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News Archives
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Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
2 1/12
Obama to try and talk Netanyahu out
of Iran strike after his advisers failed
Israel to U.S.: Disagreement over
attack on nuclear sites serves Iranian interests
Israel must listen to U.S. warnings
against Iran attack
White House: Netanyahu, Obama to
meet in Washington on March 5
Americans consider Iran to be
U.S.'s greatest enemy, poll shows
Israel could strike Iran's nuclear
facilities, but it won't be easy
Iranian warships dock at Syrian
port after crossing Suez Canal
Report: U.S. officials say Israel
would need at least 100 planes to strike Iran
Iran threatens to cut oil to
more EU states
McCain Calls for Military Aid to
Syria Opposition
Red Cross negotiates Syria
humanitarian ceasefire with Assad regime
Syrians sense war in Damascus while
Assad tries to score points
A week after New Delhi attacks,
India tries to play down Iran link
STL Amends Some its Rules of
Procedure and Evidence
Bellemare thanks Lebanese for support before STL resignation
Phalange: Solution to Govt. Crisis
Must Respect President, Premier
Mufti Qabbani Meets Hizbullah
Delegation: Lebanon Must Be Fortified against Regional
Unrest
Audit Bureau Refers Red Diesel
Report to General Prosecution
Moussawi Slams Syria ‘Humanitarian
Corridors,’ Calls for Dialogue in Lebanon
Grand Mufti meets with Hezbollah
delegation
Jumblatt calls Syria’s planned
referendum “heresy”
Moussawi: Lebanon’s interest is not
in inciting strife in Syria
Chamoun: We want a cabinet not
waiting for ‘Syrian orders’
No life or death sentence
reductions under new law: Ghanem
Radar speed traps fail to curb
fatalities: NGOs
Lebanon to remain on copyright
watch list
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
20/12
A Brave US Politician
Who Knows How to Stop Iran From Acquiring An Atomic Bomb
Former
New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani bravely tells the Fox News TV
his anti Iran Stances in regards to its strive to acquire an
atomic bomb. He Strongly believes Iran must be stopped by
all means. Click on the below link and watch the video
interview.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1448576697001/iran-and-a-potential-nuclear-bomb/?playlist_id=86857
Iran names Istanbul for nuclear
talks, buttresses Assad with Russia
Netanyahu meeting
U.S. security official amid Iran tensions
U.S. concerned that Barak is
pushing for Israeli attack on Iran
Iran FM: We are ready to face
'worst-case scenario' in defense of nuclear program
U.S., Britain urge Israel not to
attack Iran
Mossad better check its sources
before backing Iran strike
Iran halts oil sales to British,
French companies
IDF to deploy Iron Dome
anti-missile system in central Israel
Egypt recalls its ambassador to
Syria amid persisting violence
Palestinian television still
glorifies terror attacks against Israel
Italian cops seize $6 trillion in
fake U.S. Treasury bills
Several wounded in blast near
Nigerian church
New STL indictment next week: March 14 sources
Rai calls on state
to take care of poor
Hezbollah: No March 14 return even if Assad falls
Beirut banking stocks advance amid slow activity
Lebanon: Heavy weekend storm kills child, leaves destruction
in its wake
Sleiman: Defense
strategy should benefit from Hezbollah's arms
Jumblat Urges Need to Aid Displaced
Syrians as they Continue to Pour into Lebanon
Iran to Export Power to Lebanon,
Syria
Storm Subsides after Coating
Lebanon in Snow
U.S. Army Chief Says
Syria Intervention 'Very Difficult
Syria's Alawites
to fight to death for power: analysts
Syrian
security forces clamp down on Damascus
Damascus on the edge after protests
Syria's ancient desert city of
Palmyra besieged
Egypt recalls ambassador to Syria
Latesat
News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
18,
19/12
U.S. official: Signs pointing to
increasing likelihood of Israeli strike on Iran
U.S. military chief: Israeli strike
on Iran would not be 'prudent'
Barak: World must impose
'crippling' sanctions on Iran over nuclear program
Iran poised to expand uranium
enrichment at underground facility, diplomats say
Egyptian Parliament Commission
Overturns Coptic Eviction Decree
Thousands of Syrians Rally for
Assad Ouster
Lebanese soldier succumbs to wounds sustained in Tripoli fighting:
report
Lebanese demonstrate for legal protection against domestic violence
Aoun Says Cabinet Crisis Will be
Resolved, Denies Party Linked to Red Diesel Scandal
Miqati Stresses ‘Teamwork’
Necessary to Safeguard Lebanon’s Interests
Crisis in US-Israel relations over
nuclear talks with Iran
FBI: Man Arrested near U.S. Capitol
in Terror Plot
U.S. officials don't believe
sanctions will stop Iran's nuclear program, says U.K.'s
Guardian
Top Obama aide heads to Israel for
talks on Iran, Syria
U.K.'s Hague: Iran nuclear program
will bring ‘new Cold War’ to Middle East
U.S., EU welcome Iran nuclear
letter, suggest talks possible
Iranian naval ships enter
Mediterranean via Suez Canal
Report: Israel advises Thailand to
up security, fearing fresh attacks
Report: Testimony of Israeli victim
in New Delhi terror attack sheds new light on incident
Iran says Stuxnet virus infected
16,000 computers
Israel seeks tighter sanctions
against Iran
Reports: Iranian Warships Dock in
Tartus Port, Israel ‘Closely Watching
Jumblat Advises Nasrallah to
Support Syrian People, Not Assad Regime
Extension of STL Mandate Begins to
Take Course as Beirut Fails to Make Observations
STL refuses to confirm media
reports on new indictment
Trouble ahead as Parliament
mulls rent law reform
Damage from red river could be long felt
First nationwide study of
dementia launched at AUB
March 14 politicians slam Hezbollah’s defense of its arms
Berri-Aoun talks may help end Cabinet crisis
Hariri, Fadlallah promise to
prevent strife
Military Court Sentences 3 to Death
for Spying for Israel
Building Evacuated in Sidon after
Parts of it Collapse
Jumblat Meets Davutoglu: Political
Solution Will End Syria Crisis
Arabic press digest - Feb. 18,
2012/Daily Star
Lebanon hit by extreme weather
conditions
Berri meets Italian ambassador
Lebanon's Kurdish community to hold
demonstration
MP
Fayyad lashes out at critics of
Hezbollah
Hizbullah and Amal Back Assad’s
Reform to Consolidate Syria
Young Man, Woman Killed by Gas Leak
in Faraya
Lebanese Man Found Killed in
Nigeria Hotel Room
Report: U.S. drones flying over
Syria to monitor crackdown
Activists say Syrian tanks shell
Homs intensively
China envoy meets Assad, backs Syria election plan
56 killed on Friday in Syria as
Assad regime ignores UN resolution
West seeks united Syrian opposition
Activists say Syrian tanks shell
Homs intensively
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
17/12
Iran, Hezbollah seek to attack more
Israeli targets abroad, Israeli official says
Report: Israel advises Thailand to
up security, fearing fresh attacks
Harel and Issacharoff / Iran’s
global terror campaign has been stifled, for now
Thailand police: Iranian suspects
in Bangkok attack consorted with prostitutes
Israel blames Iran's Quds Force for
embassy bombs
Iran Blames Foreign Interference
for Region's Problems
Mission impossible? U.S. wants
sanctions to hurt only Iran
U.S. intelligence officials: Iran
not about to abandon nuclear program, but unlikely to
provoke conflict
U.S.: Iran lashing out to
'distract' from impact of sanctions
Iran: Our satellite photographed
Israel's Dimona reactor, IDF bases
Tehran seeks to restart nuclear
talks with West
US sets sanctions on Iran's
Intelligence Ministry
Netanyahu: International sanctions
against Iran not working
In Cyprus, Netanyahu stresses
cooperation in natural gas
U.N.
General Assembly urges Assad to step down
U.N. General Assembly Votes 137 to
12 to Condemn Syrian Regime
Chinese envoy heads to Syria after
U.N. vote against Assad
UN General Assembly condemns Bashar
Assad
Amnesty Says U.N. Vote Sent 'Clear'
Message to Syria
European report: Optimism on
Assad’s fall unjustified
ICC, Ethiopian Community to Hold
Demonstration Demanding Saudis Release Ethiopian Christian
Prisoners
Canada Calls on Iran to Halt
Execution
Canada Welcomes UN Resolution
Against Syrian Regime
Canada's Statement on First
Anniversary of Libyan Revolution
Canada Welcomes Acquittal of
Canadian Held in Bahrain
Bellemare submits draft indictment in Hariri-linked cases:
report
Geagea
fires back at Nasrallah
March 14 coalition MP Marwan
Hamadeh accuses Iran, Syria of Lebanon assassinations
Sheikh Mohammad Ali Husseini
imprisoned for collaborating with Israel
Nasrallah open to unconditional
dialogue
Hezbollah denies responsibility for
attempted terror attacks against Israeli targets
Al-Rahi in Lent Message: Political
Leadership Should Work for Public Good
Jumblat Meets Davutoglu: Political
Solution Will End Syria Crisis
March 14 Slams Nasrallah’s
‘Ambiguous’ Retort
Berri Meets Aoun 2 Days after
Holding Talks with Miqati Amid Cabinet Crisis
4 oil refinery employees charged in
'red gasoil scandal'
Lebanese-Cypriot Talks to Resolve
Natural Resources Dispute
Arab League chief Egypt's next
president?
Friends, colleagues mourn loss of Anthony Shadid
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
16/12
Report: Attempt on Barak's life
foiled in Singapore
Israel, Singapore Deny Foiling
Assassination Bid by Hizbullah, Iran against Barak
Netanyahu: International sanctions
against Iran not working
Barak: Iran nuclear moves meant to
fend off attack
US gets Barak to backtrack and deny
Iran has reached nuclear point of no-return
Iran’s nuclear, terror offensives
meet slow US-Israeli responses
In defiant move, Iran proclaims nuclear advances
Iran holds off cutting oil to
unruffled EU
Iran unveils nuclear progress,
defying US-EU pressure
Japan urges Israel against military strike on Iran
Japan PM to Barak: Israel must not
strike Iran over nuclear program
Malaysia to extradite Iranian who
fled Thailand after Bangkok attack
Report: Mossad chief visited New
Delhi days before attack on Israeli officials
U.S. Says Syrian Referendum Plan is
'Laughable'
Russia: West 'slammed door' on
Syria at UN
Russia Denies Chemical Weapons Used
in Syria
Turkey Urges U.N. to Mobilize Aid
Efforts for Syria
Switzerland to Close Embassy in
Syria
Assad calls for Syria vote, but steps up assault
Juppe Says Russia 'Isolating
Itself' over Syria
U.S. closely monitoring Hezbollah
activities, official says
Britain and Vatican Call for
'Cooperation' in Syria
Swiss to close embassy in Syria
U.S. says it is monitoring
Hezbollah activities
March 14 coalition MP Marwan
Hamadeh accuses Iran, Syria of Lebanon assassinations
Jumblatt says BIEL speeches mostly
repetition
The Daily Star/Lebanon's Arabic
press digest - Feb. 16, 2012
Beirut river turns blood red
Hizbullah deputy chief Sheikh Naim
Qassem to March 14: Stop Betting on Regional Developments
Jumblat Says Taef Dead, Syria's
Baath Replicating Itself with New Constitution
Hariri trial defence lawyers sworn in
Sulieman Briefs Mansour, Qortbawi
on Ban's STL Letter
Lebanese Army, UNIFIL conduct
land-to-sea firing drill
Bassil 'Satisfied' after
'Political' Meeting with Miqati
Nasrallah Expected to Snap Back at
March 14 today
Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour
reiterates rejection of Arab League’s decisions on Syria
Sleiman says Nahhas needs to sign decree
Suspending Cabinet sessions aims at protecting institutions: Mikati
Mustaqbal: Govt. is Protecting
Fugitives in Tripoli Unrest, Hariri Murder
Israel Releases Lebanese Citizen
after Four Years of Imprisonment
Lebanon: Boy Dies of Smoke
Inhalation, 6 Family Members Hospitalized
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
15/12
Lebanon's Justice Minister
Shakib Qortbawi : Lebanon has not implemented anti-torture
protocols
Israel incapable of attacking Lebanon: Iran’s envoy
20,000 Muslims Attempt to Kill
Pastor and Torch Church in Egypt
Netanyahu: Iran's terror acts
undermine the world's stability
Report: Iran stops oil exports to
six European countries
India terror attack: 5 arrested,
'suspicious motorcycle' found
Zvi Bar'el / In election-season
Iran, domestic politics trump fear of Israeli attack
U.S. condemns Thailand terror
attack, hints at Iran 'fingerprints'
Barak blames Iran for botched
Thailand terror attack
India: 'Well-trained person' behind
terror attack at Israeli embassy
Intelligence experts: No proven
links between Bangkok blasts and Indian, Georgian attacks
'
U.S. Defense Secretary: Israel has
yet to decide on Iran strike
Police Deploy in Tehran to Head Off
Demos
Report: First opposition protests
held in Iran capital in 12 months
Iran increases presence in Syria
'Israel warned India of possible
terror plot'
Dennis Ross tells Haaretz:
Sanctions against Iran are working
Bradley Burston / Ahmadinejad's
Iran is the new best friend of Israeli settlers
The Muslim Brotherhood prepares for
Egypt's new government
March 14 salutes the Syrian
opposition
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel:
Lebanon Cannot Support Arab Revolts while it is Victim of
Illegitimate Arms
Hariri: I Will Bear Responsibility
of My Solidarity with Syrian People
Syrian National Council: We Back
Lebanese in an Independent Lebanon, Not as Part of Syria
Geagea to Hizbullah: No Future for
Illegal Arms, Velayat-e faqih, Regional Axes
Aoun Hits Back at Geagea, Gemayel:
Govt. is Here to Stay
Jumblat: Syrian Intelligence behind
Zawahiri’s Support for Syrian Revolt
Mansour Meets Aoun: Arab Decision
on Syria Not in Lebanon’s Interest
Aoun ups ante in government crisis
Arabs open way for arming
Syrians, civil war feared
Arab states ready to arm Syrian resistance
Syrian National Council to Choose
Leader Wednesday in Doha
France Says Studying All Arab
League Syria Options at U.N.
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
14/12
Iranian blows off own legs in
Bangkok blast, more explosives found at home, police say
Barak blames Iran for botched
Thailand terror attack
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak
on India car blast: Iran targeting Israelis worldwide
India: 'Well-trained person' behind
terror attack at Israeli embassy
Avi Issacharoff / Recent terror
attacks have less to do with Israel than we think
CP Interview: Syrian ambassador
blasts Canada for "deplorable" sanctions
STL Protocol Expected to be Renewed
without Lebanon’s Remarks
Al-Rahi Met with Abu Arz in Cyprus
A fatal attack on Israelis abroad
could spark war with Iran and Hizballah
Newsweek: Israel keeping U.S. in
the dark on Iran attack
Sources: Israel not expected to
respond harshly to India, Georgia attacks
Israeli hero: Israeli's Envoy wife
in India spotted the terrorist who exploded her car
Israel blames Iran after attacks on
embassy staff
Netanyahu: Iran responsible for
attacks on Israeli embassies
Amos Harel / New Delhi attack
reflects Iran's limited capabilities
India to boost security at Israeli
embassy
Israel blames Iran, Hezbollah for twin embassy explosions
Israel accuses Iran of embassy
bombs in Delhi, Tbilisi
U.S. Navy: Iran prepares suicide
bomb boats in Gulf
Canada Condemns Attacks Targeting
Israeli Diplomats
Azerbaijan Rejects Iran's Charges
of Collusion with Israel
8 Christian Families Evicted from
Egyptian Village Following Attacks on Christian Homes and
Businesses
Egyptian Police Prevent Christian
Protesters From Reaching Parliament
Nigerian Islamists threaten attack
on telecom firms
Syrian defector: Assad using
chemical weapons
France Warns against Outside
Military Action in Syria
World powers’ bickering fans flames in Syria
Syrian Opposition Group Rejects
Qaida Interference
Sources to Naharnet: Saudi Troops
to Spearhead Proposed Syria Peacekeeping Force
London Rules Out Western Troops for
Syria, Berlin Hails Arab League Role
Mikati confirms additional indictments in Hariri's killing
Hariri: Dialogue Must Only Tackle
Arms, Syrian People are the Real Resistance
Hariri: Assad’s downfall inevitable
Jumblatt decries Lebanon’s stance
in Arab League
Lebanese
Interior Ministry sets up
Palestinian database
Phalange Party Warns of
'Frightening' Arms Proliferation in Tripoli
Beirut: Fugitive Dead, Another Hurt
as Car Tries to Escape Nabaa Checkpoint
Lebanon: Berri Sets Legislative
Session for Feb. 22
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
13/12
Israel blames Iran after attacks on
embassy staff
Israel accuses Iran of embassy bombs
in Delhi, Tbilisi
U.S. Navy: Iran prepares suicide bomb
boats in Gulf
Arabs end Syrian mission, seek
joint UN force
The Free Syrian Army denies claims
Israeli weapons seized in Homs
Arabs seek U.N. intervention in Syria
US admiral says forces prepared to
confront Iran
Iran rebukes Azerbaijan for
allegedly aiding Israel's Mossad
Iran blocks access to Facebook,
Gmail ahead of Islamic Revolution anniversary
Khamenei pledges Iranian support
to Palestinian 'resistance' against Israel
Germany: Israeli military strike
on Iran unlikely to succeed
Report: Israel's Mossad still
using foreign passports in undercover operations
Greece approves austerity bill
as rioting engulfs country’s cities
Ban’s STL letter behind Mikati’s decision to suspend Cabinet
sessions
Rai concludes pastoral visit to
Maronite community in Cyprus
Cautious calm prevails in Tripoli after deadly weekend clashes
Mikati hopeful of resolving Cabinet crisis
A cycle of criminality besieges Baalbek
Released Syrian says $2 mln
demanded for release of brothers, employee
Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour
denounces Syria resolution, fears Lebanon’s safety
Former Prime Minister Fouad
Siniora,: Hariri’s killers will be punished
Aoun: We Won't Leave Government,
Let the PM Quit
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February1 2/12
Lebanon: Syrian Freed in Ablah to
Bring Ransom and Win Release of his Brothers, Employee
Future bloc leader Fouad Siniora
condemns Tripoli fighting
Future bloc MP Mouin Merhebi:
Hezbollah, Syria responsible for Tripoli ‘arms warehouses’
Qassem Lauds Army Deployment in
North, Stresses Government Provides Stability
Cautious Tripoli Calm as al-Shaar
Urges Ulemas to Unite their Stance
Saniora: Hizbullah Cabinet Helped
Spread Misery and Confusion
Calm returns after 3 die in
north Lebanon violence
Mansour: No interest in Lebanon recognizing SNC
Report: Juppe Asked Miqati not to
Reject ‘Friends of Syria’ Group
Mikati: France to reduce UNIFIL presence in Lebanon
More wounded in north Lebanon as army vows to restore order
Tyre Protestors Shout Anti-Bassil
Slogans Over Severe Power Rationing
Pope to Syria: Respect People's
‘Legitimate’ Hopes
Arabs Mull Action on Syria Violence
as 4 More Civilians Killed in Homs
Syrian forces shell Homs, truce in mountain town
Rockets hit Homs opposition as Arab ministers meet
Official: Arab League Syria Mission
Chief Resigns
Assad wins out against opposition
as Russia and Iran strengthen ties
Weapons moving from Iraq to
Syria: Iraq official
Iran helping Syria sidestep
sanctions, documents prove
Iranians slam US, Israel on revolution anniversary
Satellite images show Syrian tanks
inside restive city
Harel and Issacharoff / War games
on two fronts
Palestinian killed, three injured
in Israeli air raid on Gaza
Haniyeh in Iran: Hamas will never
recognize Israel
Argentine President calls for
regional involvement in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Iran: 30 million lose email access
Larijani Warns Gulf Arab States not
to Side with U.S.
