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Amid Syrian tensions, Lebanon elects new prime minister

Lebanon's new Prime Minister Tammam Salam, pledged to protect his country from neighbor Syria's civil war. Salam may also struggle to unite politically divided Lebanon.
Hariri quits, casting Lebanon into further uncertainty

The prime minister-designate announced he was stepping down, 10 weeks after fruitless negotiations to form a new government.
Rocket fire from Lebanon: a second front for Israel?

Hezbollah denies firing three rockets Thursday. Israeli officials blame Al Qaeda militants.
Tripoli blast further strains Lebanese tensions

A sectarian power struggle in northern Lebanon is growing increasingly deadly, raising concerns it could lead to more violence throughout the country.
Lebanese sects aim to end clashes

Fights between Sunnis and Alawites highlight challenges facing a sectarian-reconciliation deal signed this week.
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Opinion: Reality check on Middle East talks

Motivation is there, but peace will take time.
Syria sees warming ties in Middle East

Its improved standing poses challenge to US policy of isolation.
Qatari deal defuses Lebanese crisis

The agreement gives Hezbollah and the opposition allies of the Shiite militants enough control in the government to have veto power over legislation.
Opinion: The heart of Lebanon's strife

Violence is rooted in the flawed 1943 power-sharing pact.
The Monitor's View: Iran pumps iron in the Middle East

Through its terrorist proxy Hezbollah, Iran builds up its Shiite influence in the region.
Lebanese Army steps into Beirut fray

Opposition Hezbollah fighters continue civil disobedience against pro-Western government.
Lebanon unrest widens amid government, Hezbollah tensions

A strike originally called over high food prices and low wages spirals into confrontation and violence.
Palestinians' bittersweet homecoming in Lebanon

Residents started returning Monday to the Nahr al-Bared camp, which was damaged in fighting last year.
U.S. warship stirs Lebanese fear of war.

The USS Cole has deployed off the coast of Lebanon as that nation's political crisis deepens.