NOW LEBANON | Family working for journalist's release plans visit to Lebanon CNN (CNN) -- The family of an American journalist believed to be held in Syria is planning a trip to Lebanon to help get him home, hopefully by the Thanksgiving holiday. Debra Tice and her family are working for the release of her 31-year-old son ... Family of missing US journalist in Syria coming to Beirut to appeal for his ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon daily to be quizzed over false Hasan report The Daily Star BEIRUT: State Prosecutor Hatem Madi Friday referred a case against a Lebanese newspaper for publishing false information about the investigation into the assassination of the country's top intelligence chief. Madi referred Ad-Diyar to the Central ... Lebanese daily investigated for intel leak |
Al-Arabiya | Lebanon and breaking the Syrian expansion Al-Arabiya The Arab world's main problem since the 1970s has consisted of the fact that its regimes – which accessed power following coups – not only oppressed the people and set a low ceiling for any political and intellectual activities, thus confining such ... Lebanon opposition urges complaint against Syria Gordon Campbell on the regional impact of the war in Syria No matter who wins Tuesday's election, US likely to become entangled in Syria ... |
New Europe | Syrian refugees fear for shelter options The Daily Star TRIPOLI, Lebanon: For many Syrian refugees in Lebanon, access to a decent standard of living and good health conditions is no more guaranteed here than it was at home. After fleeing the unrest in Syria, which has led to around 32,000 deaths thus far ... Lebanon President urges Rifi to strengthen ISF quarter in Aarsal Lebanon-Syria border clash leaves one dead: Germany increases support for Syrian refugees in Lebanon |
Malaysia Chronicle | Duo transferred to prison in Lebanon pending verdict New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The two Malaysians charged with allegedly plotting to carry out terror attacks in Lebanon, have been transferred from the lock up at the military court to the Roumieh prison, a central jail which is home more than 5,000 prisoners. Bukit Aman police plan to interview Malaysian duo arrested in Lebanon Lebanon moves suspected Malaysian al Qaeda duo to Roumieh Malaysian Detainees In Lebanon Still Awaiting Decision By Military Tribunal |
The Daily Star | Lebanon is 'a nation on the verge of a nervous breakdown' The Daily Star Karl Sharro is an architect and writer who blogs about politics, the Middle East and architecture at Karl reMarks. He gained fans for his satirical send-ups of writers and cultural figures. Originally from Zahle, he now lives in London with his wife ... |
Lebanon HOPES emergency shelter for homeless busy Lebanon Daily News Volunteers Jean Bailey, left, and Bonnie Hartman help check a man into an emergency shelter at a Lebanon-area church on Thursday night. Bonnie, along with her husband, Ken, are the coordinators of this shelter. The church is one of 11 in the area that ... |
Lebanon VFW to host Homeless Veterans Awareness Campaign Lebanon Daily News Lebanon VFW Post 23 will host the second annual Homeless Veterans Awareness Campaign in Lebanon from 6 a.m. Friday to midnight Saturday. Local veterans, their friends and families will become homeless for those 30 hours to raise awareness and ... |
Lebanon shootout nets 7.5-year prison sentence Corvallis Gazette Times ALBANY — Linn Circuit Court Judge Thomas McHill sentenced Joshua Edward Gabell to 7½ years in prison Thursday after Gabell pleaded guilty to attempted murder, first-degree assault and second-degree robbery in connection with a shootout last August ... Kitchen-table shootout in Lebanon brings 7-year prison sentence |
The Daily Star | Liquid Lebanon banks weather slowdown The Daily Star BEIRUT: Excessive cash, steady growth in customer deposits and increasing provisions for non-performing loans will allow the Lebanese banks to override the negative effects of the economic slowdown, bankers said Friday. Local banks had mixed results in ... |