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Posted on 02/28/2005 8:57:15 AM PST by Eurotwit
Edited on 02/28/2005 9:02:04 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Just watching CNN. They Pro-Syrian government has just resigned. Huge celebrations in Beirut.
Mod note: On CNN's banner:
Lebanon’s pro-Syrian prime minister, Omar Karami, announces his resignation and that of his government. Details soon.
But what about Hezballah? And are some of the Iraqis hiding in there?
Just think of the JOY that the Lebanse people in America must be feeling right now!
My great-grandmother came here from Lebanon (Zahle), and I've always felt sad for the recent events there. This is a great day.
Ping
Here's a good reference map (2004) for the entire Middle East, but it's 553K so I hesitate to post it here.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/middle_east_ref04.jpg
I think you guys are getting carried away. This means nothing. The Syrian intelligence services will remain for sure.
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -
Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami announced the resignation of his pro-Syrian government Monday, two weeks after the assassination of his predecessor, Rafik Hariri, triggered protests in the streets and calls for Syria to withdraw its thousands of troops.
"I am keen that the government will not be a hurdle in front of those who want the good for this country. I declare the resignation of the government that I had the honor to head. May God preserve Lebanon," Karami said.
Karami made the announcement during a parliamentary debate called to discuss Hariri's Feb. 14 assassination in a bomb blast that killed 16 others. The announcement prompted cheers from more than 25,000 flag-waving demonstrators protesting against the government and its Syrian backers outside.
The resignation was the most dramatic moment yet in the series of protests and political maneuvers that have shaken Lebanon since Hariri's killing.
Many in Lebanon blame Syria for being behind Hariri's slaying and have pressed hard since then for the resignation of the pro-Syrian Lebanese government and for Syria to withdraw its 15,000 troops positioned in Lebanon.
Both governments have denied involvement in Hariri's assassination.
Earlier Monday, Karami asked the legislature to renew its confidence in his Cabinet, which took power in October after Hariri's resignation in a dispute with Syria, the main power broker in Lebanon.
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This time we can say that without sarcasm.
Trying to make sense of daily stock market fluctuations is a futile endeavor.
Of Course they were facing 25,000 demostrators.
"But what about Hezballah? And are some of the Iraqis hiding in there?"
I expect that they would now fall in the "sucks to be you" category of parriah scum.
Absolutely...it's fantastic to see! The "Arab street" is in turmoil, just not the way the lefties had once predicted!:)
They're probably still trying to scare up a fresh chicken.
If people want on or off this list, please let me know.
Yeah that true about Clinton or he could be First Pimp
First John ROFL LMAO
I am pinging the Israeli news list
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It's too late to attack Israel....there are American Army Posts and American Air Forces Bases INSIDE of Iraq...and they won't be leaving anytime soon...they have run out of time...IMHO
I heard it too! He said it. LOL!
Loved that photo and your tag line!
And Ron Silver is on FNC talking about how Hillary understands that the leftists have an indefensible position about the WOT. LOL
What a great day.
Egypt is going to hold real elections with opposition candidates.
Syria handed over Saddam's half-brother.
I could watch the action in Lebanon all day but everyone has dropped it. Dang.
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