Jihad Issa

Roed-Larsen has added his criticism about the presence of Syrian services in Lebanon to charges levelled by Mehlis about Hariri's murder. Syria calls Arabs to solidarity, sparking new division in the Middle East.

Twenty thousand people take to the streets on the day the Mehlis report reaches the Security Council. In Beirut, Amal and Hezbollah stand together in opposition to sanctions against Syria. Bush again does not exclude the "military option".

In a joint statement, the Grand Muftì of Egypt and Pope Shenouda III condemned Saturday's violence outside the Church of St George. Dialogue and understanding are the "weapons to defeat division and rancour".

On the eve of the Security Council meeting, street demonstrations 'break out' in Syria as local politicians vow their support for the Assad regime. In Beirut Siniora and Jumblatt "urge" Assad to cooperate. President Lahoud's position is increasingly shaky.

Syrian Prime Minister confirms the cause of Kanaan's death was suicide, but the media still want to know why Lebanon's former boss did it.

Mixed schools and marriages favour better understanding of other religions. But respect for human rights and religious freedom is necessary.

Young Orthodox: Rediscovering the Christian identity in the Arab and Islamic civilisation

The election of the new Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem is greeted by many Churchmen in the Holy Land as liberation from the dictatorship of Ireneos I. The newly-elected Patriarch says he is "indifferent" to Israel's views about his appointment.

In an interview with AsiaNews, Ahmed el-Hassoun stresses the importance of inter-religious dialogue "which can spread justice, a value upheld by all religions".

Ignatius IV Hazim, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, in his visit to Lebanon, has invited young people "to work together in every which way for Lebanon's renaissance and help preserve a Christian presence, its witness and mission" in the country.

At the end of their synod, the bishops release a statement in which they "urge everyone to cooperate in the renewal of ecumenism" and express "hope in the democratic rebirth of Lebanon".

The conference held in Jordan wants to promote "a climate of dialogue that is just, fair, peaceful and lasting, that can resolve conflicts and neutralise religious fundamentalism.".