Arab League head tries again to end Lebanon crisis | International News | Reuters.com

Arab League head tries again to end Lebanon crisis | International News | Reuters.com: "BEIRUT (Reuters) - Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa renewed efforts on Tuesday to end a political standoff in Lebanon, which many fear could turn violent as the country faces its worst political split since the 1975-1990 civil war.

'I still hold the view that there is hope,' Moussa said on arrival at Beirut airport. He met leaders of all the main factions last week and reported progress but no breakthrough.

Anti-Syrian leaders who control the government, backed by the United States, are being challenged by an opposition led by Syrian-backed Hezbollah, which wants veto power in the cabinet." Read complete post here.