Apr 15 Lebanon Names Moderate Pro-Syrian Premier By PBS NewsHour Lebanon's president appointed moderate pro-Syrian lawmaker Najib Mikati as prime minister Friday, breaking a political deadlock that helps pave the way for parliamentary elections in May. Continue reading
Mar 09 Lebanon Reinstates Pro-Syrian Prime Minister By PBS NewsHour A majority of Lebanon's parliament Wednesday voted to reinstate pro-Syrian Prime Minister Omar Karami who resigned in February in the face of opposition protests. Continue reading
Mar 07 Syria Announces Partial Lebanon Troop Pullback By PBS NewsHour Syria will immediately begin a phased troop pullback in Lebanon, the presidents of both countries announced Monday in a joint statement. Continue reading
Mar 04 Syria to Annouce Partial Withdrawal of Troops From Lebanon By PBS NewsHour Former Lebanese government officials announced that Syria will soon begin a partial withdrawal of troops from Lebanon, but President Bush said the United States would not accept anything other than a full withdrawal of Syrian troops and officials. Continue reading