Brian Keenan returns to Beirut to film new documentary
Dé Luain 13 Lúnasa 2007
By Tom Felle
In Beirut
IRISH hostage Brian Keenan, who spent four years in captivity in Lebanon, has returned to Beirut to film a new documentary about his experiences.
Keenan (56) was abducted by
Opposition claims victory in key Lebanese by-election
Dé Domhnaigh 5 Lúnasa 2007
UPDATE: Aoun’s Free Patriotic Movement opposition candidate Camille Khoury was officially declared winner by 418 votes early this morning, in a bitter blow to the Government.
By Tom Felle
In Beirut
Irish Army chief in Lebanon to discuss future role for troops
Dé Céadaoin 1 Lúnasa 2007
By Tom Felle
In Beirut
IRISH troops serving with the United Nations in Lebanon are in a dangerous mission but were well trained for it, the new Defence Forces chief Dermot Earley said yesterday.
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Analysis: “Hezbollah-stan” could lead to civil war in Lebanon
Dé hAoine 13 Iúil 2007
By Tom Felle,
In Beirut
A year to the day after Hezbollah’s 34-day war with Israel, the militant Islamic group’s focus has switched from wiping Israel off the face of the earth to more domestic
Six UN peacekeepers killed in roadside bomb attack
Dé Luain 25 Meitheamh 2007
By Tom Felle
In Beirut
SIX UN peacekeepers were killed last night in a roadside bomb attack in South Lebanon.
The six were all serving with the Spanish battalion, included three Colombians and