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January 9, 2006

Saudis urge closer Syria-Lebanon ties

1/09/06 Al Jazeera.net, Saudis urge closer Syria-Lebanon ties

January 12, 2006

Rice issues stern warning to Syria

1/12/06 Al Jazeera.net, Rice issues stern warning to Syria

January 17, 2006

Saudi tries to ease Lebanese-Syria row

1/17/06 Al Jazeera, Saudi tries to ease Lebanese-Syria row

January 19, 2006

US blacklists Syrian spy chief

1/19/06 Al Jazeera, US blacklists Syrian spy chief

January 21, 2006

Oman Pact Boosts US Agenda in the Middle East

1/21/06 Mekay, IPS, Oman Pact Boosts US Agenda in the Middle East

February 5, 2006

Saudi surprise at Bush oil call

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, ,a href="http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/A926E260-F00C-4231-9A0F-C2EBFD596411.htm">Saudi surprise at Bush oil call

February 18, 2006

Spaceport comes to UAE

2/18/06 Al Jazeera, Spaceport comes to UAE

February 20, 2006

Syria slams US 'meddling'

2/20/06 Al Jazeera, Syria slams US 'meddling'

February 21, 2006

US think-tank plans branch in Qatar

2/21/06 Al Jazeera, US think-tank plans branch in Qatar

February 24, 2006

Yemen rejects US arrest demand

2/24/06 Al Jazeera, Yemen rejects US arrest demand

February 25, 2006

Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

February 26, 2006

Civil war in Iraq threatens Mideast

2/26/06 Weisman, NYT, Civil war in Iraq threatens Mideast

February 27, 2006

Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

2/27/06 Williams, Wa. Post, Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

March 6, 2006

Iran Shows Its Hand

3/06/06 Sheikh, IPS, Iran Shows Its Hand

France to give Libya nuclear help

3/06/06 Al Jazeera, France to give Libya nuclear help

March 13, 2006

Kuwait invests in south Sudan

3/13/06 Al Jazeera, Kuwait invests in south Sudan

March 15, 2006

Arab stock markets hit by losses

3/15/06 Al Jazeera, Arab stock markets hit by losses

March 23, 2006

Dubai labour unrest continues

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Dubai labour unrest continues

March 28, 2006

Migrants and the Middle East: Welcome to the other side of Dubai

3/28/06 Sengupta, Independent, Migrants and the Middle East: Welcome to the other side of Dubai

After Iraq, Arabs Wary of 'Western' Democracy

3/28/06 Janardham, IPS, After Iraq, Arabs Wary of 'Western' Democracy

April 12, 2006

In UAE, Tales of Paradise Lost

4/12/06 Shadid, Wa. Post. In UAE, Tales of Paradise Lost

April 20, 2006

Mideast 'axis' forms against West

4/20/06 Blanford, CSM, Mideast 'axis' forms against West

April 26, 2006

Egypt hit by further blasts

4/26/06 AP, Egypt hit by further blasts

May 7, 2006

Out of Desert Poverty, a Caldron of Rage in the Sinai

5/07/06 Salckman, NYT, Out of Desert Poverty, a Caldron of Rage in the Sinai

May 13, 2006

Iran and Turkey fire salvo over Iraq

5/13/06 Moubayed, Asia Times, Iran and Turkey fire salvo over Iraq

May 17, 2006

Why US restored ties with Libya

5/17/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Why US restored ties with Libya

Syrian oil draws Asian help

5/17/06 Blanford, CSM, Syrian oil draws Asian help

May 21, 2006

Kuwaiti emir dissolves parliament

5/21/06 Al Jazeera, Kuwaiti emir dissolves parliament

July 11, 2006

Qatar-UAE pipeline 'to go ahead'

7/11/06 Al Jazeera, Qatar-UAE pipeline 'to go ahead'

July 12, 2006

Key events in Lebanon-Israel conflict

7/12/06 AP, Key events in Lebanon-Israel conflict

Hezbollah warns Israel over raids

7/12/06 BBC, Hezbollah warns Israel over raids

July 13, 2006

Hezbollah, Israel trade bombing threats

7/13/06 UPI, Hezbollah, Israel trade bombing threats

Bush: Israel has 'right to defend herself'

7/13/06 Silva, Chicago Tribune, Bush: Israel has 'right to defend herself'

Analysis: will US step in?

7/13/06 Beaston, TimesOnline, Analysis: will US step in?

Hezbollah: Violence mixed with social mission

7/13/06 CNN, Hezbollah: Violence mixed with social mission

Hezbollah rockets strike Israeli port

7/13/06 CNN, Hezbollah rockets strike Israeli port

Iran declares support for Palestinian militants

7/13/06, IranMania, Iran declares support for Palestinian militants

First Hizballah rockets land in Haifa, one of Israel's three main cities and chemicals industrial center

7/13/06 DebkaFiles, First Hizballah rockets land in Haifa, one of Israel's three main cities and chemicals industrial center

Northern escalation / Syria: a possible third front

7/13/06 Schiff, Ha'aretz, Northern escalation / Syria: a possible third front

Atmosphere of war in cabinet meeting

7/13/06 Keinon, Jerusalem Post, Atmosphere of war in cabinet meeting

Bush Plays Limited Middle East Role as Israel, Arabs Face Off

7/13/06 Bloomberg, Bush Plays Limited Middle East Role as Israel, Arabs Face Off

US: Syria, Iran behind kidnapping in north

7/13/06 yNet, US: Syria, Iran behind kidnapping in north

Israel attacks Beirut airport; Israeli town hit

7/13/06 Ladki, Reuters, Israel attacks Beirut airport; Israeli town hit

Capture of soldiers was 'act of war' says Israel

7/13/06 McGreal, Guardian, Capture of soldiers was 'act of war' says Israel

Halt the slide to war

7/13/06 Guardian, Halt the slide to war

American policy in Middle East caught in 'a perfect storm'

7/13//06 Cornwell, Independent, American policy in Middle East caught in 'a perfect storm'

Israel attacks Beirut airport

7/13/06 Ghattas, AP, Israel attacks Beirut airport

Israel launches ferocious assault on Lebanon after capture of troops

7/13/06 Macintyre, Independent, Israel launches ferocious assault on Lebanon after capture of troops

Hezbollah Raid Opens 2nd Front for Israel

7/13/06 Shadid & Wilson, wp, Hezbollah Raid Opens 2nd Front for Israel

Options for U.S. Limited As Mideast Crises Spread

7/13/06 Wright, WP, Options for U.S. Limited As Mideast Crises Spread

Sign That Crisis Is Regional, Not Just Israel vs. Palestinians

7/13/06 Erlanger, NYT, Sign That Crisis Is Regional, Not Just Israel vs. Palestinians

Aiming to Kill Hamas Military Leaders, Israeli Air Force Kills 9 Members of a Family Instead

7/13/06 Erlanger, NYT, Aiming to Kill Hamas Military Leaders, Israeli Air Force Kills 9 Members of a Family Instead

July 14, 2006

Israel vows to destroy Hizbullah

7/14/06 Urquhart, Guardian, Israel vows to destroy Hizbullah

Israel Extends Strikes Deeper Into Lebanon

7/14/06 Fattah & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Extends Strikes Deeper Into Lebanon

Israel Blockades Lebanon; Wide Strikes by Hezbollah

7/14/06 Fattah & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Blockades Lebanon; Wide Strikes by Hezbollah

Oil Prices Put Pressure on Shares

7/14/06 Peters, NYT, Oil Prices Put Pressure on Shares

Escalation ripples through Middle East

7/14/06 Murphy, CSM, Escalation ripples through Middle East

South Lebanon feels brunt of Israeli attacks

7/14/06 Blanford, CSM, South Lebanon feels brunt of Israeli attacks

"This is Going to Be A Big War"

7/14/06 Jamail, Iraq Dispatches, "This is Going to Be A Big War"

