Obama impressed by 'promise' of moment
AMMAN, Jordan, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, in Amman, Jordan Tuesday, said it's possible to end the war in Iraq, strengthen the U.S. military and step up operations in Afghanistan.
Obama: 'I'm a friend of Israel'
AMMAN, Jordan, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Tuesday said there will be no change in Washington's commitment to Israel no matter who wins the presidency.
Bilal: Syria open to Lebanese embassy
DAMASCUS, Syria, July 19 (UPI) -- Syria is open to having an embassy in the Lebanese capital of Beirut and a Lebanese embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus, a Syrian official said Saturday.
Israeli video denounces Kuntar as killer
JERUSALEM, July 17 (UPI) -- The Israeli Foreign Ministry has released an Arab-language video describing freed prisoner Samir Kuntar as an "abominable murderer."
Hezbollah adding new missiles to arsenal
BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 17 (UPI) -- Hezbollah, the militant Islamic group in Lebanon, is adding anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles to an arsenal of weapons aimed at Israel, military sources say.
Lebanon: Force to follow failed diplomacy
PARIS, July 13 (UPI) -- If Israel fails to give control of certain lands to Lebanon through diplomatic means, Lebanon will use force, Lebanese President Michel Sueleiman says.
Siniora to name new Lebanese Cabinet
BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 5 (UPI) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora is set to announce a new Cabinet now that all political obstacles have been overcome, sources say.
Lebanese leader calls for unity government
BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 28 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said Saturday in Beirut he would like to see a new government formed soon.
Sectarian violence flares in Lebanon
TRIPOLI, Lebanon, June 22 (UPI) -- One person was killed and 24 were injured in an outbreak of political violence in Tripoli, the Lebanese military said Sunday.
U.N. set to visit alleged Syria nuke site
DAMASCUS, Syria, June 22 (UPI) -- A team of U.N. investigators set out Sunday to visit a Syrian desert complex attacked by Israeli warplanes as a suspected nuclear reactor site.
Tripoli battles rage for second day
TRIPOLI, Lebanon, June 23 (UPI) -- Fierce factional fighting in Tripoli, Lebanon, continued Monday for a second day as residents fled or hid in underground shelters, a security official said.
Hamas leader denies military aid from Iran
DAMASCUS, Syria, June 21 (UPI) -- The head of Hamas, the group controlling Gaza, denies that it gets military assistance from Iran.
Lebanese violence kills three
BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 17 (UPI) -- Three people died and four others were hurt in overnight clashes between pro- and anti-government forces in eastern Lebanon, military officials said Tuesday.
Maliki calls U.S. demands unacceptable
AMMAN, Jordan, June 13 (UPI) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Friday detailed his differences with the United States on a new security agreement between the two nations.
Beruit remains tense after more violence
BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 6 (UPI) -- Security concerns remained a major issue in a tense Beirut Friday after another outbreak of violence in the Lebanese capital.
U.N. set to visit alleged Syria nuke site
DAMASCUS, Syria, June 2 (UPI) -- U.N. nuclear inspectors say they will visit Syria this month to investigate Israeli claims the country was working to establish a nuclear reactor.
Iran and Syria sign missile pact
TEHRAN, June 1 (UPI) -- Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has created an independent missile command to be integrated with a Syrian missile program, military sources said.
Lebanese president stresses unity
BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 30 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Michel Suleiman is stressing in meetings with military and political leaders that the nation cannot survive without unity.
Suleiman to become Lebanese president
BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 23 (UPI) -- Gen. Michael Suleiman, commander of the Lebanese armed forces, will assume the presidency in a special session of Parliament, Speaker Nabih Berri announced.
Lebanese, Hezbollah Leaders Agree to Uneasy Deal
BEIRUT -- The Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement secured all its key demands in a major political deal announced Wednesday by Lebanon's feuding factions, heralding an end to the long political crisis that had pushed Lebanon dangerously close to civil war.
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