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A handout picture released by the Hezbollah media office shows ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:54 GMT

(Reuters) - A handout picture released by the Hezbollah media office shows Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah (R) meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (3rd R), MP Michel Aoun (C), leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, MP Suleiman Franjieh (2nd R), Leader of Marada movement, Minister of Communications Jubran Basil (2nd L), MP Ali Hassan Khalil (3rd L) and Hezbollah official Hussein al-Khalil (L) in Beirut November 6, 2009. Lebanon's opposition, including Iranian-backed Hezbollah, agreed on Friday to join a national unity government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri, a senior opposition source said. Picture taken November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Handout

A general view of the Lebanese parliament. Lebanese prime minister-designate ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:07:00 GMT

(AFP/File) - A general view of the Lebanese parliament. Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri, is preparing to announce a new government after granting concessions to his rivals in the Hezbollah-led opposition on key cabinet posts.(AFP/File)

Hezbollah's political bureau chief Ibrahim Amin al-Sayed ...

(AFP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:07:00 GMT

(AFP) - Hezbollah's political bureau chief Ibrahim Amin al-Sayed in Damascus. Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri is preparing to announce a new government after granting concessions to his rivals in the Hezbollah-led opposition on key cabinet posts.(AFP/Louai Beshara)

Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri, seen here, is ...

(AFP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:07:00 GMT

(AFP) - Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri, seen here, is preparing to announce a new government after granting concessions to his rivals in the Hezbollah-led opposition on key cabinet posts.(AFP/Joseph Barrak)

Palestinian children hold banners of Palestinian President Mahmoud ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:55:32 GMT

(AP) - Palestinian children hold banners of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a rally in the West Bank town of Jenin, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Abbas has pushed Mideast peace prospects into unknown territory by announcing Thursday he doesn't want another term and opening the way to a succession battle that could play into the hands of his rival, the militant Hamas. (AP Photo/Mohammed Ballas)

Palestinian children hold banners of Palestinian President Mahmoud ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:54:02 GMT

File picture shows a general view of the Lebanese parliament. ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:43:45 GMT

(AFP/File) - File picture shows a general view of the Lebanese parliament. Lebanon's opposition has agreed to a proposed government line-up, Hezbollah said on Saturday, paving the way to the end of five months of tortuous negotiations following a June general election.(AFP/File)

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal speaks during a news conference ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:55:01 GMT

(Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal speaks during a news conference after a meeting with the other Palestinian factions in Damascus October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Khaled al-Hariri

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (L)and Ramadan Shallah, head of ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:31:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (L)and Ramadan Shallah, head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group, attend a rally to mark the 22nd anniversary of the foundation of the group at a Palestine refugee camp near Damascus November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Khaled al Hariri (SYRIA ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (C) and Ibrahim al-Amin, member ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:20:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (C) and Ibrahim al-Amin, member of the political bureau of the Lebanese Hezbollah party (L), attend a rally to mark the 22nd anniversary of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group, at a Palestine refugee camp near Damascus November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Khaled al Hariri (SYRIA ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

Mohammed Malik Hasan, a cousin of the Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:56:00 GMT

(AP) - Mohammed Malik Hasan, a cousin of the Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, walks into his living room of his house in the West Bank city of Ramallah, late Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Mohammed Malik Hasan, says his cousin, the man suspected of shooting fellow soldiers at a Texas military base had little contact with his Palestinian relatives in the West Bank but had told family there that he suffered discrimination in the U.S. Army because he is a Muslim. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

A relative of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, stands in front of his ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:55:55 GMT

(AP) - A relative of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, stands in front of his home in the West Bank city of Ramallah, late Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. A cousin of Maj. Hasan, Mohammed Malik Hasan, says the man suspected of shooting fellow soldiers at a Texas military base had little contact with his Palestinian relatives in the West Bank but had told family there that he suffered discrimination in the U.S. Army because he is a Muslim. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

Mohammed Malik Hasan, the cousin of the Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:55:41 GMT

(AP) - Mohammed Malik Hasan, the cousin of the Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, watches news about his relative on the television at his house in the West Bank city of Ramallah, late Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Mohammed Malik Hasan, says his cousin, the man suspected of shooting fellow soldiers at a Texas military base had little contact with his Palestinian relatives in the West Bank but had told family there that he suffered discrimination in the U.S. Army because he is a Muslim. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

Ramadan Shallah, head of the militant Palestinian Islamic Jihad ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:46:28 GMT

(Reuters) - Ramadan Shallah, head of the militant Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, makes a speech during a rally to mark the 22nd anniversary of the foundation at a Palestine refugee camp near Damascus November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Khaled al Hariri (SYRIA POLITICS)

