Date: 26 August 2006

EU to deliver half of Lebanon force
EiTB – Euskadi,Spain
European nations agreed on Friday to offer more than half the troops for
an expanded United Nations peacekeeping contingent in Lebanon. …
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Indian peacekeeping battalion wins acclaim in Lebanon
NDTV.com – New Delhi,India
… has become yet another Indian contingent to win ‘Unit Citation’ award
for its herculean efforts in peacekeeping operations in war-torn Southern
Lebanon. …
www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Na
tional&slug=Indian+peacekeeping+battalion+wins+acclaim&id=92153

EU Promises to Contribute Half of Lebanon Force
Zaman Online – Istanbul,Turkey
By Foreign News Desk. EU countries promised to contribute half of the likely
15,000 troops to the UN peace force to be sent to Lebanon in an emergency
assembly. …
www.zaman.com/?bl=international&alt=&hn=36017

President Sezer Strongly Opposes Troops in Lebanon
Zaman Online – Istanbul,Turkey
President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has voiced clear opposition to a Turkish troop
deployment to southern Lebanon under current conditions, saying that UN
Security …
www.zaman.com/?bl=hotnews&alt=&trh=20060826&hn=36009

UN assembles soldiers for Lebanon duty
Scotsman – United Kingdom
THE UN has found almost all of the troops it needs to carry out peacekeeping
work in Lebanon. Up to 7000 troops from EU states have …
news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1260282006

Israel, Hezbollah Back European Peacekeepers, Clash Over Syria
Bloomberg – USA
… Syria and Iran fund and supply Hezbollah. … Lebanon’s cabinet two
days ago said it wouldn’t ask the UN force to deploy to its border with
Syria. …
www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a3Rrm_Y2.Oyw&refer=home

Syria Diplomatically Strengthened Thanks to the Recent Crisis
Journal of Turkish Weekly – Ankara,Turkey
Before the latest Israel-Hizbullah war which lasted 34 days, Syria was
in an isolated position in the international arena. This …
www.turkishweekly.net/news.php?id=37445

LEBANON: D’ALEMA, ITALY HAS THE RIGHT TO TAKE PART IN 5+1 ON I
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – Italy
(AGI) – Berlin, Aug. 26 – After having a protagonist role for peace in
Lebanon Italy asks to take part in the 5+ 1 group that negotiates with
Iran on nuclear. …
www.agi.it/english/news.pl?doc=200608261524-11
10-RT1-CRO-0-NF82&page=0&id=agionline-eng.italyonline

Members defect from UK’s Labour due to Lebanon war
Jerusalem Post – Israel
Thirty-seven Labour Party members, including some officials, defected to
the Liberal Democrat Party on Friday in response to the way Foreign Secretary
Margaret …
www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1154525947
654&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

LEBANON: PRODI PHONES TO CENTRE RIGHT MEMBERS
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – Italy
… talking with journalists near his house in central Bologna said that
he phoned to the members of the opposition to inform them on the Italian
mission in Lebanon …
www.agi.it/english/news.pl?doc=200608261604-1125-R
T1-CRO-0-NF82&page=0&id=agionline-eng.italyonline

Europe to provide half the UN troops for Lebanon
The Age – Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
EUROPEAN nations have pledged up to 7000 troops to form the core of a beefed-up
peacekeeping mission in Lebanon capable of enforcing the fragile truce
between …
www.theage.com.au/news/world/europe-to-provide-half
-the-un-troops-for-lebanon/2006/08/26/1156012790125.html

Iran, Syria coordinate positions on Lebanon
Ynetnews – Israel
… received a letter Saturday from his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
concerning the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, Syria’s
official news …
www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3295918,00.html

LEBANON: PEOCRARO, IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PEACE AND UN
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – Italy
26 – Environment minister, Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, has said: “The result
of the European summit on the peace force in Lebanon is a first success
of the …
www.agi.it/english/news.pl?doc=200608261932-1203-R
T1-CRO-0-NF82&page=0&id=agionline-eng.italyonline

Lebanon border troops focus on smugglers
Houston Chronicle – United States
AITA AL-FOUKHAR, Lebanon — A mile from the Syrian border, a Lebanese
armored personnel carrier sat behind freshly dug berms of red earth Saturday
and a …
www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/world/4143144.html

Lebanon to discuss UN force with Annan on Monday
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
BEIRUT, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Lebanon will discuss the deployment of a beefed-up
UN peacekeeping force with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in Beirut on
Monday, a …
www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L2616300.htm

LEBANON: CHITI INFORMATION ON MISSION TO COMMISSIONS
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – Italy
… announced by prime minister Romano Prodi, the cabinet on Monday in
the afternoon will pass the decree that is necessary for Unfil mission
in Lebanon basing on …
www.agi.it/english/news.pl?doc=200608261951-1206-
RT1-CRO-0-NF82&page=0&id=agionline-eng.italyonline

