More on Lebanon and Syrias crisis

A continuation of yesterdays thread… which now has 7 Updates. Please read them all! I just came across this article at the Daily Star (a Lebanese newspaper) It’s very very interesting, some things I was not aware of: Unlike the U.S., France is not seeking Assad’s overthrow, only the reform of his government. Chirac has …

Iran sends message to US

Iran is ready to defend its’ right to possess nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.” This from ADBOI The difference between Irans’ position and Iraqs’ position is quite stark. Before the Iraq war, Saddam was doing everything he could to prevent an invasion while still saving face. It was obvious that he knew his days were …

Lebanese Government Resigns

10s of thousands are protesting in the streets. They are Muslim and Christian alike. The Pro-Syrian Lebanese government has resigned, even though they would have defeated a non-confidence vote. (BBC, ADBOI) Is this going to be the “Cedar Revolution”? Udpated 7 times The past few days events have been very interesting in Lebanon. It is …