Turkey trying to defuse tension in Lebanon, report

As Safir newspaper quoted informed sources as saying that Turkey is holding regional and international consultations to diffuse the tension that erupted over the issue of Hezbollah indictments by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the fiery speeches of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hsssan Nasrallah. (more…)

Geagea : Those warning about a strife are the ones preparing for it

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Monday following a meeting with Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the Grand Serail that those “warning about a strife are the ones preparing for it.”

He stressed the need to maintain the civil peace, emphasizing that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon is the “highest international legal authority.” (more…)

Assad heads to Lebanon Aug 3 says al Manar

Hezbollah’s Al-Manar television quoted on Monday a “well-informed” source as saying that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s visit to Lebanon is set for August 3.

It quoted the unnamed source as saying that Saudi Arabia was hoping Assad will accompany Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz on his visit to Beirut, which according to media reports, is scheduled to take place on Friday July 30. (more…)

6 Israeli soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Romania

Six Israeli soldiers and one Romanian were killed Monday when an Israeli military transport helicopter CH-53 crashed in central Romania, local media said, quoting defense sources.

Earlier , the defense ministry said six Israeli soldiers and one Romanian were on board but did not confirm their deaths. (more…)

Jumblatt calls for dialogue to reduce tension in Lebanon

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt called on all rival factions to enter into dialogue in an attempt to defuse the rising tension over the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL)’s pending indictment in the 2005 assassination of Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, according to an article to be published in PSP’s Al-Anbaa weekly newspaper (more…)

Fatfat: Nasrallah should show proof of STL conspiracy

During an interview with New TV on Monday MP Ahmad Fatfat said that Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah should give evidence to back his statements claiming there is a conspiracy against Hezbollah. (more…)

Sedition: Nasrallah, Yes; Hariri, No.

By Ghassan Karam

In a democracy very few things, if any, justify sedition. Disagreements and dissatisfaction with policies can be opposed vigorously and dealt with through the ballot box during the next electoral cycle

Hariri reelected as the head of Future Movement

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was reelected on Sunday as the head of the Future Movement.

Future Movement parliamentary bloc leader and former PM Fouad Siniora declared the victory of Hariri at the Future Movement founding conference that was held at Biel Exhibition Center in downtown Beirut.

During the conference the party also elected an 18-member political bureau. (more…)

Hezbollah chief attacks STL for 3rd time in 10 days

Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech during a ceremony honoring children of the party’s martyrs.

He started out by defending the resistance and pointing out its achievements in 1982 , 2000 and 2006 . (more…)

Lebanon defeats Japan 92-87 in overtime

Japan fell to Lebanon 92-87 in overtime Saturday in the opener of their men’s three-game basketball exhibition series. (more…)