LEBANON: CALDEROLI, LEAGUE DOES NOT SIGN A BLANK CHEQUE
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – Italy
26 – Northern League MP Roberto Calderoli speaks about the government’s
policy on Lebanon and says: “The League does not sign blank cheques because
the …
www.agi.it/english/news.pl?doc=200608261814-1188
-RT1-CRO-0-NF11&page=0&id=agionline-eng.oggitalia

Mashahadani Hails Syria’s Firm Stances
SANA – Syrian Arab News Agency – Damascus,Syria
DOHA, (SANA)- Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Mashhadani hailed Syria’s
stable stances regarding the Arab just issues, praising President Bashar
al-Assad’s …
www.sana.org/eng/22/2006/08/26/60770.htm

Murdered Hostage Families Sue Syria
Jawa Report – Arlen,TX,USA
Iraq filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Syria, which they claim supported
the group who murdered him. I feel sorry for the families …
mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/184445.php

Engage Syria and Iran in order to save Lebanon
Daily Star – Lebanon – Beirut,Lebanon
… Eventually, the aim must be to secure the optimal conditions for a
lasting peace between Israel and its two northern neighbors, Syria and
Lebanon. …
www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=5&article_id=75028

Family of American contractors beheaded in Iraq suing Syria
Raw Story – Cambridge,MA,USA
The United States accuses Syria of allowing insurgents and terrorists to
infiltrate Iraq through its territory, and the lawsuit cites a US State
Department …
rawstory.com/news/2006/Family_of_American_contractors_behe_08252006.html

Chavez eyes Syria visit to strengthen ties
Washington Post – United States
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on
Friday he planned a visit to Syria to bolster ties in a move likely to
rankle Washington …
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/25/AR2006082501065.html

Analysis: Too early for Israel-Syria talks
United Press International – USA
… Israel. Syria has always talked of peace as a strategic option for
settling disputes but, he indicated, it might change track. “The …
www.upi.com/InternationalIntelligence/view.php?StoryID=20060825-084506-2758r

Syria objects to UN troops on border
Times of India – India
BEIRUT: Israel is demanding that UN troops patrol the Syria-Lebanon border
to prevent Hezbollah from receiving arms shipments. But …
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1927565.cms
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Lebanese PM thanks EU governments for their support of Lebanon
Monsters and Critics.com – Glasgow,UK
Beirut – Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Seniora Friday thanked European
Union governments for their support of Lebanon with the committment to
send up to 6,900 …
news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/article_1194736.php/Leb
anese_PM_thanks_EU_governments_for_their_support_of_Lebanon

LEBANON: PARISI NEVER HAD ANY DOUBTS ON MISSION
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia – Italy
(AGI) – Rome, Aug. 25 – “Italy is called upon for this commitment by its
geographical proximity to Lebanon and by national interest. …
www.agi.it/english/news.pl?doc=200608252027-1234-
RT1-CRO-0-NF82&page=0&id=agionline-eng.italyonline

Ireland considers Lebanon force as EU pledges 8,000 troops
Irish Examiner – Cork,Ireland
By Ann Cahill, Europe Correspondent. IRELAND will consider sending a substantive
number of troops to the Lebanon, Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern has said.
…
www.irishexaminer.com/irishexaminer/pages/story.aspx-
qqqg=ireland-qqqm=ireland-qqqa=ireland-qqqid=11795-qqqx=1.asp

Long way expected for recovery of Lebanon’s service, commercial …
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
… Apart from pubs, the shops in Lebanon also suffered a slack time, for
all their striking signs of sale. Reduction of foreign tourists …
english.people.com.cn/200608/26/eng20060826_296961.html

In Lebanon’s Rubble, Aftershocks of War
Washington Post – United States
… 12 people and wounded 39, according to Chris Clarke, head of the UN
Mine Action Coordination Center attached to the United Nations Interim
Force in Lebanon. …
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/25/AR2006082501298.html

EU commits 7,000 peacekeepers to Lebanon
ABC Online – Australia
ELIZABETH JACKSON: The European Union has agreed to send up to 7,000 peacekeepers
to southern Lebanon. The announcement was made …
www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1724257.htm

UN Gearing Up For Lebanon Reconstruction
Voice of America – USA
By Lisa Schlein. United Nations aid agencies are planning for reconstruction
and rehabilitation of war-torn Lebanon. They say their …
voanews.com/english/2006-08-25-voa34.cfm

Israeli army will leave Lebanon only if embargo on Hezbollah …
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said on Friday that Israeli Defense
Force (IDF) would leave Lebanon only if an embargo on Hezbollah was enforced,
local …
english.people.com.cn/200608/26/eng20060826_296967.html