Zawahiri Urges Lebanon’s Muslims to
Help Syrian Rebels
'Idol' of Holocaust underpinning
Israel is smashed: Iran
Bahraini police fire teargas at
protester
Romney looks to hold off Paul in
Maine Republican caucuses
Can Romney regain his lead after
losing to Santorum?
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February1 1/12
Two Coptic Priests
Charged With 'Incitement' in Maspero Massacre
Hizbullah Prevents Forensics
Experts from Inspecting Corpses Retrieved from Syria as
Party Denies
Several Killed in Tripoli's Ongoing
Clashes amid Fears of Strife
Owner Denies Knowledge of Arms
Depot on his Farm in Tripoli after Friday’s Blast
Tripoli: Two dead in Sunni-Alawite
clashes
Lebanese Navy Commando Regiment
heads toward clashes in North Lebanon
Lebanese army: Decision to confront
those tampering with security ‘decisive’
Future Movement official Mustafa
Allouch : Syrian regime ‘followers’ attempt to ‘distort’
Tripoli’s image
Owner Denies Knowledge of Arms
Depot on his Farm after Friday’s Blast
More wounded in north Lebanon as army vows to restore order
Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic Sheikh Mohammad Rashid
Qabbani warns Tripoli clashes 'may aim to incite strife'
Arab Democratic Party Secretary
General Rifaat Eid: Exploded arms warehouse belongs to
Future Movement
Future bloc MP Khodor Habib calls
for “arms-free” Tripoli
President Amin Gemayel: Tripoli Unrest Connected to Foreign
Affairs
Prime Minister Najib Mikati
commends Lebanese-French ties
Lebanon: Feb. 14 Speeches to Focus
on Local, Syrian Situation
Labor Minister Charbel Nahhas
under Pressure to Approve Transportation Allowance
STL Victims Participation Unit
Submits 73 Applications to Fransen
Prime Minister Najib Mikati met on
Saturday with former opposition leader Saad Hariri in Paris
President Sleiman says Minister Nahhas could lose post if he fails
to sign Cabinet decree
Russian envoy says Syria's sovereignty priority for Moscow
Syria forces shell Homs, Saudis push U.N. resolution
Jihadists, weapons moving from Iraq
to Syria
Syria: Gunmen assassinate army
Brigedier-General Issa al-Khouli
Syrian National Council: Arab
Recognition of Syria Opposition Imminent
SANA: ‘Terrorists' Shoot Dead
General in Damascus
Mocking Asma Assad website a hoax: report
Report: Al-Qaida behind Bombings in
Syria
Uzbek Man in U.S. Pleads Guilty in
Obama Murder Plot
Egypt Activists Plan Strikes to
Mark Mubarak's Ouster
Defiant Iran Vows Major New Nuclear
Projects
Defiant Iran to present major
nuclear projects “in days”
Haniyeh in Iran: Hamas will never
recognize Israel
Iran to Hamas: We will use
everything at our disposal to support the Palestinians
Turkey FM: Israeli military strike
on Iran would be a disaster
Israel successfully tests Arrow 2
missile defense system
Successful US-Israel radar test
launches US missile shield's operational phase
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February 10/12
As US and Israel dicker over Iran
strike, American airlifts strength to the Gulf
Iran's UN envoy: I don't think
Israel will attack
Israel's Mossad trained assassins
of Iran nuclear scientists, report says
Anshel Pfeffer/There are many
reasons to strike Iran, the Holocaust isn't one
Republican US Senator John McCain
says 40,000 Syrian troops have deserted
Syria forces bombard Homs, U.N. condemns 'appalling brutality'
Assad forces mull use of chemical
weapons in Homs, opposition says
Israeli troops cross technical
fence; UNIFIL deploys in area
Fatfat warns of Syrian attack on
Wadi Khaled
Multiple anti-Assad demos expected
in Lebanon Friday
Siniora believes Orthodox electoral
law would sow divisions: report
Mikati says France visit not aimed at pressuring Syria
Miqati Arrives to France with
Answers about Syria Refugees, FSA Members
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros
al-Rai: Insults against the president harm Lebanon
3 Bombs Explode in Bab al-Tebbaneh
2 Syrian National Wounded by
Landmine at Northern Border-Crossing
Muslim Council in Egypt Evicts 8
Christian Families, Seizes Their Property
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
0 9/12
Syria forces bombard Homs, UN
condemns
Harsher IAEA report on Iran nuclear
program expected next month
Report: U.S. believes Israel sees
Iran nuclear problem 'too narrowly'
'It's best to keep mum on Iran'
US rejects Russia's call for Syria
dialogue
First foreign troops in Syria back
Homs rebels. Damascus and Moscow at odds
Ban: Arab League to resume
monitoring mission in Syria
Russia raise objections at “friends
of Syria” grouping
Turkey
seeks action to stop massacre
Greek deal prospects rise, euro
ministers to meet
Report: Iraq has executed 65 so far
in 2012
Barak: Israel Fears Syria Arms
Transfers to Hizbullah
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi
Al-Rahi Preaches New National Pact to Neutralize Lebanon
Election fever grips Maronite
heartland
Bkirki
committee may recommend return to 1960 election law
Future bloc MP Khaled Zahraman:
Hezbollah beholden to Iran
Hezbollah official Ghaleb Abu
Zainab: No animosity toward Kataeb: Hezbollah
March 14 MP Marwan Hamadeh says his
assassination attempt case linked to Rafik Hariri’s
Hamadeh: 'Unified' STL Indictment
Could Be 'Referred' End of Feb
Marten Youssef Says Prosecutor Can
Refer Indictment to Pre-Trial Judge Discreetly
Miqati Heads to France to Boost
Lebanese-French Relations
Sleiman defends Army as March 14 raps raids
Resumption of Cabinet sessions unlikely before end of
February
Future bloc MP Ahmad Fatfat warns
against Syrian attack on North Lebanon
Where
to find the best brunches in Beirut
Cabinet crisis complicates budget bid
U.N. dedicated to boosting security
in Lebanon
Saniora Meets Qahwaji, Asks Army to
'Protect' Residents of Northern Border Area
World Bank lends Lebanon $200
million for water project
Nationality campaigners vow to
fight on despite obstacles
Mikati issues decree for national
holiday on Feb. 14
Election fever grips Maronite
heartland
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
0 8/12
STL Judges Discuss Amendments to
Rules of Procedure and Evidence
Lebanese Human rights activist Ali
Akil Khalil on trial for defaming ISF
Leading businessman Mohammad
Hussein Nizar al-Husseini kidnapped at gunpoint in Beirut
March 14 Slams Army ‘Raids’ in
North and Links Government ‘Failure’ to Syrian Developments
Israel embassies preparing for Iran
strike?
Iranian lawmakers call for embargo
on oil sales to EU
Carlo Strenger / Israel, Syria, and
the double standards of the Free World
Iran: U.S., Israel highly
vulnerable to retaliatory strikes
Al-Rahi: I Support Elimination of
Sectarianism on Condition a Substitute Be Provided
Sanctions working? Iran defaults on
payments to India
Iran shrugs off sanctions even as
trade suffers
On U.S. visit, Israel's Lieberman
thanks Clinton for resolute stand on Iran
Russia pushes Syria reforms as
bloodshed mounts
Russian FM: Syria's Assad willing
to accept expanded Arab League mission
U.N. Rights Chief Calls for Urgent
Action on Syria after More ‘Massacres
Assad promises peace as Homs burns
Turkey may move as Syria presses assault in Homs
Saudi Officials Pressure Christian
Prisoners to Convert to Islam
Pope may visit
Lebanon in September
Mar Maroun
celebrations a unifying source for Christians
Nasrallah: 'Iran doesn't dictate
Hezbollah's actions'
Hezbollah: Iran will not ask it to
strike Israel
Nasrallah: No government change
France set to cut its UNIFIL
contingent
Pressing political issues top PM Mikati’s Paris agenda
Beirut:
Child beggar networks persist despite crackdown
Lebanon’s Finance Minister Safadi
pledges to keep budget deficit low despite high spending
Lebanese Religious leaders call for unity at a time of Arab
uprisings
Lebanese Rival party
representatives to discuss political system
Future MP blasts Lebanese Army for
showboating
U.N. committed to promoting
security in Lebanon: Plumbly
Engineer Maroun Maroun was killed and numerous workers
injured in Batroun hotel bridge
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
07/12
Bold
Alligator 2012 drills 20,000 troops on US East Coast for
Persian Gulf action
Iran calls U.S. ban on its assets an 'antagonistic' move
New
U.S. sanctions on Iran aim to head off Israel
Gulf
states recall Syria envoys
Syrian
forces bombard Homs, Lavrov arrives for talks
Al-Assad steps up deadly crack down
Lavrov says seeks peace in Syria as forces bombard Homs
Gulf countries recalling ambassadors in Syria
11
Iranian pilgrims freed in Syria: Tehran
China
says may send envoy to discuss Syria crisis
Bradley Burston / The UN must find a Goldstone for Syria
Kassam Salimani, commander of the Quds Force, the Iranian
Revolutionary Guard is aiding Assad's crackdown on Syria
opposition
U.S.
closes embassy in Damascus as Obama vows to increase
pressure on Syria
Obama
still tries to stop Israeli Iran strike. West confronts Iran
in Syria
Obama
signs executive order freezing Iran assets in US
Israeli Incoming IAF chief:, Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel Iran is
our top concern
Haaretz Editorial/West, Arab states must move to stop
Assad's violence
Iran
vows to attack any country used by 'enemies' to strike its
soil
Syrian
forces bombard Homs, 50 dead: activists
Muslim-Christian Summit Urges Unity and Nationalistic
Rhetoric
Geagea: Govt. Dispute Linked to Syrian Crisis
Future
bloc MP Khaled Daher welcomes army deployment along border
STL hopes to conclude work within 3 years: Youssef
Feltman in Beirut to offer condolences for Lahoud's death
Israel fears post-Assad weapons transfers to Hezbollah
Lebanese-German arrested for espionage
Mansour denies dispute with Mikati over Paris visit
Sleiman, Siniora discuss unresolved domestic issues
Lebanese must strive jointly for peace: religious summit
Court upholds jail term for disgraced Egypt tycoon
Israel
spy trial for 3 Lebanese postponed
Berri, Mikati meet amid Cabinet crisis
Rai
invited to Qatar
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
0 6/12
STL hopes to conclude work within 3 years: Youssef
Kassam Salimani, commander of the Quds Force, the Iranian
Revolutionary Guard
is aiding Assad's crackdown on Syria opposition
U.S. closes embassy in Damascus as
Obama vows to increase pressure on Syria
Obama still tries to stop Israeli
Iran strike. West confronts Iran in Syria
Obama signs executive order
freezing Iran assets in US
Israeli Incoming IAF chief:,
Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel Iran is our top concern
Haaretz Editorial/West, Arab states
must move to stop Assad's violence
Iran vows to attack any country
used by 'enemies' to strike its soil
Syrian forces bombard Homs, 50
dead: activists
Berri, Mikati meet amid Cabinet crisis
Rai invited to Qatar
Obama: Israel, U.S. will work in
lockstep against Iran nukes
Obama: Israel hasn't made decision
on Iran
Iran vows to hit any country that
stages attack
Israel's Netanyahu to visit U.S.
next month
West seeks world coalition on Syria
Israel's Vice PM: Fall of Assad
could weaken Mideast 'axis of evil'
Outrage as Russia, China veto UN
move on Syria
West seeks world coalition on Syria
Tunisia, Yemen's Karman: cut ties
with Syria
US should mull arming Syria rebels:
senator
Canada slams UN 'paralysis' on
Syria
Iran Hails Russian, Chinese Veto on
Syria
Israel sees renewed Hamas activity
in West Bank
Egypt protesters take on police for
fourth day
Future Movement, PSP to jointly
commemorate Hariri assassination
Lebanese army searches for armed
groups on border: report
Mikati: No Cabinet sessions until they can become productive
MP, Khalid Daher: Lebanese troops search for ‘terrorists’ on Syria
border
Pro- and Anti-Russia Demonstrations
Held in Beirut
Lebanese politicians are in a coma:
Rai
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
0 5/12
PSP, Future: Hariri’s killing
transcends politics
Amir Eshel appointed as next Israel Air Force chief
Iran vows to attack any country used by 'enemies' to strike
its soil
'Iran can destroy Israel in 9 minutes'
Report: Syria’s Assad releases alleged al-Qaida mastermind
of 2005 London bombings
Defiant Russia says Lavrov to seek reform in Syria
Syria's top army defector tells The Telegraph: Assad's
forces will fall this month
Israel's Vice PM: Fall of Assad could weaken Mideast 'axis
of evil'
UN veto gives Syria “license to kill,” says opposition
Canada Outraged by Increased Violence in Syria and Deeply
Disappointed by Security Council Paralysis
U.S. Vows to Dry Up Funding, Arms Shipments to Syria Regime
Cut ties with Syria, urges Tunisian PM
Pro- and Anti-Russia Demonstrations Held in Beirut
Arab League to Continue to Try Mediating in Syria
Abducted Syrian Businessman Released
Future bloc MP Jean Ogassapian calls for terminating
Lebanese-Syrian Higher Council
Girl Drowns in Frozen Lake in Kfardebian
Hizbullah’s Intervention May Resolve Dispute between Miqati
and FPM
Mustaqbal, AMAL to Hold Direct Talks after Feb. 14
Al-Rahi Slams Politicians 'Coma, Policies of Destruction and
Poverty'
Bellemare Informed Saniora that 2nd Indictment in Hariri
Case to Be Complete in Feb.
US 'disgusted' after Russia, China
veto UNSC on Syria
Obama: UN must take stand against
Assad's 'relentless brutality'
Russia, China veto UN resolution
telling Assad to quit
Arab League renews call to end
Syria crackdown
Tunisia "to withdraw recognition"
of Syria government
Tunisia expels Syrian ambassador
over 'bloody massacre'
Report: 337 dead in Syrian
government assault
Iran: Oil ban will not halt nuclear
program
Iranian warships dock at Saudi port
Death toll in latest Egypt clashes
climbs to 12
Blast hits Egypt gas pipeline to
Israel for 11th time
Nassib Lahoud extolled as ardent democrat at funeral
Lebanese Army Deploys in Wadi
Khaled, Opposition Describes Measures as 'Syrian Orders'
Al-Rahi Urges Christians to Hold
onto their Land, Describes Beirut as Capital of Coexistence
Rai laments loss
of trust in people and politics: report
Tele Liban
employees intensify demand for punctual pay: report
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
0 4/12
New U.N. special coordinator
arrives in Lebanon
Americans talk about an Israeli
strike on Iran, but prepare own offensive
Khamenei: Zionist regime is a
cancer
UN nuclear inspectors barred from
Iran site
Officials discuss Israel-Iran
showdown
U.S. anxiety grows over possible
Israeli plans on Iran
Amos Harel / Will the next IAF
commander send his pilots to bomb Iran?
