Montreal Gazette | Syrian refugees in Lebanon compete for jobs, aggravating social tensions in ... Fox News BEIRUT – Along busy Hamra street in west Beirut, Syrians fleeing their country's civil war have opened up scores of shops that compete with older ones run by Lebanese already hurting because of a sharp drop in tourism. Many Lebanese businesses ... Syrian refugees: Living in makeshift tents in Lebanon, plagued by flies and ... Influx of Syrians increases economic strife in Lebanon Non-essential staff to return to US embassy in Lebanon |
The Daily Star | Hezbollah Hands Over Checkpoints in Lebanon to Avoid Strife Voice of America BEIRUT — Lebanon's militant Shi'ite group Hezbollah established dozens of checkpoints this summer in Beirut and other Lebanese cities after a series of bombings targeted their followers. But with Sunni resentment mounting over the security ... No more Hezbollah checkpoints in Lebanon: Charbel Pro-Western Lebanon Bloc: Hezbollah Arsenal Driving Refugees Out of Country Hezbollah gives up checkpoints in Lebanon |
The Daily Star | Israel violates Lebanon border in two separate incidents The Daily Star SIDON, Lebanon: Two Israeli violations of Lebanese territory were recorded Wednesday, a statement from the Army said. An Israeli gunboat crossed 10 meters into Lebanese waters off the southern town of Naqoura at 10:50 a.m., the Army said. The statement ... US Tries to Mediate Lebanon-Israel Maritime Border Dispute Survey work planned for onshore Lebanon More oil to find? Lebanon first oil and gas survey commences |
Hallmark begins filming movie in Lebanon Cincinnati.com LEBANON – As soon as actress Nicollette Sheridan arrived for his first scene Thursday, the sun broke through rain clouds which had soaked downtown Lebanon all morning. “It's the Christmas spirit!” she told director Jack Angelo. That's also the name of ... |
The Age | Mikati says Lebanon 'won't close door in Syrians' faces' – but cash questionable euronews Since the start of the serious violence in Syria, the country that has felt the most direct practical impact has been neighbouring Lebanon. The consequences of the crisis have been political, economic and social. In Beirut, pressures linked to Syria ... Japan pledges funds for Syrian refugees |
The Daily Star | Sleiman hails World Bank effort in Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman hailed Thursday the measures undertaken by the World Bank to help Lebanon cope with the Syrian refugee crisis in the country, a statement from the president said. “We appreciate the exceptional unprecedented speed in ... |
Lebanon at mercy of worst winter in a century The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon is ill-prepared for what scientists are predicting will be the worst winter in a century, as public officials throw up their hands and citizens in vulnerable areas prepare for disaster. The Russian Meteorological Department announced ... |
The Daily Star | General Security: Lebanese passport not among the worst The Daily Star BEIRUT: General Security expressed regret Thursday over media reports that branded Lebanese passports as being among the worst in the world, saying such claims were based on a “misunderstanding.” Lebanon was tied for 88th place with Kosovo, ... |
The Daily Star | Hezbollah: Lebanon's oil wealth at risk of Israeli piracy The Daily Star BEIRUT: Hezbollah warned Thursday that Lebanon's oil and gas wealth was at risk of Israeli piracy if the caretaker government fails to issue licenses for the country's Exclusive Economic Zone. “The oil and gas sector in Lebanon is becoming vulnerable ... Lebanon's Last Line of Defense |
The Daily Star | Economics behind flow of Syrian refugees The Daily Star Since the outbreak of the civil war in Syria, the government of Lebanon has been struggling to deal with the economic, social and other consequences of the conflict on Lebanon, including refugee inflows of unprecedented magnitude. Lebanon, already the ... Syrian refugees: In Lebanon, it's as if 79 million refugees entered the United ... Lebanon's postwar rebuilding has valuable lessons for Syria |