Archive for October, 2011
Siniora: The wage increase is not based on solid research
Former PM and current Future bloc leader MP Fouad Siniora criticized on Friday the government over the way it is handling the economy by saying “the government is not tackling the economy correctly, ” National News Agency reported (more…)
UN warns of civil war as Syrian Army deaths climb
The United Nations’ top human rights official warned on Friday that the “ruthless repression” of the Syrian regime could develop into a “full-blown civil war.” Citing a death toll that they say has now topped 3,000, UN officials called for international action to protect Syrian protesters. (more…)
MTV: Mikati is firm about STL funding
Sources close to Prime Minister Najib Mikati were quoted by MTV on Friday as saying that the PM “is not maneuvering on the issue of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL)” probing the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. (more…)
Jumblatt is still with March 8 but supports STL funding
During an interview with al Manar TV on Friday evening , Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid reiterated that he supports funding for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon , even though he is with March 8 . (more…)
From Lebanon, an Underground Lifeline to Syria
Movement across the border on the Kabir River has been unrestricted for generations. Many families live on both sides and trade between villages thrives.
U.N. urges ‘immediate’ world ‘measures’ to protect Syrians
A top U.N. official deplored the “devastatingly remorseless toll of human lives” in Syria on Friday and exhorted the world community “to take immediate measures” to protect citizens.
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Hezbollah and PSP chiefs met again
Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, met with Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader, MP Walid Jumblatt in the presence of Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ghazi Aridi and Wafik Safa who is in charge of Hezbollah security and coordination between both parties. (more…)
Analysis: Iran assassination plot borders on war
Allegations that Iran planned to kill Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Washington and bomb the Saudi and Israeli embassies, mark a dramatic escalation in a 30-year-old secret war.
US ready to help the Lebanese army, report
Following his meeting with Lebanese army commander General Jean Kahwaji , Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey said on Thursday that the US “is ready to improve the skills of the Lebanese army in the fields of training, arming and logistics,” according to National News Agency. (more…)
Obama: Plot reflects Iran’s ‘reckless behavior’
The United States has had “direct contact with Iran” about the alleged plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in the United States as the Obama administration ratchets up its rhetoric against the Islamic republic. (more…)
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