Cease-fire with Hezbollah impractical
2006-07-21 09:14:29
The United States is holding the line against a quick cease-fire deal in the Middle East, increasingly isolated as world powers and the United Nations are demanding an immediate end.
US and EU at odds over Israel offensive
2006-07-20 16:14:50
A rift is emerging between the European Union and the United States over whether Israel should cease its offensive against Hezbollah guerrillas.
Analysts question Israeli bombing of civilian targets
2006-07-20 11:06:13
Thousands of Israeli bombs have fallen on Lebanon's homes, roads, bridges, ports, broadcasting towers and even a lighthouse.
International force may be best option - Beckett
2006-07-18 17:01:17
The deployment of an international force to Lebanon may be the best way to ensure any ceasefire agreed in the region is maintained, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said on Tuesday.
Bush curses Hezbollah during G8 lunch
2006-07-18 09:06:16
It wasn't meant to be overheard. Private luncheon conversations among world leaders, picked up by a microphone, provided a rare window into both banter and substance.
Blair, Annan call for forces to stop Israel raids
2006-07-17 14:57:33
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan called Monday for the deployment of international forces to stop the bombardment of Israel from southern Lebanon.
EU calls for restraint in Middle East
2006-07-15 21:09:47
The European Union called on Saturday for all sides in the latest explosion of violence in the Middle East to try to stop it worsening.
Arab FMs convene emergent meeting in Cairo
2006-07-15 16:55:24
Foreign ministers or representatives of the 22 member states of the Arab League (AL) began their emergent meeting here on Saturday on the escalating violence in the Middle East.
France ready to evacuate citizens from Lebanon
2006-07-15 16:53:09
French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said on Saturday France was ready to evacuate its nationals from Lebanon, which has come under attack from Israeli aircraft.
Turkey evacuates some 30 citizens from Lebanon
2006-07-15 16:52:02
Turkey has evacuated some 30 of its citizens from Lebanon by bus through Syria because of the rising violence between Israel and Hezbollah, news reports said Saturday.
Syria says fully backs Hizbollah against Israel
2006-07-15 15:13:12
Syria will support Hizbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party said on Friday.
Bush refuses to press Israel for truce
2006-07-15 13:53:10
US President Bush says he enjoys a "solid friendship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite differences over Israel, Iraq, trade, human rights and other issues.