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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...

created by Sawt Ashabab | 26 wks ago
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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...

created by rachelaguiar | 34 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
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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...

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created by israeli.agent | 37 wks ago
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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...

created by Jordan Yerman | 39 wks ago
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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...

created by SOLARLIFE | 47 wks ago
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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...

created by rahul | 52 wks ago | updated 52 wks ago
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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...

created by rahul | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Syria gives Israeli peace proposals to Turkish mediators, President says

Barry Artiste

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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...

created by rahul | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...

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created by Amitjha | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...

created by Dave Keating | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...

created by rahul | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Barry Artiste

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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...

created by rahul | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Barry Artiste

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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....

created by rahul | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...

created by Sanjay Jha | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...

created by rahul | 1 year ago
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