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Belgian troops wounded in Lebanon 
BBC News - Dec 29 2:47 PM
A cluster bomb explosion injures two Belgian peacekeepers on a mine-clearing operation in Lebanon, a UN official says.V. Dee Carter, 74, of Lebanon died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. ... Corvallis Gazette Times - 29 minutes ago
V. Dee Carter, 74, of Lebanon died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home, Lebanon. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southside Church of Christ in Lebanon.Cluster Bomb In S Lebanon Wounds 2 Belgian Peacekeepers Nasdaq - Dec 29 9:13 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Two Belgian soldiers serving with the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon were wounded Friday when they detonated a cluster bomb in southern Lebanon, a U.N. spokesman said.Israeli probe raps army's handling of Lebanon war Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 29 8:24 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A retired Israeli general who investigated the armed forces' performance during the Lebanon war on Friday criticised commanders for poor organisation but stopped short of calling for the chief of staff's resignation.Lebanon falls to Rogersville in overtime Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 2:19 PM
SPRINGFIELD As the ball left his hand, Lebanon s Matt Gow thought the shot was good. It was not meant to be.Two U.N. peacekeepers wounded demining in S.Lebanon AlertNet - Dec 29 9:03 AM
Source: Reuters BEIRUT, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Two Belgian peacekeepers, part of an international force monitoring a ceasefire in south Lebanon, were wounded on Friday when they stepped on a cluster bomb, a UNIFIL ... Lebanon defeats Norwood; will play in semifinals today Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 2:04 PM
A big second half on defense against the Norwood Lady Pirates on Thursday propelled the Lebanon girls basketball team into the semifinals of the Central Bank Holiday Classic.Car chase goes through city, North Lebanon Lebanon Daily News - Dec 29 9:22 AM
Local police, with a big assist from OnStar, captured four men in a Cadillac Escalade following a chase through Lebanon, Cornwall and North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships yesterday afternoon.Israeli probe raps army's handling of Lebanon war AlertNet - Dec 29 8:18 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Dec 29 (Reuters) - A retired Israeli general who investigated the armed forces' performance during the Lebanon war on Friday criticised commanders for poor organisation but stopped short of ... Lebanon Health and Fitness dedicated to wellness Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 29 6:59 AM
Every year at this time, many people resolve to get in better shape, and the staff at Lebanon Health and Fitness wants to help make that happen. The fitness center, located at 255 W. Main St. in Lebanon, provides a variety of health and fitness equipment.French UN commander denies early Lebanon handover AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 8:10 AM
The French general commanding the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has denied any early transfer of command to the Italy military as reported by Italian media.Malaysia again offers more troops in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 2:45 AM
Malaysia has again offered to deploy a larger contingent to a United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon despite being restricted to fewer than 400 troops.Govt seeks Lebanon's cooperation on child protection ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 28 10:00 PM
The Australian Government is negotiating a bilateral agreement with Lebanon on the issue of parental child abduction.Hezbollah involved in Lebanon assassinations: Jumblatt AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 7:23 AM
Prominent Lebanese MP Walid Jumblatt has accused the Shiite militant group Hezbollah of being involved in a string of political assassinations, according to an interview aired on Arab television.Russian Analyst: Syria, Iran Won War in Lebanon Israel National News - Dec 28 10:44 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Syrian and Lebanon won the Hizbullah terrorist war against Israel, Russian analyst Marianna Belenkaya wrote for United Press International (UPI) . She wrote that Israel's operation against Hizbullah and not against Lebanon, which has allowed Hizbullah to establish a de facto state in the southern part of the country, was a key event.Lebanon Sees More Than 1,000 War Deaths Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Dec 28 10:49 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - More than 1,000 Lebanese civilians and combatants died during the summer war between Israel's army and Hezbollah guerrillas, according to tallies by government agencies, humanitarian groups and The Associated Press.Analysis: Syria, Iran won Lebanon war UPI - Dec 28 11:06 AM