Refugees Fleeing Beirut Speak of Catastrophic Bombing

7/14/06 Jamail. IPS, Refugees Fleeing Beirut Speak of Catastrophic Bombing

Israel Blames Attacks on Syria-Iran Axis

7/14/06 Perelman, Forward, Israel Blames Attacks on Syria-Iran Axis

July 15, 2006

Israeli Conflicts

7/15/06 Guardian, Israeli Conflicts

Israel Vowing to Rout Hezbollah

7/15/06 Erlanger, NYT, Israel Vowing to Rout Hezbollah

Israeli Raid Hits Lebanon - Syria Border

7/15/06 Reuters, Israeli Raid Hits Lebanon - Syria Border

Israel kills Lebanese civilians

7/15/06 BBC, Israel kills Lebanese civilians

The Proxy War

7/15/06 Ashraq Alawsat, The Proxy War

July 16, 2006

Olmert vows 'far-reaching' response

7/16/06 Guardian, Olmert vows 'far-reaching' response

U.S. Evacuation Teams Arrive in Lebanon

7/16/06 AP, U.S. Evacuation Teams Arrive in Lebanon

At Crossroads, Hezbollah Goes on the Attack

7/16/06 MacFarquhar & Fattah, NYT At Crossroads, Hezbollah Goes on the Attack

Merkel: G - 8 Agrees on Mideast Statement

7/16/06 AP, Merkel: G - 8 Agrees on Mideast Statement

Merkel: G - 8 Agrees on Mideast Statement

7/16/06 AP, Merkel: G - 8 Agrees on Mideast Statement

G8 Wants Hizbollah Gestures to End Crisis

7/16/06 Reuters, G8 Wants Hizbollah Gestures to End Crisis

Israel Widens Scope of Attacks Across Lebanon

7/16/06 Myre, NYT, Israel Widens Scope of Attacks Across Lebanon

World divided over Mideast conflict

7/16/06 AL Jazeera, World divided over Mideast conflict

Lebanon blames US for UN silence

7/16/06 AL Jazeera, Lebanon blames US for UN silence

Only the beginning, warns Nasrallah

7/16/06 Al Jazeera, Only the beginning, warns Nasrallah

U.S. Evacuation Teams Arrive in Lebanon

7/16/06 AP, U.S. Evacuation Teams Arrive in Lebanon

Lebanon death toll tops 100

7/16/06 News 24, Lebanon death toll tops 100

July 17, 2006

Blair, Annan Call for Troops in Israel

7/17/06 Crutsinger, AP, Blair, Annan Call for Troops in Israel

As the bombs rain down, a refugee crisis unfolds on the streets of Beirut

7/17/06 Whitaker, Guardian, As the bombs rain down, a refugee crisis unfolds on the streets of Beirut

Despite Joint Statement on Mideast, Strains Emerge as U.S. Supports Israel’s Campaign

7/17/06 Rutenberg, NYT, Despite Joint Statement on Mideast, Strains Emerge as U.S. Supports Israel’s Campaign

No easy options in Mid-East crisis

7/17/06 Reynolds, BBC, No easy options in Mid-East crisis

Israel spurns UN call for monitors

7/17/06 Al Jazeera, Israel spurns UN call for monitors

On streets of Damascus, a defiant stand toward Israel

7/17/06 Roumani, CSM, On streets of Damascus, a defiant stand toward Israel

Mideast violence, surging oil seen hitting Wall St

7/17/06 Reuters, Mideast violence, surging oil seen hitting Wall St

Syria supplies Lebanon, waives fees to help aid flow

7/17/06 Reuters, Syria supplies Lebanon, waives fees to help aid flow

Iran's foreign minister in Syria

7/17/06 BBC, Iran's foreign minister in Syria

Israel Violates Law on U.S. Weapons in Mideast

7/17/06 Deen, IPS, Israel Violates Law on U.S. Weapons in Mideast

Energised Neo-Cons Say Israel's Fight is Washington's

7/17/06 Lobe, IPS, Energised Neo-Cons Say Israel's Fight is Washington's

Syria watches and waits

7/17/06 Warren, Al Jazeera, Syria watches and waits

Bush slip puts pressure on Syria

7/17/06 Guardian, Bush slip puts pressure on Syria

July 18, 2006

Lebanon fighting 'could last weeks'

7/18/06 Urquhart, Guardian, Lebanon fighting 'could last weeks'

In pictures: Suffering deepens

7/18/06 BBC, In pictures: Suffering deepens

July 19, 2006

United States to Israel: you have one more week to blast Hizbullah

7/19/06 MacAskill, Guardian, United States to Israel: you have one more week to blast Hizbullah

Arming of Hezbollah Reveals U.S. and Israeli Blind Spots

7/19/06 Maxxetti & Shanker, NYT, Arming of Hezbollah Reveals U.S. and Israeli Blind Spots

An Embodiment of Iran’s Long Shadow: Missiles for Hezbollah

7/19/06 Sciolino, NYT, An Embodiment of Iran’s Long Shadow: Missiles for Hezbollah

Dozens die in fresh Lebanon raids

7/19/06 BBC, Dozens die in fresh Lebanon raids

Palestinians die in Israeli raids

7/19/06 BBC, Palestinians die in Israeli raids

Q&A: Behind the Israel-Hizbullah crisis

7/19/06 CSM, Q&A: Behind the Israel-Hizbullah crisis

South Lebanon bears war's brunt

7/19/06 Blanford, CSM, South Lebanon bears war's brunt

The Big Question: Is the current crisis in the Middle East directly connected to Iraq?

7/19/06 Penketh, Independent, The Big Question: Is the current crisis in the Middle East directly connected to Iraq?

Syria, Iran determined to protect Hizbullah

7/19/06 YNet, Syria, Iran determined to protect Hizbullah

July 20, 2006

Attacks Qualify as War Crimes, Officials Say

7/20/06 Hoge, NYT, Attacks Qualify as War Crimes, Officials Say

Iraqi Prime Minister Denounces Israel's Actions

7/20/06 Wong & Slackman, NYT, Iraqi Prime Minister Denounces Israel's Actions

Israel Tells Residents to Evacuate From Southern Lebanon

7/20/06 Cody et al, WP, Israel Tells Residents to Evacuate From Southern Lebanon

Palestinians die in Israeli raids

7/20/06 BBC, Palestinians die in Israeli raids

Cyprus feels strain of Lebanon exodus

7/20/06 Al Jazeera, Cyprus feels strain of Lebanon exodus

Lebanon 'torn to shreds,' its leader says

7/20/06 AP, Lebanon 'torn to shreds,' its leader says

July 21, 2006

Israel continues Gaza, W Bank killing

7/21/06 Al Jazeera, Israel continues Gaza, W Bank killing

Can force fell Hizbullah?

7/21/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Can force fell Hizbullah?

Israel paves way for ground invasion

7/21/06 Guardian, Israel paves way for ground invasion

U.S. Wary of Temporary Mideast Cease - Fire

7/21/06 AP, U.S. Wary of Temporary Mideast Cease - Fire

Israel Calls Up Reserves as Air Raids Continue in Lebanon

7/21/06 Mouawad & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Calls Up Reserves as Air Raids Continue in Lebanon

Despite Ties to Hamas, Militants Aren't Following Political Leaders

7/21/06 Smith, NYT, Despite Ties to Hamas, Militants Aren't Following Political Leaders

In Mideast Strife, Bush Sees a Step To Peace

7/21/06 Abramowitz, WP, In Mideast Strife, Bush Sees a Step To Peace

Hezbollah stands fast

7/21/06 Al Jazeera, Hezbollah stands fast

UN warns Hizbullah, Israel of 'war crimes' liability

7/20/06 Regan, CSM, UN warns Hizbullah, Israel of 'war crimes' liability

Britain and US defy demand for immediate ceasefire

7/21/06 Penketh et al, Independent, Britain and US defy demand for immediate ceasefire

'Why is there not a murmur of protest from Washington?'

7/21/06 Sengupta, Independent, 'Why is there not a murmur of protest from Washington?'

