Ya Libnan Political News: Committees formed in first session of Lebanon talks in Doha

                   
beiruter.com     May 17, 2008            

Published: Saturday, 17 May, 2008 @ 1:40 PM in Beirut (GMT+2) Doha - Arab-sponsored inter-Lebanese dialogue opened in Qatar Saturday in a bid to end the long-running political crisis that drove the country to the brink of a new civil war after pro- and anti-government supporters fought bloody... [read full story]                    

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A full-package to calm things down … for now !

ouwet.com     May 15, 2008          

Arabs surprisingly were able to contain the violence and join the Lebanese on one table. Led by Qatar, the Arab convoy put into action a 6 points package agreed on by all political factions. The points are as follows ( From Naharnet) 1) A return to the status quo before the clashes broke out on...                    

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Dissecting the Arab Committee’s Statement

beiruter.com     May 15, 2008          

The Arab Committee that is tasked with finding a diplomatic solution for the stalemate in Lebanon has announced a six step plan. These steps are as follows (my comments in red): 1) A return to the status quo before the clashes broke out on May 5, when the government announced two decisions...                    

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Main Points of Lebanon Deal

zawya.com     May 16, 2008          

BEIRUT, May 15, 2008 (AFP) - Arab foreign ministers announced on Thursday they had brokered a deal to end Lebanon's 18-month-old political crisis which escalated into deadly sectarian clashes last week. Following are the main points of the agreement unveiled by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign...                    

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Ya Libnan Political News: Lebanon's rival politicians arrive in Doha for dialogue talks

beiruter.com     May 16, 2008          

Published: Friday, 16 May, 2008 @ 9:44 PM in Beirut (GMT+2) Doha- Lebanon's feuding political leaders arrived in Doha for Arab-Sponsored talks aimed at ending the ongoing crisis that has driven the nation to the brinks of civil war. Parliament majority leader MP Saad Hariri and Premier Fouad...                    

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All eyes are on Doha

zawya.com     May 17, 2008          

Gulf News Dubai: The entire Arab world is watching closely the Lebanese national talks in Doha because their success would significantly ease the wider regional tension and help solve other Arab problems. As Lebanese leaders sat at a Doha round table to talk their way out of the protracted...                    

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