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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Lebanese elections

Lebanese elections stories: 2 news summaries
ANALYSIS

Obama Effect Drove Lebanon Allies to Victory

Hezbollah defeat
bodes well for Iranian
election this Friday

Jun 9, 09 7:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Voters in Lebanon had many reasons for backing American allies over a Hezbollah-led coalition in Sunday's bellwether elections, but political analysts say that Barack Obama's efforts to reach out to the Muslim world played a significant role in the outcome. For the first time in years, being linked to Washington... More »

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Iran • Barack Obama • Joe Biden • Middle East • Lebanon • Hezbollah • Obama administration • Lebanese elections

In Beirut, Clinton Reassures About US Overtures to Syria

Election could see pro-US gov't ousted from Lebanon

Apr 26, 09 9:32 AM CDT
(AP) - Hillary Clinton reassured the Lebanese people today that Washington supports "voices of moderation" and will never make a deal with Syria that undermines the country's interests. Clinton spoke on a surprise visit to Beirut ahead of a critical June 7 election that could see the pro-US Lebanese government ousted... More »

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Hillary Clinton • Lebanon • Syria • Hezbollah • secretary of State • Beirut • foreign policy • international relations • Lebanese elections

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