Fury Grips Syria Over Lebanon Attacks

7/21/06 Jamail, IPS, Fury Grips Syria Over Lebanon Attacks

Lebanon left for dead

7/21/06 Escobar, Asia Times, Lebanon left for dead

July 22, 2006

US-Israeli 'conspiracy', Arab position slammed

7/22/06 Izzak, Kuwait Times, US-Israeli 'conspiracy', Arab position slammed

Israel Airstrikes Hit Transmission Towers in Northern Lebanon

7/22/06 VOA, Israel Airstrikes Hit Transmission Towers in Northern Lebanon

U.S. Speeds Up Bomb Delivery for the Israelis

7/22/06 Cloud & Cooper, NYT, U.S. Speeds Up Bomb Delivery for the Israelis

Across the Middle East, Sermons Critical of the U.S.

7/22/06 MacFarquhar, NYT, Across the Middle East, Sermons Critical of the U.S.

Road Through a Landscape of Death

7/22/06 Shadid, WP, Road Through a Landscape of Death

Rice Plans Talks on Crisis With Mideast Leaders

7/22/06 Wright, WP, Rice Plans Talks on Crisis With Mideast Leaders

Hezbollah wins hearts in Gaza

7/22/06 Williamson, BBC, Hezbollah wins hearts in Gaza

Sri Lankan maids stranded by war

7/22/06 Dissanayake, BBC, Sri Lankan maids stranded by war

Rice sees bombs as birth pangs

7/22/06 Al Jazeera, Rice sees bombs as birth pangs

Bunkered down for a war of attrition

7/22/06 Moubayed, Asia Times, Bunkered down for a war of attrition

The arms that keep Hezbollah fighting

7/22/06 Motlagh, Asia Times, The arms that keep Hezbollah fighting

The Fog of Cable

7/22/06 Pintak, CommonDreams, The Fog of Cable

July 23, 2006

U.S. Plan Seeks to Wedge Syria From Iran

7/23/06 Cooper & Sanger, NYT, U.S. Plan Seeks to Wedge Syria From Iran

In Iran's Streets, Aid to Hezbollah Stirs Resentment

7/23/06 Slackman, NYT, In Iran's Streets, Aid to Hezbollah Stirs Resentment

Lebanon's two fighting forces

7/23/06 Patience, BBC, Lebanon's two fighting forces

UN appalled by Beirut devastation

7/23/06 BBC, UN appalled by Beirut devastation

Israel 'presses US on bomb sale'

7/23/06 Miles, BBC, Israel 'presses US on bomb sale'

Flight of 700,000 refugees puts massive strain on Syria

7/23/06 Cochrane, Independent, Flight of 700,000 refugees puts massive strain on Syria

Iran leader's warning to Israel

7/23/06 BBC, Iran leader's warning to Israel

Timeline: Crisis in Lebanon

7/23/06 Al Jazeera, Timeline: Crisis in Lebanon

British split with Bush as Israeli tanks roll in

7/23/06 Temko et al, Observer, British split with Bush as Israeli tanks roll in

Thousands flee southern Lebanon as Israeli forces mass at border

7/23/06 Fisher, Canada.com, Thousands flee southern Lebanon as Israeli forces mass at border

Israel and Lebanon under fire

7/23/06 Perry, Mail & Guardian, Israel and Lebanon under fire

Syria will join conflict if Israeli troops approach

7/23/06 Reuters, Syria will join conflict if Israeli troops approach

United States Continues To Back Israel

7/23/06 Patidar, All Headline, United States Continues To Back Israel

Bush Meets With Saudi Officials on Mideast Crisis

7/23/06 Wolfson, VOA, Bush Meets With Saudi Officials on Mideast Crisis

July 24, 2006

Heavy fighting as Israel pushes further into Lebanon

7/24/06 AP, Heavy fighting as Israel pushes further into Lebanon

UK calls Israeli attacks 'disproportionate'

7/24/06 Macintyre & Silver, Independent, UK calls Israeli attacks 'disproportionate'

Saudi Arabia Asks U.S. to Intervene in Lebanon

7/24/06 Abramowitz & Wright, WP, Saudi Arabia Asks U.S. to Intervene in Lebanon

Rice Makes Unannounced Visit to Beirut

7/24/06 Wright & Barbash, WP, Rice Makes Unannounced Visit to Beirut

Bombings Hit Children Hardest

7/24/06 Jamail, IPS, Bombings Hit Children Hardest

War in the Middle East

7/24/06 MoJo, War in the Middle East

Gaza and Lebanon: Connecting the Dots

7/24/06 Smith, MoJo, Gaza and Lebanon: Connecting the Dots

Hezbollah Envoy: War on Israel to Widen

7/24/06 AP, Hezbollah Envoy: War on Israel to Widen

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Bases, Advances in Lebanon

7/24/06 Bloomberg, Israel Strikes Hezbollah Bases, Advances in Lebanon

The Message Behind Rice's Surprise Visit to Beirut

7/24/06 Shannon, Time, The Message Behind Rice's Surprise Visit to Beirut

Is Syria Panicking?

7/24/06 Brooks, Yahoo, Is Syria Panicking?

U.S. Aims to Reinforce Arab Governments Criticizing Hezbollah

7/24/06 Bloomberg, U.S. Aims to Reinforce Arab Governments Criticizing Hezbollah

UN relief boss seeks $171M for Lebanon

7/23/06 CBC, UN relief boss seeks $171M for Lebanon

UN Slams Israel over Lebanon Strikes as Killing Rages on

7/24/06 AFP, UN Slams Israel over Lebanon Strikes as Killing Rages on

Lebanon accuses Israel of using internationally prohibited weapons

7/24/06 Uruknet, Lebanon accuses Israel of using "internationally prohibited weapons against civilians" - Phosphorus incendiary bombs and vacuum bombs

July 25, 2006

Scale of the Human Crisis Emerges

7/25/06 Whitaker, Guardian, Scale of the Human Crisis Emerges

Israel used cluster grenades on civilians

7/25/06 Al Jazeera, Israel used cluster grenades on civilians

As Rice arrives, Olmert threatens 'severe measures'

7/25/06 AP, As Rice arrives, Olmert threatens 'severe measures'

UK: Calls For Weapons Embargo on Israeli

7/25/06 Brown, Independent, UK: Calls For Weapons Embargo on Israeli

The Middle East: What happens next?

7/25/06 Independent, The Middle East: What happens next?

Israel to control Lebanon zone until forces arrive

7/25/06 Entous, Reuters, Israel to control Lebanon zone until forces arrive

Beirut Bleeding: Law Under Attack in Lebanon

7/25/06 Hakim & Karam, The Jurist, Beirut Bleeding: Law Under Attack in Lebanon

Civilians Bear Fear, Injuries, Death, Grief

7/25/06 Gannon, AP, Civilians Bear Fear, Injuries, Death, Grief (white phosphorus)

July 26, 2006

At least eight killed, 21 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza: sources

7/26/06 People's Daily, At least eight killed, 21 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza: sources

Israel troops 'ignored' UN plea

7/26/06 BBC, Israel troops 'ignored' UN plea

In Pursuit of Peace in the Middle East

7/26/06 Chazan, MoJo, In Pursuit of Peace in the Middle East

Annan: Israel bombed UN base for hours

7/26/06 Guardian, Annan: Israel bombed UN base for hours

Annan accuses Israel over attack on UN post

7/26/06 AP, Annan accuses Israel over attack on UN post

UN deaths prompt 'diplomatic firestorm'

7/26/06 Regan, CSM, UN deaths prompt 'diplomatic firestorm'

Four UN observers killed by Israel bomb

7/26/06 Shanghai Daily, Four UN observers killed by Israel bomb

In Lebanon's Crisis, a Chance for U.S. to Broaden the Stakes

7/26/06 Wright, WP, In Lebanon's Crisis, a Chance for U.S. to Broaden the Stakes

Brazil announces support to international conference on Lebanon

7/26/06 People's Daily, Brazil announces support to international conference on Lebanon

Collateral damage: Sri Lanka caught in Israel-Lebanon war

7/26/06 Izzadeen, Khaleej Times, Collateral damage: Sri Lanka caught in Israel-Lebanon war

