Topic: Ousama Safa
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Will Syria's fires singe Lebanon?
Deadly sectarian clashes near the Syrian border in northern Lebanon have sparked concern that Syria's turmoil is spilling over to its neighbor.
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Lebanon tribunal on Hariri assassination set to issue first indictments
An international tribunal investigating the 2005 Hariri assassination in Lebanon will focus on Hezbollah in its first indictments this month. But it still sees Syria as playing a key role.
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Lebanon resumes defense talks on Hezbollah's military wing
The most powerful politicians in Lebanon resumed discussions on national defense, with questions of how to rein in Shiite political party Hezbollah's powerful military wing on the table.
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Lebanon's Hariri, Hezbollah form new government
Five months after a Western-backed coalition narrowly beat the Hezbollah-led opposition in in Lebanon's June elections, the two sides reached a deal Monday night.
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Lebanese election a blow to Hezbollah
The Western-backed March 14 coalition won an unexpectedly large parliamentary majority – 71 of 128 seats – over the opposition, led by the Iranian-backed militant group.
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Why Syria and Saudi Arabia are talking again
It's about Iran, Iraq, and Israel. The two foes planned to meet in Riyadh Wednesday to solidify Arab unity amid regional volatility.
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Israel's 'Waltz with Bashir' misses an Oscar, but scores in Lebanon
The animated antiwar movie struck a chord in Lebanon and many are finding ways to see it despite the ban on Israeli films.
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Mideast awaits new leaders, direction in 2009
Former President Jimmy Carter urged new focus on Israeli-Palestinian peace last week. But other accords may be more feasible.
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How a murder investigation could snarl Mideast peace
Syria is the prime suspect in former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination. But many say an international tribunal could cause it to turn away from engaging with the West and Israel.
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Syria boosts diplomatic ties with Lebanon
In another nod to the West, Syria also sent an ambassador to Iraq – the first in decades.
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