Nasrallah puts number on STL indictments
BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 28 (UPI) — As many as 50 members of Hezbollah could be indicted by a tribunal investigating the death of a former Lebanese prime minister, the group’s leader said. Lebanon – Hezbollah – Hassan Nasrallah – Beirut – Middle East
U.N.-backed Lebanon tribunal rejects Hezbollah outcry
A U.N.-backed tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of Lebanese statesman Rafik al-Hariri on Thursday rejected charges by Lebanon’s Hezbollah armed group that its work is politically motivated.
Saudi king, Syrian leader in bid to contain Lebanon tensions
The Saudi and Syrian leaders will visit Beirut on Friday as part of a flurry of diplomatic efforts to contain a potentially explosive situation in Lebanon where there are fears of a new sectarian conflict.
Lebanon charges 2nd telco worker with Israel spying
A Lebanese prosecutor on Wednesday charged a employee at state-owned mobile phone firm Alfa with spying for Israel and referred him to military court, judicial sources said.
Saudi king, Syrian president to visit Lebanon together
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will visit Lebanon together on Friday to ease political tension over a U.N. tribunal set up after the 2005 killing of Lebanese statesman Rafik al-Hariri.
Lebanese army deploys extra troops in south after attacks on UN
Beirut- The Lebanese army continued Wednesday the deployment of some 1500 additional soldiers in southern Lebanon in the wake of a series of attacks by villagers on UN peacekeepers.
Syria’s leader to attend summit in Beirut
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will accompany Saudi King Abdullah to Lebanon on Friday for a summit aimed at easing tensions in Lebanon, the Lebanese presidency confirmed on Thursday.
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Lebanon busts 2nd Mossad telecom spy
A second employee of Lebanon’s mobile phone firm has been charged with spying for Israel and has been referred to a military court.
Syria, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon to hold summit next Friday: media
Leaders of Syria, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon will hold a summit next Friday in Beirut, local news web Syria News quoted Syrian and Lebanese sources as saying on Wednesday.