MOSCOW, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- There are global and local wars -- the war in Lebanon is in between these two extremes.FRENCH MINISTER TO SPEND NEW YEAR'S WITH TROOPS IN LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 28 11:35 AM
PARIS, Dec 28, 2006 (AFP) - French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie is to spend New Year's Eve with some of the 1,650 troops France has deployed in Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping mission there, her office said Thursday.Lebanon done in by flurry of 3s; Beavs bow Lebanon Daily News - Dec 28 9:28 AM
Among the many qualities that good teams possess is the ability to beat other good teams. Right now, at least for the moment, a talented and potentially very good Lebanon High girls basketball team is having a heck of a time with that one.Lebanon beaten in East Penn opener Lebanon Daily News - Dec 28 9:29 AM
With all four of its participants expected to qualify for the District Three Class AAA playoffs, the East Pennsboro Holiday Tournament was supposed to provide the Lebanon boys basketball team with a good idea of where it stands in respect to other schools its size in the area.Italy may take early command of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 9:58 AM
Italy may assume command of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon from the French a few weeks early -- in January instead of February, Italian State Secretary for Defense Marco Verzaschi said.Lebanon defeats Richland to advance in Holiday Classic Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 28 1:19 PM
The Lebanon girls basketball team pressured Richland into a bevy of turnovers and pounded the Bears, 58-27 for a first-round win on Wednesday in the Second Annual Central Bank Holiday Classic at Boswell Auditorium.Lebanon's deaths in Israel-Hezbollah war CNews - Dec 28 11:03 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) More than 1,000 Lebanese civilians and combatants died during the summer war between Israel s army and Hezbollah guerrillas, according to tallies by government agencies, humanitarian groups and The Associated Press.Best of Lebanon sports 2006 Lebanon Express - Dec 28 10:57 AM
The year 2006 was full of victories large and small for Lebanon area teams, athletes and fans. No less than three local men became professionals in their chosen sport, and several other competitors made a mark on the national level in everything from wrestling (Amy Bloom) to bass fishing (Kory Ray).ANALYSIS-Lebanon conflict overlaps with Mideast turmoil AlertNet - Dec 28 3:54 AM
Source: Reuters By Alistair Lyon, Special Correspondent BEIRUT, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Troops and razor wire ring the Grand Serail, seat of Lebanon's government, to keep out Hezbollah-led protesters in a standoff that ... Probe 'finds Israeli army deficient in summer war' AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 8:01 AM
Israeli military preparations for the summer war in Lebanon and the way troops were used on operations were deficient, a probe into the conduct of staff headquarters found.Malaysia Offers More Peacekeeping Troops For Lebanon Nasdaq - Dec 28 1:43 AM
KUALA LUMPUR (AP)--Malaysia on Thursday offered to increase the number of troops that it plans to send to join U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon, the national news agency reported.FRENCH UN COMMANDER DENIES EARLY LEBANON HANDOVER The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 28 5:31 AM
BEIRUT, Dec 28, 2006 (AFP) - The French general commanding the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Thursday denied any early transfer of command to the Italy military as reported by Italian media.Lebanon conflict overlaps with Mideast turmoil Khaleej Times - Dec 28 5:08 AM
BEIRUT - Troops and razor wire ring the Grand Serail, seat of Lebanon s government, to keep out Hezbollah-led protesters in a standoff that encapsulates wider struggles set to roil the Middle East in 2007.Global 'biking for peace' cyclists make pit-stop in 'friendly' Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:15 PM
The Daily Star, the duo explained the purpose for their expedition and the message.PG SOUTH: Mt. Lebanon roars to fine start Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 27 9:24 PM
Excuse Shane Phillips if he's downplaying his team's 8-2 start. The Mt. Lebanon junior guard has been schooled by one of the best coaches around, Joey David, and is unlikely to give any bulletin board fodder to any of the Blue Devils' future opponents.War in Lebanon won by Syria and Iran, and lost by the U.S. Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 28 3:50 AM
MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti political commentator Marianna Belenkaya) - There are global and local wars - the war in Lebanon is in between these two extremes.Lebanon bounces back Lebanon Daily News - Dec 29 9:29 AM
From the outhouse one evening to the penthouse the next. Welcome to the world of scholastic sports, and boys basketball specifically.Highlights from the world's press CNN.com - Dec 29 3:34 AM
