timeline of Syria's 29-year presence in Lebanon |
| Lebanon: France and Germany seek to verify Syrian
withdrawal |
| Last Syrian soldier leaves Lebanon |
| Syrians await the return of their soldiers |
| US sceptical of Syrian pullout from Lebanon |
| Syrian troops leave Lebanon, time to face other challenges |
| Lebanon retreat a major blow for Syrian regime: analysts |
| Outgoing
Lebanese telecom minister hands over reins |
| Lebanon's economy is still shackled by the effects of Syrian
occupation |
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| April 25 |
| Annan calls for cooperation with Lebanon verification team |
| New era for Lebanon as Syrian troops head out |
| Lebanese eye new era of self-reliance as Syrian troops
leave |
| Israel hopes Syria exit could lead to peace with Lebanon |
| Top Lebanese security chief Jamil Sayyed resigns |
| Syria evacuates Lebanon intelligence HQ , chief returns
home |
| Last samples of deadly flu virus destroyed in Beirut |
| UN team to verify Syrian pullout from Lebanon |
| After 29 years, Syrian army bids final farewell to Lebanon |
| CDR to launch new development plan for Lebanon |
| New
Lebanese Finance Minister upbeat on economy |
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| April 24 |
| Syria ends 29-year presence in Lebanon |
| Syria nears completion of Lebanon troop pullout |
| Blast, gunfire in Israeli-occupied Shebaa Farms: witnesses |
| Cheney to meet with Hariri's son |
| Iran gives civil war warning to Lebanon opposition |
| Jailed Lebanese warlord will soon be free: wife |
| Hoax bomb threat at Beirut airport |
| Peace and security top agenda at UN-Escwa meeting |
| Positive shocks reflect on Lebanon finance |
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| April 23 |
| Hariri son to stand in Lebanese elections |
| Syrian troops on last stage of Lebanon pullout: senior
officer |
| Lebanese interior minister raps powerful security chief |
| Israel must obey UN before Palestinians in Lebanon disarm:
Fatah |
| UN to send teams to Lebanon for Syria pullout, Hariri
killing |
| Lebanese leader warns against delaying elections |
| Armenians look to Bush to press Turkey on 1915 'genocide' |
| Putin says Syria missile sale no threat to Israel |
| Israel fears Russian missiles may end up in hands of
terrorists |
| Hezbollah leader hints his group may kidnap Israeli soldiers |
| UN teams due soon to verify Syrian pullback and ready murder
probe |
| Saudi authorities arrest Star Academy2 winner |
| Shootout erupts at Palestinian wedding in Lebanon |
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| April 22 |
| PM aims for May 29 elections, security chiefs step aside |
| Thousands attend funeral of minister killed with Hariri |
| Top Lebanon security chiefs step aside |
| Top Lebanon security chief steps aside |
| PM Mikati says elections will be held on May 29 |
| US citizens cautioned over travel to Lebanon |
| Amnesty calls for stopping attacks on Syrian workers |
| Lebanon's behind-the-scenes trade guru |
| Lebanese exports to Europe up thanks to euro |
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| April 21 |
| Supporters of jailed Lebanon ex-warlord demand release |
| Saad Hariri, son of murdered leader, in talks with Chirac |
| Lebanon's Armenians: well-integrated but dwindling |
| Putin: Syrian missile deal will block Israeli flyovers |
| New Shiite grouping expected to see the light today |
| Minister Salameh quits Lebanon new government |
| Police: Bomb Injures Three in Beirut |
| Faith
in Lebanon remains despite crisis |
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| April 20 |
| Hezbollah holds anti-American concert near US embassy |
| US upset by Annan's delay in releasing Lebanon report |
| Canada commends new Lebanon government |
| Last sample of deadly flu virus found in Beirut: official |
| In divided Lebanon, consensus on election, unity gov't:
poll |
| Hariri family anoints heir |
| Lebanese PM drafts policies to steer country to elections |
| International community wants To help a free Lebanon,
Bush Says - Full Text |
| U.S., Allies Upset by Delay of U.N. Report |
| New Lebanese cabinet faces tough challenges |
| Hezbollah chief vows to keep arms |
| Markets
in Lebanon up on Cabinet creation |
| Political crisis harms Lebanese economy, but does not scare
off investors |
| Lebanese
economic recovery is nowhere on the horizon |
| Political crisis harms Lebanese economy, but does not scare
off investors |
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| April 19 |
| Bush renews call for Syria to quit Lebanon |
| Bush takes unrelenting stand against Syria, Hezbollah |
| UN's Annan says Syria withdrawal report due next week |
| Exiled Christian politician ready to assume Lebanese
presidency |
| Feared Syrian intelligence chief in Lebanon bids farewell |
| List of the 14-member Lebanese government |
| Lebanese PM forms unity government to oversee May elections |
| Lebanese PM inches closer to new government |
| Riyadh
to allow new airline and liberalize telecoms |
| Lebanon CDs raise 1.6 billion dollars despite crisis |
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| April 18 |
| US says determined to push for freedom in Lebanon |
