Lebanon Fighting

Lebanon's Prime Minister-Designate Saad Hariri Steps Down

The Guardian | Hugh Macleod in Beirut | Posted 11.10.2009 | World


Lebanon entered a new chapter of political uncertainty today as prime minister-designate Sa'ad Hariri stepped down after the Hezbollah-led opposition ...

Al-Qaida ally suspected as bomb kills 18 Lebanese

AP | BASSEM MROUE | Posted 09.13.2008 | Politics


TRIPOLI, Lebanon — A roadside bomb packed with nuts and bolts exploded near a bus in this northern city Wednesday, killing 18 soldiers and civil...

Israel's Exchange and Obama's Enemies

Steve Posner | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics


Steve Posner

Amid the cheers arising in Hezbollah's Beirut and the Gaza of Hamas, the sound of Obama's defense of Israel may also be heard.

Fighting in Tripoli, but Lebanon's capital is calm

AP | SCHEHEREZADE FARAMARZI | Posted 05.20.2008 | Home


BEIRUT, Lebanon — Fighting between pro- and anti-government factions jumped to Lebanon's north Monday, but a grim calm hung over the nearly empt...

Secretary Rice Blames Iran, Syria For Lebanon Violence

AP | MATTHEW LEE | Posted 05.17.2008 | Home


WASHINGTON — The Bush administration accused Iran and Syria on Friday of fueling ongoing violence in Lebanon by inciting members of the radical ...