WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Syria has long claimed that it is tied to Lebanon in more ways than one. Over the last two weeks this statement has proven to be far more on the money than Syria ever would have imagined -- or hoped for -- as the wave of terrorist attacks that reared its ugly head in Lebanon has now exported itself to Syria.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Iran seems to be gaining ground and influence in the Levant, much to the detriment of the United States, its European allies and pro-democracy movements in the region.

Iraq, China to sign oil deal next week; Norway's DNO halts activity in northern Iraq; infighting delays Iraqi oil contracts; Shell still interested in Iraqi contracts.

BAGHDAD, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Visiting officials to Iraq praised the country for its economic and political development as well as improved security, the Iraqi premier said Thursday.

BAGHDAD, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora arrived Wednesday in Baghdad for diplomatic talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Egypt will supply energy to Lebanon.

BTC flow to resume in days; Baku-Supsa oil pipeline to remain closed; Nabucco oversupplied, officials say; Russian oil terminal under way; Lebanon seeks Egyptian natural gas.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 11 (UPI) -- Lebanese officials have organized a national unity government with 30 members, Cabinet Secretary-General Suhayl Buji said Friday.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, in Lebanon Monday, said the United States supports a pact between the government and the Hezbollah-led opposition.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 30 (UPI) -- Members of the Lebanese Forces say Iran is trying to execute secret missions in Lebanon.