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Lebanese government, opposition head for talks

iht.com
May 16, 2008
        
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Leaders of Lebanon's U.S.-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition have left for the highest level talks since the country's political crisis began 18 months ago. The feuding leaders flew Friday to the tiny Gulf nation of Qatar, which will host the talks. The government delegation is... [read full story]                    

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Lebanon talks in Qatar progress, major hurdles remain (Reuters)

yahoo.com
May 18, 2008
        

DOHA (Reuters) - Rival Lebanese leaders made progress towards ending their political crisis on Sunday but disagreements over Hezbollah's weapons remained a major hurdle to a Qatari-mediated deal. Qatar's emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, weighed in on the third day of talks, meeting...

                   

Lebanon talks in Qatar progress, major hurdles remain

reuters.com
May 18, 2008
        

By Nadim Ladki DOHA (Reuters) - Rival Lebanese leaders made progress on issues at the heart of their political crisis on Sunday but Qatari-mediated talks face major hurdles to a deal to pull Lebanon back from the brink of a new civil war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr...

                   

Lebanon talks in Qatar progress, major hurdles remain

yahoo.com
May 18, 2008
        

By Nadim Ladki DOHA (Reuters) - Rival Lebanese leaders made progress towards ending their political crisis on Sunday but disagreements over Hezbollah's weapons remained a major hurdle to a Qatari-mediated deal. Qatar's emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, weighed in on the third day of talks,...

                   

Lebanon talks in Qatar progress, major hurdles remain

alertnet.org
May 18, 2008
        

Lebanese leaders make some progress at Qatar talks * Lebanese rivals make progress, but yet to agree on shape of new government * U.S. says Hezbollah must not be rewarded for fighting * Arab League expects "today to be a decisive day" * Hezbollah says sees chance of reaching understanding (Adds...

Lebanese Factions Face Off in Qatar

israelnationalnews.com
May 18, 2008
        

Representatives of the Lebanese government and Hizbullah traded accusations and reported almost no progress on the second day of discussions between them in Doha, Qatar. Hizbullah's chief negotiator at the talks, Mohammed Ra'ad, refused the government's demand that the Iranian-backed group's...

Lebanese rivals make progress on election, govt issues - Summary

earthtimes.org
May 18, 2008
        

Beirut/Doha - Rival Lebanese leaders continued their talks Sunday in Doha for the third consecutive day amid differences over Hezbollah arms and the formation of the upcoming national unity government, but progress was made on a new election law. Acc...

                   

Lebanese leaders make some progress at Qatar talks

thestar.com.my
May 18, 2008
        

DOHA (Reuters) - Rival Lebanese leaders made progress on issues at the heart of their political crisis on Sunday but Qatari-mediated talks face major hurdles to a deal to pull Lebanon back from the brink of a new civil war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani met with...

EXTRA: Mussa expects firm end of Lebanese negotiations in Qatar

earthtimes.org
May 18, 2008
        

Doha - Arab League Chief Amr Mussa said that the Lebanese talks in Doha are expected to reach a firm end on Sunday and that the issue of the national government in Lebanon would be discussed as part of an Arab initiative. Mussa said he will fly to Sy...

Lebanese leaders make some progress at Qatar talks

zawya.com
May 18, 2008
        

DOHA, May 18, SPA -- Lebanese leaders made some progress on the third day of talks in Qatar on Sunday, Reuters reported.Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani held intensive meetings with leaders of the ruling coalition and the opposition to try to end a crisis that has...

                   

2nd Day of Top Lebanese Talks in Qatar

go.com
May 18, 2008
        

Qatar talks between feuding Lebanese bogged down on Hezbollah arms, sides trading accusations By HUSSEIN DAKROUB Associated Press Writer BEIRUT, Lebanon May 18, 2008 (AP) Feuding Lebanese factions traded accusations Sunday while meeting a second day in Qatar for high-level talks in the country's...

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