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Taking the Pulse in Lebanon
By Danielle Yvette DemersThe usually bustling city of Beirut experiences a strange lull today, as Lebanese residents travel to their hometowns to vote in the much awaited Parliamentary Elections. Since polls... Maids for sale on the Lebanese market
BY ELISE BARTHET, SCIENCES PO, SPECIAL TO THE MEDILL NEWS SERVICE We stopped the car at an anonymous-looking building just outside Beirut that nearly disappeared behind an enormous yellow billboard. A blue drawing covers half the space of the ad. It pictures an Asian woman... Saudi Price says the Islamic Kingdom keen on future of Arab youth
Saudi Price Naif said today that the Islamic Kingdom os very keen on the future of Arab youths. He also expressed hope that Arab youth will keep distance fromt he external forces those trying to deviate them from the Arab culture and lifestyle.The prince requested Arab media... Lebanon Prison Riot
100 inmates began rioting at Roumieh Prison near Beirut, Lebanon, setting their clothes and mattresses on fire.After an hour and a half, the riot was quelled by guards and reinforcements. The prison is apparently populated at three times its intended capacity.""A number of... Gaza: Israel under fire for alleged white phosphorus use
IN CIVIL AREAS AGAINST GENEVA CONVENTIONJabaliya refugee camp SPRAYED WITH TOXIC PHOSPHOROUS"The IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] acts only in accordance with what is permitted by international law and does not use... US Jimmy Carter ready to meet Hezbollah
Speaking from Beirut, former American President and International negotiator Jummy Carter has expressed his desire to meet with Hezbollah representatives in Lebanon. This move might rise opposition from Israel... New Era Dawns in Lebanon-Syria Ties
The unexpected meeting between Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and Lebanese Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun has prompted enthusiasm all over. However, it is too early to predict whether the meeting... UK urges Syria to resume Israel peace talks
" By Anna Fifield in Beirut. Published: November 18 2008 18:52 | Last updated: November 18 2008 18:52.David Miliband, UK foreign secretary, said on Tuesday Syria had an ”essential role” to play in the...Two journalists killed in car bomb blast : Croatia
The terrorism , is in different form and agenda , is disturbing the whole world.From north to south , east to west terrorism is killing hundreds of people every where.The latest victim of this terror mechanism is non other than Journalist, who reports to the world about there... Glasgow in 'top 10 world cities'
It will certainly surprise more than a few Brits to learn that Glasgow was the only UK city to feature in a new ranking of the top 10 world cities. Glasgow has a reputation for being a very industrial, gritty place, with the local accent being so strong it is sometimes almost... Syria moves closer to Lebanon diplomatically.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has issued a decree to formally establish diplomatic relations for the first time with Lebanon as promised last August. This moves follows concerns over the deployment of 10,000... Two missing Americans detained in Syria
While Syria is beefing up border security to prevent smuggling and the infiltration of Islamic extremists from northern Lebanon to both US and Lebanese dismay, two American journalists turned up in Damascus.... Syria downplays troop buildup on Lebanese border
While US and Lebanon set up a joint military commission to improve defense ties, Syria dismisses their concern over a buildup in its borders. "Damascus claims it is merely beefing up border security to... Over 5 killed and dozens wounded in Lebanon bomb blast
A massive bomb explosion ripped apart a bus carrying Lebanese troops in the city of Tripoli in the north of Lebanon on Monday. Initial report said five people killed and 17 hurt in the bombing at Bahsas at the southern entrance of Tripoli during the... Kuwait: Boss refuses to hand over Colombian’s passport but officials help e...
" KUWAIT CITY, Sept 12: Imagine being in a place where your country has no diplomatic relations and unexpectedly find yourself in trouble with your employer... all because you refuse to hand over your passport. A Colombian national working for a car armoring company...
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