Jerusalem - Israel and Lebanon's militant Hezbollah movement were due begin an exchange of prisoners at 9 am (0600 GMT) Wednesday with the handover of the two Israeli soldiers, widely presumed dea

Beirut  - Lebanese President Michel Suleiman left for Paris on Saturday where he was due to meet Syrian President Bashar Assad ahead of a Mediterranean summit.

Beirut - Iraq's ambassador to Lebanon, Jawad al-Hairi, died during the night of a heart attack, Lebanese local radios said Saturday.

Beirut - Rival Lebanese leaders agreed Friday on the formation of a new national unity cabinet following weeks of bickering due to differences between political leaders, official sources said.

Tripoli, Lebanon - A cautious calm prevailed over the northern city of Tripoli early Thursday as weary citizens waited for the army and security forces to carry out a redeployment plan and halt cl

Beirut - Lebanese President Michel Suleiman will meet his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the sidelines of the Union of the Mediterranean summit opening Sunday in Paris, local radio stations reported Wednesday.

"The talks will focus on returning brotherly relations between the two countries after statements from both presidents expressing the willingness to establish diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Syria," Voice of Lebanon radio reported.