STL to Issue More Indictments in Hariri Hit

STL to Issue More Indictments in Hariri Hit

More indictments in the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri are coming as assassination rumors swirl.Gabe Kahn., 2/13/2012, 10:02 PM
Hizbullah Defense Minister Backs Syrian Charges

Hizbullah Defense Minister Backs Syrian Charges

Lebanon is trying to stay out of the Syrian troubles, but Syria and Hizbullah are allies and the latter backs Syria's propaganda line.Amiel Ungar, 12/30/2011, 4:45 AM
Mikati Makes End-Run on Hizbullah to Fund STL

Mikati Makes End-Run on Hizbullah to Fund STL

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati has averted the collapse of his government by funding the STL from his own office's coffers.Gabe Kahn., 11/30/2011, 8:39 PM
Beirut Opposition Targets Hizbullah Arms

Beirut Opposition Targets Hizbullah Arms

Opposition leaders in Lebanon say they will not enter a dialogue with the government unless Hizbullah's disarmament is discussed first.Gabe Kahn., 11/3/2011, 6:29 PM
US State Department Pays Mikati Unannounced Visit

US State Department Pays Mikati Unannounced Visit

Senior US official arrives unannounced in Beirut to pay Lebanese Prime Minister a late night visit over funding for the STL. Gabe Kahn., 10/25/2011, 5:42 PM
Beirut Vows to Protect Syrian Refugees

Beirut Vows to Protect Syrian Refugees

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati has vowed to protect some 5,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the Assad regime.Gabe Kahn., 10/6/2011, 9:56 PM
Beirut Cabinet Crisis, Take Four

Beirut Cabinet Crisis, Take Four

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati's pledge to fund the Special Tribunal for Lebanon is threatening to bring down his government.Gabe Kahn., 10/3/2011, 10:57 PM
Power Deal Keeps Beirut Gov't Afloat

Power Deal Keeps Beirut Gov't Afloat

A controversial power bill that threatened to topple the Hizbullah-backed government in Beirut has been approved.Gabe Kahn., 9/7/2011, 7:59 PM
Power Politics Amp Lebanese Cabinet Crisis

Power Politics Amp Lebanese Cabinet Crisis

A potential cabinet crisis has lit up Beirut as power politics top the Hizbullah-backed Mikati government's agenda. Gabe Kahn., 8/29/2011, 8:24 PM
MIkati Will Support UN Tribunal

MIkati Will Support UN Tribunal

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said he will support the UN special tribunal that is investigating the killing of former PM Rafik Hariri.Elad Benari, 7/20/2011, 7:59 AM
Iran: Syria Trouble Zionist Plot

Iran: Syria Trouble Zionist Plot

Iranian officials visiting Lebanon warn that Syria's internal unrest is the result of an American-Israeli plot; warn Lebanon to be 'vigilant.'Gabe Kahn., 7/20/2011, 3:13 AM
Lebanese Gov't Wins Vote

Lebanese Gov't Wins Vote

Lebanon's government wins a no-confidence vote after Sa'ad Hariri supporters walk out over a policy statement on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Gabe Kahn., 7/8/2011, 2:14 AM
Two Weeks or Bust in Lebanon

Two Weeks or Bust in Lebanon

Lebanon's government will collapse unless its governance plan is published by July 13. Cabinet deadlocked over coming Special Tribunal indictments.Gabe Kahn., 6/29/2011, 8:52 PM