July 27, 2006

Dissent Grows in Israel Over Lebanon

7/27/06 Black, Guardian, Dissent Grows in Israel Over Lebanon

Anger in the Arab World

7/27/06 Khalidi, Nation, Anger in the Arab World

Al-Qaida deputy calls for worldwide war on Israel

7/27/06 Guardian, Al-Qaida deputy calls for worldwide war on Israel

Israel Decides Not to Expand Offensive

7/27/06 AP, Israel Decides Not to Expand Offensive

Israel Debates Strategy Shift After Truce Talks Fail

7/27/06 Myre & O'Neil, NYT, Israel Debates Strategy Shift After Truce Talks Fail

Mideast fighting rises to new pitch

7/27/06 Blanford, CSM, Mideast fighting rises to new pitch

Beckett 'unhappy' with US military use of Scottish airport

7/27/06 Weaver, Guardian, Beckett 'unhappy' with US military use of Scottish airport

It's all about oil

7/27/06 Palast, Guardian, It's all about oil

Bush at odds with allies on Mideast plan

7/27/06 ABC, Bush at odds with allies on Mideast plan

July 28, 2006

UK 'lacks clout' with US over Lebanon

7/28/06 Sturcke, Guardian, UK 'lacks clout' with US over Lebanon

Tide of Arab Opinion Turns to Support for Hezbollah

7/28/06 MacFarquhar, NYT, Tide of Arab Opinion Turns to Support for Hezbollah

US 'outrage' over Israeli claims

7/28/06 BBC, US 'outrage' over Israeli claims

Washington risks a wider conflict

7/28/06 BBC, Washington risks a wider conflict

Sunni-Shia Split Fades As Israel Presses Campaign

7/27/06 Lobe, IPS, Sunni-Shia Split Fades As Israel Presses Campaign

Israelis Accused of Using Illegal Weapons

7/28/06 Jamail, IPS, Israelis Accused of Using Illegal Weapons

Death Toll Could Be Twice the Official Figure

7/28/06 Jamail, IPS, Death Toll Could Be Twice the Official Figure

The 'Arab system' is dying in Lebanon

7/28/06 Hirst, Guardian, The 'Arab system' is dying in Lebanon

Israelis resolve to use more force

7/28/06 Prusher, CSM, Israelis resolve to use more force

Stability? Just a hollow word amid the carnage

7/28/06 Young, Herald, Stability? Just a hollow word amid the carnage

July 29, 2006

A war without borders in the making

7/29/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, A war without borders in the making

Doubts over 'new Middle East'

7/29/06 BBC, Doubts over 'new Middle East'

U.S. Plans To Sell $4.6 Billion Arms To MidEast

7/29/06 Roque, AHN, U.S. Plans To Sell $4.6 Billion Arms To MidEast

Israel rejects UN aid truce call

7/29/06 BBC, Israel rejects UN aid truce call

Israel's secret war: the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Palestine

7/29/06 Penketh, Independent, Israel's secret war: the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Palestine

Oil Spill Hits Lebanon

7/29/06 Jamail, IPS, Oil Spill Hits Lebanon

Casualties of War: Lebanon's Trees, Air and Sea

7/29/06 Fattah, NYT, Casualties of War: Lebanon's Trees, Air and Sea

Lebanon Clash Part of `Broader Struggle,' Bush Says

7/29/06 Bloomberg, Lebanon Clash Part of `Broader Struggle,' Bush Says

July 30, 2006

Israeli Missile Strike Kills Dozens

7/30/06 AP, Israeli Missile Strike Kills Dozens

UK anger over US bomb flights

7/30/06 Al Jazeera, UK anger over US bomb flights

UN stormed amid fury over Qana bombing

7/30/06 AL Jazeera, UN stormed amid fury over Qana bombing

The day Israel realised that this was a real war

7/30/06 Black et al, Observer, The day Israel realised that this was a real war

IDF prepared for attack by Syria

7/30/06 Katz, Jerusalem Post, IDF prepared for attack by Syria

Details of aid to Lebanon

7/30/06 Reuters, Details of aid to Lebanon

Israel approves halting air strikes for 48 hours

7/30/06 CTV, Israel approves halting air strikes for 48 hours

In Qana, A Gruesome Scene

7/30/06 Stack, LA Times, In Qana, A Gruesome Scene

July 31, 2006

Israeli air strikes continue despite 'cessation'

7/31/06 Guardian, Israeli air strikes continue despite 'cessation'

"If You Haven't Left, You're Hezbollah"

7/31/06 Jamail, IPS, "If You Haven't Left, You're Hezbollah"

US 'Arms' Flights, Headed for Israel, Avoid Scottish Airport

7/31/06 AFP, US 'Arms' Flights, Headed for Israel, Avoid Scottish Airport

Israel to expand Lebanon offensive

7/31/06 Al Jazeera, Israel to expand Lebanon offensive

Raise readiness, Assad tells Syrian Army

7/31/06 Oweis, Reuters, Raise readiness, Assad tells Syrian Army

Lebanon Oil Spill Makes Animals Casualties of War

7/31/06 Milstein, Nat. Geo. Lebanon Oil Spill Makes Animals Casualties of War

'They found them huddled together'

7/31/06 Abdul-Ahad et al, Guardian, 'They found them huddled together'

August 1, 2006

Annan's secret call to Straw

8/01/06 Guardian, Annan's secret call to Straw

Israel Pushes On Despite Agreeing to Airstrike Lull

8/01/06 Smith & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Pushes On Despite Agreeing to Airstrike Lull

No Cease-Fire Soon, Israeli Leader Says

8/01/06 Finer et al, WP, No Cease-Fire Soon, Israeli Leader Says

Iran turns crisis into opportunity

8/01/06 Motlagh, Asia Times, Iran turns crisis into opportunity

Limits of Israel's high-tech power

8/01/06 Mitnick, CSM, Limits of Israel's high-tech power

A Nato-led force would be in Israel's interests, but not Lebanon's

8/01/06 Fisk, Independent, A Nato-led force would be in Israel's interests, but not Lebanon's

'No Hezbollah Rockets Fired from Qana'

8/01/06 Jamail, IPS, 'No Hezbollah Rockets Fired from Qana'

Lebanese Red Cross Repeatedly Targeted

8/01/06 Jamail, IPS, Lebanese Red Cross Repeatedly Targeted

Israel to Send Troops Deeper Into Lebanon

8/01/06 Laub, Forbes, Israel to Send Troops Deeper Into Lebanon

Israel will target vehicles carrying weapons from Syria

8/01/06 AP, Israel will target vehicles carrying weapons from Syria

Israel Says No Cease-Fire, Widens Ground Offensive

8/01/06 WMTW, Israel Says No Cease-Fire, Widens Ground Offensive

August 2, 2006

Gaza 'crisis as bad as Lebanon'

8/02/06 Williamson, BBC, Gaza 'crisis as bad as Lebanon'

Israel Reaches Deep Inside Lebanon in Overnight Raid

8/02/06 Smith & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Reaches Deep Inside Lebanon in Overnight Raid

150 Hizbullah rockets hit Israel

8/02/06 Guardian, 150 Hizbullah rockets hit Israel

Refugees overwhelm Lebanon

8/02/06 Peterson, CSM, Refugees overwhelm Lebanon

Entire Lebanese family killed in Israeli attack on hospital

8/02/06 Fisk, Independent, Entire Lebanese family killed in Israeli attack on hospital

August 3, 2006

Fears grow as Tyre runs short of food, fuel - and hope

8/03/06 Steele, Guardian, Fears grow as Tyre runs short of food, fuel - and hope

200 Missiles Hit Israel as Battle Rages in Lebanon

8/03/06 Kifner & Hoge, NYT, 200 Missiles Hit Israel as Battle Rages in Lebanon

IDF operating in 20 south Lebanon villages

8/03/06 YNet, IDF operating in 20 south Lebanon villages

A new face to Hezbollah's resistance

8/03/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, A new face to Hezbollah's resistance

