Lebanon opposition likely to snub proposals

                   
alarabiya.net     May 20, 2008            

Crisis talks between rival Lebanese leaders seemed to be heading for failure on Tuesday, following the Hezbollah-led opposition’s refusal of two proposals put forward by Arab mediators to end a political feud that nearly drove the country to a new civil war. "You are talking about [read full story]                    

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Lebanon talks hit snag over power-sharing plan

alertnet.org     May 19, 2008          

Arab League says time running out, mistrust still high * Sheikh Hamad meets ruling coalition * Ruling coalition member insists on arms discussion By Nadim Ladki DOHA, May 19 (Reuters) - Talks to end Lebanon's political crisis suffered a setback on Monday after the Hezbollah-led opposition...                    

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Lebanon talks hit snag over power-sharing plan

reuters.com     May 19, 2008          

By Nadim Ladki DOHA (Reuters) - Lebanon's two rival political camps are set to respond on Monday to a series of proposals by Qatari mediators aimed at defusing a political crisis that has taken Lebanon to the brink of a new civil war. The Arab League intervened last week to end Lebanon's worst...                    

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Lebanon talks hit snag over power-sharing plan (Reuters)

yahoo.com     May 19, 2008          

DOHA (Reuters) - Talks to end Lebanon's political crisis suffered a setback on Monday after the Hezbollah-led opposition appeared to ignore proposals by Qatari mediators aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war. The Arab League intervened last week to end Lebanon's worst...                    

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Lebanese Political Rivals Mull Qatari Proposal for Unity Government

voanews.com     May 19, 2008          

Lebanon's political rivals are expected to respond to a proposal from Qatar's prime minister to end months of political fighting. Representatives from Lebanon's Hezbollah-backed opposition and pro-Western government are to discuss the plan Monday in Doha, Qatar. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad...                    

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Ya Libnan Political News: Opposition rejects Qatari proposal for ending Lebanon crises

beiruter.com     May 19, 2008          

Published: Monday, 19 May, 2008 @ 5:49 PM in Beirut (GMT+2) Beirut - Talks to end Lebanon's political crisis suffered a setback on Monday after the Hezbollah-led opposition appeared to ignore proposals by Qatari mediators aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war. The Arab...                    

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Lebanon crisis talks in Doha suffer setback

gulfnews.com     May 19, 2008          

Doha: Talks to end Lebanon's political crisis suffered a setback on Monday after the Hezbollah-led opposition appeared to ignore proposals by Qatari mediators aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war. The Arab League intervened last week to end Lebanon's worst domestic...                    

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Lebanon power-sharing talks hit snag

msn.com     May 19, 2008          

Lebanon talks hit snag over power-sharing plan Arab ministers struggle to get Hezbollah to agree to put weapons down DOHA, Qatar - Talks to end Lebanon's political crisis suffered a setback on Monday after the Hezbollah-led opposition appeared to ignore proposals by Qatari mediators aimed at...                    

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Lebanon Opposition Ignores Qatar Compromise Proposal at Talks

voanews.com     May 19, 2008          

Lebanon's Hezbollah-led opposition appears to have ignored a proposal by Qatari mediators aimed at pulling Lebanon out of a political crisis. Lebanese opposition leaders had been expected to respond to a Qatari proposal - but instead issued a short statement Monday restating their existing...                    

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Lebanese rivals fail to strike deal in Doha

gulfnews.com     May 19, 2008          

Doha: Tension in Lebanon is expected to rise as last minute efforts to salvage talks between rival parties in Doha suffered a setback on Monday after proposals by Qatari mediators for power sharing were rejected. Qatari Prime Minister Shaikh Hamad Bin Jasem Al Thani made proposals on Sunday on a...                    

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Qatari mediators intervene to salvage Lebanon talks

reuters.com     May 19, 2008          

By Nadim Ladki DOHA (Reuters) - Talks to end Lebanon's political crisis suffered a setback on Monday after the Hezbollah-led opposition appeared to ignore proposals by Qatari mediators aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war. The Arab League intervened last week to end...                    

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