Shin Bet
chief: Iran trying to hit Israeli targets in response to
attacks on nuclear scientists
Iran Supreme Leader:
U.S., Israel will suffer for threats on nuclear program
Kuwait’s Islamist opposition makes
sweeping gains at polls
Death toll in latest Egypt clashes
climbs to 11
Activists Storm Syria Embassies in
Kuwait, Cairo
Shock and horror in
Syria's
battered Homs
Talks explore prospects
for al-Assad exile – Source
Russia set to veto U.N. Syria
resolution as deaths mount
Death toll hits 217 in shelling of
Syria's Homs
Russia refuses to support
UN draft resolution against Syria
Ex-MP Nassib Lahoud,Decorated with
Order of the Cedar during Funeral Procession
LBC: Lebanese army deploys to Wadi
Khaled, Akroum
Lebanon's Arabic press digest -
Feb. 4, 2012/The Daily Star
Former President Amin Gemayel
rebukes Charbel for belittling assassination fears
Sami Gemayel: Threats cannot
prevent the truth from being revealed
Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai: We
suffer when we lose trust in people and politic
France will maintain support for
Lebanon ‘whoever wins at polls’
Mount Lebanon mufti slams Russia,
says Assad wants sectarian war
Lebanese winter recipes look to the
past
Tripoli residents stuck in unsafe
houses
Prolonged crisis feared as PM, Aoun
stand firm
Where to bounce in Beirut?
Palestinians in Ain al-Hilweh urge
leaders to control weapons
Abu Faour seeks comprehensive
mechanisms to tackle poverty
Three possible reasons behind
Fassouh building collapse: Charbel
Berri’s Role in Mediation between
Miqati, Aoun Not Clear Yet
New U.N. Special Coordinator for
Lebanon Arrives in Beirut
2 ISF Members Injured in Crackdown
on Illegal Building in Southern Suburbs
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
0 3/12
Panetta
lets stand report that Israel may attack Iran by June
Barak: If Iran sanctions don't
work, military action must be considered
Israel: Iran's nuclear arms program
is complete, its missiles can reach US
Shin Bet chief: Iran trying to hit
Israeli targets in response to attacks on nuclear scientists
'Certain countries' could take Iran
nuclear matter into their own hands, U.K. official says
Report: Iran launches new satellite
into orbit
Iran Supreme Leader: U.S., Israel
will suffer for threats on nuclear program
Egypt protesters besiege Cairo
ministry
UN members mull new draft
resolution on Syria
Millions' urged to mark massacre in
Syria's Hama
Iran warns of retaliation over oil
sanctions
Security agencies informed Sami
Gemayel about assassination attempt
Security Forces Play Down Sami
Gemayel Murder Plot as Family Stresses Assassination
Thwarted
Geagea: Circumstances Unsuitable
for Opposition to Topple Govt.
STL assigns defense attorneys for
Hezbollah men
Geagea reiterates prediction of
Assad's fall
Jumblatt: Only political solution
can end Syria crisis
Syria lists names of ‘smugglers’ on
border
March 14: Mikati Cabinet paralyzed
by feuds, corruption
Nassib Lahoud hailed as singular
statesman
Kanaan blasts Mikati, urges him to respect Constitution
Sleiman, Fabius assess French aid to Lebanon
Mount Lebanon mufti slams Russia, says Assad wants sectarian
war
Nasrallah to speak about
developments on Prophet’s Birthday
Body of man in his 40s found in
south Lebanon
Gunmen kidnap 2 Americans, Egyptian
in Sinai
Street battle rages near Egypt's
Interior Ministry
Some 400 wounded as Egypt police,
protesters clash after soccer riot
Kuwait Opposition Wins Majority in
Parliament
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
02/12
Israel: Iran's nuclear arms program
is complete, its missiles can reach US
Some 200,000 missiles aimed
consistently at Israel, top IDF officer says
Paul Auster to Erdogan: Unlike
Turkey, Israel still has free speech
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant
General Benny Gantz : Iran atom program must be disrupted
Up to 100 dead in Syria while West, Russia wrangle at U.N.
Russia official says Moscow will
not stop sale of weapons to Syria
Syria opposition commemorates Hama massacre
Syria's Alawites, a secretive and
persecuted sect
Report: Turkey Would Consider Assad
Family Asylum Request
Syrian troops battle defectors near
Damascus in fresh assault
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood uses
Palestinian Hamas as channel to Tehran
Canadian Statement by Minister of State Ablonczy on Arrest
of Naser Al-Raas
Israel asks U.S. to prod
Palestinians to continue peace talks
Palestinians throw shoes at convoy
carrying UN chief Ban Ki-moon into Gaza
73 people dead in Egypt's
worst-ever soccer disaster
Egypt's army, police blamed for
deadly soccer riot
Protesters Throw Shoes at U.N.
Chief in Gaza
Israeli General Warns Houses in
Southern Lebanon Used as Storage Facilities
2012 trial a “goal” for STL
Respected Lebanese politician Lahoud dies after long illness
Mikati says patience wearing thin, rules out stepping down
Lebanon: Appointments row freezes Cabinet
Four Hezbollah men to be tried in
absentia for killing of ex-Lebanon PM
Maronite:Bishops:
Feuds are paralyzing state
- 4 hours ago
Lebanon reluctant to accept Iran
electricity proposal
Lebanese
physically assaults Syrian opposition activist on TV
March 14 bloc lauds SNC letter on
Syrian-Lebanese relations
MP Janjanian thanks French envoy
over Armenian genocide law
Pro-Aoun MP slams Mikati
decision to suspend Cabinet meetings
Lebanon's Arabic press digest -
Feb. 2, 2012
Suleiman Reiterates Efficiency and
Seniority Should be Base of All Appointments
Watkins: Hizbullah is Keen on
Keeping Dialogue with U.N. Open
Geagea Calls on Cabinet to Resign,
Urges Formation of a Technocrat Government
Miqati from Tripoli: Lebanon Will
Not Become Victim of Powers Seeking to Split Spoils
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for February
01/12
Half of Syria no longer under
Assad's control, opposition says
Assad may start regional war if UN
tells him to step down – Gulf sources
Free Syrian Army Ready for the
battle for Damascus
Iran says 11 Iranian pilgrims
kidnapped in Syria
Russia says U.N. must rule out
Syria intervention
UN nuclear inspectors upbeat on
Iran visit, but say further talks needed
Mossad chief holds secret U.S.
meetings on Iran nuclear threat, Senate panel reveals
Analysts: Syrian Revolt Turning
into Full-blown Insurgency
Iraq to Host Arab Summit on March
29
Arab League Urges Security Council
to Stop Syria 'Killing Machine'
U.S. bipartisan group urges upping
military threat against Iran
UN chief: No alternative to
dialogue with Iran
Russia predicts long Syria debate
in UN Security Council
Canada Imposes Tougher Sanctions on
Iran
Canada Reduces Staff at Embassy in
Syria
UN chief calls on Israel to make
'goodwill' gestures toward Palestinians
Chemi Shalev / Romney’s winning
formula: superb organization, poisonous propaganda, lots of
money
Israel ranked second most educated
country in the world, study shows
Assad says stability in Lebanon key for Syria
Sleiman encourages greater role for
women in politics
Maronite Bishops Call for Unity
among Lebanese, Warn against Land Sales to Foreigners
March 14 to Syrian People:
Democracy in Syria Will Guarantee Lebanon’s Independence
Estonians’ kidnapper charged with
plotting terrorist acts
Israel rarely
monitors Al-Manar in real time: report
EU: Steer Lebanon away from
regional unrest
Raad meets Maronites to discuss
electoral law
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
31/12
Assad masses loyal troops in
Damascus after he was warned of a military coup
Ghalioun ties Russia talks to Assad exit
Syrian troops push further into Damascus suburbs
West to confront Russia over Syria
UN Security Council likely to
condemn Syria crackdown
Russia says Syria authorities agree
to talks, but opposition refuses
'Israel sees narrowing window for
Iran strike'
IAF commander: Israel's aerial
superiority is in danger
Gulf Arabs have
plans against Hormuz closure: official
Panetta: Iran is one year away from
producing nuclear weapon
U.S. lawmakers to vote on new Iran
sanctions targeting energy sector
French senators block Armenia
genocide law
U.N. leader presses Mideast rivals back to talks
Hamas leader embarks on visit to
Iran, Gulf states
U.S. citizens take refuge in
embassy following Egypt crackdown on NGOs
Lebanon opposes
internationalization of Syria crisis: report
London ready to provide Lebanon with substantial support
Activists: MPs need lessons on
sexual harassment
Sleiman urges politicians to
refrain from bickering
Mansour defends dissociation policy on Syria
History curriculum revision sparks controversy
Syrian students flock to Lebanese schools
French senators block Armenia genocide law
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
30/12
IAF commander: Israel's aerial
superiority is in danger
Netanyahu: Prospects of progress in
Mideast peace talks 'not good'
Statement by Minister Baird on
Saeed Malekpour and Youcef Naderkhan Death Sentence In Iran
Iran: Death sentence for 'promoter
of porn' upheld
Iranian protestors: IAEA leaks,
Mossad kills
Hamas' Meshal holds rare meeting
with Jordan King in Amman
Tumult in Akkar over Reports of
Death of Lebanese 'Gunmen' in Homs
New UNIFIL chief: Respect Blue Line
Mikati says Lebanon closer to launching electricity plan
Lebanese banks to stop buying treasury bills if deficit is not cut
Iran offers Lebanon reduced-price
electricity
2 Lebanese missing, feared dead on
border
Charbel: Reports
on alleged assassination plot being checked
Aoun’s tirade against Hariri era draws ire
Saniora: Aoun’s Call for Protests
is an Insult to Lebanese
99 Killed Sunday as Syria Rebels
Say Clashes Inching Closer to Capital
Arab League chief heads to UN to
seek support for Syria plan
President Assad's forces regain
Damascus suburbs, say Syrian activists
Syria rebels in Lebanon lend support to comrades
Syria onslaught menaces capital
Assad Supporters Stage Sit-in
Outside Russian Embassy in Beirut
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
29/12
US sets May as tentative date for clash with Iran. Floating
SEALs base for Gulf
U.S. to send floating base to Mideast: report
UN
nuclear team arrives in Iran
Peres: Iran the most corrupt country on earth
Iran: European companies will be damaged by oil ban
Iran says oil could reach
$120 to $150 per barrel
Iranian lawmakers finalize bill to ban oil sales to EU; vote
expected today
Sanctions Take Their Toll on Ordinary Iranians
Iranian media confirm Canada resident's
Saeed Malekpour death sentence
Turkey may provide Hamas with $300 million in annual aid
French tourist killed in shooting in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
With instability at home,
Yemeni chief arrives in U.S.
U.N. Resolution to be Rewritten after End of Arab League
Mission in Syria
Russia criticizes Arab League for ending Syria observer
mission
Russia backs Assad, last
friend in Arab world
Lavrov Condemns Suspension of Arab Observer Mission in Syria
Report: 11 Iranian
pilgrims kidnapped in Syria
Zvi Bar'el / When it comes to the UN, Assad has nothing to
fear
Demonstrations erupt in Syria's 2nd city,Aleppo, 10 killed
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi Urges Cabinet to Abide by
Constitution on 2012 State Budge
North Lebanon:
Home
of Judge Shabtini broken into, items stolen
Lebanon: Charbel says Shabtini house break in mere burglary
Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Jan. 29, 2012/The
Daily Star
Sleiman and Mikati discuss budget, appointments
Saniora: Aoun’s Call for Protests is an Insult to Lebanese
Hariri Begins Recovery at his Home in Paris
Charbel says no information that abducted Iranians moved to
Lebanon
Suleiman, Miqati Discuss Electricity Tension and
Appointments
Mufti Qabbani Condemns Attempts to Destabilize Lebanon
Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abu Faour: PSP-Hezbollah
ties ‘good’
Tripoli protesters unblock
roads after Sheikh Hussein’s release
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
28/12
Argentina nabs Iranian-Hizballah
cell, aborts third Habad attack
Israeli officials think Iran retaliation threat is a bluff,
NYT reports
Barak: World must act against Iran
before it's too late
U.S. bombs not strong enough to
destroy Iran's nuclear program, report says
U.S. plans to send 'floating
commando base' to Mideast, documents show
IAEA officials head to Iran seeking
cooperation on nuclear issue
Khaled Meshal abandons Hamas'
Damascus headquarters
UN Security Council discusses
violence in Syria
Arab League suspends monitoring mission in Syria
Syria activists: Assad forces dump
bodies of 17 'executed' men
Nigerian Military Kills 11
Islamists in Northeast
IMF leads global push for euro zone to boost firewall
Thousands Protest Conservative
Islam in Tunisia
Security Forces chief Ashraf Rifi :
Assassination Attempt Was Targeting Hassan
Prime Minister Najib Miqati
Requested from Bellemare Delay in Announcing Hamadeh, Murr
Indictments
Asarta hands over UNIFIL helm to Italian successor
Lebanon's Interior Minister, Charbel: Steps taken to protect
security chiefs
Lebanon:
Prisoner escape attempt at Roumieh
thwarted
Iran says willing to help Lebanon
end power cuts
Case of abducted Syrian to go to U.N. Human Rights Committee
Lebanon: Second fire at Sin el-Fil mall
extinguished
Syrian probe into Arida contradicts
witnesses
Hariri heads to Paris home
following treatment
Sleiman seeks to
restart dialogue in February
Hamade, Youssef accuse Bassil of
suspicious deals
Iranians abducted in Syria in Dec.
moved to Lebanon: report
Italian defense
minister: Lebanon vital to regional security
Mufti
Qabbani Condemns Attempts to
Destabilize Lebanon
Report: Sadr Was Alive until 1994,
Arab States Hindering Capture of his Kidnappers
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
2 7/12
Obama: No options off table on Iran
nuclear program
US army chief, Dempsey: US, Israel
view Iran threat very differently
Gabi Ashkenazi, aFormer IDF chief:
Israel must prepare for possible attack on Iran
Senior IDF officer told cabinet
Israel cannot stop Iran's nuclear program
Barak reveals Israel's
considerations for possible attack on Iran
ISIS report: Iran won't pursue a
nuclear weapon program in 2012
War of attrition brewing with Iran
over Gulf oil routes
US arrests Iranian scientist
Dennis Ross still advising Obama on
regular basis, despite stepping down
UN council could vote on new Syria
draft next week
50 killed in Syria as Arabs go to U.N.
Israeli Counter Terrorism Bureau:
Safe to visit Thailand
Azerbaijan arrests plot suspects,
cites Iran link
Hezbollah, Iran’s terror proxy
terrorism in Azerbaijan
Ashkenazi Says Syria Sunni Govt.
Won't Have Warm Ties with Hizbullah, Iran
Two Copts Killed in Egypt For
Refusing to Pay Extortion Money
Boko Haram 'leader' issues new
threats in Internet message
Canada Disappointed with Bahrain’s
Decision in Naser Al-Raas Case
U.N. Condemns Killing of Syria Red
Crescent Chief
Iran Says 11 Pilgrims Kidnapped in
Syria
Dabi: Syria Violence Increased
Significantly in Past 3 Days
U.N. Says 384 Children Killed in
Syrian Unrest
Scores of Assad Opponents Storm
Syria Mission in Cairo
Bellemare Mum on New Indictments in
3 Cases Linked to Hariri’s Murder
President Gemayel: Resistance that
Doesn’t Contribute to Rise of State is Not Legitimate
Syrian National Council promises
better relations with Lebanon
Watkins Discusses with Moussawi
‘Requirements of 1701 that Still Have to be Met’
Mustaqbal: Syrian National
Council’s Letter to Lebanese Paves Way for New Phase of Ties
Geagea, Future MP praise SNC
‘new page’ vow
Lebanon/North Maten/Residents vow to keep fighting high-voltage
lines
Syrian National Council promises
better relations with Lebanon
Rai says Bkirki - Hezbollah
dialogue tackles Lebanese state
Al-Rahi: Dialogue with Hizbullah
Doesn’t Replace All-Party Talks at Baabda
After talks with Lavrov,
Jumblatt calls for political solution in Syria
Delegations from Beirut and Tripoli
Bar Associations End STL Visit
Asarta: Tripartite Meetings
Contributed to Implementation of Resolution 1701
Belgian Defense Minister Stresses
His Country’s Keenness on Lebanon’s Stability
Mansour Follows up on Sadr Case
with Libyan Judges
Assailants Burn Office of Nabatiyeh
Town Mayor
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
2 6/12
Netanyahu: Iran sanctions won't
necessarily halt its nuclear program
Obama: U.S. is determined to
prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon
Iran: EU oil sanctions will have
'serious consequences'
Jerusalem concerned: Saudi Air
Force to outnumber Israel's advanced US jet fleet
Canada Further Expands Sanctions
Against Syria
France, Britain join Syria peace
push at UN
Syrian Red Crescent head shot dead
as violence escalates
Syria: Crisis heats up as Arab
League threaten internationalization
Red Crescent official shot dead
in Syria - ICRC
Palestinian officials: Peace talks
end with no progress
Divided sentiments on show as Egyptians mark anniversary of revolt
Geagea Hails Syrian Opposition Call
for Better Ties, Says Lebanon Should Seek U.N. Intervention
if Attacked
Lebanese, Israeli army officials
meet with UNIFIL
Rai says Bkirki - Hezbollah dialogue tackles Lebanese state
Syrian National Council pledges to
reconsider agreements with Lebanon
Jumblat from Moscow: Russia Must
Understand Syrian People’s Demands
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros
al-Rai tackles dialogue between religions with Saudi envoy
March 14 commends Syrian National
Council’ statement on Syrian-Lebanese ties
March 14 MP Marwan Hamadeh slams
“policy of dissociation” on Syria
Newly-appointed UNIFIL commander
arrives in Lebanon
Mikati rejects accusations of
obstruction
Hezbollah: Iran general’s words
twisted
March 14 warns Iran on south
Lebanon
Lebanese in Nigeria live under specter of civil war
Lebanese banks cope with falling rates
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
2 5/12
U.S.
