Time shown on the left is the local time in Beirut, Lebanon
23:39 MP Samir Franjieh called for dealing seriously with the "Beirut Spring 2008" document, saying it has the required conditions for dialogue among the all the Lebanese
23:15pm French and German foreign ministers welcome the agreement between the government and the opposition.
22:15pm Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey, the acting commander of U.S. Central Command, "talked to the Lebanese government about some of what they might need, what it is that we can provide," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.
21:52pm One person was killed and another wounded late in a dispute in Fakiha village, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Baalbek, between government supporters and backers of the opposition, security officials said.
21:48 The road in the Al Salam neighborhood ( Hay el salam) in the vicinity of the Faculty of Science at the Lebanese University remains closed despite the ending of the clash between Zuaiter Family and Hezbollah gunmen.
20:25pm Prime Minister Siniora declared his support for the deal worked out by the Arab Committee and said he would take part in the Doha talks.
7:23pm Bulldozers are removing mounds blocking traffic along the Fouad Shehab Bridge.
19:26 The first incoming flight that came from Paris lands at the Beirut International Airport.
19:20 Work on reopening the Masnaa border crossing begins.
19:14 US Charge D'Affaires Michelle Sison meets with General Michel Aoun in Rabiyeh for 45 minutes .
19:13 MP Ali Hassan Khalil to Reuters: The opposition has ended its campaign of civil disobedience against the government, and has decided to open the road to the seaport and airport.
18:39 Opposition supporters begin unblocking road to Beirut airport.
18:14 Arab Ministerial Committee announced the Lebanon deal in a press conference.
17:57 The Arab Ministerial Committee is currently making calls to resolve the disagreement on clause three, which covers dialogue on the authority of the government on all Lebanese territories.
16:23 The Arab Ministerial Committee's press conference has been again postponed due to discrepancies over the clauses in the agreement.
16:08 The Arab Ministerial Committee postponed its press conference for one hour in order to conduct further consultations with the concerned parties.
16:07 : Middle East Airlines announced that commercial flights resumed through Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut
15:26 ANB: The Arab Ministerial Committee heads to Qoraytem to meet with Future Movement head Saad Hariri.
14:32 Qassem: The incidents were a reaction to the government's decisions
14:08 LBC Television: A dialogue in Doha will include the issues of strengthening the Lebanese state's authority and its commitment not to resort to violence.
14:07 LBC Television: The agreement the Arab Ministerial Committee suggested to solve the present crisis includes going to dialogue, formulating a new electoral law, and forming a national-unity government. It also stipulates that the opposition's sit-in will be removed after the previous points are resolved and after the election of Army Commander General Michel Sleiman.
13:34 The Arab Ministerial Committee has arrived at the Grand Serail.
13:06 Arab Ministerial Commission arrives to Ain al-Tineh to meet with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
12:43 Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem after meeting with the Arab Ministerial Committee
12:20 NewTV: Arab Ministerial Commission meeting now with Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem.
12:10 Saudi ambassador to the Arab League: The Syrian representative disrespected diplomatic ethics and sought to obstruct recommendations and decisions on Lebanon.
11:53 Khoja: The Saudi embassy was shot at intentionally.
11:35 Former MP Ghattas Khoury to LBC: The ideas proposed by the Arab Ministerial Commission end the civil disobedience, return the dialogue to the political table, respect the constitution, Taif and the decisions of the national dialogue. The dialogue will start in Doha and resume in Lebanon.
11:34 Former MP Ghattas Khoury to LBC: March 14 will discuss today the ideas proposed by the Arab Ministerial Commission and there are positive reactions, but I cannot say that all parties have accepted them.
11:28 Alain Aoun: The majority cannot say that one team won over the other, because the issues on the dialogue table are the same as before the crisis broke out. The dialogue requested by the Arab Ministerial Commission was accepted by the opposition and is the path towards national partnership.
11:27 FPM official Alain Aoun to ANB: The Lebanese problem cannot be solved overnight, but at least the current problem will be solved through partnership in power, which is a must for dialogue to take place. There are several complicated issues and some of them are related to regional powers.
10:50 The Arab Ministerial Commission visiting Lebanon will hold a press conference at 3:30 this afternoon at the Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut in order to explain the results of its visits with Lebanese officials and leaders. The Qatari PM, Foreign Minister Sheik Hamad bin Jasim Al-Sani and Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa will speak at the press conference.
09:17 Middle East Airlines: This afternoon, it will be possible to resume incoming flights to Beirut, particularly from Europe. Departing flights from the airport will not be resumed before Friday morning.
08:59 MP Boutros Harb to the Voice of Lebanon radio station: The decision of the government is a wise and courageous one.
08:50 MP Fouad Saad to the Voice of Lebanon radio station:
08:38 MP Robert Ghanem to the Voice of Lebanon radio station:
08:30 MP Nasser Nasrallah to the Voice of Lebanon: If everyone shows commitment, an agreement could be reached in the coming 24 hours, and things will get back to normal.
07:47 FPM Poltical Relations Officer Gebran Bassil to the Voice of Lebanon: What is suggested is either a dual representation between MPs Michel Aoun and Saad Hariri or an extended meeting joining all parties. Either the meeting is held in Lebanon and directed by Speaker Nabih Berri or it is held in Doha as suggested.
The following pictures show Passengers of the first flight that landed in Beirut International Airport after it was shut down for a week during unrest, arrive in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday May 15, 2008. Photos courtesy of AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