Blair Hints Permission For Israel Bound U.S. Flights

8/03/06 Bansal, AHN, Blair Hints Permission For Israel Bound U.S. Flights

Israeli's criticize Olmert for his handling of war

8/03/06 Mitnick, Wa. Times, Israeli's criticize Olmert for his handling of war

Israeli Jets Hit 120 Targets as Troops Push Into South Lebanon

8/03/06 Bloomberg, Israeli Jets Hit 120 Targets as Troops Push Into South Lebanon

Middle East: OIC Leaders Demand Immediate Cease-Fire

8/03/06 Radio Free Europe, Middle East: OIC Leaders Demand Immediate Cease-Fire

Prisoner swap may be key to any Lebanon ceasefire

8/03/06 Reuters, Prisoner swap may be key to any Lebanon ceasefire

Oil plant leak damages beaches in Lebanon

8/03/06 Ambrogi, IOL, Oil plant leak damages beaches in Lebanon

Arab ministerial meeting under consideration in support of Lebanon: Saudi FM

8/03/06 People's Daily, Arab ministerial meeting under consideration in support of Lebanon: Saudi FM

August 4, 2006

Bridge Bombing Paralyses Lebanon Aid Pipeline

8/04/06 Winfrey, Reuters, Bridge Bombing Paralyses Lebanon Aid Pipeline

Environmental Disaster Looms

8/04/06 Mroue, AP, Environmental Disaster Looms

Israel bombs Lebanese highway

8/04/06 Fickling, Guardian, Israel bombs Lebanese highway

Syria Wants to Talk, But Bush Won't Answer the Phone

8/04/06 Moustapha, LA TImes, Syria Wants to Talk, But Bush Won't Answer the Phone

Civilian deaths 'should be seen as war crime'

8/04/06 Doyle, Independent, Civilian deaths 'should be seen as war crime'

Freeing Prisoners Key Goal in Fight Against Israel

8/04/06 Smith, NYT, Freeing Prisoners Key Goal in Fight Against Israel

Israel renews Beirut attack

8/04/06 NDTV, Israel renews Beirut attack

Protesters in Baghdad March Against U.S., Israel

8/04/06 Cave & Semple, NYT, Protesters in Baghdad March Against U.S., Israel

28 killed in IAF strike near Syria

8/04/06 AP, 28 killed in IAF strike near Syria

August 5, 2006

Israeli commandos stage Tyre raid

8/05/06 BBC, Israeli commandos stage Tyre raid

Protests erupt across the Muslim world

8/05/06 Howden, Independent, Protests erupt across the Muslim world

In Israel, Questions About the Conflict

8/05/06 Moore & Finer, WP, In Israel, Questions About the Conflict

Syria, Iraq agree to strengthen parliamentary cooperation

8/05/06 People's Daily, Syria, Iraq agree to strengthen parliamentary cooperation

It's about annexation, stupid!

8/05/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, It's about annexation, stupid!

August 6, 2006

Mid-East press eyes Lebanon resolution

8/06/06 BBC, Mid-East press eyes Lebanon resolution

Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

8/06/06 BBC, Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

Carter: Bush 'fostered violence' in Middle East

8/06/06 CHB, Carter: Bush 'fostered violence' in Middle East

The draft UN resolution

8/06/06 Observer, The draft UN resolution

Slaughter in Qana

8/06/06 Fisk, Independent, Slaughter in Qana

Syria 'ready for possible regional war'

8/06/06 AP, Syria 'ready for possible regional war'

Lebanon refuses draft UN proposal: speaker

8/06/06 China View, Lebanon refuses draft UN proposal: speaker

Lebanon Oil Spill Threatens Southern Turkey's Beaches

8/06/06 ZAMAN, Lebanon Oil Spill Threatens Southern Turkey's Beaches

August 7, 2006

Air Attacks Intensify In Lebanon, Israel

8/07/06 Cody & Moore, WP, Air Attacks Intensify In Lebanon, Israel

While the UN fiddles... the Middle East burns

8/07/06 Penketh & Brown, Independent, While the UN fiddles... the Middle East burns

Lebanese reject French-US plan

8/07/06 Peterson, CSM, Lebanese reject French-US plan

Prominent Hamas politician is seized

8/07/06 Penketh, Independent, Prominent Hamas politician is seized

UN resolution text on Lebanon - the sticking points

8/07/06 Beeston, Times, UN resolution text on Lebanon - the sticking points

This draft shows who is running America's policy... Israel

8/07/06 Fisk, Independent, This draft shows who is running America's policy... Israel

Hezbollah Rides a New Popularity

8/07/06 Jamail, IPS, Hezbollah Rides a New Popularity

Bombing of Lebanese harbor sinks fishermen's hope for the future

8/07/06 Murphy, Boston.com, Bombing of Lebanese harbor sinks fishermen's hope for the future

August 8, 2006

Israeli jets pound targets as ground fighting rages

8/08/06 Guardian, Israeli jets pound targets as ground fighting rages

The loser in Lebanon: The Atlantic alliance

8/08/06 Perry & Cooke, Asia Times, The loser in Lebanon: The Atlantic alliance

South Lebanese warned of strikes

8/08/06 BBC, South Lebanese warned of strikes

Damage is done to Lebanon coast

8/08/06 Kinver, BBC, 'Damage is done' to Lebanon coast

Lebanese dead going unburied

8/08/06 Nassar, Al Jazeera, Lebanese dead going unburied

MIDEAST: Arab League Also Steps In

8/08/06 Saberi, IPS, MIDEAST: Arab League Also Steps In

August 9, 2006

Israeli ministers approve expanded Lebanon offensive

8/09/06 Reuters, Israeli ministers approve expanded Lebanon offensive

US neocons hoped Israel would attack Syria

8/09/06 Regan, CSM, US neocons hoped Israel would attack Syria

Aid crisis worsens as Israel pounds southern Lebanon

8/09/06 Kifner, NYT, Aid crisis worsens as Israel pounds southern Lebanon

Israeli gunboats hit refugee camp in Lebanon

8/09/06 The Hindu, Israeli gunboats hit refugee camp in Lebanon

UN powers re-think Lebanon draft

8/09/06 BBC, UN powers re-think Lebanon draft

Angry MPs demand recall of parliament

8/09/06 Wintour, et al, Guardian, Angry MPs demand recall of parliament

Israel's promise of humanitarian corridors is exposed as a sham

8/09/06 Fisk, Israel's promise of humanitarian corridors is exposed as a sham

The sheikh behind Hizbullah

8/09/06 Peterson, CSM, The sheikh behind Hizbullah

In Mideast war, stakes keep rising

8/09/06 Grier, CSM, In Mideast war, stakes keep rising

U.S., France At Odds on Resolution For Mideast

8/09/06 Lynch & Wright, WP, U.S., France At Odds on Resolution For Mideast

August 10, 2006

We thought Gaza was pretty tough

8/10/06 Urquhardt, Guardian, We thought Gaza was pretty tough

Israel, Seeking Rocket Buffer, Sets Expansion

8/10/06 Erlanger, NYT, Israel, Seeking Rocket Buffer, Sets Expansion

Israeli jets strike Beirut and Bekaa

8/10/06 Al Jazeera, Israeli jets strike Beirut and Bekaa

Lebanese direct growing anger at US

8/10/06 Peterson, CSM, Lebanese direct growing anger at US

Nasrallah vows to turn Lebanon into Jewish graveyard

8/10/06 Chulov, The Australian, Nasrallah vows to turn Lebanon into Jewish graveyard

Arab-Israelis caught in middle

8/10/06 Patience, BBC, Arab-Israelis caught in middle

August 11, 2006

'US Troubled By Syria's Growing Self-Confidence'

8/11/06 Jones, AHN, 'US Troubled By Syria's Growing Self-Confidence'

Getting aid to Lebanon

8/11/06 BBC, Getting aid to Lebanon

UN warns on Mid-East 'war crimes'

8/11/06 BBC, UN warns on Mid-East 'war crimes'