Raid in Somalia Frees American, Dane as Obama Hails Courage
of Special Forces
Obama:
U.S. is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear
weapon
Iran's Ahmadinejad ups rates to
stem money crisis
Report in Azerbaijan: Attempt on
Israeli envoy's life thwarted
Azerbaijan foils Iranian-Hizballah terror strike against Israel targets
and Habad
Israel Defense Forces Chief of
Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz chief warns Hezbollah on overseas
terror plots
Israeli Attorney General orders
probe against Jerusalem mufti
Israel to UN: Tomorrow will be too
late for action against Iran
Iran says sanctions to fail,
repeats Hormuz threat
UK could send military assets to Strait of Hormuz
All eyes on Iran in USA Florida
presidential debate
Iran: EU oil sanctions will have
'serious consequences'
EU Sanctions Target Iran's Tejarat
Bank, Guards Corps
Australia Will Follow EU Ban on
Iranian Oil Imports
Iran Summons Danish Envoy to
Protest EU Oil Embargo
Turkey Slams France’s ‘Racist’
Genocide Bill, Warns of Retaliatory Measures
Top Commander Says NATO Not Mulling
Intervention in Iran, Syria
Europeans and Arabs Seek U.N. Vote
on Syria Next Week
Britain, France, U.S. Criticize
Russian Arms Sales to Syria
52 Dead, Including 39 in Homs, as
Syrian Forces Storm Hama
Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc: Govt.
Must Go to Arab League to Stop Syrian Violations
Gulf states to quit Arab League
mission in Syria
Moallem says Syria vindicated, blasts Arab "conspirators"
Syria, Bahrain, Yemen get worst
ever press freedom ranking
Egypt army hands
legislative power to new parliament
Yemen's Saleh seeking exile in Oman
Lebanese banks will abide by Syria sanctions: Salameh
U.N. lauds Lebanese officials for safeguarding stability
Lebanon upholds verdict over
general's Israel leaks
STL defense to answer questions on
Twitter
France ignores Turk
threats, vows genocide law in two weeks
Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Prosecutor Daniel Bellemare meets Mikati, Mansour
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
24/12
Nigeria's Boko Haram killed 935
people since 2009: report
Gulf Arabs quit Syria monitoring
mission
Syrian Foreign Affairs Minister
Walid Moallem: Dabi report shows Syria adhering to Arab
peace bid
India to pay gold instead of
dollars for Iranian oil. Oil and gold markets stunned
US slaps sanctions on Iranian
state-owned bank
Iran says EU oil embargo
psychological warfare
Amos Harel / Iran will not appoint
next Israel Air Force chief
Iran steps up threats to close
Strait of Hormuz after EU imposes oil embargo
Netanyahu: EU sanctions step in the
right direction
Senior Muslim Brotherhood member
elected Egyptian parliament speaker
The assassination that changed
Turkey's minds over Armenia
Bedouins take control of Egypt
holiday resort, demand 4 million lira ransom
Canada Welcomes Arab League Plan,
Condemns Assad Violence
The Muslim Canadian Congress (MCC)
asked the Canadian government to expand burka ban
Syria seethes as Arabs urge Assad to quit
Analysts: Arab Plan Signals End of
Assad Era
Europeans Seek U.N. Backing for New
Arab Plan on Syria
Syria's Brotherhood Says Arab Plan
Deserves 'Careful Study'
STL prosecutor
will make final trip to Beirut
French UNIFIL commander: France paid harsh price for peace
Lebanon needs $15 billion in
external financing
Lebanon:
Judge issues arrest warrants for
owners of collapsed building
Jumblat: Lebanon Should Keep Quiet
over Syria Instead of Proposing Solutions to Crisis
Lebanon's Foreign Affairs Minister
Adnan MansourMansour to Jumblatt: free speech is my right,
no need for lessons
Gemayel Rules Out Govt. Collapse,
Warns Lebanese against Interfering in Syria
Arab uprisings should be harnessed for democracy: Gemayel
Sleiman: Arida probe under way
Suleiman Relays to Ahmadinejad
Keenness on Ties Based on Mutual Respect
Phalange Party Questions Govt.
Silence over Soleimani’s Statements on Lebanon
Mansour: Dialogue between Syrian
Opposition, Leadership Will End Country’s Crisis
Lebanese FM,
Mansour: Arab plan to resolve Syria crisis unbalanced
Beirut: Politicians, inmates slam
state of Roumieh
Nigeria police find hundreds of
bombs in violence-torn city
Erdogan: French Armenian 'genocide'
bill racist
Panetta: USS Enterprise carrier
group to transit Hormuz in March
U.S. aircraft carrier enters Gulf
without incident, day after Iran backs from threat
U.S. warship passes through Hormuz
without incident
EU bans Iranian oil, Tehran responds with threats
EU agrees on oil embargo over Iran
nuclear program
Report: Russia to deliver combat
jets to Syria
Arab monitoring head says violence dipped in Syria
Syria rejects new Arab League plan
to end crisis
Arab League to Seek U.N. Support
for Syria Decisions, Asks Assad to Cede Power to VP
Arab League calls on Syria's Assad
to transfer power to deputy
Saudi Arabia withdraws monitors
from Syria, urges world pressure on Assad
Arab
League urges
Yemen scenario in Syria
Turkey Says Ready to Work with U.N.
if Syria Crisis Worsens
Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Prosecutor Daniel Bellemareto Discuss with Charbel Results
of Lebanese Probe
Delegation from Beirut and Tripoli
Bar Associations Visits STL
Iranian general’s words twisted:
Roknabadi
Suleiman Relays to Ahmadinejad
Keenness on Ties Based on Mutual Respect
MP Nuhad Mashnouq calls for cutting
Iran ties over general’s remarks
UNIFIL mission tough but possible:
Asarta
Group organizes
vigil for victims of Ashrafieh building collapse
MP Imad al-Hout says Mansour not
behaving as Lebanese FM
Lebanese-British
Al-Qaeda official killed in Somalia by U.S. drone
Hezbollah decries Assad’s Lebanese
detractors
Rai: Maronite Church committed to
open, democratic state
Al-Rahi Urges Bickering Politicians
to Put their Efforts in Service of Economy
At least one dead in Tripoli clash
Grief, rage as Arida residents bury
fisherman
Syrian refugees arrive for overdue medical care
Bank Audi profits offer hope for Beirut stocks
Deir Ammar pays
tribute to slain Wissam Eid
Gulf human rights center
relocates to Beirut
Officials check on
Hariri following successful surgery for skiing injury
Lebanese demand Army on border after teen killed
Landmine Wounds Lebanese Man on
Syria-Lebanon Border
Ain al-Hilweh residents call for an end to camp violence
Report: Most Lebanese Expatriates
Not Willing to Participate in 2013 Polls
Jerusalem mufti faces harsh Israeli
criticism for incitement against Jews
British Jews cancel meeting with
Abbas in wake of pressure from Netanyahu
Yemen president heads to U.S. for
'medical treatment'
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
2 3/12
Nuclear Iran is past its
point-of-no-return, yet oil sanctions remain on paper
Israeli PM: Probe Jerusalem mufti
who encouraged killing of Jews
Arab League extends Syria mission
Asarta: UNIFIL mission difficult but possible
Syria Hands over 2 Lebanese
Fishermen, 16-Year-Old Buried
Funeral in Al-Aarida for boy slain
by Syrian navy
Grief, rage as Arida residents bury fisherman
Syria Rebels 'Overrun Town' ahead
of Arab FMs Meeting
Syrian deserters take Duma,
withdraw
Report: Berri Makes Progress in
Bridging March 8-14 Differences in Parliamentary Committee
Lebanon Hit by New Crisis: Severe
Electricity Cuts and Red Diesel Shortage
Officials: U.S. Drone Strike Killed
Lebanese-British Insurgent in Somalia
Al-Rahi Urges Bickering Politicians
to Put their Efforts in Service of Economy
Miqati’s Sources Deny Strained Ties
with Bkirki
Miqati Holds Meeting with Work Team
before Proposing his Budget Study
Mansour: Diplomatic Appointments
Have Reached Final Stage
Hezbollah official slams March 14’s
stance on Syria
Hezbollah guarded al-Assad during
rally appearance - Ahmad Hariri
Batroun church robbed
Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad : government should prevent arms
smuggling into Syria
Lebanon's Arabic press digest -
Jan. 22, 2012
HRW urges support for democracies
after Arab Spring
Syrian National Council to Head to
U.N. Seeking Intervention
Davutoglu Scraps Brussels Trip over
French Senate Vote on Genocide Bill
Croatians Decide on EU Membership
in Key Referendum
17 Killed after Boat Capsizes in
Iran
Thousands protest against Yemen president immunity
For activists, Egypt revolution still on
Turkey FM scraps
Brussels trip due to French Senate vote
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
22/12
Amos Harel / U.S. determined to
avert an Israeli strike on Iran, be it with a rebuke or an
embrace
Ashton: Major powers open to Iran
nuclear talks, despite sanctions
Major powers set to disclose terms
for Iran nuclear talks
Uproar after Jewish American
newspaper publisher suggests Israel assassinate Barack
Obama
Iran general’s remarks on south
Lebanon draw March 14 ire
U.S. mulls Syria embassy closure
Sarkozy warns against attacks on French troops in Lebanon
Harb: Still no agreement on election law
Safety work stalled, Ashrafieh residents in limbo
Singer Lara Fabian cancels Lebanon
tour
Egyptian protesters mark one year
since Tahrir
Number of Syrian
refugees registered with UN jumps by 400 in one week
Geagea predicts Assad will be ousted by end of 2012
Bkirki Follow-Up Committee
Discusses Electoral Law with Suleiman
Coordinated Attacks,
Gun Battles Kill 162 in Nigerian City
Hariri Fractures Leg while
Skiing in French Alps
Syria abducts Lebanese fishermen, Sleiman
calls for release
Damascus: Lebanese Gunmen Fired at
Fishermen in Syrian Territorial Waters
Suleiman Demands Release of
Lebanese Fishermen Abducted by Syria in the North
Canada Deplores Recent Attacks in
Nigeria
Mansour Confirms Lebanese Community
in Nigeria Safe
Miqati Sends Envoy to al-Rahi to
Ease Tensions over Appointments File
Syria Opposition Lobbies for U.N.
Intervention
Council of Europe Mission Says
Russia Needs Reforms
Ambush of police truck in Syria kills 14
Activists slam campaigns against Lara
Fabian
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
21/12
Netanyahu: Iran has decided to
become a nuclear state. Action needed before it is too late.
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of
Staff Martin Dempsey in Israel, calls for bolstered
communication
Top U.S. General: We have many
joint interests with Israel in Middle East
UN watchdog urges full Iran
cooperation in nuclear probe
Iran says information gathered by
UN may have played part in scientist killing
France's Sarkozy: Military strike
on Iran would trigger Middle East war
Report: Iran police close down toy
shops selling Barbie dolls
Syrian opposition leader,Kamal
al-Labwani seeks to counter Islamists
Arab League considers extending
Syria mission
Meshal failed to pass on Arab
League's message to al-Assad - Sources
France threatens to pull out of
Afghanistan after troops killed
HRW urges Arabs to
seek UN sanctions against Syria
Violence keeps Syria on edge, Arab mission in doubt
Out of jail,
lifelong dissident joins Syria revolt
Abducted Syrian
activist at risk of torture: Amnesty
Syrian town in opposition hands
Thailand officially recognizes
Palestinian statehood
Iranian general says Iraq, South
Lebanon “submit” to Tehran
March 14 General Secretariat Fares
Soueid demands Hezbollah clarify Iranian general’s
statements
Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Pre-Trial Judge Daniel Fransen is Setting Stage to Issue
Indictments in 3 Cases Linked to Hariri’s Murder
Report: Thailand Issues Arrest
Warrant against 2nd Lebanese, Sammy Paolo a Hizbullah
Suspect
Report: Thailand terror suspect
blames Israel's Mossad for arrest
Lebanese fingerprint records feared in Israel: report
Geagea says game over for
Hezbollah, Assad out by year's end
Lebanon's Arabic press digest -
Jan. 20, 2012
Jumblatt: Syria concerns me not Assad government
Labor Minister Charbel Nahhas Signs
Wage Hike Decree, Refrains from Approving Transportation
Allowance
Owners of Collapsed Beirut Building
Charged, to be Questioned Monday
U.S. Source Hails Lebanon’s
Neutrality on Syria Says Washington Playing Role in
Stability
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
19/12
Dempsey visit will not alter
Israel's refusal to notify US of an Iran strike
Beirut: Funerals held as fears of unsafe buildings grow
U.N. extends condolences to
collapsed building victims
Lebanon: New salary package finally passes
Walid Jumblatt slams Assad, declaring he ‘listens to nobody’
Lebanon's Sunni Mufti Qabbani: Intelligence bodies behind terror
Report: Sarkozy Inclined to Visit
Lebanon, Bellemare in Beirut Next Week
STL: Our Mandate Will Be Renewed
because Our Work is Not Done yet
Hariri Says GCC Must Adopt Qatar
Proposal on Syria Troops
Berri: It is in Lebanon’s Best
Interest to Distance Itself from External Affairs
Hariri backs Qatar mission in Syria
U.N. extends condolences to
collapsed building victims
EU readies new sanctions on Syria, Russia opposes move
Panetta: U.S. military fully
prepared to deal with Iran threat
U.S. rejects Israeli assessment
that Iran sanctions are ineffective
Report: EU set to agree on Iran oil
embargo
Iran says it’s open to talks, West skeptical of seriousness
Iran says in touch with big powers
on new nuclear talks, EU denies it
Iranian minister tours south,
blames U.S. for Syria unrest
Report: Syrian rebels take control
over area outside Damascus
Netanyahu headed to Cyprus to boost
cooperation on security, offshore drilling
Israeli minister says he was
misquoted on 2006 war defeat
Israeli hackers reveal details of
4,800 Saudi credit cards
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
18/12
Iran's
Al Qods cells for Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait to hit oil
and US targets
Barak: Israel 'very far off' from
decision on Iran attack
Iran says in touch with big powers
on new nuclear talks, EU denies it
Russia says western strike on Iran
would be 'catastrophe'
Report: Iran planning attacks on
U.S. targets in Turkey
Western sanctions against Iran
stifling'
Israeli analysts: Iran still
mulling whether to build bomb
Obama promises to consult Jordan on
Israeli-Palestinian peace talk issues
Obama: Syria violence unacceptable
Britain urges tougher Syria sanctions
IAEA Delegation to Visit Iran
January 29-31
Syria Rejects Arab Troop Deployment
EU Powers Slam Moscow’s New U.N.
Resolution on Syria
France, Germany say Russia's UN
resolution on Syria inadequate
Israel Fears ‘Syria’s Chemical,
Biological Weapons Could be Transferred to Hizbullah’
Grief-stricken Ashrafieh buries victims of building collapse
Ashrafiyeh in Mourning as Funerals
Held for Victims of Building Collapse
March 14 reiterates call for
Hezbollah to disarm
Lebanon's Arabic press digest -
Jan. 18, 2012
Britain Says Hizbullah Offering
Support to 'Tyrant' Assad
Hizbullah Denies Firing Rockets
into Syria: Accusation Aimed at Inciting Public against
Party
March 14: Govt. Must Hold those
Responsible for Ashrafiyeh Bldg. Collapse Accountable
Watkins: U.N. Ready to Share with
Beirut Expertise in Disaster Management
Preserving Jabal Moussa’s heritage through eco-tourism
Lebanese Probe Says Pilot Error
Behind Crash but Ethiopian Airlines Points to Sabotage
Gross crew errors behind 2010
Ethiopian Airlines crash: report
Lebanese
Cabinet to vote on salary hike plans
Lebanese Fashion designer Georges Chakra pays tribute to Beirut
Locals voice outrage at building collapse
Cabinet to vote on salary hike plans
Students lend a hand to Ashrafieh
victims
LAU symposium discusses women’s
rights in aftermath of Arab uprisings
Sleiman pledges to resume arms
talks
Aridi warns Jal El Dib bridge at
risk of collapsing
Pietton Meets Miqati, Discusses
PM’s Upcoming Trip to Paris
Al-Rahi: Talks with Hizbullah
Revolving around State, National Pact, Lebanon Role
Kuwait to deport stateless
protesters: report
Hamas: Palestinian killed, another
critically hurt in IDF strike on Gaza
Saudis deny stock exchange website
infiltrated by Israeli hackers
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
17/12
Search for Survivors Called off in
Achrafia rescuers have recovered 27 bodies
Beirut:
Search at collapsed building site called off, 27 dead
Survivor made last-minute escape from Ashrafieh building
Lebanon:
Report blames Ethiopian flight crew for 2010 crash
Beirut/Minister Aridi warns Jal El Dib bridge at risk of collapsing
Joint US-Israel drill called off by
Netanyahu, to Washington's surprise
Iran will give U.S. model of downed
stealth drone, report says
Iran rejects French claims it is
violating embargo on Syria
Hamas brutally assaults Shi'ite
worshippers in Gaza
Hizballah planned Mumbai-style
attack on Habad Bangkok, Khao San restaurants
Death toll from Syrian uprising
exceeds 6,275
Calls mount for U.N. action on Syria stalemate
'No
plans' for Western military action on Syria, Iran
France Says Russia's U.N.