Europe Pledges a Larger Force Inside Lebanon
New York Times – United States
… After a week of confusion and missteps, Europe pledged to add up to
6,900 troops to the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon,
officials said …
www.nytimes.com/2006/08/26/world/middleeast/26force.html?ref=world

UN peacekeepers enter an explosive situation in Lebanon
San Jose Mercury News – CA, USA
MARJAYOUN, Lebanon – The new international force expected to monitor the
Lebanese-Israeli border will enter a highly ambiguous and volatile landscape
…
www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/world/15363691.htm

EU pledges more than half of troops for Lebanon mission
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Member states of the European Union (EU) have pledged more than half of
the peacekeeping force needed for a UN mission in south Lebanon, said
UN chief Kofi …
english.people.com.cn/200608/26/eng20060826_297009.html

Howard urges Euro Lebanon role
NEWS.com.au – Australia
The United Nations is trying to increase the strength of its 2000-strong
UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to 15,000 to help the Lebanese army
assert its …

Germany to help Lebanon clean up oil spill
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
A three-member advance team would arrive in Beirut, capital of Lebanon,
this weekend and 30 to 50 German experts would be deployed in Lebanon
at the beginning …
english.people.com.cn/200608/26/eng20060826_297001.html

EU to provide troops to UN force in Lebanon
Sydney Morning Herald – Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
European nations have pledged up to 7000 troops to form the core of a beefed-up
peacekeeping mission in Lebanon capable of enforcing the fragile truce
between …
www.smh.com.au/news/world/eu-to-provide-troops-to
-un-force-in-lebanon/2006/08/26/1156012780577.html

Lebanon welcomes EU’s ‘effective participation’
Hindustan Times – India
Lebanon has welcomed Europe’s decision to accept ‘effective participation’
in the UN peacekeeping force in the country, saying the move would help
the …
www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1778133,00050004.htm

If UN mission works in Lebanon, possible try in Gaza: Italian FM
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D’Alema said that if the planned UN multinational
peacekeeping force in Lebanon works well, it might be possible to begin
a …
english.people.com.cn/200608/26/eng20060826_296985.html

Belgium to send 394 troops to Lebanon
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Belgium would send nearly 400 troops to join the enlarged UN peacekeeping
force in south Lebanon, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt said on
Friday. …
english.people.com.cn/200608/26/eng20060826_296980.html

Did Syria cut power to blackmail Lebanon ?
Ya Libnan – Beirut,Lebanon
Beirut: Lebanese always know what is Syria’s regime up to, since it is
known to hit Lebanon where it hurts most. The recent announcement …
yalibnan.com/site/archives/2006/08/did_syria_cut_p.php

Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Israelis Oppose Negotiations With Syria …
Zionist Organization of America (press release) – New York,NY,USA
… oppose the Israeli Government Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter’s
proposal of negotiating the handing over of the Golan Heights to Syria
in return for a …
www.zoa.org/2006/08/poll_nearly_two.htm

Analysis: Breaking the Syria-Iran alliance
BBC News – UK
Since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel’s army and Hezbollah’s
militia, some commentators in the US have been calling for direct talks
with Syria. …
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5263800.stm

Syria Denies Cutting Power Supplies to Lebanon
Naharnet – Beirut,Lebanon
Syria has denied media reports that it had cut power supplies to Lebanon,
saying electricity had been restored to its neighbor after a technical
problem had …
www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/Newsdesk.nsf/0/C

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Israel won’t lift Lebanon embargo
Jerusalem Post – Israel
Israel won’t lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon unless Lebanese and
international forces deploy at all border crossings, including those on
the Lebanese …
www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=11545259
46626&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

UN hails Europe Lebanon pledge
ITV.com – UK
The United Nations have hailed Europe’s decision to supply half the troops
needed to keep peace in the Lebanon. Nearly seven thousand …
www.itv.com/news/world_88b7d555f2348ce3f251724743b7935e.html

UN hails EU decision to send troops to the Lebanon
Unison.ie – Bray,Ireland
The UN’s has hailed the European Union’s decision to supply half the troops
needed to keep peace in Lebanon. The announcement came …
www.unison.ie/breakingnews/index.php3?ca=33&si=97324

Eu troops to arrive as soon as possible in Lebanon
Euronews.net – Lyon,France
Pledges of EU troops to boost the peacekeeping force in Lebanon have gone
some way into relieving fears that a military vacuum could reignite the
conflict. …
euronews.net/create_html.php?page=detail_info&article=376638&lng=1

Cluster bomb probe in the Lebanon
Irish Examiner – Cork,Ireland
The US State Department is investigating whether Israel misused American-made
cluster bombs in civilian areas of Lebanon. The United …
www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=82739242&p=8z739544&n=82739622