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Shootout throws spotlight on Lebanon's sectarian tinderbox - Reuters Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:03:41 GMT

Haaretz

Shootout throws spotlight on Lebanon's sectarian tinderbox Reuters The incident highlights how tensions between Sunnis and Shi'ites in Lebanon have grown since the start of Syria's uprising, which pits mostly Sunni Muslims against the establishment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, most of whom belong to the ... Tripoli attack points to Lebanon's Sunni rivalriesChicago Tribune Kataeb: Security situation in Lebanon reached 'limit of strife'NOW LEBANON Tensions grip south Lebanon after three killed in deadly clashesHaaretz The Daily Star -UPI.com -Ahram Online all 316 news articles »

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Lebanon seeks $450 mln for Syrian refugees - The Daily Star Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:59:18 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon seeks $450 mln for Syrian refugees The Daily Star BEIRUT: On the eve of winter, the government has asked donor countries to contribute $450 million to provide for the growing number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, according to ministerial sources. The number of registered refugees in Lebanon has now ... Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: Bordering on DisasterDaily Beast Syrian refugees receiving UN aid in Lebanon reachZee News Resisting Hell's Maelstrom: Syrian Volunteers Exhibit their HumanitySalem-News.Com Naharnet -Deutsche Welle all 50 news articles »

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Lebanon pharma company denies involvement in illegal meds - The Daily Star Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:06:55 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon pharma company denies involvement in illegal meds The Daily Star BEIRUT: A medical distributing company Monday denied involvement in the illegal import of medications, while a Future Movement MP said the Health Ministry has failed to take strict measures to prevent similar crises. Media reports named three ... and more »

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Syrian government denies holding missing journalist, father says - CNN Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:20:43 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syrian government denies holding missing journalist, father says CNN (CNN) -- The Syrian government has told the parents of a missing American journalist that it doesn't know where their son is, the man's father said Monday at a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon. Austin Tice last contacted his family on August 13 while ... Missing in actionNOW LEBANON Parents of missing US journalist appeal for infoUSA TODAY Parents of missing journalist seek informationThe Daily Star all 224 news articles »

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Police blotter - 11/13; Police identify shooting victim in Lebanon - Lebanon Daily News Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:33:34 GMT

Patriot-News

Police blotter - 11/13; Police identify shooting victim in Lebanon Lebanon Daily News Jose Calderon, 23, Lebanon, remained in a local hospital on Monday afternoon and was listed in stable condition, according to a news release from Chief Daniel Wright. Calderon was shot about 12:56 p.m. Sunday after leaving a store at North Fifth and ... Lebanon Police identify man shot in the faceCBS 21 Lebanon City Police searching for suspect in Sunday shootingFOX43.com Man drives himself to the hospital after being shot in LebanonPatriot-News all 8 news articles »

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Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivers speech on party's Martyrs ... - NOW LEBANON Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:34:37 GMT

NOW LEBANON

Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivers speech on party's Martyrs ... NOW LEBANON Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah launched a scathing attack against the March 14 forces, saying that some groups within the coalition were working on stirring up sectarian strife in Lebanon. “Some within the March 14 coalition are ... Sayyed Nasrallah Urges Prudence: “If Troublemaker Brings You News, Verify It"Al-Manar TV Hezbollah MP lashes out at Ban's UN reportThe Daily Star Nasrallah censures US for fanning the flames of war in SyriaPress TV Naharnet all 23 news articles »

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Comcast alters North Lebanon office - Lebanon Daily News Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:12:01 GMT

Comcast alters North Lebanon office Lebanon Daily News About 60 workers who sell Comcast services out of this building on Suzy Street in North Lebanon Township will be affected by the company s decision to consolidate its sales operations at a Pittsburgh-area call center. (Earl Brightbill / Lebanon Daily ...

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Time to consider a new Cabinet, says Jumblatt - The Daily Star Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:59:19 GMT

Ya Libnan

Time to consider a new Cabinet, says Jumblatt The Daily Star BEIRUT: Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt said Monday the time has come in light of recent violence to consider establishing a Cabinet that can protect Lebanon from strife. “The successive events in Tripoli, the [October] assassination ... Jumblatt: Precarious security might impel government reshape in LebanonNOW LEBANON Jumblatt: Time for a new Lebanon cabinetYa Libnan all 7 news articles »

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Lebanon win West Asia Sevens - gulfnews.com Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:35:24 GMT

The National

Lebanon win West Asia Sevens gulfnews.com Lebanon had earlier beaten Shaheen 24-19, 35-5 and Saudi Arabia 43-7 in the pool phase while the UAE had first lost to Saudi Arabia 26-0 then won 12-5 before beating Shaheen 31-0 on Friday. In Saturday's semi-finals, Lebanon beat Shaheen 33-12 while ... Lebanon win West Asia Rugby SevensKhaleej Times all 5 news articles »

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Corruption widespread, deep-rooted at Beirut Port - The Daily Star Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:18:56 GMT

The Daily Star

Corruption widespread, deep-rooted at Beirut Port The Daily Star In 2011, Transparency International ranked Lebanon 134 among 183 countries with a score of 2.5 on the corruption perception index, which is based on a scale that ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 10 (very clean). Among 20 Arab countries, Lebanon ranked ...