passengers : 1 Lebanese currently living in Spain and 2 Canadians.

Khalifeh confirmed that the Lebanese patient was treated on Friday, and “he can now go home,” while the 2 Canadians are being treated and are in good condition.

Khalifeh stressed that the above three cases of swine flu have been the first cases diagnosed in Lebanon since the outbreak of the virus

Khalifeh said that his ministry is taking all necessary measures at the airport, ports and main crossing points at the borders to ensure that the virus does not spread into Lebanon . He also said extra measure may be taken including the of use thermal scanners at the airport to detect passengers with fever.

"The situation is under control," he stressed.

Currently there is no vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu virus, but a vaccine could be ready in October, if research and testing proceed on pace this summer, Dr. Anne Schuchat, a leading U.S. health official said last Thursday

The World Health Organization said Saturday that 48 countries have reported 15,510 cases of infection, including 99 deaths, most of them in Mexico, where the outbreak began.

Saturday

22:20 Only 12 candidates out of 587 are women in the parliamentary elections of June 7, 2009 . Three out of the 12 are backed by the current ruling majority, one by the Hezbollah-led opposition and eight are running as independents.

22:03 MP candidiate Abillamaa: Ahmadinejad wants Lebanon to be an Iranian satellite if march 8 wins the elections

21:52 Future TV: The Syrian authorities arrested 10 Lebanese in the Beqaa because they met with MP Saad Hariri

20:46 OTV sources: a security General was arrested . At this stage it has not been confirmed if his detention is linked to the Israeli spy cells

20:20 Tourism Minister Elie Marouni after meeting MP Akram Shehayeb in Aley: We say to those who carry guns in Lebanon, have mercy. Hands off Lebanon ... leave Lebanon alone ... Love Lebanon and contribute to its development to attract tourists and help the economy

20:00 Geagea said Saturday that if the Hezbollah-led opposition wins the June 7 elections "Lebanon will be transformed into a Banana Republic,"

19:33 MP candidate Farid Haykal al Khazen during a rally in Jounieh : The time has come for Kesrwan to return to the nation, after being in exile

19:20 MP Michel Aoun during an election rally at the Forum attacks Lebanese forces leader Samir Geagea. The rally was attended by SSNP , Hezbollah , FPM and Marada supporters

19:15 LF leader Dr Samir Geagea during an election rally in Kfifan-Batroun : "Can you imagine how the situation will be like if the other team ( Hezbollah-led March 8 alliance ) wins the elections" ? "Lebanon will not have friendly ties except with Syria and Iran." He said

18:50 The Lebanese forces have reported that the supporters of former minister Suleiman Franjiyeh attacked the convoy of March 14 alliance in Zgharta using sticks and stones which resulted in the destruction of several vehicles which forced some people to leave their cars in place . The army intervened to stop the violence

18:46 MP Antoine Zahra during an election rally in Batroun: "They claim they are reformists and yet they are the most corrupt " In reference to Reform and change bloc which is headed by MP Michel Aoun

18:10 President Michel Suleiman signed decree number 2105 appointing the five members of the Constitutional Council that the cabinet approved during its session last Tuesday.

17:40 Zahrani’s Catholic seat MP candidate Suleiman Saliba announced he was pulling out of the electoral race.

16:00 LF leader Samir Geagea during an election rally in AlKoura: The republic is in danger because we are facing the possibility of a new Gaza in Lebanon.

14:50 President Suleiman condemned as racist the bill adopted by the Israeli Knesset (parliament) to outlaw denial of the Jewish state. He said the bill is intended to rob the Palestinians of their right to return to their homeland. Earlier the Arab League has condemned the bill :"The law materializes the ugliest images of racism and apartheid policies being pursued by the successive Israeli governments," the league said in a press release Thursday

14:40 MP Saad Hariri said in north Lebanon : It is true that Syria left Lebanon. However, its symbols remain to carry out its goals in the country.( in reference to Hezbollah-led opposition)

14:20 Mustaqbal Movement leader MP Saad Hariri moved from the Bekka to north Lebanon in promoting his political platform prior to next Sunday’s parliamentary election.

13:45 The Iranian embassy in Beirut called on all Iranians in Lebanon to vote on the June 12 Iranian presidential election.

12:45 Individuals arrested in the assassination case of Hezbollah leading figure Ghaleb Awali being interrogated by the authorities.

