Explosion Reportedly Kills One in Lebanon
By HUSSEIN DAKROUB, Associated Press Writer
JOUNIEH, Lebanon – An explosion ravaged a shopping area and set off a fire near a Christian religious radio station in the port city of Jounieh north of Beirut late Friday, reportedly killing at least one person on the eve of the return from exile of Lebanon’s most prominent anti-Syrian politician.
President Emile Lahoud condemned the attack and indicated a link between the explosion and political developments expected Saturday, likely referring to Parliament’s possible discussion of a divisive election law and the return of Michel Aoun