| Lebanon PM vows to form cabinet in time for promised polls |
| Bomb scare delays Qatar Airways plane in Beirut |
| Arab anti-money laundering group launched |
| Former Lebanese minister dies from injuries in Hariri blast |
| UN chief to report on Syria pullout from Lebanon |
| Lebanon PM in race against time to hold may polls |
| Israel sends spy planes to Lebanon after Hizubllah UAV
overflight |
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| April 17 |
| Lebanon politicians unite to break deadlock |
| Lebanese President Promises Free Election |
| EU urges free Lebanon elections |
| Lebanon
heads financial watchdog group |
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| April 16 |
| New Lebanese PM in talks to build new cabinet |
| New CD issue boosts Lebanon's foreign reserves |
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| April 15 |
| Bush renews call for Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon |
| New Lebanon PM vows to foster unity as wartime foes meet |
| Lebanese opposition leaders, once wartime foes, meet in
Paris |
| Lebanese president starts talks for new PM under pressure |
| Lebanese Druze leader urges opposition to join government |
| Flag fervour as patriotic fashions sweep Lebanon |
| Kharrazi says Lebanon developments will impact whole
region |
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| April 14 |
| Aoun says can convince Hizbollah to disarm |
| Lebanon's pro-Syria political coalition in disarray |
| Lebanon under pressure over polls after PM quit - update |
| Hezbollah chief says he's ready to discuss future of armed
factions |
| Iran FM holds talk in Damascus visit with Lebanon, Iraq on
agenda |
| Turkey hails Syrian "determination" to withdraw
from Lebanon |
| Most of Iran's Troops in Lebanon Are Out, Western Officials
Say |
| US calls Karami resignation a political opportunity for
Lebanon |
| Tahini Sesame Seed Butter Recalled |
| South
Korea eyes Lebanon as gateway to Mideast market |
| Lebanon's
prepaid mobile rates highest in Middle East |
| U.A.E.
tycoon unveils plans for Lebanon |
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| April 13 |
| Lebanese army deploys at seat of Syrian intelligence |
| US urges against election delay in Lebanon |
| Lebanese close ranks to mark war anniversary as political
crisis deepens |
| Lebanon opposition fears poll delay plot after PM gives up |
| Consultations on new Lebanese premier due Friday: official |
| Karameh gives up on efforts to form Lebanese government |
| Syria cancels 'special permits' at Lebanon border |
| Lebanon
PM Resigns, Says Still Time for Elections |
| Hezbollah chief urges France to help Lebanon dialogue |
| Iran has withdrawn most of its troops from Lebanon: report |
| Lebanese mark war anniversary as political crisis lingers |
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| April 12 |
| Lebanese MPs seeks amnesty to free Christian ex-warlord |
| Time running out for Lebanon polls |
| Iran, Lebanon, Iraq on agenda for Saudi crown prince's
visit to France |
| Deadlock over new Lebanese cabinet threatens polls |
| US diva sings Ave Maria for Lebanon live from New York |
| Consultations for Lebanon cabinet suspended |
| Israel should have shot down Hezbollah drone: Mofaz |
| Lebanon's war: 150,000 deaths and a handful of hostage
names |
| 30 years since start of Lebanon's civil war |
| Lebanon's youths fuel "uprising for independence" |
| Civil war spawned anti-Syrian feelings |
| UN urges calm after Hezbollah drone flies over Israel |
| Report: Germany considering ban on Hezbollah activities |
| Syrian
trade pact still in EU sights but Lebanon pullout a must |
| Beirut
issues certificates of deposit |
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| April 11 |
| 30 years since start of
Lebanon's civil war |
| Lebanon again fails to form cabinet |
| Relatives of Lebanese missing in Syria start hunger strike |
| Hezbollah drone flies over northern Israel |
| Political squabbles block new Lebanese cabinet |
| Lebanon's ex-warlords take struggle to politics |
| Turn of the tide as Syria exits Lebanon |
| Lebanon still reeling from foreign interference 30 years on |
| Condemned as terrorist, Hezbollah seeks image change,
legitimacy |
| 30 years since start of Lebanon's civil war |
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| April 10 |
| Geagea closer to release after Syrians leave |
| Tens of Thousands join Beirut 'unity' run for war
anniversary |
| Lebanese opposition leader to return from exile in May |
| Downtown Beirut answers call to stop mourning |
| Jubmlat urges opposition to set up political program |
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| April 9 |
| U.S. Seeks Access to Bank Records to Deter Terror |
| Karami says new government to be unveiled Monday |
| Four arrested as explosive-laden truck seized heading to
Syria |
| Hezbollah warns of response to attack on Temple Mount |
| Hariri murder comes under fresh scrutiny |
| Full Text: United Nations Security Council Resolution
1595 |
| Beirut
slashes prices to lure tourists back |
| Beirut businessman breathes air of optimism |
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| April 8 |