Israel faces domestic backlash over conflict

8/11/06 Fickling, Guardian, Israel faces domestic backlash over conflict

Hizbollah's iron discipline is match for military machine

8/11/06 Fisk, Independent, Hizbollah's iron discipline is match for military machine

Israel Asks U.S. to Ship Rockets With Wide Blast

8/11/06 Cloud, NYT, Israel Asks U.S. to Ship Rockets With Wide Blast

August 12, 2006

U.N. Council Backs Measure to Halt War in Lebanon

8/12/06 Hoge & Erlanger, NYT, U.N. Council Backs Measure to Halt War in Lebanon

Israel Stages Wide-Ranging Airstrikes

8/12/06 AP, Israel Stages Wide-Ranging Airstrikes

Fresh Israel raids after UN vote

8/12/06 BBC, Fresh Israel raids after UN vote

Text: UN Lebanon resolution

8/12/06 BBC, Text: UN Lebanon resolution

Iranian Shadow Lengthens over Lebanon

8/12/06 Saberi, IPS, Iranian Shadow Lengthens over Lebanon

Israel triples efforts as Lebanon ceasefire looms

8/12/06 IOL, Israel triples efforts as Lebanon ceasefire looms

IDF strikes last Lebanon-Syria border crossing

8/12/06 AP, IDF strikes last Lebanon-Syria border crossing

Tehran holds the key to a ceasefire

8/12/06 Moubayed, Asia Times, Tehran holds the key to a ceasefire

August 13, 2006

Leaders agree to UN truce timing

8/13/06 BBC, Leaders agree to UN truce timing

UN says 'peace tomorrow' despite Israeli attack

8/13/06 Urquhart et al, Observer, UN says 'peace tomorrow' despite Israeli attack

Israelis turn on Olmert as UN agrees ceasefire

8/13/06 Gilmores, Observer, Israelis turn on Olmert as UN agrees ceasefire

Huge Israeli offensive launched

8/13/06 Macintyre, Independent, Huge Israeli offensive launched

Israel, Lebanon agree to truce

8/13/06 Butler, Herald Sun, Israel, Lebanon agree to truce

U.S. policy toward Syria only exacerbates conflict

8/13/06 Moustapha, Contra Costa Times, U.S. policy toward Syria only exacerbates conflict

August 14, 2006

Watching Lebanon: Washington's interests in Israel's war

8/14/06 Hersh, New Yorker, Watching Lebanon: Washington's interests in Israel's war

Mid-East hope as ceasefire begins

8/14/06 BBC, Mid-East hope as ceasefire begins

Beirut bombarded hours before start of ceasefire

8/14/06 Whitaker & Chassy, Guardian, Beirut bombarded hours before start of ceasefire

Bush 'viewed war in Lebanon as a curtain-raiser for attack on Iran'

8/14/06 Buncombe, Independent, Bush 'viewed war in Lebanon as a curtain-raiser for attack on Iran'

August 15, 2006

Syria hails 'a new Middle East'

8/15/06 BBC, Syria hails 'a new Middle East'

Desert of trapped corpses testifies to Israel's failure

8/15/06 Fisk, Independent, Desert of trapped corpses testifies to Israel's failure

Ceasefire, or quagmire by another name

8/15/06 Afresiabi, Asia Times, Ceasefire, or quagmire by another name

August 16, 2006

Stocks Scandal Spells Doom of Embattled Israeli Army Chief

8/16/06 Schatner, AFP, Stocks Scandal Spells Doom of Embattled Israeli Army Chief

UN drive to agree Lebanon force

8/16/06 bbc, UN drive to agree Lebanon force

Hezbollah Balks At Withdrawal From the South

8/16/06 Cody & Struck, WP, Hezbollah Balks At Withdrawal From the South

Hezbollah Leads Work to Rebuild, Gaining Stature

8/16/06 Kifner, NYT, Hezbollah Leads Work to Rebuild, Gaining Stature

August 17, 2006

Lebanon army starts to move south

8/17/06 BBC, Lebanon army starts to move south

UN considers Med oil spill plan

8/17/06 BBC, UN considers Med oil spill plan

Lebanon's pain grows by the hour as death toll hits 1,300

8/17/06 Fisk, Independent, Lebanon's pain grows by the hour as death toll hits 1,300

August 18, 2006

U.S. blocked missiles to Hezbollah

8/18/06 Diamond, USA Today, U.S. blocked missiles to Hezbollah

The army is back, but don't expect it to disarm Hizbollah

8/18/06 Fisk, Independent, The army is back, but don't expect it to disarm Hizbolla

Oil spill assistance pledged

8/18/06 Versendaal, Kathimerni, Oil spill assistance pledged

August 19, 2006

Israel Carries Out Raid Deep Into Lebanon

8/19/06 Erlanger. NYT, Israel Carries Out Raid Deep Into Lebanon

Europe Sends Mixed Signals on UN Force in Lebanon

8/19/06 DW World, Europe Sends Mixed Signals on UN Force in Lebanon

Lebanon's environmental woes begin

8/19/06 Al Jazeera, Lebanon's environmental woes begin

Lebanon threatens to halt deployment

8/19/06 Al Jazeera, Lebanon threatens to halt deployment

August 20, 2006

Annan: Israeli Raid Violates Cease-Fire

8/20/06 Ghattas, AP, Annan: Israeli Raid Violates Cease-Fire

A land reduced to rubble

8/20/06 Fisk, Independent, A land reduced to rubble

Israel Committed to Block Arms and Kill Nasrallah

8/20/06 Erlanger, NYT, Israel Committed to Block Arms and Kill Nasrallah

August 21, 2006

Israel vetoes peacekeepers from countries that do not recognise it

8/21.06 Mackinnon, Times Online, Israel vetoes peacekeepers from countries that do not recognise it

Israel sends warplanes over Lebanon

8/21/06 AP, Israel sends warplanes over Lebanon

Olmert rules out peace talks with Syria

8/21/06 Harvey, Seattle PI, Olmert rules out peace talks with Syria

Europeans Delay Decision on Role Inside Lebanon

8/21/06 Simons & Kifner, NYT, Europeans Delay Decision on Role Inside Lebanon

August 22, 2006

Reservists in Israel Protest Conduct of Lebanon War

8/22/06 Erlanger, NYT, Reservists in Israel Protest Conduct of Lebanon War

US Wants New Resolution To Disarm Hezbollah

8/22/06 Jones, AHN, US Wants New Resolution To Disarm Hezbollah

Hizbollah fighters killed by Israelis

8/22/06 Shaikh, Independent, Hizbollah fighters killed by Israelis

Behind the dispute over Shebaa Farms

8/22/06 Mitnick, CSM, Behind the dispute over Shebaa Farms

August 23, 2006

The logic of war

8/23/06 Zunes, Asia TImes, The logic of war

Amnesty report accuses Israel of war crimes

8/23/06 Fickling, Guardian, Amnesty report accuses Israel of war crimes

Untold story of the massacre of Marjayoun leaves blame on both sides of the border

8/23/06 Fisk, Independent, Untold story of the massacre of Marjayoun leaves blame on both sides of the border

Relief Agencies Find Hezbollah Hard to Avoid

8/23/06 Worth & Fattah, NYT, Relief Agencies Find Hezbollah Hard to Avoid

Syria bars UN patrols on Lebanon border

8/23/06 AFP, Syria bars UN patrols on Lebanon border

Lebanon oil slick 'hits seabed'

8/23/06 Morris, BBC, Lebanon oil slick 'hits seabed'

August 24, 2006

Israeli shelling left carpet of bomblets

8/24/06 Peterson, CSM, Israeli shelling left carpet of bomblets

Israel Says UN's Lebanon Force Needed to Help Curb Arms Traffic

8/24/06 Ackerman & Chmaytelli, Bloomberg, Israel Says UN's Lebanon Force Needed to Help Curb Arms Traffic