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal attend a rally to mark the anniversary ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:36:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal attend a rally to mark the anniversary of the of the founding of militant Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, held at the Palestine refugee camp near Damascus, November 6,2009. REUTERS/Khaled al Hariri (SYRIA ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

Israel kept mum on Friday on Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas' ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:17 GMT

(AFP/File) - Israel kept mum on Friday on Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas' announcement that he would not seek re-election, but officials said the Jewish state is keen on the moderate remaining in office.(AFP/File/Abbas Momani)

A Palestinian holds his national flag during a protest against ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:17 GMT

(AFP/File) - A Palestinian holds his national flag during a protest against Israel's controversial separation barrier in the West Bank village of Nilin on October 23. Israel kept mum on Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's announcement that he will not seek re-election, but officials said the Jewish state is keen on the moderate remaining in office.(AFP/File/Abbas Momani)

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Thursday he will ...

(AFPTV) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:17 GMT

(AFPTV) - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Thursday he will not seek re-election as he voiced frustration with the US position on Israeli settlements and delivered a major blow to Washington's Middle East peace efforts. Duration: 00:41(AFPTV)

A Palestinian casts his vote at a polling station in the West ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:17 GMT

(AFP/File) - A Palestinian casts his vote at a polling station in the West Bank village of Hizmah during legislative elections in 2006. Israel kept mum on Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's announcement that he will not seek re-election, but officials said the Jewish state is keen on the moderate remaining in office.(AFP/File/Awad Awad)

Demonstrators run away from dozens of incoming tear gas canisters ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Demonstrators run away from dozens of incoming tear gas canisters fired by Israeli troops during a protest against the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest this week was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A demonstrator flashes the V-sign as he clambers on a panel ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:51 GMT

(Reuters) - A demonstrator flashes the V-sign as he clambers on a panel of the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. Masked Palestinian youths breached a 6-metre (20-foot) high section of Israel's security wall in the occupied West Bank on Friday in a protest marking the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago this month. A West Bank Jewish settlement is seen in the background. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

An International activist demonstrator shows a banner during ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:52 GMT

(AP) - An International activist demonstrator shows a banner during a protest against the separation barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin, near Ramallah, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Palestinian demonstrators pushes a big rock during a demonstration ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:26 GMT

(AP) - Palestinian demonstrators pushes a big rock during a demonstration against the Israeli blockade of a road in the west bank village of Qarut, near Nablus, Friday Nov. 6. 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Facing a hawkish Israeli government and an Obama administration reluctant to put muscle behind its demands on Israel, many Palestinians say they see no hope at all. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

A Palestinian demonstrator prays next Israeli soldiers during ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:42:20 GMT

(AP) - A Palestinian demonstrator prays next Israeli soldiers during a demonstration against the Israeli blockade of a road in the west bank village of Qarut, near Nablus, Friday Nov. 6. 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Facing a hawkish Israeli government and an Obama administration reluctant to put muscle behind its demands on Israel, many Palestinians say they see no hope at all. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

A Palestinian youth tries to push past an Israeli soldier during ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:43 GMT

(AP) - A Palestinian youth tries to push past an Israeli soldier during a demonstration against Israel's controversial separation barrier in the village of Maasarah near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Facing a hawkish Israeli government and an Obama administration reluctant to put muscle behind its demands on Israel, many Palestinians say they see no hope at all. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

Palestinian Fatah supporters hold banners of Palestinian President ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:37 GMT

(AP) - Palestinian Fatah supporters hold banners of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a rally in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Facing a hawkish Israeli government and an Obama administration reluctant to put muscle behind its demands on Israel, many Palestinians say they see no hope at all. (AP Photo/Nasser Ishtayeh)

A Palestinian woman, right, argues with an Israeli soldier during ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:51 GMT

(AP) - A Palestinian woman, right, argues with an Israeli soldier during a demonstration against Israel's controversial separation barrier in the village of Maasarah near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Facing a hawkish Israeli government and an Obama administration reluctant to put muscle behind its demands on Israel, many Palestinians say they see no hope at all. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

An Israeli flag burns during a protest in the West Bank village ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:17 GMT

(Reuters) - An Israeli flag burns during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. Masked Palestinian youths breached a 6-metre (20-foot) high section of Israel's security wall in the occupied West Bank on Friday in a protest marking the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago this month. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The weapon of an Israeli soldier is seen in front of Palestinian ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:11 GMT

(AP) - The weapon of an Israeli soldier is seen in front of Palestinian demonstrators during a protest against Israel's controversial separation barrier in the village of Maasarah near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Facing a hawkish Israeli government and an Obama administration reluctant to put muscle behind its demands on Israel, many Palestinians say they see no hope at all. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

