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Lebanese Army soldiers secure the area of the parliament in downtown Beirut on August 7, 2008 before parliament convenes to discuss the ministerial statement and vote for giving their confidence to the new government. (NOW Lebanon exclusive)
The public feels the opposition has done too little for Lebanese in Syrian jails
Matt Nash, NOW Staff
A recent poll found 67% of Lebanese think Hezbollah and the opposition have not done enough to “uncover the fate of those missing in Syria,” marking both a setback for General Michel Aoun and a rare criticism of Hezbollah from the Shia community.
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Unimpressed
07-08-08 | 21:55
Adwan says that Europe can help Lebanon liberate occupied territories
07-08-08 | 20:25
I am not optimistic about Tripoli, says Karami
07-08-08 | 20:01
UNIFIL stresses good relations with the Lebanese Army
07-08-08 | 19:43
Remembrance of August is cancelled since the Cedar Revolution, says Geagea
07-08-08 | 19:17
European Union supports Lebanese sovereignty
07-08-08 | 18:47
Fadlallah: Hezbollah will discuss the defense strategy and all other issues
07-08-08 | 17:41
Shia Council calls for strengthening of Lebanon-Syria relations
07-08-08 | 17:38
Dora highway will be open at 10 p.m.
07-08-08 | 16:55
Khoury says that tsunami is coming during 2009 elections
07-08-08 | 16:06
Faraon warns against Christian-Christian conflict
07-08-08 | 13:09
Maronite bishops hope that the government reunites Lebanese again
07-08-08 | 12:35
Minister Taqla calls on detainees’ families to take legal action
07-08-08 | 12:35
European parliament president meets with Lebanese leaders
07-08-08 | 12:00
MP Fatfat calls for dropping provocative and accusatory language
07-08-08 | 11:08
MP Tueni says Hezbollah’s weapons encourage others to arm themselves
07-08-08 | 10:46
Moussawi says there is no Lebanon without the Resistance
07-08-08 | 10:27
MP Jarrah calls for keeping all weapons under state control
07-08-08 | 10:00
US Commander pays surprise visit to Lebanon
07-08-08 | 09:27
Gemayel says Iran is holding the Lebanese state hostage
07-08-08 | 08:54
British archeologists find skeleton of Canaanite soldier in Saida
07-08-08 | 08:47
Shamseddine says the ministerial statement ensures political stability
06-08-08 | 19:25
Bouthaina Shaaban expects Sleiman in Syria on Wednesday
06-08-08 | 19:18
Fatfat predicts focus on arms, sovereignty, and electoral law in parliamentary talks
06-08-08 | 18:53
Lebanese-Syrian diplomatic relations measure of Sleiman’s success, says Jumblatt
06-08-08 | 18:46
Tunisian jailed for exporting fighters to Lebanon
06-08-08 | 18:40
Loyalty to the Resistance supports electoral law as featured in Doha Agreement
06-08-08 | 17:52
MP Ahdab expects cabinet to receive vote of confidence
06-08-08 | 17:41
Finance Minister prioritizes need for wage increases
06-08-08 | 17:21
Minister Aoun interprets March 14 reservations over statement as electoral maneuver
06-08-08 | 17:02
Lebanon prosecutor refuses to free four generals linked to Hariri assassination
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NOW Staff
General Michel Aoun recently suggested that Hezbollah should not disarm until the Palestinians are granted the right of return. NOW Lebanon hit the streets to gauge public opinion on Aoun’s proposal.
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Word on the street
Hanin Ghaddar, NOW Staff
Hezbollah made it evident last May that it will use its weapons internally to protect itself and its arms. Since nobody dared hold Hezbollah accountable for its crimes against fellow Lebanese, there are fears that the party will use arms again to get what it wants in the 2009 parliamentary election.
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Democracy under fire

Talking To: Elie Issa
NOW Lebanon talks to former Olympic athlete and current owner of the Domaine des Tourelles winery, Elie Issa.
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Talking To: Ali Abu al-Dehn
NOW Lebanon talks to Ali Abu al-Dehn, who spent 13 years in a Syrian jail without ever having been sentenced in a court of law.
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The politics of mirrors
Opinions and images shift wildly in Lebanon, a fact that has allowed Telecommunications Minister Gibran Bassil to set up telephone communications with Palestine without being accused of attempting normalization with Israel or setting up a network the enemy could tap.
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Walid Jumblatt
The PSP leader said that the Shebaa Farms are Lebanese territory, and the state has the right to use political or military means to liberate the land.
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