Ya Libnan Political News: Qatar emerges in Lebanon as diplomatic powerhouse

                   
beiruter.com     May 16, 2008            

Pity Amr Moussa. For months the dour Arab League secretary-general shuttled between his Cairo home and the Lebanese capital in a futile attempt to get Lebanese factions to talk, only to walk away in abject failure. Then along came a smiling Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, foreign minister and... [read full story]                    

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Lebanese leaders in Qatar for crisis talks

alertnet.org     May 16, 2008          

Leaders fly to Qatar for crisis talks * Jumblatt calls for concessions * Syrian minister sees "real opportunity" for Lebanon * Saudi Arabia states support for initiative (Adds Siniora cancels Bush talks, leaders arrive in Qatar) By Nadim Ladki DOHA, May 16 (Reuters) - Rival Lebanese leaders...                    

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Lebanese government, opposition head for talks

examiner.com     May 16, 2008          

May 16, 2008 2:58 PM (17 mins ago) By HUSSEIN DAKROUB, AP » 17 mins ago: Lebanese government, opposition head for talks « (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) Protesters from the Lebanese Association for the disabled, hold banners, outside Beirut International airport, Lebanon, Friday, May 16, 2008. Feuding...                    

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Lebanese premier will not see Bush in Egypt, sources say

earthtimes.org     May 16, 2008          

Beirut/Doha - Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Seniora will not meet with US President George W Bush in Egypt on Sunday because he will be busy with talks between opposing Lebanese factions in Doha to end Lebanon's crisis, a Lebanese government source s...                    

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Lebanese government, opposition head for talks

localtechwire.com     May 16, 2008          

By HUSSEIN DAKROUB Associated Press Writer Posted: Today at 12:55 p.m. Updated: 27 minutes ago BEIRUT, Lebanon — Leaders of Lebanon's U.S.-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition went to Qatar Friday for the highest-level talks since the country's political crisis began 18 months ago....                    

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Lebanese leaders in Qatar for crisis talks

sabcnews.com     May 16, 2008          

Rival Lebanese leaders arrived in Qatar today for talks to end a protracted political conflict that has pushed the country to the brink of a new civil war. One of the most influential members of the US backed ruling coalition, which was dealt a military blow by Hezbollah in six days of fighting,...                    

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Lebanon leaders begin crisis talks in Qatar

alertnet.org     May 16, 2008          

Leaders launch talks to resolve political crisis * Jumblatt calls for concessions * Syrian minister sees "real opportunity" for Lebanon * Saudi Arabia states support for initiative (Recasts with start of talks) By Nadim Ladki DOHA, May 16 (Reuters) - Qatar's emir formally opened talks on Friday...                    

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Lebanese government, opposition head for talks (AP)

yahoo.com     May 16, 2008          

By HUSSEIN DAKROUB, Associated Press Writer 48 minutes ago BEIRUT, Lebanon - Leaders of Lebanon's U.S.-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition went to Qatar Friday for the highest-level talks since the country's political crisis began 18 months ago. A week ago, the standoff dissolved...                    

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Lebanese leaders in Qatar for crisis talks (Reuters)

yahoo.com     May 16, 2008          

DOHA (Reuters) - Rival Lebanese leaders arrived in Qatar on Friday for talks to end a protracted political conflict that has pushed the country to the brink of a new civil war. One of the most influential members of the U.S-backed ruling coalition, which was dealt a military blow by Hezbollah in...                    

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Lebanese government, opposition head for talks

chron.com     May 16, 2008          

By HUSSEIN DAKROUB Associated Press Writer BEIRUT, Lebanon — Leaders of Lebanon's U.S.-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition went to Qatar Friday for the highest-level talks since the country's political crisis began 18 months ago. A week ago, the standoff dissolved into violence...                    

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Lebanese rivals head for crisis talks in Qatar

gulfnews.com     May 16, 2008          

Beirut: Rival Lebanese leaders flew to Qatar on Friday aiming to end a protracted political conflict that has pushed the country to the brink of a new civil war. One of the most influential members of the US-backed ruling coalition, which was dealt a blow by Hezbollah in six days of fighting,...                    

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