Turkish FM to visit Lebanon, Israel for talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul was scheduled to travel to Lebanon and Israel this week to discuss the aftermath of the cease-fire between the two countries, the country's foreign ministry said Tuesday. Gul was to leave for Lebanon early Wednesday for talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora and other officials. He was scheduled to travel Sunday to Israel for talks with Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, a ministry official said.