It's been quite a year. North Korea tested a nuclear device. The world watched while bombs rained on Lebanon. The death toll in Iraq, both civilian and military, mounted. The situation in Afghanistan worsened. Saddam Hussein was tried and sentenced to death. Climate change was on everyone's minds with dire predictions about the devastating impact it could have on the planet.Horses lead Lebanon donation parade The Cincinnati Enquirer - Dec 27 5:50 PM
The carriage parade will get the lion's share of the 2007 Civic Donation Program, the Lebanon City Council announces.Heritage and Soul Festival coming to Lebanon Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 29 6:59 AM
Marion County will host an event in January intended to educate, entertain and inspire.Lebanon keeps it close, but finally falls to Triad Belleville News-Democrat - Dec 28 1:14 AM
Triad junior Jeremy Maclin drained a 3-pointer with 1:29 remaining and the Knights held on from there to beat Lebanon 53-50 on Wednesday at the Freeburg-Columbia Holiday Tournament.Clair returning to Lebanon despite ordeal The Journal - Dec 28 12:44 AM
A health worker who narrowly escaped with her life after being evacuated from war-torn Lebanon has returned to the devastated country to help her stricken patients.Hezbollah involved in Lebanon assassinations: Jumblatt Khaleej Times - Dec 29 7:49 AM
BEIRUT - Prominent Lebanese MP Walid Jumblatt has accused the Shia militant group Hezbollah of being involved in a string of political assassinations, according to an interview aired on Arab television.82 military vehicles sent to Lebanon Gulf Times - Dec 27 11:44 PM
A TOTAL of 82 military vehicles were dispatched yesterday to Lebanon from the As Sayliyah camp as part of the Qatari Duty Force (QDF) to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).High school boys' basketball Lancaster Online - 16 minutes ago
Junior Travis Dresch scored 16 points as Northern Lebanon ran away from Donegal, 57-35, in the opening game of the Northern Lebanon Tournament Friday night.Druze leader: Hizbullah involved in Lebanon's assassinations Al Bawaba - Dec 29 7:52 AM
Druze leader Walid Jumblat has accused for the first time publicly Hizbullah of involvement together with the Syrian regime in "some assassinations if not say all."Athlete of the Week ... Chris Hanna, basketball, Lebanon High School The Western Star - Dec 27 7:06 PM
Name: Chris Hanna. Sports: Basketball. School: Lebanon High School. Class: Senior. Age: 18.Champville, UAE's first hurdle in basketball tourney Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
DUBAI Hosts UAE, playing in the colours of Dubai Financial Markets, will take on Champville of Lebanon in their opening match of the 18th Dubai International Basketball Tournament to be held at the Al Ahli Club from January 4.Richard Sam Simonian Albany Democrat-Herald - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Richard Sam Simonian, 72, of Lebanon died Friday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. Sam was born in Dearborn, Mich., the son of George and Helen (Vartanian) Simonian. He moved to Gardena, Calif., as a child, where he attended and completed his schooling.Lebanon students learn to be life savers The Western Star - Dec 27 12:07 PM
Schools, fire and rescue officials and the Lebanon Eagles are teaming up to teach Lebanon teens how to save a life. Through this partnership, every Lebanon High School sophomore has the chance to be certified in CPR and first aid through the Lebanon Fire and Rescue Squad.Angelic elegance Hindustan Times via Yahoo! India News - Dec 29 12:33 PM
In a market where wedding couture means traditional lenghas, saris and salwar kameezes, it's refreshing to see Lebanon-based designer Abdul Halder's collection. Showcasing ethereal white wedding gowns in elegant silhouettes, Abdul hopes to match the standards of European couture.Premier Erdogan Due To Lebanon TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:07 PM
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a one-day visit to Lebanon on January 3rd, 2007, stated Turkish Prime Ministry Press Center on Wednesday.Fadlallah insists Iran does not interfere in Lebanon's domestic affairs The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 27 1:38 PM
Senior Shiite cleric Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah discussed on Wednesday current developments in Lebanon and the region with Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad Reza Shibbani. After the meeting, Fadlallah denied accusations that the Islamic Republic interferes in Lebanon's domestic affairs and rejected.Bologna Drop WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Dec 29 2:58 PM
Folks in Lebanon are ready to eat the object that's dropped every New Years Eve.A year of triumphant highs and devastating lows The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 1:59 PM
