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UN Voices Concern as Lebanon Faces Growing Number of Syrian Refugees - Student Operated Press Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:34:41 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

UN Voices Concern as Lebanon Faces Growing Number of Syrian Refugees Student Operated Press The growing number of Syrian refugees is proving to be an increasingly heavy burden on Lebanon, a United Nations senior official said today in his meeting with the Lebanese Prime Minister, during which he also expressed concern over the security ... Nearly half of registered Syrian refugees signed up in AugustThe Daily Star More than 100000 Syrians flee in August, UN saysNOW LEBANON Syrian refugees hit record in AugustChina.org.cn Reuters AlertNet -IsraelDefense all 745 news articles »

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The First Days of Lebanon's Controversial Smoking Ban - Al-Monitor Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:11:03 GMT

AFP

The First Days of Lebanon's Controversial Smoking Ban Al-Monitor A smoking ban in enclosed public places has gone into effect in Lebanon. Juhaina Khalidiya examines the fierce debate between those who support the purported health benefits of the ban and smokers and restaurant owners, who warn that the law could ... Lebanon smoking ban begins, lights up angerChina Post Lebanon's business is slow after smoke banAl-Bawaba Restaurant owners protest as Lebanon's smoking ban in closed public places ...Washington Post ABC News -AFP all 155 news articles »

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Lebanon smoking ban draws dismay and delight - BBC News Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:36:08 GMT

Scrape TV

Lebanon smoking ban draws dismay and delight BBC News "I'm happy Lebanon's doing something beautiful. It's good." She too, however, was quick to note the state has more pressing matters to address - an argument commonly made by the law's critics. "It's stupid in this country," said Ryan Rajeh, who was ... Two Israeli drones violate Lebanese airspacePress TV Lebanese people hate new smoking ban more than they hate Israel / Scrape TV ...Scrape TV all 3 news articles »

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As the Pope Visits Lebanon, Who Will Reassure Muslims? - Al-Monitor Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:52:28 GMT

As the Pope Visits Lebanon, Who Will Reassure Muslims? Al-Monitor Lebanon is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI who is scheduled to arrive on Friday, Sept. 14. The pope's visit is intended to “reassure the Christians about their future in Lebanon and the Middle East at large.” Certainly, this is a historic ...

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UN seeking ways to assisst Lebanon control border with Syria - The Daily Star Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:29:03 GMT

The Daily Star

UN seeking ways to assisst Lebanon control border with Syria The Daily Star BEIRUT: The U.N. is probing ways of assisting Lebanese authorities in controlling the border with its neighbor Syria, U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly said following discussions with Prime Minister Najib Mikati Tuesday. “We, with ... Future bloc criticizes Lebanon's PM “poor and shy” response to Syrian violationsNOW LEBANON LEBANON-SYRIA: The refugee minefield*IRINnews.org Is the Syrian Crisis Being Leveraged to Weaken Hezbollah?OpEdNews The Guardian Nigeria -Kuwait News Agency all 83 news articles »

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Lebanon's Hezbollah denies possessing chemical weapons - Ahram Online Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:43:34 GMT

Ahram Online

Lebanon's Hezbollah denies possessing chemical weapons Ahram Online The leader of the powerful Lebanese Shiite Muslim movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, on Monday denied that his group possessed chemical weapons. "We don't have chemical weapons and we cannot use them for reasons linked to the Sharia and for ... Hezbollah Warns Israel Not to Attack LebanonReason Hezbollah leader says his group has no chemical weapons but can cause great ...Greenfield Daily Reporter In light of Lebanon's internal clashes, IDF fears Hezbollah takeover of ...Haaretz Reuters India -The Times of Israel -allvoices all 804 news articles »

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Socceroos arrive in Beirut ahead of friendly tie - The Daily Star Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:49:07 GMT

The Daily Star

Socceroos arrive in Beirut ahead of friendly tie The Daily Star BEIRUT: Australia touched down in Beirut Tuesday ahead of Thursday's much anticipated friendly with Lebanon at the Saida International stadium. A star-studded squad, brimming with world-class talent, gathered at the home of Lex Bartlem, the Australian ... Same old Socceroos must performSportal.com.au Australia's Luke Wilkshire to unleash frustrations from club campaign on ...Adelaide Now No panic over qualifying: NeillFox Sports all 60 news articles »

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Flash flood watch in effect through Wednesday in Lebanon County - Lebanon Daily News Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:51:19 GMT

Flash flood watch in effect through Wednesday in Lebanon County Lebanon Daily News Flash flood watch in effect through Wednesday in Lebanon County. Lebanon Daily News staffldnews.com. Updated: 09/04/2012 10:20:27 AM EDT. A flash flood watch has been issued for Lebanon County through Wednesday afternoon. People scope out the ... and more »

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Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Sept. 4, 2012 - The Daily Star Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:15:42 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon's Arabic press digest - Sept. 4, 2012 The Daily Star Damascus described calls from some sides for preventing the crisis spreading to Lebanon as “political satire.” Information Minister Omran al-Zoabi announced that “a big number of weapons and fighters come from Lebanon and these individuals are ...

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Army to implement strict ban on weapons during pope's visit - The Daily Star Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:47:55 GMT

AsiaNews.it

Army to implement strict ban on weapons during pope's visit The Daily Star BEIRUT: The Lebanese Army will strictly monitor a temporary invalidation of arms licenses during the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Lebanon next week, it said Tuesday, amid preparations to ensure security during the prelate's visit. Hundreds of ... Patriarch Rai: Welcome pope by overcoming Lebanon's divisionsAsiaNews.it Dr Hagopian previews Papal Visit to LebanonIndependent Catholic News Hariri Says Pope's Visit to Boost Lebanon's Image as Message of DiversityNaharnet NOW LEBANON all 11 news articles »