Rafiq al-Hariri is the subject or is mentioned in the following stories:
A Breakthrough in Syrian-Lebanese Relations
PARIS -- The establishment of diplomatic relations earlier this month between Syria and Lebanon is a symbolic act of considerable importance. It is the first time these neighbors have established such relations since they wrested their independence from France in the 1940s.
Syria and Lebanon, More Than Just Neighbors
DAMASCUS -- When the French occupied Syria in 1920, they famously dissected the country, giving four major parts to the newly created state of Lebanon. The French left Syria 26 years later, and Syrian lawmakers claimed that the division was null and void, asking President Shukri al-Quwatli to officially request the area be restored to Syria.
Regional Roundups
A regularly updated column of news briefs from around the region 175 charged in Turkeys Kurdish riots
Review of Arab Editorials
A regularly updated roundup of commentary from Arab newspapers.
Viewpoint: Syria on the rails
The French proverb, "The more it changes the more it is the same old thing," comes to mind as we watch the contortions of the Syrian regime of President Bashar Al Assad in the face of repeated requests by UN United Nations investigator Detlev Mehli
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News in brief from around the region.
Lebanon quizzes ex-security chiefs in Hariri probe
Four former pro-Syrian security chiefs arrested as suspects in the murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri six months ago were brought before a Lebanese judge on Wednesday after being grilled by UN investigators.
Lebanese economy recovering after political crisis
The Lebanese economy is showing signs of recovery six months after the assassination of ex-premier and construction tycoon Rafiq Al Hariri and the ensuing political crisis that shook the country, analysts say.
'Wily fox' Berri survives Syrian exit from Lebanon
A consummate political operator renowned for his often sarcastic tone, Shia former militia leader Nabih Berri was re-elected to the post of speaker on Tuesday in the first Lebanese parliament not dominated by his Syrian allies.
Lebanese women seek their place in male-dominated parliament
"In countries like ours, women enter politics in mourning clothes."
