<< Back

---

Trial by fire for Lebanon's government - Ahram Online Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:26:16 GMT+00:00

Christian Science Monitor

Trial by fire for Lebanon's government Ahram Online Within a week of the formation of Lebanon's new cabinet, the political mudslinging between Damascus's allies, who dominate the government, and the anti-Syrian opposition has turned ugly. Clashes broke out in a flashpoint area of the northern town of ... Will Syria's fires singe Lebanon?Christian Science Monitor Will Syria's sectarian clashes spill into Lebanon?Alaska Dispatch Many Christians are blind on Assad ruleThe Daily Star World Tribune -Right Side News -Arutz Sheva all 8 news articles »

---

Egyptian buisnessman sentenced to 25 years for spying for Israel - AHN | All Headline News Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:04:52 GMT+00:00

Aljazeera.net

Egyptian buisnessman sentenced to 25 years for spying for Israel AHN | All Headline News The court, headed by the chief justice, Jamal Al-Din Safwat Rushdie, accused the trio of providing information on Egypt, Syria and Lebanon to the Israeli Mossad. Tareq Abdel Razeq was accused of seeking out telecommunications workers in Egypt, ... Egypt Jails 3 Accused of Spying for IsraelVoice of America Egyptian court sentences 3 men convicted of spying for IsraelCNN Egypt Sentences Three People on Charges of Spying for IsraelBloomberg Ahram Online -Channel 6 News Online -Daily News Egypt all 341 news articles »

---

10-man Malaysia down Lebanon to book place in the final round qualifiers - Malaysia Star Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:12:13 GMT+00:00

10-man Malaysia down Lebanon to book place in the final round qualifiers Malaysia Star BUKIT JALIL: Ten-man Malaysia advanced to the final round of the Asian Olympic qualifiers (last 12) through the skin of their teeth after edging Lebanon 2-1 on aggregate at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil last night. ... Lebanon eliminated as Australia, Syria advance in Olympic qualifyingThe Daily Star Football: Malaysia Advance To Third Round Of Olympic QualifierBernama all 6 news articles »

---

UN sets example with law on domestic workers - The Daily Star Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:24:46 GMT+00:00

Human Rights Watch (press release)

UN sets example with law on domestic workers The Daily Star BEIRUT: The United Nations in Lebanon has adopted a code of conduct for UN staff who employ domestic workers, in an effort to “influence” similar legislation at the national level. “What we are hoping to achieve with the code of ... In Lebanon, UN staff to follow code of conduct to protect rights of domestic ...UN News Centre A Victory for Domestic WorkersHuman Rights Watch (press release) all 12 news articles »

---

Lebanon students present 'Goldilocked' - Albany Democrat Herald Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:56:38 GMT+00:00

Lebanon students present 'Goldilocked' Albany Democrat Herald LEBANON —“Goldilocked,” a musical written by Lebanon resident Teri Krebs and her daugher Ali, will be staged at 7 pm Friday, June 24, and 2 and 7 pm Saturday, June 25, in the Lebanon High School auditorium. The production features more than 60 ... and more »

---

US woman Amera Akl jailed for supporting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon - Herald Sun Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:04:24 GMT+00:00

Columbus Dispatch

US woman Amera Akl jailed for supporting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon Herald Sun A US woman in Ohio has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for her role in a conspiracy to ship hundreds of thousands of dollars to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Amera Akl, 38, of Toledo, Ohio, pleaded guilty last month to one count of conspiracy ... Mother sentenced for terror aidToledo Blade Ohio woman gets over 3 years in terror funds caseThe Associated Press all 151 news articles »

---

Pride in Irish troops - Irish Times Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:08:37 GMT+00:00

TV3.ie

Pride in Irish troops Irish Times Madam, – On Thursday 200 Irish troops departed to join Unifil in South Lebanon. More will follow over the next few days. As the Defence Forces commence their first major overseas mission since the withdrawal from Chad, and after more than 50 years of ... Irish peacekeepers begin Lebanon dutyRTE.ie Irish peacekeepers join Lebanon's UNIFIL force in southern LebanonMonsters and Critics.com 400 Irish troops to join UNIFIL contingentThe Daily Star TV3.ie -Irish Independent -Bearsden Herald all 17 news articles »

---

Prosecutor upset over release of theft suspect - WHIO Radio Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:55:24 GMT+00:00

Prosecutor upset over release of theft suspect WHIO Radio LEBANON, Ohio -- Fifty-five-year-old Ernest David Collins says he is not guilty of aggravated theft and 16 counts of forgery. The Western Star says that he is accused of bilking $100000 from three nonprofit conservation groups. ... and more »

---

Karen Gerrish: Lebanon voters turn down new fire truck, town manager - Foster's Daily Democrat Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:28:45 GMT+00:00

Karen Gerrish: Lebanon voters turn down new fire truck, town manager Foster's Daily Democrat Voters in Lebanon answered three questions during the municipal election on Tuesday, June 14 — ones pertaining to a new fire engine, a town manager, and additional funds for road projects. (The Sanford News reported about Lebanon's selectman, ... and more »

---

Reports of Syrian accounts at Beirut Central Bank overrated: lenders - The Daily Star Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:23:30 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Reports of Syrian accounts at Beirut Central Bank overrated: lenders The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanese bankers downplayed Friday the significance of the step taken by the Syrian Central Bank to open an account at the Central Bank of Lebanon. The bankers were responding to a newspaper story that the Syrians have opened an account at the ... Syria opens bank account in LebanonUPI.com 'They Can Only Kill and Hope'NOW LEBANON Former CIA officer questions EU motives in SyriaEUobserver.com New York Times -Center for Research on Globalization -Reuters UK all 463 news articles »