Israel’s claim of weapons ship linked to Goldstone report: Iran (The Hindu)
DUBAI: Iran has said that Israel’s claim of seizing a ship with Iranian weapons bound for the Lebanese group Hizbollah is an attempt to divert international attention from the Goldstone report which alleges that Israel is guilty of war …
Lebanon breaks its political deadlock (Sydney Morning Herald)
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Syrian-backed opposition groups have finally agreed on a unity government proposed by their pro-Western rivals, ending a four-month deadlock since a general election in June.
Hariri set to form new govt as line-up agreed (Gulf Times)
Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad al-Hariri was preparing to announce a new government yesterday after granting concessions to his rivals in the Hezbollah-led opposition on key cabinet posts.
Lebanon’s Hariri set to form new government (MalaysiaNews.net)
BEIRUT – Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri was preparing to announce a new government on Saturday after granting concessions to his rivals in the Hezbollah-led opposition on key cabinet po…
Hezbollah gears up for new war (Guardian Unlimited)
Hezbollah is rapidly rearming in preparation for a new conflict with Israel , fearing that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will attack Lebanon again prior to any assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Reports: Lebanon’s new cabinet to be formed in two days (People’s Daily)
Lebanese new cabinet will be formed in next two days as the opposition has reportedly agreed on the majority’s portfolios, the local media reported on Saturday. Local newspaper the Daily Star reported on Saturday that both parliamentary and opposition sources claimed Friday that the distribution of portfolios was nearly complete, with only a few details still requiring discussion. The paper said …
Hizbollah rearms as Middle East tensions grow (The New Zealand Herald)
BEIRUT – Hizbollah is rapidly rearming in preparation for a new conflict with Israel, fearing that Benjamin Netanyahu’s Government will attack Lebanon again before any assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities.Last week, Israeli commandos…
Lebanon opposition agrees to govt line-up (Malaysian Mirror)
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s opposition has agreed to a proposed government line-up, Hezbollah said on Saturday, paving the way to the end of five months of tortuous negotiations following a June general election.
Hariri set to form new Lebanon government (Middle East Online)
Shiite Hezbollah, its allies agree to Lebanese PM-designate ‘s latest government line-up.
Lebanon’s Hariri set to form new government (Channel NewsAsia)
BEIRUT – Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri was preparing to announce a new government on Saturday after granting concessions to his rivals in the Hezbollah-led opposition on key cabinet posts.