The year 2006 turned out to be one of unexpected developments for Lebanon: a devastating war, international forces from all over the world and the Lebanese Army taking control of the South and demonstration after demonstration by rival camps. Almost as a portent of the events to follow, in 2006, hundreds of Lebanese.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:04 PM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Lebanon on Jan. 3, the last day of the Feast of Sacrifice, a prominent Islamic holiday.Child abduction charges laid against NZer NZCity - Dec 29 3:37 PM
Charges have now been laid against a New Zealander accused of being involved in snatching two young children from their father in Lebanon. David Pemberton is accused of child abduction and being an accessory to child abduction.Moussa announces new mission to Beirut The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:00 PM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa announced Friday that he will be returning to Lebanon after the holidays with an initiative in hand to end the ongoing political deadlock. In his annual end-of-year meeting with the press in Egypt, Moussa said his plan still enjoys both Lebanese and Arab support.Will fear get in the way of New Year's cheer? The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:00 PM
Due to Lebanon's volatile situation, many are staying home for New Year's Eve and some wonder how the "I Love Life" celebration in Downtown Beirut will ensure security considering the large crowds the event will draw. Organizers say they expect at least 15,000 people. "We're coordinating with the police and the army.Arslan urges pro-Cabinet youth to join opposition The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 1:59 PM
The head of the Lebanese Democratic Party former MP Talal Arslan called on the youth of Lebanon who "still" favor Premier Fouad Siniora's Cabinet "not to miss out on the unique opportunity to bring about a wind of democratic change to their country."Muslims prepare for Eid al-Adha celebrations The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:16 PM
Supermarkets, butcher shops and fruit stands on sidewalks were abuzz Friday as Muslim residents of Lebanon prepared to celebrate Eid al-Adha this weekend, coinciding with the New Year's Eve holiday. In Beirut, green palm trees and yellow lanterns decorated the display window of the Rababah Butchery on Barbour Street.Plan calls for railroad to move reloading facilities out of town Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:35 AM
LEBANON The City Council is working with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Albany & Eastern Railroad Company on a project that could greatly reduce the amount of train and truck traffic through town, officials said.Lebanon offers open field for Islamic financing The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 27 1:43 PM
Lebanon is a potentially lucrative market for Islamic banking in view of its diversified community but the country still has a shortage of Islamic financial operations in terms of growing conventional transactions, according to Lebanese bankers.Druze spiritual leader calls for dialogue The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:00 PM
Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Naim Hassan said Friday that the situation in Lebanon "has become extremely dangerous and complicated," calling for an Islamic-Christian summit "as soon as possible." In a letter delivered from the Druze community's headquarters in Beirut on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the sheikh aql urged politicians to hold.Halutz looks set to survive probe into conduct of war The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:00 PM
Israeli Chief of Staff Dan Halutz is expected to remain in his position following an inquiry conducted by the Israeli military on the summer war with Lebanon, according to a report in the Israeli daily Haaretz. Former Chief of Staff Dan Shomron conducted the inquiry, which focused on the General Staff's performance during the war.Building hope Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 2:04 PM
The framed walls are up and the Shiverdeck family home is taking shape for the third Lebanon Community Habitat for Humanity project. A milestone in the house construction took place Wednesday when volunteers raised walls at the current project at 650 Wood St. in Lebanon.Willard Hubbell Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 2:19 PM
Willard Hubbell, 78, of Lebanon, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at Christian Healthcare North. He was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Long Island, N.Y., to Willard Perry and Edna Lucille Faulkner Hubbell.Falcons fly to title in Holiday Festival Lebanon Daily News - Dec 29 9:29 AM
SOUTH LEBANON Perhaps pointing out that it has yet to play a game against a Lancaster-Lebanon Section One opponent isn t the way to put the Cedar Crest boys basketball team s early season success into perspective.County officials to run again Lebanon Daily News - Dec 29 9:23 AM
By JOHN LATIMER Staff Writer The race is on. Lebanon Daily News Lebanon County commissioners Bill Carpenter and Larry Stohler have announced they will seek re-election next year. If they are successful, it would be Carpenter s sixth term and Stohler s second.Marie Trower celebrates 95th birthday in Lebanon Richland Mirror & Pulaski County Democrat - Dec 27 12:35 PM
