The Lebanese Army deployed along the border with Israel Friday after responding to what it called a "provocative" violation of Lebanese sovereignty. Tel Aviv violated the Lebanese border earlier this week by erecting an observation post and a military post

The process of dissolving Parliament officially begins on Saturday following the general election on June 7. Over the coming weeks, parliamentary positions will be decided upon and a new Cabinet appointed to govern the country. From President Michel Sleiman down,

To say that Iraqi refugees in Lebanon are stuck between a rock and a hard place would be a drastic understatement; a choice between working illegally for low wages or returning to a war torn country is no choice at

A surprise reconciliation between the leaders of Hizbullah and the Progressive Socialist Party was followed on Friday by Walid Jumblatt's re-directing his rhetoric south, to Palestine, and warning of the "absolute extremism" of the Israeli government. "I call on all

The number of diagnosed cases in Lebanon of the A(H1N1) virus, otherwise known as swine flu, has risen to 20 and will likely increase further, the Health Ministry said on Friday. Those diagnosed with the virus include four students returning

The delivery was mild, but the words were incandescent: now Iran's protesters know exactly where they stand. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei finally spoke on the crisis gripping his nation yesterday, and while he had emollient words for presidential