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In Lebanon, Moscow Supports Political Christian Orthodoxy - Al-Monitor Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:35:27 GMT

In Lebanon, Moscow Supports Political Christian Orthodoxy
Al-Monitor
The differences between the goals of the Christian missions in Lebanon and their Russian compatriots have begun to appear. The former used to teach Russian to young Lebanese as a means of increasing the influence of Russian culture in this country, ...

Turkey warns against travel to Lebanon after threats - The Daily Star Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:02:00 GMT

The Daily Star
Turkey warns against travel to Lebanon after threats
The Daily Star
BEIRUT: The Turkish Embassy has asked its citizens to refrain from traveling to Lebanon, Turkish media reported Monday, a day after the relatives of nine Lebanese pilgrims who were kidnapped in Syria warned Ankara to do more to secure the release of ...
Turkey Warns Citizens in Lebanon as Committee on Abducted Says No Political ...Naharnet

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LEBANON: Meagre job prospects for Syrian refugees - IRINnews.org Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:04:52 GMT

UNICEF (press release)
LEBANON: Meagre job prospects for Syrian refugees
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Photo: Jodi Hilton/IRIN. Finding work in Lebanon is tough in winter. BEIRUT, 24 December 2012 (IRIN) - For the roughly 120,000 registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon winter means not just freezing temperatures but also fewer jobs, especially in rural areas.
Bassil draws racism charges over call to expel refugeesThe Daily Star
A 'winterization' programme targets Syrian refugees caught in the clutches of ...UNICEF (press release)
Germany donates $14 million to Lebanon for Syrian refugeesAl-Bawaba
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Jabhat Al-Nasra Reportedly In Lebanon - Al-Monitor Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:12:00 GMT

Jabhat Al-Nasra Reportedly In Lebanon
Al-Monitor
Senior Lebanese security officials have confirmed that there has been a noticeable increase in jihadist elements associated with al-Qaeda within Lebanon. This increase is naturally linked to armed elements in Syria and the stated and covert positions ...

Hizbullah munitions depot explosion in southern Lebanon - Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (press release) Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:46:23 GMT

Hizbullah munitions depot explosion in southern Lebanon
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (press release)
In the early morning of 17 December, a loud explosion was heard in the town of Tair Harfa in southern Lebanon. The town is in the Tyre district, northeast of Naqura, 2.5 kilometers from the Israeli border. Lebanese media did not report any injuries ...

Lebanon County children bowl, eat and get gifts at Santa's Bowling Bash - Patriot-News Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:27:18 GMT

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Lebanon County children bowl, eat and get gifts at Santa's Bowling Bash
Patriot-News
More than 460 Lebanon County youth spent Christmas Eve bowling, eating and receiving gifts from Santa Claus in the 15th annual Santa's Bowling Bash. The event, held in the Palmyra Bowling Center in North Londonderry Township, began when Santa ...
Santa treats kids at bowling party in Lebanon CountyLebanon Daily News

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West Lebanon shoppers face smoother sailing on roads - WCAX Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:08:01 GMT

West Lebanon shoppers face smoother sailing on roads
WCAX
It's a familiar sight this time of year, as cars and people pack the plazas on Route 12A in West Lebanon. Last-minute shoppers looking to take advantage of the box-store selection and New Hampshire's tax-free sales. "I am picking up my layaway and ...

Will Mikati boost Sunni unity in Lebanon? - Al-Arabiya Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:45:09 GMT

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Will Mikati boost Sunni unity in Lebanon?
Al-Arabiya
Yesterday, Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a statement that is worth contemplating. Mikati, who is known to enjoy limited support among the Sunni population and who heads a government that receives orders from Hezbollah, said in a meeting ...

Lancaster-Lebanon League launches Athletic Hall of Fame - PennLive.com Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:14:39 GMT

Lancaster-Lebanon League launches Athletic Hall of Fame
PennLive.com
Fantazzi recently approached his fellow L-L League athletic directors about starting an athletic Hall of Fame. And at their last meeting, the league's athletic directors gave Fantazzi's idea a thumbs up. The Lancaster-Lebanon League Athletic Hall of ...

Lebanon lawyer files 'genocide' case against Syria minister - Saudi Gazette Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:06:31 GMT

Lebanon lawyer files 'genocide' case against Syria minister
Saudi Gazette
... left some 150,000 people dead over 15 years. Syria dominated Lebanon politically and militarily for nearly 30 years until international pressure led Damascus to withdraw its troops shortly after the assassination of former premier Rafiq Hariri in ...

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