The full results aren't yet official, but it appears that Lebanon's American-backed ruling coalition maintained its majority in parliament after the country voted in record numbers yesterday. Full Story »
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This Time author knows the area he covers. He writes a very good review of the election, for America. I wouldn't say bias. Maybe, hopeful optimism.
Fairly good report, which should have mentioned that the Christians are 30% of the population and receive 50% of the seats in parliament. The Christians have six or seven times as many members of parliament as Hezbollah. Many Christians see Hezbollah as a means of protecting their country from Israel.
Hezbollah will keep its private army but will continue to integrate itself into Lebanese civil society and politics. This is a good thing. Israel ... More »
If a pebble drops in the sands of the middle east, will it make a sand storm around the world. Maybe, maybe not?