Resolution on Syria ‘Inadequate’
Iran confirms receipt of U.S.
letter warning against blockade of Strait of Hormuz
British FM: European nations to
intensify pressure on Iran
Saudi Arabia: Readiness to up oil
output is not linked to Iran sanctions
U.K. says 'time is running out' for
Middle East peace
UAE seeks end to
Hormuz threat as Gulf tension rises
Spain affirms commitment to UNIFIL,
minister
Sleiman vows to
resume talks on Hezbollah arms
Charbel: Decision Taken to Remove
Jal el-Dib Bridge ASAP
Aoun: Some Sides Trying to
Privatize Electricity Sector as They Did with Mobile
Telecom. Sector
Suleiman Stresses Commitment to
Dialogue, Interest in Success of Arab Initiative on Syria
Lebanese Probe Says Pilot Error
Behind Crash but Ethiopian Airlines Points to Sabotage
Israel Fears ‘Syria’s Chemical,
Biological Weapons Could be Transferred to Hizbullah’
Norway Intelligence Says Radical
Islamists Main Threat against Country
Pietton Meets Miqati, Discusses
PM’s Upcoming Trip to Paris
Connelly Meets Aoun, Voices U.S.
Concern that Syrian Crisis May Destabilize Lebanon
Nahhas: We Hope Govt. Will Approve
Labor Ministry’s Wage Hike Proposal
Charbel: Decision Taken to Remove Jal el-Dib Bridge ASAP
Lebanon: Politicians call on government to survey old
buildings
Jumblatt warns
Syrian tensions may lead to civil war
Deadly collapse raises hard questions
U.S. envoy meets Aoun, voices concerns over Syria crisis
Israeli hackers bring down Saudi,
UAE stock exchange websites
Hamas leadership evactuates
families from Syria as violence escalates
Source: Khaled Meshal to resign as
Hamas chief after upcoming vote
Jordan's Abdullah: Israel realizes
need to revive Mideast peace talks immediately
Barak Ravid / Netanyahu and Peres
vying for Obama
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
16/12
Ashrafiyeh Building
Collapse Adds to Government Woes, 26 Dead
Hizballah planned Mumbai-style
attack on Habad Bangkok, Khao San restaurants
Thailand Charges Hizbullah Suspect
in Terror Probe
Thai police raid warehouse of Lebanese in terror probe
France: Iran Violating Arms Embargo
with Shipments to Syria
Jumblat: Terrorism Theories No
Longer Convince the Angry Masses
Policeman wounded in armed robbery at Sidon KFC outlet
Ban Urges Security Council to Act
on 'Unacceptable' Syria Situation
New 'Freedom Convoy' Attempt on
Syria Uprising Anniversary
Assad's political, military foes step up pressure
Ahmadinejad Aide Convicted for
Insulting Khamenei
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
Nominates Parliament Speaker
Oil Above $99 in Asia Amid Middle
East Jitters
US, Israel in open rift over
Iran: Big joint military drill cancelled
'Israel and U.S. postpone
massive defense drill in fear of escalation with Iran'
Netanyahu deputy voices
‘disappointment’ with Obama on Iran
Zvi Bar'el / Iran's game of
chicken regarding oil production
Iran confirms receipt of U.S.
letter warning against blockade of Strait of Hormuz
British FM: European nations to
intensify pressure on Iran
Saudi Arabia: Readiness to up
oil output is not linked to Iran sanctions
Ban: STL mandate to be extended
automatically if work remains
Beirut building collapse traps residents
11 Dead, 11 Rescued as 5-Storey
Building Collapses in Ashrafiyeh
Al-Rahi: Lebanon Must Not Be
Source of Regional Instability
Hariri via Twitter: Ban’s Visit
Aimed at Stressing Need for Lebanon to Respect STL
Davutoglu voices confidence in
Lebanon
Hundreds of Lebanese men and
women march against rape
U.N. appoints Plumbly as new
Lebanon coordinator
French downgrade may hurt Lebanese economy
Ban: Era of one-man rule in Middle East is over
27 Civilians Dead in Syria as
Bus Attack Kills At Least 6
Ban calls on Assad to stop killing his own people
U.N.'s Ban tells Assad to halt
violence and stop killing his people
No plan to send Arab troops to
Syria: League source
Iran sends rare letter to U.S.
over killed scientist
Camp David pact to be
reviewed: Egypt’s presidential frontrunner
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
15/12
Leanon:
Girl Dead, 8 Rescued as
Building Collapses in Ashrafieh
Ban to Assad: Stop Killing Your
People
Al-Rahi: Lebanon Must Not Be Source
of Regional Instability
Hariri via Twitter: Ban’s Visit
Aimed at Stressing Need for Lebanon to Respect STL
SANA: Assad Decrees General Amnesty
over Unrest
Miqati during Conference on
Democracy: We Hope U.N. Will Be More Just in its Resolutions
Miqati to Ban: We Need
International Support to Force Israel to Halt Violations
against Lebanon
Miqati Heads to Paris in February
Saniora Suggested to Ban that U.N.
Demarcate Maritime Border, Determine Economic Zone
Raad Meets Davutoglu, Says Change
in Syria Should be Made without Any Foreign Intervention
French FM Slams U.N. Security
Council 'Silence' on Syria
Arab League should consider sending troops to Syria: Moussa
UK: No Plans for Western Military
Action on Syria, Iran
Iran Hangs 12 Convicted of Serious
Crimes
Iran warns Gulf oil states as sanctions mount
U.S. army chief heads to Israel as
fears over attack on Iran mount
US concerned over Israeli strike in
Iran
Harel and Issacharoff/The argument
between Israel and the U.S. is about timelines and red lines
Israel flunks nuclear safety test
but ranks above Iran, North Korea
Western intelligence sources tell
Time Magazine Israel's Mossad targeted Iranian scientist
A grim outlook for both
intervention in Syria and sanctions on Iran
Hezbollah rejects UN chief's call
to disarm
Iran Mulls 'Punishing' U.S.,
Israel, UK for Assassination of Nuclear Scientist
Report: Mossad killed Iranian
scientist
Bangkok threat: Terrorist's Swedish
connection
Israelis concerned, but still going
to Thailand
Qatari emir wants Arab troops in
Syria
Ban Visits UNIFIL HQ in the South,
Praises Strong Partnership with Lebanese Army
Ban, Davutoglu Meet in Beirut to
Discuss ‘Dangerous’ Developments in Syria
Davutoglu Discusses with Lebanese
Officials Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments
Gemayel Meets Ban, Says Lebanon’s
Sovereignty over Shebaa Farms Key Element
Raad Meets Davutoglu, Says Change
in Syria Should be Made without Any Foreign Intervention
Hariri Says No Civil War in
Lebanon, Change ‘Imminent’ in Syria
Report: Russian 'Dangerous Cargo'
Ship has Arrived in Syria
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
14/12
US acts to hold Israel back from
striking Iran. Their intel agencies at odds
Report: U.S. preparing for an
Israeli strike on Iran
Hezbollah rejects UN chief's call
to disarm
UN chief visits peacekeepers in
southern Lebanon
Israeli official: Report of Mossad
agents posing as CIA spies 'absolute nonsense'
Iran: We have evidence U.S. killed
nuclear scientist in Tehran
Qatar emir suggests sending Arab troops to Syria
Attack on Iraqi pilgrims kills 50, scores hurt
Hezbollah slams Ban, calls on regional powers to help end crisis in
Syria
Ban salutes U.N. in south Lebanon
Lebanese men and women march against rape
Brotherhood’s ‘laxity’ on Israel
treaty stuns Hoss
Siniora: UN must make Israel abide
by Resolution 1701
Family clash in Baalbek leaves two
dead, two injured
Top Syria army defector to set up
high military council
British diplomat
Plumbly is new U.N. envoy in Lebanon
Hariri says
change in Syria imminent
Lebanese
teen dies of Syrian Army gunfire: sources
Lebanese parties use dangerous
dueling tactics
Bangkok: Terrorists targeted
synagogues
'Israeli Mossad agents posed as CIA
spies to recruit terrorists to fight against Iran'
Netanyahu: International sanctions
on Iran are working
Top U.S. general meets Lebanese leaders
UN chief “deeply concerned” about
Hezbollah arms
Israeli violations discredit UNIFIL: Ban
In Beirut, Ban Slams Israel
Violations, Calls for Disarming Hizbullah
Amir Oren / Israel's
cease-and-desist policy vs. Iran – for now
Israelis warned of imminent terror
attack in Bangkok
Berri Meets Ban: 1701 Spirit
Requires U.N. to Draw Sea Border
U.N. Chief is ‘Sure’ Lebanon Will
Continue to Respect Commitments to STL
Libya Says Joint Committee Formed
with Lebanon to Unveil Sadr Fate
British PM meets Saudi king as Gulf
tensions run high
U.S. General Meets Lebanese
Leaders, Voices Support for Strengthening Lebanese Army
Russia's NATO Envoy Warns against
Syria, Iran Military Action
U.S. Tells Russia, Cyprus of
Syria-bound Ship Concerns
Report: U.S. Warned Khamenei over
Blocking Hormuz
Diplomats: U.N. Nuclear Watchdog to
Visit Iran End of January
Lebanon-Syria border grows ever more gray
Euromoney: Lebanon 84th globally in
country risk
Qortbawi: Full rights for women
dangerous
Hezbollah denies member arrested in Bangkok security scare
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
1 3/12
Hezbollah suspect arrested in Bangkok security scare:
Official
Thailand authorities arrest terror suspect following warning
from Israeli embassy
Hezbollah Denies Thailand Arrested One of its Operatives
U.S. Warns of Possible Terrorist Threat in Bangkok
Body of Lebanese woman repatriated from Israel
US stations two aircraft carriers opposite Iran, 15,000
troops in Kuwait
Alleged Russia arms ship docks in Syria despite vow to
change course
Israeli, Palestinian delegates to meet for third round of
direct talks
Obama secretly warns Iran against closing Strait of Hormuz,
report says
Amir Oren / Israel's cease-and-desist policy vs. Iran – for
now
Ahmadinejad: Ties between Cuba, Iran unbreakable
Peres: Israel wasn't involved in Tehran hit
Report: Iran agrees to discuss nuclear weapons charges
Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Jan. 13, 2012
Accused Israeli spy not linked with Ogero suspect: family
Ban
arrives in Beirut, meets Sleiman
Ban urges Lebanon to defend itself against terrorism
Ban
to test Lebanon’s commitment to U.N.
U.N. Chief is ‘Sure’ Lebanon Will Continue to Respect
Commitments to ST
British Diplomat Reportedly Appointed as Special Coordinator
but Ban Says Consultations Ongoing
Top
U.S. general arrives in Beirut, meets Mikati
League’s Syria mission flounders
Lebanese bank profits down 10.3 pct Jan-Nov
Rai, Hezbollah officials meet
PSP keen to work with
Hezbollah to maintain Lebanon stability: Aridi
Ten indicted over plot to kill Hezbollah-linked Sheikh,
including wife
Charbel: Army should be on Syria border
U.N. to visit Tehran for
nuclear talks Jan. 28
Shock and anger over Marine urination video
Thieves loot donations box at east Lebanon church
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
12/12
U.N. chief to discuss Syria, Hariri court in Lebanon
Lebanese Cabinet seeks unified stance
on Ban visit
Eichhorst Meets Miqati: We Hope Lebanon Will Continue
Supporting Int’l Resolutions, STL
Israeli
Military official: Iran, Hezbollah stepping up efforts to
save Assad regime in Syria
Covert war on Iran – prudent strategy
Turkey halts Iranian arms corridor to Syria, balks at
nuclear Iran
Amir Oren / Assassins of nuclear scientists are sending a
double message to Iran
U.S., EU slam Iran nuclear enrichment activity at Security
Council meet
IDF official: Iran, Hezbollah stepping up efforts to save
Assad regime in Syria
Ahmadinejad in Cuba: Iran has done nothing wrong
Former U.S. President Carter doubts Egypt military will
fully submit to civilian rulers
Hamas leader to visit Iran in new trip
Doubt hangs over Arab monitoring mission in Syria
Second Arab monitor may quit Syria over violence
French Journalist among 7 Dead as Rocket Hits Reporters in
Homs
EU demands probe into death of French journalist in Syria
Thousands of Yemenis protest against Saleh immunity
Rai, Hezbollah officials meet
MP,
Ahmad
Fatfat asks Ghosn to deploy army along border with Syria
U.S. expresses concerns over impact of Syria crisis on
Lebanon
Bomb hits south Lebanon liquor store
Car accident death, shooting,
robberies in and around Beirut
Cocaine smuggling thwarted at Lebanon airport
Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Jan. 12, 2012
Ex-Ogero Employee Charged with Spying for Israel
Hizbullah, PSP Agree to Improve Ties, Deal Calmly with
Differences
Mansour: Libya Promised to Speed up Probe into Fate of
Moussa al-Sadr
President
Gemayel Praises Azhar Bill of Rights on Basic Liberties
Geagea: Decisions should be in state’s hands
Amal slams killing of Iranian scientist, blames Israel
Hezbollah slams “terrorist” killing of Iranian scientist
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
11/12
Romney wins New Hampshire Republican primary
.Iran says bomb kills nuclear scientist, blames Israel
West edges closer to confrontation with Iran over new plant
U.S. Ship Rescues Six More Iranians
Assad Cheered by Thousands, Vows to Defeat 'Conspiracy'
U.N. Says 400 Syrians Dead since Start of Arab Mission
As Arab Spring burns, Jordan's Abdullah is feeling the heat
Arab League Observer Quits, Slams Syria War Crimes
Cyprus Releases Syria-Bound Ammunition Ship
Future MP insists Ghosn should step down
Jumblatt admits dispute with Hezbollah over Syria crisis
Geagea: Assad Depicted Status Quo that Has Nothing to Do
with Reality
Hariri, Geagea, Future bloc lambast Assad’s defiant speech
Lebanese
Cabinet seeks unified stance on Ban visit
Assad speech draws West’s outrage
Sleiman, Mikati urge action on overdue issues
Mar Maroun monastery restoration undeterred by decades-old
dispute
Israeli Fighter Jets Drop ‘Object’ in Southern Lebanon
Valley
Mustaqbal: Positions of Some Hizbullah Officials May
Negatively Affect Lebanon
March 14: Govt. Must Distance Lebanon from Syrian Crisis
after Assad’s Hint of More Violence
Lebanon's Shura Council Approves Nahhas’ Wage Plan,
Conditions Amendments
Aoun: We Hope Syrian People Will Be Diligent Enough to
Thwart Strife
Ex-Ogero Employee Charged with Spying for Israel
Beirut MPs: We Will Now Meet with Various Political Powers
over Establishment of Arms-Free City
ISF Confiscates More than 1,200 Unlicensed Motorcycles, Vows
to Continue Crackdown
Reports: Nasrallah to Make Televised Speech on Saturday
Retired Ogero employee charged with spying for Israel
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
10/12
Iran plans one-kiloton underground nuclear test in 2012
Officials Coordinate Stances to Avoid Tarnishing Lebanon’s
Image during Ban’s Visit
Assad speech an 'incitement to violence': Syria opposition
Geagea: Assad Depicted Status Quo that Has Nothing to Do
with Reality
Hariri says Assad speech "ridiculous"
Syria's president says he won't leave power
Assad Vows to Declare Victory Soon, Slams Arab League for
‘Spreading Sectarian Divisions’
33 Dead as Opposition Says Assad Speech an 'Incitement to
Violence'
Syria is headed into civil war warns Turkey
Germany demands “serious negotiations” on Syria resolution
Arabi Holds Syria Responsible for Protecting Monitors after
11 Hurt
Iran Says West Alarm over Nuclear Plant 'Politically
Motivated'
Israel readies for fall of Syria's Assad
Turkey holds trucks taking suspect Iranian cargo to Syria
EU Brings Forwards Decision on Iran Sanctions
Israel: Army Chief Says Israel 'Preparing to Take in Syrian
Refugees'
UAE Says Syria Not Facilitating Job of Arab Monitors
UK envoy meets with Rai, urges dialogue
Hariri on Twitter: Assad is in Denial
500 Syrian army defectors in north Lebanon, report says
Lebanon's Arabic Press Digest - Jan. 10, 2012
Al-Rahi: Serious Dialogue Has Been Launched with Hizbullah
Change and Reform: Completing State Budget Most Important
Govt. Task
Sami Gemayel: Any Foreign Soldier Who Crosses into Lebanon
Must Be Immediately Fired at
Watkins Meets Miqati, Mansour: Ban Keen on Visiting Lebanon
to Show His Strong Commitment to Country
Israeli Fighter Jets Drop ‘Object’ in Southern Lebanon
Valley
Israeli Tourists Flee as Gunmen Attack Egyptian Hotel
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
0 9/12
Russian, French warships off
Syria, Iran, US drones over Iranian coast
Panetta: U.S. will not allow
Iran to develop nuclear bomb, block Strait of Hormuz
U.S. vows response if Iran
closes Strait of Hormuz
Arab ministers give Syria mission green light to continue
Arab League accused of Syria cover-up
Egyptian Copt tycoon faces trial for insulting religion
Future bloc MPs say FPM politically “bankrupt
Future bloc MP Khodor Habib: Reports of Al-Qaeda presence in
Lebanon are ‘to scare Christians’
Iran sentences American to die
for spying
Khamenei says Iran will not
yield to sanctions
Pope says observers can foster
'fruitful dialogue' in Syria
Syrian troops fire on
protesters, activists say
Arab League accused of Syria
cover-up
Turkey Urges Syrian Opposition
to Use 'Peaceful Means'
Arab League Urges Syria to End
Violence, Says Observer Mission to Continue
Report: Russian naval force
arrives at Syria port in 'show of solidarity'
Hezbollah says Ban Ki-moon not
welcome in Lebanon
President Sleiman calls for
independent body to monitor polls
MP, Merwan
Hamade: STL work, indictments
will continue
Future MPs stand with Arsal in face of Al-Qaeda claims
Mikati: Deal on wage hike
reached
Hariri: Arabs should have
referred Syria case to U.N.
