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- Lebanon Issues New Arrest Warrants in Hariri Probe (Sep 3, 2005)
A Lebanese judge has issued formal arrest warrants against four generals suspected of involvement in the February assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
- UN Investigator Says More People Likely Involved in Hariri Killing (Sep 1, 2005)
The head of the U.N. team investigating the assassination of Lebanon's former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri says he believes more people could be involved in the killing than the five suspects already interrogated.
- Four Former Lebanese Officials Held in Hariri Killing, Ex-Legislator Released (Aug 31, 2005 Beirut)
In Lebanon, a former lawmaker questioned in connection with the assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri has been released.
- Lebanon Police Arrest Former Security Chiefs (Aug 30, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanese police have arrested three high-ranking former pro-Syrian security officials for questioning as suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq al Hariri.
- Syria Ready to Cooperate with UN Hariri Investigation (Aug 26, 2005)
Syrian officials say they are willing to cooperate with a U.N. investigation into the assassination of Lebanon's former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
- Taleban Frees Kidnapped Lebanese Engineer (Aug 18, 2005)
Afghan authorities say Taleban militants have freed a Lebanese engineer who was kidnapped earlier this week.
- Taleban Threatens to Kill Kidnapped Lebanese Engineer (Aug 16, 2005)
Taleban militants in Afghanistan have threatened to kill a kidnapped Lebanese engineer working on a U.S.-funded road project, unless his Turkish employer leaves the country within 24 hours.
- New Lebanese Prime Minister Visits Syria to Improve Relations (Jul 31, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's new prime minister is visiting Damascus for talks with Syrian leaders aimed a improving relations.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Wins Confidence Vote (Jul 30, 2005)
Lebanon's Parliament has voted to support the country's first government since the end of Syrian dominance.
- UN Calls on Lebanon to Expand Security Forces (Jul 29, 2005)
The United Nations Security Council has called on Lebanon to expand its security presence in the south, following the withdrawal of Syrian troops.
- Blast Injures 12 on Busy Lebanon Street (Jul 22, 2005)
Lebanese authorities say 12 people were injured in a blast on a crowded street in predominantly Christian East Beirut Friday.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Unveils New Government (Jul 19, 2005)
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Fouad Siniora has formed Beirut's first government free of Syrian dominance in nearly three decades.
- Lebanon Frees Christian Militia Leader from Prison (Jul 18, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's newly-elected parliament has voted overwhelmingly to free a top Christian civil war leader jailed more than 11 years ago on what were widely viewed as trumped up charges.
- Lebanon Blast Wounds Defense Minister, Kills Two (Jul 12, 2005)
A car bomb has killed two people in Beirut and wounded Lebanon's outgoing pro-Syrian Defense Minister Elias Murr.
- Political Squabbling Leaves Lebanon Without Government (Jul 8, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's prime minister-designate is struggling to overcome squabbling among political parties to form the first Cabinet since Syrian troops withdrew.
- Lebanon Urges UN to Extend Term of Peacekeeping Force (Jul 2, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon is asking the United Nations to extend the term of an interim peacekeeping force, following clashes between Hezbollah militia and Israeli forces over the past three days along a disputed border area separating the two countries.
- Israeli Forces, Hezbollah Clash Again on Lebanon Border (Jun 30, 2005)
Israel says clashes have broken out between Israeli forces and Hezbollah guerrillas on the Lebanon border for a second straight day.
- Pro-Syrian Parliamentary Speaker Re-Elected in Lebanon (Jun 28, 2005 Beirut)
The newly elected Lebanese parliament met for its first session and re-elected the pro-Syrian speaker to serve for another term.
- Lebanese President Disputes Syrian Involvement in Assassinations (Jun 26, 2005)
Lebanon's pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud is disputing claims that Syria is behind recent assassinations in his country.
- Anti-Syrian Coalition in Lebanon Calls on President to Quit (Jun 23, 2005)
Lebanon's newly-elected anti-Syrian majority coalition is calling on pro-Damascus President Emile Lahoud to resign, saying it holds him responsible for a series of recent political assassinations.
- Bomb Blast Kills Anti-Syrian Politician in Beirut (Jun 21, 2005 Beirut)
A car bomb went off early Tuesday morning in a suburb of Beirut killing a well-known political figure, just two days after the conclusion of parliamentary elections in Lebanon.
- Anti-Syrian Alliance Wins Majority in New Lebanese Parliament (Jun 20, 2005 Beirut)
The anti-Syrian opposition coalition swept the fourth and final round of parliamentary elections in Lebanon and has secured a majority in the new parliament.
- Anti-Syrian Alliance Reportedly Wins Majority in Lebanon (Jun 20, 2005 Beirut)
In Lebanon, unofficial results show the anti-Syrian opposition coalition swept the fourth and final round of parliamentary elections, and has reportedly secured a majority in the new parliament.
- Fourth and Final Round of Lebanese Elections Underway in the North (Jun 19, 2005 Beirut)
Voters are going to the polls in northern Lebanon where the fourth and final round of parliamentary elections is underway.
- Big Win for Lebanon's Former Christian Leader (Jun 13, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's Christian leader and ex-army chief, Michel Aoun, has won a huge victory in the third round of parliamentary elections, results show.
- Syria Rejects Accusations it Has Agents in Lebanon (Jun 12, 2005 Washington)
Syria's ambassador to the United States says allegations that his country still has agents in Lebanon are 'unjustified, inaccurate and unfair.'
