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BORDER POST OF MASNAA (Lebanon) - the last Syrian soldier left Lebanon Tuesday not very front 13H30 local (10H30 GMT) in direction of Syria, noted a journalist of AFP. The last soldiers crossed the border post of Masnaa on board eight Syrian military buses, raising Syrian flags and photographs of Syrian presidents Bachar Al-Assad and his/her late Hafez father.

WSJ executive Washington editor Al Hunt joins Bloomberg News in January as managing editor for government reporting. "In his 39 years at the Journal, Al has been cited as 'Washington's most trusted reporter,' and "most dynamic bureau chief' before he turned to commentary and TV as a columnist and anchor," writes Bloomberg News editor-in-chief Matt Winkler.

Joanna Harmon is considering whether to leave the United States for Canada. Nik and Nancy Phelps practically have visas in hand to set up business in Belgium. Joan Magit and her husband are eyeing Vancouver. Amy Gertz moved to the United States from Canada two and a half years ago - she's now moving back. These are scary times for progressive Americans. Many feel isolated and embarrassed by the actions of the U.S. government. Some are downright terrified at what will happen if Bush is re-elected in November. When politics get too bleak, it's comforting to remind ourselves that we...