A petrol bomb is thrown over the controversial Israeli barrier ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:58 GMT

(Reuters) - A petrol bomb is thrown over the controversial Israeli barrier by a demonstrator (unseen) as a West Bank Jewish settlement is seen in the background during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

Demonstrators climb onto the controversial Israeli barrier near ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:53 GMT

(Reuters) - Demonstrators climb onto the controversial Israeli barrier near burning tyres set ablaze during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Palestinian demonstrator places petrol bombs atop the controversial ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:34:49 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian demonstrator places petrol bombs atop the controversial Israeli barrier as a West Bank Jewish settlement is seen in the background during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

Palestinian pilgrims on their way to the Hajj, the religious ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:59 GMT

(AP) - Palestinian pilgrims on their way to the Hajj, the religious pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, wait in line to receive swine flu vaccinations at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, in the southern Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. An Israeli military spokesman said Friday that Israel had permitted a first shipment of 5,000 H1N1 vaccinations to Gaza Strip which was donated by the Red Cross. (AP Photo/Tara Todras-Whitehill)

A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face to avoid tear gas ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:36 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face to avoid tear gas at the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Palestinian pilgrim on her way to the Hajj, the religious ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:33 GMT

(AP) - A Palestinian pilgrim on her way to the Hajj, the religious pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, reacts after receiving a swine flu vaccination at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, in the southern Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. An Israeli military spokesman said Friday that Israel had permitted a first shipment of 5,000 H1N1 vaccinations to Gaza Strip which was donated by the Red Cross. (AP Photo/Tara Todras-Whitehill)

Palestinian pilgrims on their way to the Hajj, the religious ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:30:29 GMT

(AP) - Palestinian pilgrims on their way to the Hajj, the religious pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, get swine flu vaccinations at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, in southern Gaza Strip Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. An Israeli military spokesman said Friday that Israel had permitted a first shipment of 5,000 H1N1 vaccinations to Gaza Strip which was donated by the Red Cross. (AP Photo/Tara Todras-Whitehill)

A Palestinian demonstrator flashes the V-sign after placing ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:28:06 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian demonstrator flashes the V-sign after placing a Palestinian flag atop the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Palestinian boy watches as posters depicting Palestinian President ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:57 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian boy watches as posters depicting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are handed out during a rally in his support in the West Bank city of Ramallah November 6, 2009. There were no bids by younger Palestinian leaders on Friday to step into the shoes of President Mahmoud Abbas, who says he does not want to run for re-election in January. REUTERS/Ammar Awad (WEST BANK POLITICS ELECTIONS)

A Palestinian boy holds a poster depicting the Palestinian President ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:30 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian boy holds a poster depicting the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a rally in his support in the West Bank city of Ramallah November 6, 2009. There were no bids by younger Palestinian leaders on Friday to step into the shoes of President Mahmoud Abbas, who says he does not want to run for re-election in January. REUTERS/Ammar Awad (WEST BANK POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY ELECTIONS)

A Palestinian boy holds a poster depicting the Palestinian President ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:55:09 GMT

Palestinian demonstrators hurl stones at Israeli soldiers (not ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:22 GMT

(Reuters) - Palestinian demonstrators hurl stones at Israeli soldiers (not seen) through a breached panel of the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Palestinian demonstrator uses a car jack to try to breach ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:35 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian demonstrator uses a car jack to try to breach a panel of the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

Palestinian demonstrators climb on a panel of the controversial ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:26 GMT

(Reuters) - Palestinian demonstrators climb on a panel of the controversial Israeli barrier after it was breached with a car jack during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Palestinian demonstrator climbs on a panel of the controversial ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:20 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian demonstrator climbs on a panel of the controversial Israeli barrier after it was breached with a car jack during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

Palestinian demonstrators climb on a panel of the controversial ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:12 GMT

A Palestinian demonstrator looks through the separation barrier, ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:38:25 GMT

(AP) - A Palestinian demonstrator looks through the separation barrier, moments after knocking down one segment of the concrete wall, during a protest against the barrier in the West Bank village of Nilin, near Ramallah, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. Activists said that the decision to try and dismantle part of the barrier was to mark 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

A Palestinian demonstrator throws stones at Israeli soldiers ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:03 GMT

(AP) - A Palestinian demonstrator throws stones at Israeli soldiers during a protest against the barrier in the West Bank village of Nilin, near Ramallah, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

A demonstrator walks past burning tyres set ablaze near the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:01 GMT

(Reuters) - A demonstrator walks past burning tyres set ablaze near the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face to avoid tear gas ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face to avoid tear gas next to burning tyres by the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. The protest was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face to avoid tear gas ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:36:57 GMT