Kidnapping in Syria Fuels Unrest in Lebanon The kidnappings near the northern Syrian city of Aleppo were the latest spillover of the conflict next door to create waves in Lebanon.

US concerned about security in Lebanon The United States on Monday voiced concern about security in Lebanon after two clerics were shot and killed amid violence between between pro- and anti-Syrian groups.

Lebanon Shiites kidnapped in Syria to be free soon: minister Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansur said Wednesday that a group of Lebanese Shiite Muslims kidnapped in Syria would be freed "within hours."

Labor union hopes of ousting Wisconsin Governor Walker fade MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democrats and unions hoping to turf Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker out of office over his efforts to tame the power of organized labor are finding it tough going with only two weeks to go before a historic recall election. Just over a year ago, Walker set off a storm that looked like it could sweep him from power over a new law that critics labeled "union busting. ...

Wisconsin recall: Beating Scott Walker will require strong turnout of youth vote Democratic hopes for toppling Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in next month's recall election may hinge on a strong turnout from young voters, who came out in heavy numbers for President Barack Obama in 2008 but were less active when Walker was elected two years later.

Labor union hopes of ousting Wisconsin governor fade Democrats and unions hoping to turn Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker out of office over his efforts to tame the power of organized labor are finding it tough going with only two weeks to go before a historic recall election.