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Report: Mamlouk Sent Hizbullah New List of Assassination Targets

A top Syrian security official has recently sent Hizbullah a list of Lebanese political and military personalities targeted for assassination, the Kuwaiti al-Seyassah newspaper reported on Sunday.

The daily quoted a Gulf diplomat in Abu Dhabi as saying that the list, which includes 13 names, was sent by Maj. Gen. Ali Mamlouk, who has been charged by a Lebanese military court of involvement along with ex-Information Minister Michel Samaha in a terror plot to destabilize Lebanon.

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Bulgaria to Hand Over to Lebanon Report on Bus Attack, Seeks Help in Investigation

Bulgaria will hand over to Lebanese authorities a detailed report on investigations carried out over Burgas attack during the upcoming few days, the Bulgarian Embassy charge d'affaires said on Saturday.

“Lebanon will receive the report through diplomatic channels,” Plamen Tzolov told Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5).

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Suleiman Supports al-Rahi's Visit to Damascus, Calls against Politicizing it

President Michel Suleiman expressed support on Saturday for Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi's expected visit to Syria.

The president called against “politicizing” al-Rahi's visit as it shouldn't be take out of its context.

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Al-Rahi from Damascus: Reform Reached through Internal Efforts

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi said on Saturday that reform in Syria is reached through internal efforts and dialogue, explaining that it cannot be imposed by any foreign interference.

“Reform is needed in every country but it should be pursued through internal cooperation,” al-Rahi stated during a mass he held at the Maronite Cathedral of Mar Antonios in Damascus.

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First Power-Generating Ship Set to Arrive in Lebanon

The first of the two Turkish power-generating vessels is expected to arrive in Beirut soon, reported the daily An Nahar on Saturday.

It said that the “Fatmagul Sultan” set sail on Friday, but it did not disclose when it is scheduled to arrive in the country.

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First Round of Interrogations of Islamists Complete

The Judicial Council completed on Friday the first round of interrogations of a number of Islamist detainees linked to Fatah al-Islam, reported the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat on Saturday.

It said that 21 Islamists, linked to the 2007 Nahr al-Bared clashes, were interrogated on Friday ahead of trials that are set to take place at a newly-constructed courtroom at Roumieh Prison.

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Saqr to Tackle Arsal Clash File as Miqati Places Priority on Arresting Assailants

General Prosecutor Judge Hatem Madi tasked on Friday State Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Saqr Saqr with following up on the recent Arsal clash, as Prime Minister Najib Miqati stressed the need for the army to restore stability in the Bekaa town, reported the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat on Saturday.

Miqati had told An Nahar daily: “We are placing priority at the moment on arresting the assailants.”

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Aazaz Pilgrims Doing 'Well' amid Reports of Abu Ibrahim's Death

The nine Lebanese pilgrims held in Syria's Aazaz region are doing well amid conflicting reports that one of their captors, Abu Ibrahim, had been killed, reported the daily al-Mustaqbal on Saturday.

Syrian opposition member Louay al-Meqdad told Future television: “Up until this moment, the pilgrims are doing well.”

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Hariri, Geagea Discuss Electoral Law as March 14 Prepares for Feb. 14 Anniversary

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea held a telephone conversation on Friday amid preparations to hold a ceremony marking the eighth anniversary of the assassination of former Premier Rafik Hariri, reported the daily An Nahar on Saturday.

It said that the two officials discussed the latest developments on efforts to reach an agreement over a new parliamentary electoral law.

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Miqati Says Elections on Time as Charbel Does Not Rule out Their Postponement

Prime Minister Najib Miqati stated that only parliament can decide whether to postpone the parliamentary elections, reported the daily An Nahar on Saturday.

He said: “The government is working according to the fact that the elections will be held as scheduled in June.”

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