Newly discovered catfish
species in Lebanon potentially fatal to humans, experts warn
PSP official says communication
with Syria severed
Thousands stolen from
restaurant northeast of Beirut
Mustaqbal MPs: Those with
History of Squandering Funds Musn’t Accuse Others of Such
Crimes
Hariri Says Assassination
‘Rumors’ Began by Broadcasts on BlackBerry
Al-Fajr Brigades Confirm their
‘Existence’ as al-Hout Denies ‘Misquoted’ Statements
Lebanese Diplomatic,
Administrative Appointments on Cabinet Agenda on Tuesday
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
0 8/12
Suspected Boko Haram Members Kill 3 Christian Poker Players
in Nigeria
Iran crosses another nuclear red line. Fordo soon on stream
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta . US will respond if
Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz
Ahmadinejad Heads to Latin America to Seek Support
Report: Iran begins enrichment at new site
Iran: Bushehr nuclear plant to reach full capacity by end of
month
Arab ministers to discuss "toothless" Syria mission
Eleven Syrian troops killed in clashes with deserters, say
activists
Arab League report “recommends Syrian monitors continue”
Arab League meets on Syria as peace mission stumbles
Arab League to discuss Syria mission amid fresh violence
near border with Turkey
Report: Russian naval force arrives at Syria port in 'show
of solidarity'
Syrian Lebanese mercenaries met in the Harissa Shrine
Future bloc MP Khaled Daher: Lebanon’s borders ‘under no
control’
Wahhab to Mikati: ‘Leave us alone’
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahii Says Democratic State
Should be Based on Advanced Social Contract
Lebanese Army Rejects Using Security Issues for Political
Ends
Hezbollah says U.N.'s Ban not welcome in Lebanon
Future bloc delegation visits Aarsal “to voice solidarity”
Hizbullah, Hamas Could Reportedly Obtain Accurate Missiles
by 2017
Hezbollah's Yazbek says Ban “not welcome” in Lebanon
Hezbollah MP Nawaf Musawi: Lebanon should not be used to
target Syria
Lebanon should not be used to
target Syria: Hezbollah
PSP official says communication with Syria severed
Lebanon to invite offshore gas tenders 'within 3 months'
Hout says party has armed wing, March 14 seeks clarification
Rai calls for separation of religion and
state
Tunisian Jews speak out after
racist slogans shouted
Saudi Arabia tries 16
suspected al Qaeda members
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
0 7/12
Egypt's Christians celebrate Christmas amid fears
Nigerian Radical Muslims Kill 29 Christians in Two Days
Russia: Egypt's Mubarak should not face death penalty
Thousands of US troops land in Israel. Aircraft carrier
coming soon
US rescue of Iranians from
pirates 'welcome': Iran
Iran condemns deadly suicide attack in Syria
Iranian cleric calls Facebook 'un-Islamic', membership a
'sin'
U.S.: Iran is desperate for friends, due to rising pressure
Iran Welcomes U.S. Rescue of Iranians from Pirates
Report: Britain dispatches advanced warship to Persian Gulf
Assad voices “depth of relations” between Syrian, Turkish
people
France says Arab mission in Syria “unable to do job”
Syrian National Council President Burhan Ghalioun slams
rulers denying Syrian people’s rights
US condemns deadly suicide attack in Syria
The Syrian National Council: Syrian regime ‘bears full
responsibility’ for Damascus blast
Syria vows 'iron fist' response to Damascus blast
Syria says Jumblatt should focus on Lebanon's issues first
Minister of Transportation and Public Works Ghazi Aridi:
Communication between Syria, Jumblatt ‘frozen’
Canada Condemns Recent Attacks in Nigeria
Kenyan jets kill '60 or more' Somali Islamist insurgents
Lebanon:
Police seeking information on
body of young man
Hariri condemns Damascus attack
Mikati looks into comprehensive economic plan
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
06/12
Syria reports deadly 'terrorist' explosion in capital
Damascus
Suicide bomb kills 25 in Damascus-Syrian agency
Hizbullah Blames U.S. for Damascus 'Terrorist' Blast
Free Syrian Army says regime behind Damascus explosion
Syria forces fire at
protesters in capital - witness
France Says Arab Mission in Syria 'Unable to Do Job'
Arab observers pull out from Syrian town amid gunfire
U.N. Could Train Arab League Syria Observers
'Hezbollah planning to target Israelis in Europe'
Canada Condemns Recent Bombings in Iraq
Arab League asks for Hamas help with Syria
European Union weighs delaying ban on Iranian oil, sources
say
Iran to hold another naval drill near Strait of Hormuz next
month
Iran, Turkey to double trade volume despite differences on
Syria, NATO
Iran could close Hormuz -- but not for long
U.S.: Muslim Brotherhood gave assurances on Egypt-Israel
peace treaty
Israel, U.S. to hold major missile defense exercise
Ban to Stress Need to Resolve Arms Possession in Lebanon
during Beirut Tripgo
Hezbollah says Syria attack part of U.S. plan
Lebanon: Sleiman’s desire for gradual appointments supported
by Berri
Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai criticizes 'imported' Arab
Spring
Hezbollah MP seeks answers on
response to CIA activities
Lebanon: Bassil: Israel, Cyprus dispute will not hinder oil
exploration
Hariri condemns “terrorist action” in Damascus
ISF Arrests Kingpin of Sidon Bomb Plot
Lebanon: Mansour to Libya on Jan. 12: I Will Stay There
until Sadr Case is Resolved
Turkey ex-Army Chief Arrested for Alleged Bid to Topple
Government
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
0 5/12
Saudis, Gulf states on war alert for early US-Iran clash
Arab League seeks UN help in Syria
One year on, no answers to Egypt church bombing
Egyptian prosecutors ask for death by hanging for Ex
president Husni Mubarak
Canada police search for Jamal Hazime, a Lebanese man
accused of fraud
U.S. Counterterror Official: There Have Been Sympathetic
Groups to al-Qaida in Lebanon for Years
France urges Arab league to strengthen Syria mission
Iraq, Iran funding Syrian crackdown, former official says
Syria Frees 552 Prisoners without 'Blood on Hands'
Free Syrian Army Calls for Pullout of Arab Mission
Former Syrian Official: Iraq, Iran Funding Crackdown on
Protestors
High-ranking Syrian official announces defection
Report: Ban to Discuss with Officials in Beirut
Lebanese-Syrian Border Demarcation
Israel Preparing for Possible Hizbullah Attack on Dimona
Reactor
Israeli army conducts maneuver inside Lebanon's Ghajar
March 8 Asks Aoun to Accept Shura Council Decision as FPM
Refuses ‘Side Agreement’
Lebanese Forces bloc MP Elie Keyrouz requests inquiry into
Ghosn statements, Syrian border incident
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri says ready for dialogue
that honors Taif Accord
Future bloc MP Mouin Merhebi accuses Hezbollah of
interfering in Egyptian affairs
President Michel Sleiman voices importance of countering
terrorism
Future bloc leader MP Fouad Siniora: Al-Qaeda warnings aim
to ‘defame’ Lebanon
Miqati Meets Asarta: UNIFIL Mission Will Be Complete when
Army Takes over Full Security of South
Report: Jordanian Mossad Man Involved in Ethiopian Plane
'Blast'
Lebanon: Bomb Threat Evacuates Barja School
Berri and Bassil Hail Approval of Oil Decree, Urge Swift
Implementation of Law
Lebanon: Masked Gunmen Rob Byblos Bank in Shouaifat
Lebanon:Army Detonates Bomb Found at Quds Square in Sidon
Lebanon's Central Bank 2011 foreign assets up 5%
Lebanon aims for gas drilling tenders within 3 mths
Turkey may step up moves against Paris on genocide, diplomat
says
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
04/12
Israeli drone over Turkish-Syrian border. Battles in
Syrian-Jordanian-Israeli border triangle
U.S. says will continue to deploy warships in Persian Gulf
despite Iranian threats
Iran Defence Minister repeats warning to U.S.
Romney wins Iowa caucuses after tight race with Santorum
Chemi Shalev / Romney may have won, but Santorum is the hero
of Republican photo-finish in Iowa
Turkey FM to visit Iran for nuclear talks
Israeli, Palestinian envoys agree to meet again in Jordan
next week
Syrian rebel leader threatens to escalate attacks
Syria says 'terrorists' strike gas pipeline, state media
reports
Minister Baird and Minister of State Ablonczy Continue to
Call for Canadians to Leave Syria
French Senate to Vote on Armenian Genocide Law this Month
Israel Preparing for Possible Hizbullah Attack on Dimona
Reactor
Maronite bishops urge removal of Palestinian arms outside
camps
Group claims kidnap of 5 Iranians in Syria, warns Hezbollah
March 14: Ban’s Visit to Lebanon a Reminder to End Arms
Chaos
Now Lebanon: Lebanese press round-up: January 4, 2012
Geagea Says Meeting with Hariri Tackled Post-Assad Regime
Stage
Hariri dismisses report of financial woes
2 die after car plunges into
north Lebanon sea
Lebanon:
Gasoline up LL100, diesel down LL300
Lebanon: 3 wounded as car
falls off Beirut bridge, man found dead in Chtaura
March 8 Asks Aoun to Accept Shura Council Decision as FPM
Refuses Side Agreement
Sand Theft in Tyre
Appointments of Top Civil Servants, Diplomats to be Tackled
by Cabinet Next Week
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
04/12
Sarkozy Urges Assad to Step Down over
'Disgusting' Massacres
Arab League Calls Urgent Meeting on
Syria Monitors
Arab League: Syrian security forces
are still killing anti-government protesters
The head of the Arab League Elaraby
demands cease-fire in Syria
Head of Syria rebels plans to
escalate attacks
Syrian journalist dies of gunshot to
head
Syria says 'terrorists' strike gas pipeline, state media
reports
Syria opposition leader: In post-Assad era, Damascus would
likely end its alliance with Iran
Barak: Iran worried about unrest in Arab world
Syrian opposition leader: In
post-Assad era, Arab peace initiative will probably be
accepted
Canada Welcomes Progress on Middle
East Peace Process
Prosecutors to take stage in
resumption of Mubarak trial
Iran tests long-range missile near Hormuz
Iran Army Chief Warns U.S. Aircraft
Carrier Away from Gulf
Israel: Nuclear activity at Dimona
reactor to desist should missiles attack Israel's home front
USA Republicans talk tough on Iran
before Iowa caucus
Egypt Prosecutors: Mubarak a
Tyrannical, Corrupt Leader
Jumblatt urges Russia, Iran to
reconsider approach on Syria
Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai calls
for strong civil state unbeholden to a single religion
Hezbollah warns Syria chaos could hit
Lebanon
Marada Movement leader Suleiman
Franjieh alleges cover-up of Al-Qaeda presence
Arsal
rejects claims of harboring Al-Qaeda
Lebanon's Shura Council rejects minimum wage increase
Israel to build wall on Lebanon border: reports
Berri hopeful Cabinet will approve oil law Wednesday
UN chief to visit Lebanon
next week: govt official
Row over Ghosn claims not aimed at army: Hariri
Inmate hangs himself at Zahle prison
High-level Dignitaries to Attend
Arab World Reform Conference in Beirut
Ghosn to Reveal Info on al-Qaida
Amid Ministerial Doubts About his Claims
MP Michel al-Helou after Change and
Reform Bloc Weekly Meeting
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
03/12
Barak Says Assad Has Only 'Few Weeks' Left in Control
Assad will fight from new mountain fortress if civil war
engulfs Syria
Syria bloodshed defies Arab monitor mission
Syria activists heap criticism on Arab monitors
Activists: Syrian forces fire on protesters
Switzerland Refuses Visa Request by Assad's Cousin
Arab League chief: There is no doubt Syrian forces are
killing civilians
Arab League: Syrian tanks withdraw, killings go on
Barak: Iran worried about unrest in Arab world
Israel Says Iran War Games Sign of 'Distress'
Iran tests long-range missiles as part of major naval
exercise
Iran's navy tests cruise missile as part of drill
Mubarak trial resumes amid acquittal speculation
Egypt defends storming of civil society groups
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood plans to put treaty with Israel
to a referendum
Saudi Arabia, Libya restoring full diplomatic ties
Hamas calls on Palestinian Authority to boycott peace talks
with Israel
Gaza's Hamas PM to meet Islamic aid group in Turkey
U.S. Officials: Iran Trying to Enhance Latin American
Activities with Hizbullah Support
Suleiman Visits Dubai Ruler, Lauds UAE for ‘Embracing’ the
Lebanese
Hezbollah delegation meets Rai, warns Syria unrest could
spill into Lebanon
Hariri: Credibility of observers in Syria at stake
Slieman Franjieh: Campaign against Ghosn aimed at Lebanese
Army
Baath Party MP Assem Qanso: Al-Qaeda infiltrated extremist
groups in Lebanon
Aoun Denies Report Claiming He's Unconvinced with Nahhas
Plan
Lebanese Businessman Dies in Plane Crash in Ivory Coast
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for January
01-02/12
Educate young for peace, pope says at New Year Mass
U.S. steps up sanctions as Iran floats nuclear talks
US sanctions on Iran's central bank. Tehran has called this
an act of war
Iran tests missile as U.S. tightens sanctions
Amos Harel / Will 2012 bring a new Israeli attitude toward
Iran?
Iran dismisses U.S. sanctions on its Central Bank -report
Iran fires radar-beating missile during Gulf drill
Arab body says monitors should quit Syria promptly
Arab League advisory body urges end to Syria monitoring
mission
Assad cousin denied visa to Switzerland
Assad cousin, Hafez Makhlouf
denied visa to Switzerland
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Fate of Israel peace treaty may
be decided in referendum
Israeli, Palestinian negotiators to meet in Jordan
In reversal, Saleh opts to stay in Yemen
Egypt arrests Christian over anti-Prophet posting
West in political crisis has echoes of 1930s
Lebanon: ISF Thwart Prison Break at Roumieh Jail
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea: Lebanon to begin state
building after Assad's fall
Mikati defends 2011 record, outlines 2012 objectives
Al-Rahi: For a Civil, Democratic State Respecting Diversity
within Unity
Lebanon.s FM,
Mansour Receives Letter from Lavrov: Russia Can Play
Effective Role in Ending Syrian Crisis
March 14 Vows to Continue Struggle, Hopes to See Promising
Signs of Syrian Regime’s Collapse
Rifi Has ‘No Info’ on al-Qaida in Lebanon as Officials Seek
to Turn Page on Ghosn’s Remarks
SANA: Arms, Narcotics, SIM Cards Seized on Lebanon-Syria
Border
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
31/11
World rings in 2012 and bids adieu to a tough year
Iranian missile spin closes Hormuz for five hours
Iran says ready for nuclear talks as tensions mount
EU open to nuclear talks with Iran, without preconditions
Syria's two largest opposition groups sign draft deal for
post-Assad democracy
Syria
opposition charts transition as blood flows
Egypt Muslims, Christians clash over prophet cartoon
Zasypkin: Syria observer
mission deserves political, moral support
March 14 says to carry on with 'Cedar Revolution’
Explosion at Kaslik venue due
to gas leak: police
New rules threaten 250 Lebanese money changers
Alloush: Ghosn’s Al-Qaeda claims serve Damascus
Iran says ready for
nuclear talks as tensions mount
Yossi Melman / 2012: The year that could
bring a U.S. strike of Iran
Canada Concerned by Reports of Intimidation in Egypt
Hundreds of thousands rally in Syria as 32 reported killed
Egypt assures U.S. no more raids on NGOs, as Panetta urges
transition to democracy
Syrians show discontent to monitors
UN presses Syria as death toll mounts
Soviet envoy warned Nixon and Kissinger against Mideast war
in 1973, documents reveal
Israel says it killed a senior Salafist militant in Gaza
airstrike
IDF Chief: Nuclear Iran a threat to entire region, not just
to Israel
Assad can force end to Syria crisis but wishes to avoid
bloodshed, Lebanon official says
Iran announces long-range missile test amid Strait of Hormuz
row with U.S.