Lebanon tries to halt Syrian arms

8/24/06 AFP, Lebanon tries to halt Syrian arms

IDF: Syria will try to reclaim Golan

8/24/06 Somfalvi, YNet, IDF: Syria will try to reclaim Golan

Syria to close border if UN blocks arms

8/24/06 Scotsman, Syria to close border if UN blocks arms

'Solution must include Syria and Iran'

8/24/06 Al Jazeera, 'Solution must include Syria and Iran'

August 25, 2006

US Demands Syrian Compliance With Arms Embargo

8/25/06 Jones, AHN, US Demands Syrian Compliance With Arms Embargo

Russia denies Hezbollah arms link

8/25/06 BBC, Russia denies Hezbollah arms link

Hizbullah: new heroes on the Palestinian street

8/25/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Hizbullah: new heroes on the Palestinian street

On the sidelines of a cease-fire, an increasingly defiant Syria

8/25/06 Roumani & Murphy, CSM, On the sidelines of a cease-fire, an increasingly defiant Syria

France Sets Big Force for Lebanon

8/25/06 WP, France Sets Big Force for Lebanon

Inquiry Opened Into Israeli Use of U.S. Bombs

8/25/06 Cloud, NYT, Inquiry Opened Into Israeli Use of U.S. Bombs

August 26, 2006

Pressure on Olmert as poll shows Israelis want him to quit over Lebanon 'failure'

8/26/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Pressure on Olmert as poll shows Israelis want him to quit over Lebanon 'failure'

Hizbullah: the new heroes on the streets of Ramallah

8/26/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Hizbullah: the new heroes on the streets of Ramallah

August 27, 2006

UN Backs Down On Syrian Border Troop Deployment

8/27/06 Jones, AHN, UN Backs Down On Syrian Border Troop Deployment

August 28, 2006

An Environmental Disaster Emerges on Lebanon Coast

8/28/06 Allbritton, SF Chron, An Environmental Disaster Emerges on Lebanon Coast

Nasrallah says he did not want war

8/28/06 Al Jazeera, Nasrallah says he did not want war

August 29, 2006

Islamic Revival Led by Women Tests Syria's Secularism

8/29/06 Zoepf, NYT, Islamic Revival Led by Women Tests Syria's Secularism

August 30, 2006

Olmert firm on Lebanon blockade

8/30/06 BBC, Olmert firm on Lebanon blockade

Doubts Grow Over Bush's Syria Policy

8/30/06 Lobe, IPS, Doubts Grow Over Bush's Syria Policy

August 31, 2006

Cluster bombing of Lebanon 'immoral' UN official tells Israel

8/31/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Cluster bombing of Lebanon 'immoral' UN official tells Israel

September 1, 2006

Annan Says Syria to Cut Off Flow of Arms Into Lebanon

9/01/06 Hoge, NYT, Annan Says Syria to Cut Off Flow of Arms Into Lebanon

Villagers See Violations of a Cease-Fire That Israel Says Doesn't Exist

9/01/06 Worth, NYT, Villagers See Violations of a Cease-Fire That Israel Says Doesn't Exist

September 2, 2006

Critics Decry "Destroy and Lend" Policy

9/02/06 Mekay, IPS, Critics Decry "Destroy and Lend" Policy

September 3, 2006

Turning Rubble into Rhetoric

9/03/06 Bazzi, Newsday, Turning Rubble into Rhetoric

September 4, 2006

Olmert: Recent War was Deterrent to Hostilities with Syria

9/04/06 Julian, Arutz Sheva, Olmert: Recent War was Deterrent to Hostilities with Syria

September 5, 2006

Israeli MPs urge full war inquiry

9/05/06 BBC, Israeli MPs urge full war inquiry

September 6, 2006

Turkey Agrees To Deploy Troops In South Lebanon

9/06/06 AP, Turkey Agrees To Deploy Troops In South Lebanon

Threatening Syria comes with price

9/06/06 Arieli, YNet, Threatening Syria comes with price

September 8, 2006

Lebanese Ports Still Blocked

9/08/06 Smith, NYT, Lebanese Ports Still Blocked

September 9, 2006

How hi-tech Hezbollah called the shots

9/09/06 Athanasiados, Asia Times, How hi-tech Hezbollah called the shots

September 12, 2006

Four Killed in Attack Outside U.S. Embassy in Syria

9/12/06 Roumani & Wilgoren, WP, Four Killed in Attack Outside U.S. Embassy in Syria

IDF Commander: We Fired More Than a Million Cluster Bombs in Lebanon

9/12/06 Rappaport, Haaretz, IDF Commander: We Fired More Than a Million Cluster Bombs in Lebanon

September 13, 2006

Israeli general quits over conduct of Lebanon war

9/13/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Israeli general quits over conduct of Lebanon war

Syria blames US policies for attack

9/13/06 Al Jazeera, Syria blames US policies for attack

September 14, 2006

Hezbollah accused of war crimes

9/14/06 BBC, Hezbollah accused of war crimes

September 15, 2006

Attacks on Yemen Oil Plants Kill 5

9/15/06 AP, Attacks on Yemen Oil Plants Kill 5

Olmert, Abbas talks may be off before they begin

9/15/06 O'Laughlin, SMH, Olmert, Abbas talks may be off before they begin

September 18, 2006

Deadly harvest: The Lebanese fields sown with cluster bombs

9/18/06 Cockburn, Independent, Deadly harvest: The Lebanese fields sown with cluster bombs

September 22, 2006

Israel troubled that war in Lebanon drove its enemies closer

9/22/06 Frankel, CSM, Israel troubled that war in Lebanon drove its enemies closer

September 24, 2006

Carlyle poised to bid for Libyan oil giant, says son of Gaddafi

9/24/06 Owen & Wachter, Independent, Carlyle poised to bid for Libyan oil giant, says son of Gaddafi

Cleanup barely makes dent in Lebanon oil spill from July attack

9/24/06 Meyer, AP, Cleanup barely makes dent in Lebanon oil spill from July attack

September 25, 2006

Egypt to begin nuclear programme

9/25/06 Al Jazeera, Egypt to begin nuclear programme

September 26, 2006

Saudis deny secret Israel contact

9/26/06 BBC, Saudis deny secret Israel contact

'Million bomblets' in S Lebanon

9/26/06 BBC, 'Million bomblets' in S Lebanon

September 27, 2006

Rice calls for sanctions against Syria

9/27/06 Al Jazeera, Rice calls for sanctions against Syria

UN: Israel to quit Lebanon in days

9/27/06 Al Jazeera, UN: Israel to quit Lebanon in days

September 28, 2006

Israeli Group Calls Power Plant Attack a 'War Crime'

9/28/06 Macintyre, Independent, Israeli Group Calls Power Plant Attack a 'War Crime'

September 30, 2006

Marwahin, 15 July 2006: The anatomy of a massacre

9/30/06 Fisk, Independent, Marwahin, 15 July 2006: The anatomy of a massacre

RIGHTS: The Condor Meets the Eagles

9/30/06 Rizvi, IPS, RIGHTS: The Condor Meets the Eagles

October 1, 2006

Ruined Towns Look to Beirut, Mostly in Vain

10/01/06 Slackman, NYT, Ruined Towns Look to Beirut, Mostly in Vain

Israel on alert after Golan threat

10/01/06 Quetteville, GulNews, Israel on alert after Golan threat

October 2, 2006

UN to study Lebanon environment

10/02/06 BBC, UN to study Lebanon environment

October 5, 2006

Syria grants Shell oil rights, seeks higher output

10/05/06 Oweis, Reuters, Syria grants Shell oil rights, seeks higher output

October 6, 2006

Israeli Bomblets Plague Lebanon

10/06/06 Slackman, NYT, Israeli Bomblets Plague Lebanon

October 7, 2006

Greenpeace Warns of Toxic Risks to Two Million in Lebanon

10/06/06 AFP, Greenpeace Warns of Toxic Risks to Two Million in Lebanon

October 8, 2006

Boeing Finalizes $2.8 Bln Order With Emirates For 10 747-8F

10/08/06 Trading Markets, Boeing Finalizes $2.8 Bln Order With Emirates For 10 747-8F