Marie Trower celebrated her 95th birthday on Dec. 17 with a family dinner at Gary s Catfish & BBQ in Lebanon. Twelve family members were able to help her celebrate.Esther M. Twomey Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 2:19 PM
Esther M. Twomey, 87, of Lebanon died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 at Christian Healthcare South. She is survived by one son, David Twomey and his wife, Doreen, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Vernon Dee Carter Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:44 AM
Vernon Dee Carter, 74, a lifelong resident of the Lebanon area, died Friday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Dee was born in Lebanon, the son of J. Willis and Sylvia (Elliott) Carter.Gift or more deceit? Orange Leader - Dec 29 8:15 AM
THE LEBANON REPORTER (LEBANON, Ind.) LEBANON, Ind. Redemption or yet again a devious ploy? Saddam Hussein wants the dear faithful people of Iraq not to hate the people of the other countries that attacked us when a U.S.-led coalition invaded Iraq in 2003.Most Valuable Pioneer Lancaster Online - Dec 29 9:14 AM
The Lancaster-Lebanon League doesn't hand out a most valuable player award in boys basketball.Drug charges filed against man Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 1:49 PM
Jackie W. Wise, 56, of Montreal, Mo., but who resides in Lebanon, was charged this morning by the Laclede County prosecutorâ s office with a felony of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute.Commissioners OK budget; no tax hike Lebanon Daily News - Dec 29 9:23 AM
In their final piece of official business this year, the Lebanon County commissioners yesterday unanimously approved next year s budget. The $88.1 million spending plan is $2.5 million or 2.9 percent more than this year s budget but will require no tax increase.Review of the year: The Middle East Independent - Dec 29 4:29 AM
By this month, Lebanon's sectarian crisis, its attempted coups d'état (by the Iranians, by the Syrians, by the US, take your pick) had struck even the humble journalist. Each year at this time, I renew my residence card. To receive my card from the office of "General Security" at a whacking cost of around £1,300, I need a valid government-issued press card. To receive my press card, I need to ...LVC wins tourney opener in Florida Lebanon Daily News - Dec 29 9:28 AM
Not even a holiday trip to Florida can knock the Lebanon Valley College men s basketball team out of sync. The Flying Dutchmen extended their win streak to six games yesterday, edging Penn State Behrend 56-48 at the Land of Magic Classic in Daytona Beach, Fla.Cash, cigarettes taken in C-store burglary Lebanon Daily Record - Dec 29 1:49 PM
Route 66 Stop at 1850 W. Elm St. was burglarized overnight, Lebanon police report. Officers said the morning clerk discovered the break-in at about 4 a.m. today.Barbara R. Brown Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:42 AM
Barbara R. Brown, 93, of Lebanon died, Tuesday at Twin Oaks Care Center in Sweet Home. Barbara was born in Corvallis, the daughter of Guy and Hazel (Harris) Robinson.Salameh: 2006 results positive despite tensions The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:06 PM
Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh predicted on Friday that Lebanon's balance-of-payments surplus would exceed $2.5 billion at year end. Speaking to the Voice of Lebanon Radio, Salameh said the balance-of-payments surplus up to November of this year exceeded $2.9 billion.Arts and Entertainment Berkeley Daily Planet - Dec 29 9:37 AM
South Berkeley s La Peña Cultural Center will host an International Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m. Saturday, featuring comedians from Africa, China, Lebanon, Scotland, India and Iran. $13-$15. 3105 Shattuck Ave. 849-2568.Dec. 29 Death notices Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 12:23 PM
Jack Dillard , 86, of Lebanon died today at his home. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Leslie Fortney , 62, of Albany died Thursday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Claim: Iran, Hezbollah pay for attacks UPI - Dec 29 7:51 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Iran is financing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel through Lebanon's Hezbollah, Israeli intelligence officials say.Lebanese snow day The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 29 5:25 AM
Lebanese children respond enthusiastically to an unexpected snowfall near the village of Mdeirej, overlooking the Bekaa Valley. Yesterday s wintry surprise followed months of sunshine and wasn t limited to Lebanon. It also hit Israel, including Jerusalem, the Palestinian territories and Jordan.Alcohol amendment fizzles out Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 29 6:59 AM
Bars and restaurants in Lebanon will be allowed to serve alcohol by the drink this New Year's Eve. Bars and restaurants in the rest of the county will not.Mennonites work for peace in war-torn Lebanon Ekklesia - Dec 27 11:28 AM