- Early Lebanese Results Suggest Aoun Victory (Jun 12, 2005)
Early results from the third round of Lebanon's regional elections for parliament suggest victory for the slate headed by former Christian exile Michel Aoun.
- Third Round of Lebanese Parliamentary Elections Under Way (Jun 12, 2005 Beirut)
In Lebanon, polls are open Sunday in the third and most crucial round of the country's parliamentary elections.
- Hezbollah Ticket Sweeps Elections in Southern Lebanon (Jun 6, 2005)
In the second stage of Lebanon's parliamentary elections, a pro-Syrian coalition, led by the militant group, Hezbollah, won all 23 seats at stake in the southern region where voting was held Sunday.
- Hezbollah, Amal Get Clean Sweep in Lebanon Vote (Jun 6, 2005)
Lebanese officials say the Hezbollah and Amal movements, both pro-Syrian, have won all 23 parliamentary seats contested in southern Lebanon in Sunday's second stage of staggered elections.
- South Lebanon Heads to the Polls in Second Stage of Parliamentary Elections (Jun 5, 2005 Beirut)
Voters in southern Lebanon go to the polls Sunday in the second round of the country's parliamentary elections.
- Hundreds Mourn Slain Anti-Syrian Journalist in Lebanon (Jun 4, 2005 Beirut)
In Lebanon, mourners gathered in Beirut for the funeral of a prominent journalist killed in a car bombing on Thursday, amid calls for an international investigation of his murder.
- Lebanon President Asked to Resign over Journalist's Death (Jun 3, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's opposition is calling for the resignation of pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud, following the assassination of an anti-Syrian journalist.
- Lebanese President Asked to Resign Over Journalist's Death (Jun 3, 2005)
Opposition leaders in Lebanon are calling on President Emile Lahoud to resign over the killing of a prominent anti-Syria journalist.
- Lebanese Cabinet Holds Emergency Meeting after Journalist Killed (Jun 2, 2005)
The Lebanese cabinet has called for an immediate investigation and extra security after Thursday's murder of a prominent journalist known for his anti-Syrian views.
- Car Bomb Kills Anti-Syrian Journalist in Beirut (Jun 2, 2005 Beirut)
A car bomb killed a prominent Lebanese journalist in Beirut Thursday.
- Low Turnout Mars Hariri Win in First Stage of Lebanese Election (May 30, 2005 Beirut)
The Interior Ministry in charge of parliamentary elections in Lebanon announced a landslide victory for the son of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in the Beirut district.
- Hariri Candidates Claim Victory in Beirut Parliamentary Elections (May 29, 2005 Beirut)
The opposition bloc led by the son of the slain former prime minister Rafik Hariri is claiming landslide victory In Beirut in the first round of Lebanese parliamentary elections Sunday.
- Lebanon's Parliamentary Elections Kick-Off in Beirut (May 29, 2005 Beirut)
Voting is underway in Beirut in the first parliamentary elections to be held in Lebanon in three decades, without the presence of Syrian forces.
- Lebanese to Vote in Parliamentary Elections Sunday (May 27, 2005)
Lebanese voters will go to the polls Sunday for the first parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years without the presence of either Syrian or Israeli troops in the country.
- Lebanese Muslims Protest Over Alleged Desecration of Koran (May 27, 2005 Beirut)
Hundreds of Muslims marched through the streets in Beirut Friday to deliver a statement to the prime minister asking him to shut down the American Embassy in Lebanon.
- Lebanon Will Hold First Elections Free of Syrian Influence (May 26, 2005 Beirut)
Beginning Sunday (May 29), Lebanon will hold it's parliamentary elections by district over four successive weekends.
- UN Team Verifies Full Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon (May 23, 2005 United Nations)
A U.N. inspection team has verified the full withdrawal of all Syrian troops from Lebanon.
- Hariri's Son Pushing for Electoral Sweep in Beirut (May 20, 2005 Beirut)
Friday is the final day for registered candidates to withdraw from the parliamentary elections in Lebanon due to begin on May 29.
- Lebanon's Hezbollah, Israel Clash Near Disputed Border Area (May 13, 2005)
Lebanese-based Hezbollah guerrillas and Israeli troops have exchanged heavy fire along a disputed stretch of their border, following days of sporadic shelling from both sides.
- Lebanese Opposition Leader Returns from Nearly 15 Years in Exile (May 7, 2005 Beirut)
A prominent Lebanese opposition leader is returning home after nearly 15 years in exile to a hero's welcome.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Welcomes UN Election Observers (May 7, 2005 United Nations)
Lebanon's Prime Minister met with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Friday, to discuss reform in Lebanon in the wake of Syria's withdrawal from the country.
- Lebanese President Calls on Parliament to Change Electoral Law (May 4, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's president sent a letter to parliament Wednesday urging it to review an electoral law that some politicians say favors members of parliament loyal to Syria.
- UN to Help Lebanon Organize May Elections (Apr 30, 2005 United Nations)
The United Nations is dispatching a team of experts to Lebanon to help organize parliamentary elections.
- Syria Weighs Impact of Lebanon Withdrawal (Apr 28, 2005 Damascus)
Syria says that after withdrawing the last of its troops from Lebanon this week, it has now fulfilled its international obligations under U.N. Resolution 1559.
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