U.S. cautious in face of mounting criticism on Arab League
monitors in Syria
Activists hold solidarity
gathering, condemn attack on Tyre restaurant
New
rules threaten 250 Lebanese money changers
Calm sit-in held near U.S. Embassy
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
30/11
Iran to Test-fire Missiles in Hormuz
as Horns Locked with U.S.
Iran
raises anti-US threat level. Israel's C-of-S warns of potential for regional war
Report: Iran ex-President's Website
Shut Down
Saudi Says U.S. Jet Deal Aims to
Maximize Defense
EU envoy: Israel has nothing to fear from regional rise of Islamists
U.S. finalizes $30 billion weapons deal with Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Bishop Warns of Another Massacre in Nag Hammadi
France urges Egypt to respect
rights groups after raids
Germany Summons Egyptian Envoy over
'Unacceptable' Raids
U.S. cautious in face of mounting criticism on Arab League monitors in Syria
Leading Syrian citizen journalist
killed
Future bloc MP Ahmad Fatfat: Central
Security Council meeting inadequate
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros
al-Rai calls for “preserving Christian presence” amid Arab
revolts
US Assistant Secretary of State for
Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman worried about Lebanon’s
sovereignty
LF: Govt. Must Request
Clarification from Syria over Lebanese Deaths at Wadi Khaled
March 14: HDC Ignored Ghosn’s
‘Mistake’ to Salvage Lebanon from ‘Dangerous Slope
Rallies, Blood Drives in N. Lebanon to
Aid Syria Refugees
President Michel Suleiman Hopes for
Year of Dialogue, Stresses Coordination with Syria to
Control Border Security
Report: Lebanon's Shura Council
Considers Cabinet Wage Hike Illegal
Suspect in al-Lino Bodyguard Murder
Released
Lebanon: Security Forces Close
Roads to American Embassy over U.S. Iraq Withdrawal Sit-in
Lebanese Interior Minister,
Charbel, Says Lebanon Couldn’t be Base for Qaida
Damascus envoy visits Aoun, says Syria
“will pull through”
NGO urges Arab League
observers to visit jailed bloggers, journalists
Lebanon:
Brawl turns into shootout in Faraya, 3 wounded
Status quo set to hold until
iIn Lebanon Syria turns corner
Protesters in Lebanon approach to U.S.
Embassy blocked
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
29/11
Hezbollah's Nasrallah worth $250M?
Iranian plan to mine Hormuz puts US,
NATO on Persian Gulf alert
Iran official: U.S. cannot stop us
from cutting off world oil supply
Israel, U.S. discuss triggers for
military strike on Iran
Mossad chief: Nuclear Iran not
necessarily existential threat to Israel
Iran says monitored U.S. aircraft carrier during massive
naval drill
Palestinian rights group: Hamas targetting Fatah members in
Gaza
Asharq Al-Awsat Profile: General
Mohammed al-Dabi, head of the Arab League observers in
Syria,
Activists: Syrian troops kill more
protesters
US to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia
Turkish air strikes kill 23 Kurds near
Iraq
Amid bloodshed, Hamas prepares to
leave Syria
U.S. Urges Syria to Allow Full
Access to Monitors
More deaths reported in Syria despite
monitors
Damascus says “terrorists” infiltrated
Syria via Aarsal
Human rights group warns torture
widespread in Lebanon
Lebanon: March 14 MPs urge protection against Syrian
incursions
Nadim Gemayel: Cabinet silent over
Syrian incursions
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri
denounces death of three Lebanese men in Wadi Khaled
Future bloc MP Ahmad Fatfat: No
political decision to deploy army at Lebanese-Syrian border
New Year in Tatters as Bombs,
Threats Shake Tyre
Lebanon's Higher Defense Council
Stresses Border Control, Prevention of Arms Smuggling
Lebanon: Security Committee Probing
Killing of 3 Lebanese by Syrian Army in Wadi Khaled
Lebanon to curb arms smuggling across border with Syria
Syrian Ambassador Urges Lebanon to
Take ‘Strict Measures’ Against Arms Smuggling
Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji
before Arsal Delegation: Army Treats All Citizens Equally
Away from Political Considerations
Manila to lift deployment ban to Lebanon in Jan.
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
28/11
Israel, U.S. discuss triggers for military strike on Iran
Iran could easily block vital oil route, admiral warns
U.S. Navy: We will not allow Iran to stop flow of oil
Sarkozy assures Lebanon of continued UNIFIL participation
Lebanese man in U.S. says innocent of money-laundering
allegations
Blast Rocks Tyre Restaurant but Owner Insists on Serving
Alcohol
Syrians to Arab League monitors: We want international
protection
Syria moves detainees away from reach of Arab League
monitors, activists say
Syrian forces kill three Lebanese men along border
Wadi Khaled
residents hold funerals, call for protection
South Lebanon: Cautious Calm in Wadi Khaled after Syrian
Troops Kill 3 Lebanese
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri Says Syria Crisis Will Not
Affect Lebanon, Keen on Continuing Father’s Legacy
Prime Minister Najib Miqati: We Don’t Have Solid Evidence of
Qaida Presence in Arsal
Arab Monitors Enter Baba Amro, Residents Urge Them to Meet
Victims Families
Lebanese Shura Council Still Mum as Economic Committees Urge
Private Sector to Implement Deal with GLC
Lebanese Govt. Calls on Higher Defense Council to Convene to
Address Ghosn’s Qaida Claims
Lebanon: Oil Exploration Put at the Forefront of Discussions
Aoun: We Will Support al-Rahi’s Position on Arms When the
Time Comes
Al-Rahi: Assad Launched Reforms in March, We're One People
in 2 Nations
North Lebanon: Family Dispute Erupts into Heavy Gunfire in
Tripoli Fish Market
Lebanese FM, Mansour: Not Joining Arab Observers Aims at
Dissociating Lebanon from Syrian Crisis
N. Korea Bids Wintry Farewell to Late Leader
France Says Arab Observers Not Allowed to See 'Reality' in
Homs
Berlin Discusses Activist's Beating with Syrian Envoy
EU to Pursue Iran Sanctions Despite Threat of Strait Closure
Residents of Syria’s Homs refuse to meet monitors with army
present
Egypt's Mubarak back in court as trial resumes
Iran 'sentences opposition figure to jail'
Iraqi figures warn of dictatorship, civil war
Abbas primes West Bank for "Palestinian Resistance" (Third
Intifada)
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
2 7/11
Chemi Shalev/Will a U.S. attack on Iran
become Obama’s ‘October Surprise’?
Iran: We will cut oil flow if West imposes economic
sanctions
ElBaradei: U.S., Egypt in secret talks on fate of Israel
peace treaty
Qatar builds Sunni intervention force of Libyan, Iraqi
terrorists against Assad
70,000 Rally in Homs as Arab Monitors Meet Governor
Mass anti-Assad protest in Syria's Homs as monitors visit
Assad cannot outsmart the Arab League, he will fall hard:
Hariri
Damascus undergrad kills fellow student, wounds 4
Statement by Canada on the Situation in Syria
Lebanon will not send observers to Syria
Arsal Delegation Presses Miqati to Deploy Army Along Border
with Syria
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea meets Saudi crown
prince, Hariri
Geagea Holds Talks with Hariri in Riyadh on Local, Regional
Developments
Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai , Future bloc call for
weapons-free country
Future bloc MP Khaled Daher slams defense minister over
Al-Qaeda statement
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rai meets with Syrian
ambassador
Sleiman calls for urban arms collection
Arsal residents demand Lebanon Army deployment
France warns Syria against “manipulation” as monitors visit
Miqati Meets Beirut MPs, Orders Security Forces to Set Plan
on Reaching Arms-Free Beirut
Imam Musa Sadr died in Libya jail, kept 12 years in morgue:
report
Charbel says Ghosn's claims to be discussed in Cabinet
Miqati to Discuss Bilateral Ties during Visit to Paris in
January
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
2 6/11
Residents Flee, Shops Burn after Nigerian Christmas Violence
U.N. Condemns Attacks on Churches in Nigeria
Iran Defense Minister: Israeli strike would be a suicide mission
Monitors arrive in Syria; Carnage as tanks fire in Homs
Head of monitors in Syria says access good so far
Arab League observers arrive in Syria amid claims of genocide
Syrian Military Aircraft Fly over Bekaa Border
More than 40 Dead in Syria as Besieged Homs Heavily Shelled
France Wants Arab Observers to Head to Homs Straight Away
Ghalioun: Relations with Iran, Hizbullah after Fall of Regime Will Not be
Strategic
Syrian National Council (SNC) head Burhan Ghalioun Says Arab Monitors in
Homs but 'Cannot Work'
Canada Condemns Attacks in Nigeria
Lebanese Govt. Seeking to Withdraw Ghosn’s Statements on al-Qaida from Media
Speculation
Defense Minister Fayez Ghosn: My Statements Were Based on Information, Not
Speculation
Ghosn defends Al-Qaida comments, controversy lingers
Jumblat Urges Higher Coordination between Lebanese Security Agencies
Jumblatt
condemns Syria attacks, says timing suspicious
President
Gemayel Urges Govt. to Adopt al-Rahi's Stance on Arms
Hariri: Arab-Turk Force Must Be Formed if U.N. Fails to OK Syria No-Fly Zone
Cold War Heats up between U.S. and Hizbullah
Hariri among region’s most popular on Twitter: report
Egypt charge 2 Israelis with smuggling weapons
Foreign Ministry: Israel's recognition of Armenian genocide could threaten
Turkey ties
Report: Egypt indicts two Israelis for weapons smuggling
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
2 5/11
Christmas Bombs at Churches, Elsewhere Kill 35 in Nigeria
Iran's big navy drill at Hormuz aims to challenge US cyber
superiority
Pope
urges humility before Xmas 'glitter'
Hundreds pack Bethlehem church for Christmas Day Mass
Syrian Military Aircraft Fly over Bekaa Border
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi : State Should Assign
Security Duties to Official Authorities
President Michel Suleiman: Maronite Meeting Laid Basis for
Discussing Electoral Law that Respects Taif Accord
President Michel Sleiman's dialogue bid aims to protect
state
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Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Dec. 25, 2011 December
Hezbollah congratulates Christians on Christmas
Interior Minister Marwan Charbel: Lebanon Should Not Be
Affected by Syrian Crisis
Mustaqbal Warns of Syrian Attempts to Spread Unrest to
Lebanon
Hariri on Syria Bombing: Syrian Foreign Ministry Statements
are Fabricated by it and Lebanese Pawns
Lebanon's FM,Mansour: Lebanon Will Not Take Part in Syria
Arab Observer Mission
Abou Faour Says the Cabinet’s Tenure Depends on its Members’
Performance
Canada: Israelis arrested for illegal work
Iran rejects U.S. allegations on al-Qaida operative
Iran opens ten-day military exercise in the Persian Gulf
Syria Opposition Demands Arabs Go to Besieged Homs
Thousands attend funerals for Syria bomb victims
Arabs
urged to go to Syrian flashpoints
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
2 4/11
Thousands visit Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
Canada announces new series of Syria sanctions
Western Intelligence: Assad's security men staged Damascus
bombings
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood Accuses Regime of Seeking to
Implicate it in Bombings
Monitors meet Syria top diplomat after bombings
New
U.N. draft resolution on Syria: bombs hit capital
Syrian National Council President Burhan Ghalioun (SNC)
chief calls on Arab leaders to halt “massacres” in Syria
Activists: Syrians Found Dead with Torture Marks
Iran: Enemy Threats Will not Intimidate Syrians
UN Security Council condemns Syria terrorist attacks
Russia backs policy of isolating Lebanon from Syria crisis
Iran opens ten-day military exercise in the Persian Gulf
Obama signs bill that includes added U.S. military
assistance to Israel
US has found 5,000 missiles in Libya
Lebanese Government Mum on Alleged Infiltration of al-Qaida
Members into Syria
Cold war heats up between Washington and Hezbollah
MP Marwan Hamadeh: No elections while Hezbollah still armed
Lebanon: Local charity donates Christmas food parcels to
Iraqi refugee families
Lebanon: Hout and MEA pilots narrow differences over demands
Hezbollah says U.S. behind Syria blasts, Hariri blames
regime
Daily Star/Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Dec. 24, 2011
President Michel Suleiman Extends his Christmas Greetings to
Lebanese, Hopes for Stability
Lebanon First bloc MP Michel Pharaon: March 14 will not join
dialogue with current government
Information Minister Walid Daouq : Shura Council will reject
new wage plan
Change and Reform bloc MP Farid al-Khazen: Linking Ghosn
statements to Damascus blasts ‘illogical’
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
2 3/11
Canada Further Expands Sanctions
Against Syria
Syria Says 40 Dead in Capital
Suicide Blasts, Opposition Blames Regime
Suleiman to Assad: Terrorist
Bombings Aimed at Targeting Arab Plan
Hariri on Syria Bombing: Syrian
Foreign Ministry Statements are Fabricated by it and
Lebanese Pawns
Hizbullah: U.S. and its Regional
Proxies are behind Damascus Bombings
Sunni fighters launch war of terror in Damascus and Baghdad
Syria Government Says 30 Killed, 100 Wounded in Suicide
Blasts
Suicide bombings in Syria capital kill 30, report says
Berlin Summons Syria Envoy over Deadly Crackdown
Report: Israeli company sold surveillance equipment to Iran
Israeli Officials: Hizbullah Trying to Intimidate UNIFIL
over Monitoring Activities
Sarkozy Urges Mutual Respect as Erdogan Accuses France of
Committing 'Genocide'
Turkey is behaving like a regional 'bully,' Cyprus FM says
Turkish ambassador leaves France amid genocide row
Russia and US clash over NATO bombing probe
Sleiman: Attacks on UNIFIL aimed at forcing troops’ pullout
Berlin summons Syrian envoy over deadly crackdown
Lebanese Army
Intelligence Arrests Suspect for Rocket Launching in South
US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Jeffrey Feltman: Lebanese officials must get used to
‘different’ Syria
U.S. urges calm after Iraq
bombings kill 72
Lebanon growth hinges on
regional developments
Suleiman to Assad: Terrorist Bombings Aimed at Targeting
Arab Plan
Qahwaji Discusses with French Counterpart Ways to Boost
Military Cooperation
Abboud Criticizes Nahhas’ Wage Hike Proposal but Says No
Political Message behind it
Nahhas Expresses Relief over Wage Plan
Future bloc MP Atef Majdalani: Wage increase consequences
will be catastrophic
Jumblat Urges Cabinet Ministers to Close Ranks after Wage
Hike Division
Al-Lino Says Palestinian Suspect Admitted to Killing Fustoq
but Maqdah Denies Involvement
Egyptians rally against army
after woman beaten
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
22/11
Iran starts building a nuclear weapon: US and Israel tighten
cooperation
Israel nixes $90 million defense contract with Turkey amid
continued tensions
Nuclear sanctions won't affect Iran economy, Russia official
says
Israel's Defense Minister praises Obama's resolve, denies
tensions with Netanyahu
Iran Navy to hold 10-day war game in Persian Gulf
U.K. government says Iran blocked its website
Israel sees Hezbollah responsible for security incidents in
Lebanon
Turkey suspends political and military ties with France
Turkey blasts French genocide bill as racism, cuts ties
France Urges Turkey Not to 'Overreact' to Genocide Law
17 Dead after Five Days of Cairo Clashes
Attacks Kll 67 as Iraq Mired in Political Crisis
Canada Condemns Baghdad Bombings
EU 'Strongly Condemns' Deadly Attacks in Iraq
Arab Observers Arrive in Syria to Monitor Peace Plan
Arab observers head to Syria to monitor peace plan as death
toll mounts
Sleiman vows more protection for UNIFIL during south visit
President Michel Suleiman Inspects Army, UNIFIL Units in
South
Mikati warns Cabinet wage hike to hurt economy
Public Works and Transportation Minister Ghazi : Cabinet
decision to increase minimum wage ‘politically-motivated’
Economy minister, Nicolas Nahhas : Wage increase decision
did not respect consensus
Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud: My vote for Nahhas’ project
was political
Labor Minister Charbel Nahhas slams objections against wage
raise decision
The head of the General Union of Chambers of Commerce,
Industry and Agriculture,: Economic commissions to protest
cabinet’s decision on wages
Head of the General Workers Union Ghassan: New wage increase
serves workers’ interest
Economic Commissions call on cabinet to recant on wage
increase
PSP : To Separate Political Rifts from Economic Issues
PSP: Arab League initiative, ‘gateway’ to transitional
period in Syria
Ruknabadi visits Jumblatt, renews Iran visit offer
Jumblat, Wahhab Reject Security Incidents in the Mountains
Fletcher Meets Aoun, Voices Optimism in Lebanon’s Future
Charbel Azzi, Alfa employee jailed for spying for Israel
Salameh Meets Miqati, Says U.S. Lawsuit against Financial
Entities is Individual Case
Kataeb bloc MP Elie Marouni: Non-state weapons preventing
protests against Bassil
