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  • February 2008

    • US Warship Heads for Lebanon

      Reuters  |  Feb 29, 08 4:30 AM CST

      US Warship Heads for Lebanon

      (Newser) - The US has ordered a warship to the coastal waters of Lebanon amid fear the country's political deadlock could turn violent, Reuters reports. The country's presidential election has just been delayed for the 15th time and the US blames the political quagmire on Syrian meddling on behalf of its Hezbollah allies. "The presence is important. It signals that we're engaged, we're going to be in the vicinity," said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. More »

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      Middle East  • Syria  • Lebanon  • Hezbollah  • US Navy  • Michel Suleiman  • warship  • Lebanese presidential elections

    • Pope Appeals for Lebanon Peace

      Associated Press  |  Feb 17, 08 11:40 AM CST

      Pope Appeals for Lebanon Peace

      (Newser) - Pope Benedict XVI expressed concern today over the escalating tensions in Lebanon, calling on its people to find a “president for all Lebanese” to end the months of infighting that have stalled elections. After his noontime blessing, the pontiff told the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square that he was troubled by the country’s newly routine clashes, the AP reports. More »

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      Catholic Church  • Pope Benedict XVI  • Lebanon  • Beirut  • parliament  • St. Peter's Square  • Lebanese presidential elections

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