Veteran Syrian director takes on Muslim "extremism" A veteran Syrian director who has shocked audiences by portraying a religious zealot who abuses women says his popular television series could help stop an Arab slide toward extremism.

Lebanon to Delay IPO of Middle East Airlines, Central Bank's Salameh Says Lebanon will delay an initial public offering in national carrier Middle East Airlines that was planned for later this year because of unfavorable market conditions, Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh said.

Lebanon PM: Wrong to accuse Syria in Hariri death Lebanon's Western-backed prime minister made a startling reversal Monday and said it was a mistake to accuse Syria of the massive 2005 truck bombing that killed his father, claiming the charge was politically motivated.

Wisconsin fall color updates to start on Thursday The Wisconsin Department of Tourism is gearing up for fall. The department will begin weekly updates starting Thursday on the progress of Wisconsin's 16 million acres of forests as they change colors over nine or 10 weeks.

Wisconsin GOP hopes to end string of US Senate losses Wisconsin Republicans hope to choose a candidate in next week's primary who can break that streak and beat Sen. Russ Feingold.

Wisconsin GOP chair jabs Obama ahead of visit President Obama travels to Wisconsin on Monday. Washington (CNN) – On a day when President Obama is traveling to Wisconsin to call for $50 billion in public works spending to spur job creation, the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican party said the state should reject the money. In a conference call with reporters organized Monday [...]