Good news comes in pairs: (1) U.S. Weighs Intercepting North Korean Shipments; & (2) U.S.-Backed Alliance Appears to Win in Lebanon

(1) The New York Times reports that the Obama administration signaled that it was seeking a way to interdict North Korean shipments suspected of carrying weapons or nuclear technology.

(2) This paper also reports that the unofficial results in the contest for control of the Lebanese Parliament were a significant and unexpected defeat for Hezbollah and its allies, Iran and Syria.