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 Lebanon Newspapers & Magazines  

 Latest News fom Lebanon  

Bush says Lebanon faces "defining moment"
Reuters - 58 minutes ago
SHARM EL-SHEIKH (Reuters) - US President George W. Bush said on Saturday Lebanon was facing a "defining moment" and pledged that the United States would ...
Lebanon PM cancels Egypt talks with Bush - W.House Reuters South Africa
No Bush-Siniora meeting PRESS TV
Bush, Siniora meeting uncertain United Press International
all 11 news articles
5/17/2008 9:06:33 AM

Washington Post

Recent Show of Force Carries Shiite Group To Forefront of Power
Washington Post, United States - 1 hour ago
Hezbollah today stands unquestioned as the single most powerful force in Lebanon. By routing government-allied militiamen in hours last week, ...
Lebanon Factions Prepare for Talks to End Political Conflict Bloomberg
Lebanese Factions To Renew Talks After Fierce Fighting Voice of America
Lebanon may be liberal, but... The South African Star
The Australian - Guardian Unlimited
all 358 news articles
5/17/2008 9:04:11 AM

Razan Maghrabi is hurt by what is happening in Lebanon
Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 1 hour ago
Lebanese artist Razan Al Maghrabi is living in despair over what is happening in Lebanon. According to the London daily Elaph, Razan affirmed her solidarity ...
5/17/2008 8:43:26 AM

PRESS TV

Lebanon rivals put off discussion of Hezbollah arms
Africasia, UK - 2 hours ago
However, Israel pulled its troops out of Lebanon in 2000. Resolution 1559, adopted in 2004 called, among other things, for the "disbanding and disarmament ...
Qatar hosts Lebanon dialogue Aljazeera.net
FACTBOX - Issues on the table at Lebanon crisis talks Reuters
US supports Lebanon talks in Qatar Xinhua
Daily Star - Lebanon - The Associated Press
all 713 news articles
5/17/2008 7:10:19 AM

Lebanon government, opposition off to Qatar for talks
Arkansas Online, AR - 5 hours ago
BY HUSSEIN DAKROUB AP BEIRUT, Lebanon — Leaders of Lebanon’s US-backed government and the Hezbollahled opposition went to Qatar on Friday for the ...
Wounding of 3 diplomats in Iraq spurs Iran protest Arkansas Online
Fannie Mae OKs less down for homes Arkansas Online
all 73 news articles
5/17/2008 4:18:26 AM

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الجمهورية اللبنانية
Al-Jumhūriyyah al-Lubnāniyyah
Lebanese Republic
Flag of Lebanon Coat of arms of Lebanon
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Kūllūnā li-l-waṭan, li-l-'ula wa-l-'alam  (Arabic)
"We are all for the Country, the Sublime and the Flag!"
Anthem: Kulluna lil-watan lil 'ula lil-'alam
Location of Lebanon
Capital
(and largest city)
Beirut
33°54′N 35°32′E
Official languages Arabic
Government Republic
 - President Émile Lahoud
 - Prime Minister Fouad Siniora
Independence  
 - Declared November 26, 1941 
 - Recognized November 22, 1943 
Area
 - Total 10,452 km² (166th)
4,035 sq mi 
 - Water (%) 1.6
Population
 - 2006 estimate 3,874,050 (128th)
 - Density 358/km² (26th)
948/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
 - Total $24.42 billion (103rd)
 - Per capita 6,681 (90th)
HDI (2006) 0.774 (medium) (78th)
Currency Lebanese lira (LL) (LBP)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Internet TLD .lb
Calling code +961