News Middle East (Aljazeera)
Walid Jumblatt, a Lebanese MP and leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, has made a public apology for “indecent comments” he made in the past against Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president.
Lebanese Druze leader admits offending Syrian president (EARTHtimes.org)
Beirut – Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblat, who is also a member of Parliament, admitted Saturday that he had insulted Syrian President Bashar Assad in the last five years and said he was not sure that the Syrian leader could tolerate the verbal of…
Jumblatt says his criticism of Syria was improper (WFMJ Youngstown)
BEIRUT (AP) – One of Syria’s harshest critics in Lebanon has now said his earlier statements were “improper” and called for a new page in relations between the two countries.
Lebanese Druze leader makes Syrian overture (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters * Says made improper remarks against Syrian president * Jumblatt ready to visit Syria if invited BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) -Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt said a televised interview on …
Car accident kills two French peacekeepers in southern Lebanon (EARTHtimes.org)
Beirut – Two French peacekeepers were killed and three others wounded Saturday when their vehicle veered off a road in southern Lebanon, Lebanese radio broadcasters reported. The accident took place in Rashya al Fakhar, the broadcasters reported. …
Lebanese Druze leader makes Syrian overture (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt said a televised interview Saturday comments he made about Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad in 2007 had been “inappropriate” and “came at a moment of anger.”
Beirut a busy city of contrasts (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
The smell of the Mediterranean was the first thing to hit me when I landed in Beirut, and it remained a constant presence while I visited the still war-torn Lebanese capital.
Jumblatt says his criticism of Syria was improper (San Francisco Chronicle)
One of Syria’s harshest critics in Lebanon has now said his earlier statements were “improper” and called for a new page in relations between the two countries. A reconciliation between Walid Jumblatt, the influential leader of the Druse sect, and Damascus… Syria – Walid Jumblatt – Lebanon – Middle East – Damascus
Jumblatt seeks reconciliation with Assad (Press TV)
The leader of Lebanon’s Druze community has admitted that he has made “inappropriate” remarks about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and has called for the consolidation of ties between Lebanon and Syria.
Hostile rhetoric bedevils peace progress between Israel and Lebanon, says UN envoy (People’s Daily)
The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams called on Friday the relationship between Lebanon and Israel “the calmest in decades,” but urged leaders of both countries to halt all inflammatory rhetoric that could jeopardize the peace process. “The recent rise in rhetoric between Lebanon and Israel and in the wider region has generated concerns of a renewed confrontation …
