BEIJING, Aug. 10 -- The United States and France are at odds over an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

    This is further delaying a United Nations resolution that could lead to a cease-fire in the area.

    Both the United States and France would like to see a quick vote on the resolution imposing a cease-fire but Paris and Washington disagree on when an international peace force, expected to be led by France, should enter southern Lebanon and when Israel should withdraw.

    Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, has met the UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to discuss how to ensure the effective security of the area when Israeli forces leave.

(Source: CCTV)