Syria and Lebanon Establish Ties 10-15-2008 10:34 am   -  AFP

Syria and Lebanon formally established diplomatic ties on Wednesday for the first time since independence 60 years ago, turning a new page in relations between Beirut and its powerful one-time powerbroker. A statement signed by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem and visiting Lebanese counterpart Fawzi Salloukh announced "the launch of diplomatic relations between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Lebanese republic effective today, October 15, 2008."

Five Killed in Lebanon Army Bus Blast 09-29-2008 9:42 am   -  AP

A car bomb exploded Monday near a military bus carrying troops on their way to work in northern Lebanon, killing at least five people and injuring 25.

Raw: Deadly Bus Explosion In Lebanon 08-13-2008 3:00 pm   -  AP

AP: A bomb ripped through a bus during Wednesday morning rush hour in a northern Lebanese city, killing 18 soldiers and civilians, raising fears that an al-Qaida-inspired militant group is stepping up revenge attacks against the military.

French President Urges Healing In Lebanon 06-09-2008 3:33 pm   -  AFP

AFP: French President Nicolas Sarkozy stressed his country's support for newly elected Lebanese President Michel Sleiman and for reconciliation through dialogue, during a brief visit to Beirut on Saturday.