en Gilbert reports from Beirut on the political tensions surrounding today's funeral for Lebanon's murdered minister Pierre Gemayel. Thousands of his supporters flooded the streets and demanded that the country's pro-Syrian president step down.
Yesterday's funeral in Lebanon for anti-Syrian politician Pierre Gemayal brought out hundreds of thousands of Christians and Sunni Muslims. But Shi'ites and supporters of the Shi'ite movement, Hezbollah, feel differently about the situation. Ben Gilbert has the story from Beirut.
The Lebanese capital, Beirut, was the scene of a massive anti-government protest rally today. Correspondent Ben Gilbert was there. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins that the demonstrators are demanding that Lebanon's prime minister step down.
Clashes between Sunnis and Shiites continue in the streets of Beirut as Hezbollah-led protests carried on for a fifth straight day. A funeral was held today for one protester killed in a street fight Sunday evening. Reporter Ben Gilbert talked with demonstrators at the funeral.
Ben Gilbert reports from Lebanon on efforts by the militant group Hezbollah to use music to further its agenda. That includes having its own band, which puts out songs meant to inspire the Lebanese and intimidate Israelis.
Iraq's post-Saddam army is an work in progress. It's still struggling to provide such basic benefits as health care and survivors' pay. Correspondent Ben Gilbert reports from Baghdad.
Correspondent Ben Gilbert reports from Iraq on efforts by the US military to keep American troops from going over the edge as a result of the stresses of combat.
Correspondent Ben Gilbert reports from one of Iraq's most violent and lawless regions, Anbar Province. The area in and around the provincial capital, Ramadi, accounts for at least a quarter of all the insurgent attacks in the country.
Part of the reason for Iraq's surging gas prices and electricity shortages are the ongoing attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. As Ben Gilbert reports, that's not likely to change any time soon.
Suicide bombers in Iraq have launched deadly attacks at crowded mosques. There was a measure of calm today, but most don't expect the peace to last. The fear of suicide bombs has spawned a new kind of construction boom, complete with shortages. From Baghdad, Ben Gilbert reports.
