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Lebanon among key US targets in Syria sanctions efforts: report - The Daily Star Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:39:08 GMT

Ya Libnan

Lebanon among key US targets in Syria sanctions efforts: report The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon is one of the principal targets of the US Treasury Department's latest efforts to apply pressure on the finances of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government, US and European officials told the Wall Street Journal. ... Syria tightens borders with Lebanon, Turkey - oppositionMonsters and Critics.com Lebanese National Forces Stage Sit-in in Protest of the AL Decisions on SyriaSyrian Arab News Agency Chatah dismisses negative consequence of cabinet fallNOW LEBANON Ya Libnan -ABNA.ir all 21 news articles »

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Kahwagi calls for military unity to protect Lebanon from Arab unrest fallout - The Daily Star Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:03:26 GMT

The Daily Star

Kahwagi calls for military unity to protect Lebanon from Arab unrest fallout The Daily Star BEIRUT: Army commander General Jean Kahwagi called on troops Sunday to close ranks and protect Lebanon from the ramifications of popular upheavals currently sweeping the Arab world. He also alerted military personnel to be vigilant ... Lebanon Army chief urges the military to be unitedYa Libnan Kahwaji calls for military unityNOW LEBANON all 3 news articles »

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New book provides intimate portrait of Lebanon's poverty - The Daily Star Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:49:29 GMT

The Daily Star

New book provides intimate portrait of Lebanon's poverty The Daily Star BEIRUT: A groundbreaking new study into the lives of Lebanon's invisible poor was launched last Thursday at the American University of Beirut. “Profiles of Poverty: The human face of poverty in Lebanon,” by Rupen Das and Julie ...

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Lebanon grand mufti meets Kurdish delegation - The Daily Star Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:29:10 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon grand mufti meets Kurdish delegation The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon's grand mufti met Sunday a Kurdish delegation which urged him to assist in resolving the case of “expulsions” of Kurds from a number of areas in the country. Qabbani urged the Interior Ministry to handle the matter on a case by case ...

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US Turns to Lebanon in Bid to Strangle Syria - Wall Street Journal Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:52:47 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US Turns to Lebanon in Bid to Strangle Syria Wall Street Journal The US and its allies are shifting their efforts to constrict Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's few remaining financial lifelines, focusing on ties to Lebanon banks as they increasingly voice confidence that economic ... Lebanon of two minds: Syria conflict deepens rift between political rivalsArab American News New Phase for Syria in Attacks on CapitalNew York Times Sunni group in Lebanon holds protest against Syria's al-AssadMonsters and Critics.com iloubnan.info -NOW LEBANON -Globe and Mail all 3,967 news articles »

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Mikati hastens STL funding efforts - The Daily Star Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:08:35 GMT

The Daily Star

Mikati hastens STL funding efforts The Daily Star BEIRUT: Prime Minister Najib Mikati is accelerating efforts to have the Cabinet decide on the divisive issue of paying Lebanon's share to a UN-backed court ahead of a Dec. 15 deadline, saying that the “time of decision” to act on the ... Hariri: STL continues its work, justice will be achievedNOW LEBANON all 8 news articles »

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Berri urges youths to abolish sectarianism - The Daily Star Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:51:11 GMT

Berri urges youths to abolish sectarianism The Daily Star By The Daily Star BEIRUT: Speaker Nabih Berri called on the country's young people to take the lead in abolishing sectarianism in Lebanon and promoting the role of women in public affairs, in a special Parliament session he chaired Sunday on the ... and more »

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Target of twin Lebanon blasts remains mystery - AFP Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:50:00 GMT

AFP

Target of twin Lebanon blasts remains mystery AFP TYRE, Lebanon — One day after twin bombings ripped through Lebanon's southern coastal town of Tyre, it remains unclear whether the blasts were a message to liquor vendors or UN peacekeepers in the area. Officials have denied that the bombings targeted ... Blast at south Lebanon hotel popular with UN staffBoston.com Blast at south Lebanon hotel popular with UN staffSeattle Post Intelligencer Bomb explodes in south Lebanon hotel frequented by UN peacekeepers; no casualtiesWashington Post all 174 news articles »

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Brooks leads LVC to title game - Lebanon Daily News Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:23:50 GMT

Brooks leads LVC to title game Lebanon Daily News Lebanon Valley big man collects 26 points and 12 rebounds in semifinal win at Rinso Marquette Tourney. By JERRY REIGEL ANNVILLE - If Dr. George "Rinso" Marquette was still alive, the former Lebanon Valley College coach and administrator would no doubt ... Wesley Men's Basketball Named Runner-Up in Rinso Marquette TourneyWBOC TV 16 all 8 news articles »

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Lebanese banks see drop in Syria assets - The Daily Star Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:39:33 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanese banks see drop in Syria assets The Daily Star There were unconfirmed reports that part of the deposits fled to Lebanon. However, the Central Bank and commercial banks denied any significant cash inflow from Syria this year. The loans' decline was mainly caused by an average contraction of 21.3 ...