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Iran's Ahmadinejad to tour Lebanon-Israel border

" Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is due to make a visit to southern Lebanon, close to the Israeli border. He is on the second day of a state visit that has been called provocative by Israel, the US and some Lebanese. On Wednesday, Mr Ahmadinejad was greeted by large...

The race to the top of the world's best businessman

" " According to Forbes magazine, Carlos Slim Helú, the son of a Lebanese immigrant to Mexico who has become a major shareholder in and lender to The New York Times, is now the world’s richest man.Slim’s wealth increased by about $18.5 billion in the...

Flight recorders discovered in fatal Beirut plane crash

Was this simply a mechanical malfunction or human error? Should this plane never have been allowed to leave the ground in such weather as the officials are being criticized for? As CBC stated in their article, “Officials have ruled out terrorism as a cause of the crash,...

Ethiopian airliner crashes with 90 people

An Ethopian airliner, boeing 737-800, crashed in Mediterranean sea just after take off from the Beriut. There were 90 people on board including eight crew members." The Boeing 737-800 disappeared off the radar...

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...

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