| UN resolution on Hariri killing probe leaves 'gray areas' |
| Key points of new UN Resolution 1595 |
| Beirut vows to cooperate with UN probe |
| Grenade blast at Beirut bank |
| Hizbollah hints at disarmament compromise |
| Hezbollah-run TV runs live broadcast of Pope's funeral |
| US embassy convoy attacked in child-custody dispute |
| Hamas followers swear to protect Al-Aqsa from Jewish
extremists |
| Some
Lebanese Villagers Won't Cheer as Syrians Leave |
| Syria denies presence of Lebanese prisoners |
| Aoun optimistic about Lebanon future, questions Hezbollah's
disarmament |
| Bells toll as Lebanon mourns pope |
| Money
laundering: Lebanon gets tough |
| EU adds to Syria's international woes |
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| April 7 |
| UN opens inquiry into death of Lebanon's Hariri |
| As 'brother' Syrians depart, Bekaa looks to Beirut |
| Syria begins final pullout from Lebanon, workers preparing
to leave |
| Security Council sets up independent probe into Lebanese
ex-premier's murder |
| Ex-Hezbollah captive back behind bars in Israel |
| Ron Arad campaign goes international |
| Damaged hotel relives to save Lebanese tourist season |
| Soaring
profits for Lebanon's leading banks |
| Syrian-Lebanese council to finalize status of
laborers |
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| April 6 |
| US calls for Syria to establish embassy in Lebanon |
| UN shelves Hezbollah disarmament despite US-Israeli
pressures |
| Israel says it dismantled Lebanese militant cell in West
Bank |
| UN envoy calls for punctual polls, delays Hezbollah
disarming |
| UN could vote on international Hariri killing inquiry
Thursday |
| Lebanese cardinal heads to Rome for pope's funeral |
| UN envoy urges Lebanon, Syria to establish diplomatic ties,
open embassies |
| UN envoy to meet opposition amid political deadlock |
| Hezbollah vows to keep arms after Syria leaves |
| UN envoy sees Assad keeping word on Lebanon pullout |
| UN envoy says disarming Hezbollah not on 'action agenda' |
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| April 5 |
| Iran supports free and democratic Lebanon: Khatami |
| Canada welcomes planned Syrian pullout from Lebanon |
| UN envoy inspects Syrian pullout, Bush presses Lebanon on
polls |
| Lebanon's
budget deficit at lowest level since war |
| Lebanon's
foreign reserves down by $500 million |
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| April 4 |
| UN envoy inspects Syrian pullout, Bush presses Lebanon on
polls |
| Bush praises planned Syrian pullout from Lebanon |
| UN envoy calls for 'timely' Lebanon polls after Syria
pullout |
| Envoys push to ensure UN probe poses no threat to Beirut
sovereignity |
| Exiled Michel Aoun is US-French-backed Candidate for
Lebanese President |
| Muslim Brotherhood urges free elections in Syria |
| Anti-Syria camp looks ahead to Syria ties on new footing |
| Aoun says Syria behind recent bomb blasts |
| Vigilantes on guard against Beirut blasts |
| Prominent Lebanese MP, wife killed in road accident |
| UN envoy holds Syrian pullout talks in Beirut |
| Syria to meet US deadline for pullout of troops and agents |
| Families yearn for news of Syria's Lebanese prisoners |
| Sfeir for a small non-partisan cabinet to run elections |
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| April 3 |
| Opposition insists on May polls as Syrian presence nears
end |
| Syria sets April 30 date for last soldier to quit Lebanon |
| Bells toll in Lebanon for loss of 'great friend' |
| Two armed Syrians arrested in Lebanese army jeep: report |
| Solidere profits tripled to 54 million dollars in 2004 |
| Lebanese find jobs as Syrian workers flee |
| Lebanese find jobs as Syrian workers flee |
| Solidere profits tripled to 54 million dollars in 2004 |
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| April 2 |
| Lebanon polls in danger as bomb blight returns |
| Bombing Jitters Grip Lebanese Capital |
| MP Harb says opposition to win majority even if elections
are delayed |
| France condemns Lebanon blasts |
| Iran FM voices concern about Lebanon after Syria talks |
| Syria to announce timetable for Lebanon pullout Sunday |
| Pro-Syrian MPs reject Lebanon PM resignation offer |
| Nine wounded as night-time bombers return to Lebanon |
| Lebanese taxi driver shot dead near Syrian side of the
border |
| Nine wounded in bomb attack as Lebanon political crisis
drags on |
| British commando ship drops anchor off Lebanon |
| Hamas, Hezbollah says armed resistance against Israel
legitimate |
| Gulf
states spending billions to emulate Dubai's tourism success |
| Crude
oil expected to hit $105 by 2007 |
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| April 1 |
| Nine Lebanese pilgrims die as bus plunges into ravine |
| Lebanon to mark civil war anniversary with "unity" festival |
| Moscow tells Damascus to smooth way for Lebanese elections |
| UN envoy to visit Syria, Lebanon to follow up on on troop
pullout |
| Fate of Lebanon PM, elections hang in balance |
| Lebanon's Nasrallah challenges US to try to disarm
Hezbollah |
| Lebanon opposition leader warns against Syria instability |
| Ratings of Lebanese banks lowered |
