Iran cautions Israel and US over military strikes

Iran has pledged to aid any nation that challenges Israel, staking out a hard line to suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility.

Push to ban liquor in southern Lebanese town

Alcohol is widely available in Lebanon, a country considered one of the most liberal in the Middle East, but it is frowned upon is some Muslim areas.

Hezbollah-backed Mikati named Lebanon PM

Hundreds of angry protesters burned tyres and blocked roads across Lebanon on Tuesday after Najib Mikati was named Lebanon's prime minister.

Violence erupts during Lebanon 'day of rage'

Demonstrators in Lebanon's Sunni bastion of Tripoli torched an al-Jazeera van while protesting the likely appointment of a Hezbollah-backed premier.

Hezbollah threatens to quit Lebanon govt

Lebanon's government on Wednesday looked set to fall after Hezbollah and its allies warned they would quit unless demands over a UN tribunal are met.

Hezbollah says it has 'precise' Israeli target list

Hezbollah has an extensive list of Israeli facilities to target in the event of a new conflict, the militant group's number two Naim Qassem said.

Israeli navy intercepts arms ship

Israel said on Wednesday its navy intercepted a container ship carrying rockets destined for Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group.

Hezbollah's growing regional role alarms Arabs

Arab governments are starting to see the fingerprints of Lebanon's Hezbollah all over the Middle East, adding to their growing alarm over Iran's power

Washington committed to seeking Syria-Israel deal

The United States told the Syrian government on Thursday it was committed to seeking a peace deal between Syria and Israel.

Iran dismisses Egypt's Hezbollah claims as 'old trick'

Iran dismissed on Wednesday Egyptian accusations against Lebanon's Shi'ite militia Hezbollah as an "old trick".

Iran uses Hezbollah to enter Egypt, claims official

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit accused Iran of using the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to gain a foothold in Egypt on Tuesday.

Israel's Netanyahu vows to smash Hamas

Hawkish frontrunner Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday vowed he would smash Hamas if he becomes Israel's prime minister after next week's elections.

Lebanon rivals delay tricky defence talks

Political leaders in Lebanon on Monday adjourned talks on a national defence strategy -- at the heart of which lies the issue of Hezbollah's weapons.

Bahrainis take stand against 'systematic genocide'

Thousands of Bahrainis marched on the streets of Manama on Friday to demand the lifting of the Israeli siege on Gaza.

Top al-Assad aide assassinated at Syrian resort

The mysterious assassination of a top Syrian army officer and right-hand man to President Bashar al-Assad has triggered intense speculation.

Hezbollah chief welcomes prisoners, Israel mourns

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in a rare public appearance, welcomed five Lebanese freed from captivity in Israel on Wednesday.

Hezbollah delivers remains of two Israeli soldiers

Hezbollah handed over the bodies of two Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross on Wednesday to be exchanged for Lebanese prisoners held by Israel.

Lebanon forms unity govt with Hezbollah

Lebanon ended weeks of wrangling on Friday and formed a unity government in which Hezbollah and its allies hold effective veto power.

Hezbollah sees Israeli prisoner swap this month

Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had agreed to a United Nations-mediated deal to exchange prisoners with Israel.

UK tightens ban on Hezbollah

The British government said on Wednesday it was amending a ban on Hezbollah to cover its entire military wing.

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