WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Israel Withdraws From Lebanon

WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Israel Withdraws From Lebanon

Israel withdrew the last of its troops from Lebanon, fulfilling a key condition of the U.N. cease-fire that ended a monthlong war with Hezbollah guerrillas.

Russia's Energy Titans Prepare for Acquisitions
Rosneft and Gazprom are gearing up for more acquisitions that could give the Kremlin control of nearly half of Russia's oil output.

Glaxo Drug May Cause Birth Defects
GlaxoSmithKline' antidepressant Lamictal may cause birth defects in babies exposed to the drug during the first three months of pregnancy, the FDA said.

Peters Confirmed as Transportation Secretary
The Senate confirmed President Bush's nomination of Mary Peters as secretary of transportation. She succeeds Norman Mineta, who left the post in July.

Number of Vioxx-Related Lawsuits Jumps
Lawsuits against Merck over Vioxx have surged 55% in the last three months to more than 22,000 as plaintiffs rush to file suits before the statute of limitations deadline that applies in some states.

Cingular Sues Firm for 'Pretexting'
Cingular sued a company it says used "pretexting" to access the records of one of its customers, a CNET reporter, as part of the H-P leak investigation.

Thai Council Unveils Interim Constitution
Thailand's ruling military announced an interim constitution, which is to be followed by the naming of a prime minister to head the country for the next year.