October 10, 2006

Call for Israel to leave Shebaa farms area

10/10/06 Chassy, Guardian, Call for Israel to leave Shebaa farms area

October 21, 2006

Lebanese government starts distributing aid to south Lebanon

10/21/06 M&C, Lebanese government starts distributing aid to south Lebanon

October 22, 2006

Israel insists on Lebanon overflights

10/22/06 Al Jazeera, Israel insists on Lebanon overflights

Israel admits using phosphorus in Lebanon

10/22/06 Al Jazeera.com, Israel admits using phosphorus in Lebanon

October 25, 2006

'Syria increasing preparedness following IDF maneuvers'

10/25/06 Nahmias, YNet, 'Syria increasing preparedness following IDF maneuvers'

Iran, Syria, Responsible for Iraq Violence

10/25/06 Iran Focus, Iran, Syria, Responsible for Iraq Violence

Report: Syria ups military alert level

10/25/06 Jerusalem Post, Report: Syria ups military alert level

October 27, 2006

50 Years After Suez, U.S. Hegemony Ebbing Fast

10/27/06 Lobe, IPS, 50 Years After Suez, U.S. Hegemony Ebbing Fast

November 1, 2006

Syria switches to the Euro due to US sanctions

11/01/06 Nahmias, YNet, Syria switches to the Euro due to US sanctions

November 2, 2006

US claims Syria and Iran planning Lebanon coup

11/02/06 Penketh & Buncombe, Independent, US claims Syria and Iran planning Lebanon coup

November 8, 2006

Phosphorus Shells Used in Lebanon Invasion, UN Says

11/08/06 Connor, Independent, Phosphorus Shells Used in Lebanon Invasion, UN Says

November 12, 2006

Hezbollah's missiles back in Lebanon

11/12/06 Mahnaimi, Times Online, Hezbollah's missiles back in Lebanon

November 14, 2006

Lebanon on the brink of disaster

11/14/06 Ladki In, Scotsman, Lebanon on the brink of disaster

November 15, 2006

Conflict in the Middle East is Mission Implausible

11/15/06 Fisk, Independent, Conflict in the Middle East is Mission Implausible

U.N. Says Somalis Helped Hezbollah Fighters

11/15/06 Worth, NYT, U.N. Says Somalis Helped Hezbollah Fighters

November 16, 2006

Spain unveils Mid-East peace plan

11/16/06 BBC, Spain unveils Mid-East peace plan

Iran and Syria supplied Somali Islamists with arms, says UN

11/16/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Iran and Syria supplied Somali Islamists with arms, says UN

November 18, 2006

Plans for Redrawing the Middle East: The Project for a "New Middle East"

11/18/06 Nazemroya, CRG, Plans for Redrawing the Middle East: The Project for a "New Middle East"

November 19, 2006

Syria and Iran - Axis of Evil or Brokers of Peace?

11/19/06 Whitaker et al, Independent, Syria and Iran - Axis of Evil or Brokers of Peace?

Report: Syria to demand Golan as price for aiding U.S. on Iraq

11/19/06 AP, Report: Syria to demand Golan as price for aiding U.S. on Iraq

Hezbollah on the ascent as Lebanon comes unglued

11/19/06 Slackman, Houston Chronicle, Hezbollah on the ascent as Lebanon comes unglued

November 21, 2006

Lebanese Christian leader killed

11/21/06 BBC, Lebanese Christian leader killed

November 22, 2006

Assassination triggers fresh crisis in Lebanon

11/22/06 Chassy & Borger, Guardian, Assassination triggers fresh crisis in Lebanon

Civil war in Lebanon

11/22/06 Fisk, Independent, Civil war in Lebanon

November 23, 2006

Thousands mourn assassinated politician

11/23/06 Guardian, Thousands mourn assassinated politician

Who benefits? Rival theories over the murder of Gemayel

11/23/06 Chassay, Guardian, Who benefits? Rival theories over the murder of Gemayel

Gemayel's mourners know that in Lebanon nothing is what it seems

11/23/06 Fisk, Independent, Gemayel's mourners know that in Lebanon nothing is what it seems

November 26, 2006

Showdown time in Lebanon

11/26/06 Ghattas, BBC, Showdown time in Lebanon

Meshaal warns of 'third intifada'

11/26/06 Al Jazeera, Meshaal warns of 'third intifada'

'I think there are enough weapons for the next war'

11/26/06 Fisk, Independent, 'I think there are enough weapons for the next war'

November 27, 2006

Panel to Weigh Overture by U.S. to Iran and Syria

11/27/06 Sanger, NYT, Panel to Weigh Overture by U.S. to Iran and Syria

A Day When Mahdi Army Showed Its Other Side

11/27/06 Raghavan, WP, A Day When Mahdi Army Showed Its Other Side

UN Mine Group: Israeli Forces Laid Mines in Lebanon During Summer War

11/27/06 AP, UN Mine Group: Israeli Forces Laid Mines in Lebanon During Summer War

Jordan Fears Three Middle East Civil Wars

11/27/06 Kaufman, WP, Jordan Fears Three Middle East Civil Wars

War costs Lebanon agriculture $280 mln

11/27/06 Reuters, War costs Lebanon agriculture $280 mln

Chilling Echo for Lebanon, Mirror of Regional Tension

11/27/06 Slackman, NYT, Chilling Echo for Lebanon, Mirror of Regional Tension

November 28, 2006

Hezbollah Said to Help Shiite Army in Iraq

11/28/06 Gordon & Filkins, NYT, Hezbollah Said to Help Shiite Army in Iraq

November 30, 2006

Iran, Syria to connect power networks via Turkey

11/30/06 Iran Mania, Iran, Syria to connect power networks via Turkey

December 2, 2006

Huge protest brings Beirut to a standstill

12/02/05 Chassay, Guardian, Huge protest brings Beirut to a standstill

Middle East hot spots merging

12/01/06 Mitnick, CSM, Middle East hot spots merging

December 3, 2006

Mideast Allies Near a State of Panic

12/03/06 Richter, LA Times, Mideast Allies Near a State of Panic

Qatar 'to pay Palestinian wages'

12/03/06 BBC, Qatar 'to pay Palestinian wages'

December 7, 2006

Olmert rules out dialogue with Damascus

12/07/06 Attewell, Guardian, Olmert rules out dialogue with Damascus

December 8, 2006

Report: Private Saudi citizens funding Iraqi insurgents

12/08/06 Regan, CSM, Report: Private Saudi citizens funding Iraqi insurgents

Analysts: U.S. at Root of Effort to Topple Lebanese Government

12/08/06 Lassater, McClatchey, Analysts: U.S. at Root of Effort to Topple Lebanese Government

December 10, 2006

Lebanon's Shiites Grapple With New Feeling of Power

12/10/06 Shadid, WP, Lebanon's Shiites Grapple With New Feeling of Power

December 11, 2006

Revolution in the air as Lebanon's rift widens

12/11/06 Fisk, Independent, Revolution in the air as Lebanon's rift widens

December 14, 2006

OPEC Calls for 2nd Cut in Oil Output

12/14/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Calls for 2nd Cut in Oil Output

December 15, 2006

Shiite? Sunni? Some in US learn who's who.

12/15/06 MacDonald, CSM, Shiite? Sunni? Some in US learn who's who.

December 19, 2006

Putin and Assad Talk Middle East Peace

12/19/06 Abulleav, Moscow Times, Putin and Assad Talk Middle East Peace

IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

12/19/06 Rahman, GulfNews, IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

December 21, 2006

Pyjama ban for UAE civil servants

12/21/06 BBC, Pyjama ban for UAE civil servants

December 29, 2006

Israel Says Egypt Sends Weapons to Abbas's Forces, With Israeli and U.S. Approval

12/29/06 Eralnger, NYT, Israel Says Egypt Sends Weapons to Abbas's Forces, With Israeli and U.S. Approval

Review of the year: The Middle East

12/29/06 Fisk, Independent, Review of the year: The Middle East

About (WoT) Middle East

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