12:20 The ‘Independent Jbeil Resolution’ electoral list members in a press conference: Yesterday’s incident is due to provocation and we won’t involve the president in the elections.

10:52 Minister Khalife: The Lebanese swine flu victim remains in quarantine, the two others a Canadian mother and her son are fully cured.

10:50 Health Minister Khalife at a press conference: Two foreigners and one Lebanese were found to suffer from swine flu at Beirut international airport.

10:35 Medical sources told NBN TV: There are no swine flu cases in Lebanon, Health Minister Khalife is to hold a press conference soon explaining the situation.

10:20 Medical reports confirmed 3 cases of swine flu in Lebanon.

10:00 MP Anoine Zahra told LBC TV: The Iranian president hinted that Lebanon would become a confrontational state. This is clear in terms of the attacks against the president and the military. “If Iran decides to support the LAF with military equipment, this step will be accompanied by a political agenda,” he warned, in reference to Nasrallah's claim that Iran will provide Lebanon with offensive arms without any conditions

07:06 The last round of dialogue talks before the elections will resume Monday morning at the Baabda presidential palace

06:33 Interior minister Baroud told As Safir : We can say that we have overcome the most difficult stages required from us at all levels

06:30 As Safir sources: The presidents intends to continue with the dialogue talks but may change the format and may expand the participation to include representatives from inside and outside the parliament

06:21 AFP : A wanted Palestinian fled to Lebanon

06:19 General Riffi : the rumors about the prominent names being involved in the spy networks are exaggerations linked to the elections

06:18 the questioning of detainee Nasser Nader focused on his role in the assassination of Hezbollah's Ghaleb Awali and investigation so far has revealed that his involvement was much more than he has admitted to so far

06:05 Charles Ayoub : The felt the tribunal began its work and the hearings were on this basis

12:57 Government Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Saqr Saqr accused Saadnayel's mayor Ziad Ahmad al-Homsi, resigned PLO Brigadier Ziad Khalil As-Saadi, Amal Choueib and George Haddad of being spies for Israel

11:10 Nicolas: I do not fear swine flu, I fear “pigs”

10:53 Khalifeh says 3 swine flu cases discovered at airport, confirms virus not spread in Lebanon

10:23 Three swine flu cases reportedly announced in Lebanon

10:19 Zahra: International community does not want LAF to be as powerful as Israel

Friday

21:50 Carlos Eddeh I already consider myself the winner because I was able to bring sovereign political parties closer to the citizens that believe in democracy

21:44 LBC reports a man was arrested in Saida by ISF and found carrying two bombs which were set to explode

21:09 Michel Mouawwad told "MTV:" Suleiman Franjiyeh will be with General Aoun, as long as he is outside Zgharta and outside his sphere of influence

20:13 Abillama told Future TV": To describe Ahmadinejad's comment as a "personal analysis" harms March 8 and uncovers the truth about project in Lebanon. March 8 considered his comments as a "personal analysis" because he embarrassed them before the elections and scared the Lebanese about the prospects of a victory by Hezbollah

20:10 Baroud told "MTV:" Any violation by the media agents the circulars issued by the Ministry of the Interior cold result in penalties

20:05 MP Michel Aoun said that FPM and Hezbollah have laid out the foundations to good relations with Syria and that his party aims to resolve the contradiction between UNSCR 1559, which calls for disarming all militias including Hezbollah

20:00 LBC: Justice Minister Najjar denied that Ayoub was questioned today by UN investigators

19:45 Geagea said in Kourah: The Republic is in danger because we are faced with the prospect of a new Gaza in Lebanon and added: "Don’t let the republic fall".

19:40 Lebanese media broadcasting a documentary showing some of President Michel Suleiman’s achievements during his first year in office.

18:55 Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during a televised speech from undisclosed location addressed residents of Beqaa : "Some spoke of disarming Hezbollah while others spoke of Hezbollah handing over its arms. They all know that Hezbollah cannot be disarmed by force.... Following June 7 elections we want a national unity government. We support the continuation of the national dialogue because we need a defense strategy."

17:30 The ministry of interior announced that all restaurants and bars will be closed starting Saturday evening June 6 till Monday evening June 8th

15:26 One person was arrested in Ibl al Saqi in south Lebanon on suspicion of spying for Israel

15:08 a delegation of international investigation officers met with and listened to Charles Ayoub for 3 hours

15:05 Barouud told New TV : The security of the elections will largely depend on the political leaders the and I don’t expect to announce the results of election before noon Monday June 8th