Tuesday, August 10, 2010

What Is Happening In Lebanon As The U.S. Congress Suspends Military Aid



Lebanon Crisis Feared As Indictments Near In Assassination Of Rafiq al-Hariri -- Washington Post

BEIRUT -- The United Nations set up a tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 killing of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri in an effort to deter future violence in Lebanon. But many in the country now fear indictments in the case could trigger a new political crisis or even sectarian bloodshed.

The Lebanese Shiite political party and militia, Hezbollah, is attempting to discredit the U.N. process amid indications that some of its members will be accused of Hariri's killing in the indictments, expected as soon as next month.

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More News On Lebanon

Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Hariri Assassination -- New York Times/AP
Hezbollah chief: Israel killed Hariri -- CNN
Lebanon unconvinced by Nasrallah's 'proof' -- Ynet News

U.S. Moves to Block Aid to Lebanese Army -- Wall Street Journal
America cuts funding to Lebanese army after Israeli clash -- The Telegraph
Congressman suspends US aid to Lebanese army -- CNN
Lebanon tries to assure US after military aid halt -- AP
Lebanon Criticizes US for Suspending Military Aid -- New York Times/AP
Lebanon says US military aid cutoff unwarranted -- AP
Iran plans help to Lebanon army, as U.S. blocks aid -- Reuters

Lebanon politician Karam charged with spying for Israel -- BBC
Lebanon charges Israeli spy suspect -- Al Jazeera
Lebanon charges politician with spying for Israel -- Reuters

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