The peace churches that together constitute the North American relief and development agency Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) are putting money and effort into post-war reconstruction in the Lebanon.Monteith House gets new fence Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:49 AM
The historic Monteith House Museum has a new fence, and its builder, Aaron VanEpps of Lebanon, is closer to getting his Eagle Scout award.Top 10 news stories of 2006 Lebanon Enterprise - Dec 29 6:59 AM
What were the biggest local news stories of the year? It's a question we here at The Lebanon Enterprise ask ourselves at the end of every year. So, here goes nothing.Criminal case closed in LJ shooting; suit in civil court likely in 2007 Pioneer News - Dec 29 6:40 AM
LEBANON JUNCTION - The case of a Lebanon Junction police officer who shot and killed Donald "Donnie" Ray Cothern while serving an arrest warrant Sept. 24 has officially been closed.Probe 'finds Israeli army deficient in summer war' TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 8:07 AM
JERUSALEM - Israeli military preparations for the summer war in Lebanon and the way troops were used on operations were deficient, a probe into the conduct of staff headquarters found, state radio reported on Friday.Four Arrested After Chase WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Dec 29 6:58 AM
Four people are facing a list of charges after a police chase in Lebanon County.Service notice Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:46 AM
James L. Graham Sr. , 79, of Lebanon passed away Saturday at the Portland VA Medical Center. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. No formal service will be held. Private burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.Harold C. Alton Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:43 AM
Harold C. Alton, 79, of Sweet Home died Friday in Lebanon. Harold was born in Cornelius, the son of Cyrus and Alta (Marple) Alton. Harold married Rosa, who died in 1994. He later married Barbara Joy Roe in 1995.Dennis Henthorne Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:45 AM
Dennis Henthorne, 52, of Albany died Wednesday. He was born to Samuel and Birtha (Peadon) Henthorne in Lebanon. Dennis grew up in Sweet Home and graduated from Sweet Home High School.Cheri Lee Dlouhy Albany Democrat-Herald - Dec 29 11:43 AM
Cheri Lee Dlouhy, 51, passed away at her home. Cheri was born in Lebanon, the daughter of Raymond and Margie (Griffith) Sjolander.Reyshahri stresses unity in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 1:42 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Unity Head of Iranian Hajj pilgrims Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi Reyshahri here Tuesday stressed the importance of unity among Muslims in Lebanon.AL chief's mediation revisit to Lebanon "no more guaranteed": report People's Daily - Dec 27 5:07 AM
Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Amr Moussa said he would not return to Beirut to continue his mediation to end Lebanon's crippling political crisis unless he received "encouraging and tangible signals" from the rival sides, local daily As Safir reported Wednesday.People's Revolt in Lebanon Middle East Online - Dec 27 1:38 AM
With "in the street" reporting on the protests and a summary of the recent history of Lebanon, Newsday's Mohamad Bazzi says local Lebanese strife is -- not Shiite vs. Sunni, pro-Islamist vs. pro-Western -- but essentially a rebellion against the Siniora government's economic policies.Former dictator's dream was to unite all Arabs USA Today - 40 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein, 69, was the Middle East's most feared dictator, a dreamer who vowed to unite all Arabs as the "Lion of Babylon," and the loser of three major wars.Published: December 29. 2006 5:00AM PST BendBulletin.com - Dec 29 5:13 AM
Girls Basketball: Summit High Desert Holiday Shootout: Fort Vancouver (Wash.) vs. Madison, 8:30 a.m.; Lebanon vs. Century, 10:15 a.m.; Summit vs. The Dalles-Wahtonka, noon; Sherwood vs. Churchill, 3:30 p.m. Sisters Holiday Tournament: La Pine vs. Madras, 10 a.m.; Sisters vs. La Salle, 11:45 a.m.; North Marion vs. Burns, 1:30 p.m.; Junction City vs. Molalla, 3:15 p.m. Crook County vs. Roseburg at ...Sawin sentenced to two years North Adams Transcript - Dec 29 9:28 AM
PITTSFIELD A Hancock man who pleaded guilty Nov. 29 was sentenced Thursday afternoon in Berkshire Superior Court. Kyle W. Sawin, 19, of Lebanon Mountain Road appeared before Judge John Agostini.Man gets year in prison, sex offender label in assaults Dayton Daily News - Dec 28 10:27 PM
LEBANON A Mason man charged with four counts of sexual battery that occurred almost 10 years ago was sentenced by a Warren County judge Thursday to one year in prison.Girls Basketball: Salem 48, Eugene 41 Jefferson City News Tribune - Dec 29 5:55 AM
LEBANON, Mo. - The Eugene Lady Eagles dropped a 48-41 decision Thursday to Salem in the opening round of the Lebanon Tournament. Sade Campbell and Kelsey Frey had 11 points each for Eugene, which was outscored 29-22 in the half.