The Daily Star | Lebanon's Palestinians celebrate UN victory The Daily Star SIDON, Lebanon: Jubilant Palestinians in Lebanon's Palestinian refugee camps celebrated the United Nations' vote to recognize Palestine as a non-member observer state Friday, as many expressed hope that that the move would bring them closer to ... Why we should pay more attention to Lebanon's 'Little Palestine' Lebanon's Palestinian refugees cheer over new UN bid Historic Victory for Palestine: Another Rejection of Occupation |
Globe and Mail | Violence in Syria threatens to ensnare Lebanon Globe and Mail Lebanon is particularly vulnerable to getting sucked into the conflict in Syria. The countries share a complex web of political and sectarian ties and rivalries that are easily inflamed. Lebanon, a country plagued by decades of strife, has been on edge ... War rips apart families, neighbours in Syria as political, sectarian loyalties ... |
gulfnews.com | US not pushing for Syrian refugee camps The Daily Star “The U.S. Embassy would like to clarify that camps are not what the U.S. is advocating for in Lebanon,” the official, who requested anonymity, said in response to a report published earlier this week by The Daily Star that American officials are ... Lebanon seeks new UN aid for Syrian refugees US official visits Lebanon to discuss refugees Syria refugee influx a crisis for Lebanon's Shatila camp |
The Daily Star | Assad forces kill 20 fighters from Lebanon The Daily Star TRIPOLI/BEIRUT: Tensions ran high in Tripoli Friday night after at least 20 fighters from the city were killed in an ambush by the Syrian army in the town of Tal Kalakh near the border with Lebanon, a Lebanese security source told The Daily Star. The ... Lebanese gunmen killed by Syrian army: sources Over 20 fighters from Lebanon killed in Syria, local official says Conflicting reports about the 17 Lebanese killed in Syria |
UN News Centre | UN envoy commends Lebanon's stability and assistance to refugees amid crisis ... UN News Centre 30 November 2012 – A United Nations envoy has lauded Lebanon for its commitment to stability and security, as well as for its assistance to Syrian refugees, adding that increased support for them would be needed for the onset of winter. “Strong focus ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon judiciary hesitant to act in Samaha case The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon's judiciary is reluctant to issue an indictment in the case of former minister Michel Samaha, who along with a senior Syrian official was accused three months ago in a terror plot, judicial sources said Friday. “The judiciary fears the ... |
The Daily Star | Ex-Lebanon PM: Government doing irreparable harm CNN (blog) Editor's note: Earlier this month, Nicole Dow spoke with former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora during Harvard Arab Weekend, about Lebanon's economy, political change and the influence of Hezbollah. This is an edited version of her interview. Future renews demand for government resignation New Opinion: The answer lies within Mustaqbal Lauds Suleiman's Efforts in Defending National Causes, Backs ... |
Lebanon Valley College offers Spanish course for native Spanish speakers Lebanon Daily News As he went through school in the Lebanon School District, he learned English and even took a couple French classes in high school. But at home his mother made him continue to speak Spanish. "After I started going to school, I started losing my Spanish ... |
Lebanon park holiday lighting set for Saturday Albany Democrat Herald (blog) LEBANON — Gabrielle Neilan of Gresham, who was crowned Miss Oregon USA on Nov. 25, will help Mayor Ken Toomb light up Ralston Park at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, during the annual Holidays in the Park celebration. Neilan was a semifinalist in the 2012 ... |
Bradenton Herald | Syria: Airport road reopens but Internet still cut Bradenton Herald MASNAA, Lebanon — Syrian security forces killed as many as 20 Lebanese gunmen who were fighting alongside rebels in Syria on Friday, raising tensions amid mounting fears that the Syrian civil war is enflaming the region. The Lebanese security ... |