We must re-examine peace treaty with Israel - Egyptian Judge
Fatah, Hamas leaders debate PLO reform in Cairo
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
21/11
Top US general: Iran's dangerous game could draw Mid East
and US into conflict
Top U.S. General: Military option on Iran 'executable if
necessary'
U.S. Defense Secretary: Iran could get nuclear bomb within a
year
IAEA may visit Iran for talks on nuclear program
Lebanon's Arabic press digest
- Dec. 21, 2011
Lebanon: Arsal Mayors Slam Ghosn Statement, Urge Authorities
to Deploy Army along Border
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea: All of Lebanon should
be free of non-state arms
Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Maronite Patriarch
Bechara Boutros al-Rai/ discuss draft electoral law
Speaker Nabih Berr calls for resuming national dialogue
Hariri hold talks with Turkey's Erdogan, Davutoglu
President Michel Sleiman addresses developments with Speaker
Nabih Berri
Lebanon to decide whether to join observer team to Syria
Lebanese Army foils major
drugs smuggling attempt to Gulf
Beirut: : 3 policemen wounded over building violation in
Beirut
President Michel Suleiman Discusses ‘Arms-Free City’ with
Beirut MPs
Nasrallah, Aoun Stress ‘Strong Alliance’ and ‘Full
Coordination’
Assad losing control as 10,000 soldiers desert Syrian
military
Syrian opposition urges UN action over massacres
Activists say 111 killed in Syria's bloodiest day
Lebanese daily As-Safir daily correspondent detained in
Syria, editor says
Arrival of Arab observer mission will not prevent Assad’s
demise, says Hariri
France denounces “unprecedented massacre” in Syria
Syria assigns new envoy to Washington
Damascus envoy meets with Lebanese Grand Mufti, says Syria
is fine
Five Iranian technicians abducted in Syria, Tehran says
Syrian air force, navy on
manoeuvres against 'aggression'
GCC creates $5 bln support fund for Jordan and Morocco
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran visit possible
Saudi Arabia Executes 2 Egyptians
Egyptians back at polls, calm in Cairo after clashes
Turkish police detain 38, most of them journalists
Iraq's Maliki tells Kurds to hand over Sunni leader
Turkish police detain 38, most of them journalists
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
20/11
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta: Iran is just months
away from a nuke - a red line for US and Israel
GCC Urges Syria to End Violence, Asks Iran to 'Stop
Meddling' in Gulf
Iran Invites U.N. Nuclear Inspectors
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim: Syria’s
approval of Arab monitors foils chaos plans
Arab League: Observer advance team to Syria Thursday
100 Syrian Deserters Killed or Injured, Monitors to Arrive
Thursday
Syria imposes death penalty for arming “terrorists”
25 Civilians Dead as Dozens of Syria Deserters Killed
Fleeing
President Michel Sleiman welcomes Syria’s agreement to Arab
observer mission
De Riviere Stresses French Unit to Remain in UNIFIL
Body of Missing American Mountain-Climber Found in Sannine
Roknabadi Discusses with al-Rahi Christian-Islamic Dialogue
Conference
Rai
meets Iranian ambassador, discusses developments
Nasrallah Discusses Latest Developments with Maronite
Delegation
Hezbollah: U.S. accusations of money laundering false
Aoun Hopes All Sides Would Study Orthodox Gathering
Proposals
Brigadier General Fayez Karam’s trial postponed
Cautious calm in Ain al-Hilweh
Future bloc MP Ammar Houri: Our demand is to disarm all
Beirut, including Dahiyeh
Future bloc MP Nabil De Freige criticizes Orthodox electoral
law proposal
Phalange: Agreement on Orthodox Proposal Paves Way for
Christian Understanding on National Values
Gunfight in Tripoli’s Qobbeh Area over Illegal Construction
Mentally ill prisoners fall through the cracks
Lebanese Army arrests ring of ID forgers
Watkins Meets Mansour: Lebanon, Israel Must Do More to
Implement Remainder of Resolution 1701
Lebanon’s Mufti appoints representative in Australia
Kim Jong Il's Body Displayed as Son Visits Coffin
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
1 9/11
Amir Oren / No sign U.S. has given Israel green light to
strike Iran
Erdogan's illness impacts events around Syria and Iran
Arab League 'Optimistic' Syria to Sign Observers Deal by
Monday
Syria signs Arab League deal to allow observers
Ahmadinejad Describes Arab States' Actions on Syria as
'Joke'
Syria Loyalists Rally as Arabs Await Response on Deal
Syria Releases Blogger Razan Ghazzawi on Bail
Syria Expected to Agree Observer Deal Monday Afternoon
Islamists win 70 percent of the vote in second round of
Egypt elections
Iran TV shows suspected U.S. spy 'confessing'
South Lebanon: Katyusha Rockets Found in Hasbaya
Lebanon's Arabic press digest
- Dec. 19, 2011
Beirut MPs to renew demand for declaring Beirut arms-free
city
Report: Hezbollah in dire financial straits
Maronite agreement on election law draws fire
Lebanon's Interior minister refuses to adopt Orthodox plan
on electoral law
Future bloc MP Samir al-Jisr: Future Movement commission
formed to follow up on electoral law talks
Jamaa al-Islamiya group MP Imad al-Hout says non-state arms
in Beirut “incite strife”
Future Movement official Mustafa Allouch warns against new
“security incidents” in Lebanon
Heavy Clashes in Ain al-Hilweh after Another al-Lino
Bodyguard Killed
Syrian unrest to slow Lebanon in 2012
Lebanon:
Red Diesel Prices Drop as Cabinet Decision Comes into Force
Lebanon: Ghosn Says Authorities Have New Leads on Rocket
Attack
Lebanese Cabinet Expected to Issue Wage Hike Decree on
Wednesday
Lebanese Security Forces ‘Closely Monitor’ Ain el-Hilweh
Amid Fears of Outbreak of Major Violence
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri Willing to Leave If People
Vote him Out
Iraq VP Barred from Overseas Travel in Political Crisis
Swedish Carmaker Saab Files for Bankruptcy
N. Korean Leader Kim Jong-Il Dies at 69
World Reacts to N. Korea Leader’s Death
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
1 8/11
Arsal Municipal Chief Asks for Army
Protection Against Syrian Incursions
Al-Rahi: Dereliction of
Responsibilities Forcing Citizens to Forget Loyalty to
Nation
Tensions Soar in Ain al-Hilweh as
Another al-Lino Bodyguard Killed
Jumblat Confirms Alliance with Miqati,
Says he Wants a United Syria
PSP, al-Mustaqbal Stress Continued
Cooperation, Calm Rhetoric
Hizbullah Operative, the Last Iraqi
Prisoner, Handed over by U.S.
Hariri Stresses Importance of Removing
'Illegal Arms', Says Syrians Closer to 'Freedom'
Jumblat Says Bkirki Meeting Proposals
Will ‘Isolate’ People
French official in Beirut Monday to
discuss possible UNIFIL reduction
Lebanon files complaint to U.N. over
Israeli spy devices
Missing AUB student found in north
State Minister Ali Qanso: Orthodox
plan ‘proposal for permanent sectarian war’ in Lebanon
Abboud Slams ‘Rampant’ Corruption at
Airport, Vows Strong Measures against New Year Violators
Suleiman Reportedly Informs Aoun that
he Backs Antoine Daher as HJC Head
Hariri Stresses Importance of Removing 'Illegal Arms', Says
Syrians Closer to 'Freedom'
Palestinians on alert following
shootout in Lebanon refugee camp
Future bloc MP Assem Araji : We don’t
want Syrian refugee camps
Israel, U.S. 'determined' to halt Iran nuclear drive: Barak
Obama and Barak discuss dwindling
anti-Iran strike options as the US exits Iraq
Appointment of IDF's new 'Iran
Command' chief raises eyebrows
Civilian among seven dead' in Syria
violence
Egyptian gunmen attack gas pipeline to Israel in northern
Sinai
Iraq must fill security vacuum created
by US withdrawal itself - Kurdish PM
Vaclav Havel, leader of "Velvet
Revolution," dies
Israel envoy seeks talks with Egypt
Islamist groups
Arabs threaten to take Syria to U.N. over crackdown
Syria Forces Kill 34 Civilians as Crackdown on Protesters
Mounts
Troops assault Egypt protesters, clashes kill 9
Tunisians celebrate anniversary of pioneering Arab revolt
Child beggars face risks, lack state support
Welcome back to spy central
Iraqi foreign minister to lead Syria
initiative
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
1 7/11
Obama to U.S. Jews: My administration has done more than any
other to support Israel
U.N.: More than 4,500 Syrians Sheltered in N. Lebanon
Syrians protest against Assad after Russia UN move
Israel announces new 'depth' command for long-range military
operations
West Demands Changes to Russia's Syria U.N. Resolution
Source to NOWLebanon: Shara’s Russia visit ‘cancelled’
Eight dead, 299 wounded in Egyptian clashes
Iraq Team has 'Positive' Talks with Syria's Assad
Arab League to Consider Taking Syria Plan to U.N. Security
Council
Syrian Farmer Killed in Mine Explosion at Lebanon Border
Nearly 600 Dead and Missing in Philippines Storm
Salehi: Iran Prepared for 'Worst' on Sanctions
Hizbullah Operative, the Last Iraqi Prisoner, Handed over by
U.S.
Iraqi team has “positive” talks with Syria's Assad
Lebanese Forces bloc MP Antoine Zahra says Orthodox plan
“best solution” to ease sectarian tensions
MP Ammar Houri : We will continue to call for disarming
Beirut
Kataeb bloc MP Fadi Haber describes Hezbollah’s arms as
“weapons of terrorism”
Alain Aoun says Orthodox plan motivated by sectarianism
Future bloc leader MP Fouad Siniora commends private banks’
move to finance STL
Pietton Meets Hizbullah as Juppe Renews Accusation that
Party behind UNIFIL Attack
Lebanon Files Complaint to U.N. over Israeli Spy Device in
South
Abu Zainab Relays Nasrallah's Season's Greetings to al-Rahi
Gunmen Briefly Deploy in Zaidaniyeh after AMAL Member
Wounded
French Foreign Ministry Official in Beirut Monday to Deliver
Decision on Reducing UNIFIL Troops
Aoun Meets with Suleiman to Discuss Latest Developments
"Animals Lebanon" Drafts Law to Protect Animals
Canada Deplores West Bank Mosque Attack
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
1 6/11
Syria deploys Russian anti-sea
missiles on coast, Scuds on Turkish border
U.S.:
Lebanese Financial Institutions Laundered Millions to Benefit Hizbullah
French envoy discusses UNIFIL security with Hezbollah
U.S. Puts Saudi Leader of Abdullah
Azzam Brigades on Terror List
Bkirki Maronite Summit: Orthodox
Meeting Proposals Ensure Christian-Muslim Equality in
Elections
Maronite Leaders fail to agree on elections law in Bkirki
Maronite Leaders Agree to Dialogue
with Other Powers after Adopting Orthodox Proposal
Geagea says “pleased” with results of
Bkirki meeting
Aoun: Electoral law should be
discussed with all parties
Geagea:
officials must fend off Hizbullah’s attack on judiciary
Hariri to Hizbullah: The Country is More Important than Your
Weapons
Ahmad
Hariri: suspending Mufti Rifai, fatal blow to the Cedar Revolution
Ahmad
Zeidan paid a $1.5 Million ransom to go free
Qassem: We Will File Lawsuit against
Those Who Accused Hizbullah of Being behind UNIFIL Attack
Lebanese Shura Council Approves Wage
Hike, Conditions Amendments
FPM, Hizbullah, Amal Coordinate
Stances to Contain Rift
Lebanon: 24 Colonels to be Promoted
Except for Wissam al-Hassan
Miqati Heads to France in January to
Meet Sarkozy, Senior Officials
Mikati, Canadian envoy discuss
naturalization fraud
Italy sends aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Syrian Airlines to reactivate Beirut-Aleppo flights
Russia Surprises West by Proposing U.N. Resolution on Syria
Syrians protest against Assad after Russia U.N. move
Syrians hold mass rallies to demand
Arab action
17 Dead as Hundreds of Thousands Flood
Syria Streets
Assad's Deputy Invited to Moscow for
'Serious' Talks
WTO Admits Russia as Member after 18
Years of Talks
Russia Seizes Radioactive Material
Bound for Iran
Barak: Israel won't accept Palestinian
state that perpetuates Mideast conflict
Arab uprisings redefine geopolitics in
Middle East
Cairo protesters clash with troops
Last US base handed to Iraq ahead of
pullout
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
15/11
Iran reports all its nuclear installations now underground
U.S. officialy ends Iraq war with low key flag ceremony in
Baghdad
After 9 years, 4,500 dead, U.S. troops prepare for final
Iraq exit
Syrian rebels kill dozens of Assad's forces in fresh clashes
France Renews Call for Assad to Go over 'Crimes'
Canada to evacuate nationals from Syria
Syrian dissidents create 'National Alliance' against regime
Activists: Syria Deserters Kill at Least 27 Troops in Daraa
HRW: Defected soldiers identify commanders behind Syria
attacks
U.S. House of Representatives endorses tough sanctions on
Iran
Gingrich defends assertion that Palestinians are an
‘invented’ people
Clinton: Gingrich's comments on Palestinians 'unhelpful'
Collapse of CIA operations benefits Iran
More than 100 countries
recognise Palestine as a state
Putin 'Pleased' by Protests, Orders Anti-fraud Cams in
Polling Stations
U.N. to Complete UNIFIL Strategy Review in January or
February
France commends Bellemare’s
work
STL Victims Participation Unit Holds Training Seminar for
Counsel
March 14 Rejects Moussawi’s Efforts to ‘Terrorize’ MPs
Al-Rahi: We Look Forward to Birth of Real Arab Spring Built
on Democracy
Paris: Syria Must Respect Lebanon Sovereignty, Territorial
Integrity
Geagea Urges Suleiman, Miqati’s Intervention to Halt
Hizullah’s 'Attack' on Judiciary
Syria-Lebanon border shootings wound 8 Syrians, 2 Lebanese:
sources
Hezbollah slams March 14
accusation over UNIFIL attack
Tripartite meeting held in south over recent incidents
NYT: Hezbollah used LEbanese Canadian Bank to launder money
Kataeb MP accepts Hezbollah’s apology
Lebanese Banks donate STL dues to relief committee
Lebanese
Teachers threaten to step up strike action
Latest News Reports From Miscellaneous
Sources for December
13,
14/11
Iran propositions Saudis, seeks anti-US pact, offers nuclear
cooperation
Gemayel, Moussawi Trade Barbs over Hizbullah’s Telecom
Network in Tarshish
“Verbal brawl” erupts between Hezbollah, Kataeb MPs
UNIFIL Has ‘No Info’ about Shake-up Amid Report French
Official will Visit Lebanon
Miqati Meets Asarta: UNIFIL Attack Aimed at Harming
Lebanese-French Ties
STL: Prosecution Has until Dec. 16 to Submit Report on
Lebanon’s Efforts to Arrest Accused
Lebanese Forces bloc MP Antoine Zahra: Hezbollah must
‘shoulder responsibility’ and prevent chaos
Amal, Hizbullah Slam Attacks on UNIFIL, Express Commitment
to Mission
Hariri commends Rai’s statement on weapons
Development and Liberation bloc MP Michel Moussa: Kidnapped
CEO released by army
2 Shepherds Wounded by Syrian Fire in Arsal
Syndicate Coordination Committee to Go On with Strike as
Miqati Fails to Avert its Decision
Reports: Iran Talks with Saudi about U.S. Plot Claim
Quartet holds separate talks with Israelis, Palestinians
Panetta: U.S. Winning Conflict in Afghanistan
Kuwaiti Emir Swears in New Cabinet
Pakistan President to be Discharged from Dubai Hospital
Thursday
Ross, White House's former top Iran policy official: Nuclear
Iran dramatically raises risk of nuclear war
US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian
attack
Syrian Alawite figure speaks out against violence
Netanyahu: All lines were crossed when Israeli citizens
attacked IDF soldiers
Geagea: Hizbullah is Directly or Indirectly Responsible for
All Security Incidents in South
U.S.: Lebanese man linked to Hezbollah indicted on cocaine,
money laundering charges
Hariri on South Incidents: Syrian Message through 'Bashar
Guys' in Lebanon
Lebanese
Activists: New election law needed to maintain unity
French UNIFIL head, wounded
peacekeepers unbowed after attack
Dual nationality draft law
sparks praise and ire
Hezbollah protests release of 4 convicted Israeli spies
Attacks may force UNIFIL troop in S. Lebanon to shake-up
Lebanese Cabinet authorizes Minister of Interior Qortbawi to
investigate telecoms file
Future Party: South not for score settling
Berri Meets Asarta: Attacks in South Target People, Army,
Resistance Equation
Watkins, al-Rahi Agree on 'Importance of Asserting State
Authority'
Mustaqbal: Recent Instability Caused by Possession of
Illegitimate Arms
Pietton: French Support for Lebanon Will Continue Even if
French UNIFIL Troops are Reduced
Aoun: South Unrest Coincided with Campaign Accusing
Hizbullah of Seeking to Wage War with Israel
Iran indicts 15 'American and Zionist' spies
UN rights chief: Syria death toll exceeds 5,000
Israel's new Cairo envoy: Egypt peace treaty will be
preserved
Cabinet Approves Giving Citizenship to Lebanese Expatriates
Health Ministry Sends Team to Nursery after Death of
3-Month-Old Boy
Bradley Burston / Newt Gingrich may be able to occupy
Palestine, but Israel can't
David Remnick to Haaretz: Gingrich statement on 'invented'
Palestinians is 'alarming'
U.S. urges Russia to join U.N. action on Syria
After Gingrich declares Palestinians 'invented', picture
emerges of U.S. Presidential hopeful with Yasser Arafat
33 Civilians, 7 Regime Troops Killed as Syria Violence Rages
Iran: U.S. Drone Now our 'Property'
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