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Loyal Banks, Diaspora Help Lebanon Ride Out Region's Turmoil - Voice of America Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:01:38 GMT

Voice of America

Loyal Banks, Diaspora Help Lebanon Ride Out Region's Turmoil Voice of America The result has been a sharp reduction of capital flows into Lebanon. Net private capital inflows shrank to $2.4 billion last year from a peak of $12 billion in 2009, and are expected to drop further to just $1.6 billion in 2013, according to the ... and more »

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Report: Suspect in Burgas bombing flew to Lebanon before blast - Jerusalem Post Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:32:13 GMT

The Times of Israel

Report: Suspect in Burgas bombing flew to Lebanon before blast Jerusalem Post If one of the suspects flew to Lebanon, where Hezbollah is based, so near to the date of the bombing, that could strengthen the arguments of some EU states and the United States who say Hezbollah was complicit and want firm action against the group. Burgas Suspect Flew to Lebanon – ReportArutz Sheva Burgas suspect flew to Lebanon 2 days before attackThe Times of Israel Burgas Suspect Flew to Lebanon Days before Bombing – ReportNovinite.com all 4 news articles »

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Rockets Explode Near Lebanon's Presidential Palace - Arutz Sheva Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:21:07 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Rockets Explode Near Lebanon's Presidential Palace Arutz Sheva At least two rockets slammed into an area south of Beirut that houses the Defense Ministry and presidential palace on Thursday night, Lebanon's state-run news agency reported. There were no casualties, according to the report. It was not immediately ... The Presidency and The Army in LebanonAl-Monitor Why Lebanon's Sunnis will stay calm as Syria's Sunnis wage warChristian Science Monitor Sleiman joins March 14 calls for neutral CabinetThe Daily Star The Times of Israel -The Jewish Press -CNN all 37 news articles »

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Thatcher tried to deter Reagan from retaliation on Lebanon - Irish Times Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:40:51 GMT

Thatcher tried to deter Reagan from retaliation on Lebanon Irish Times Margaret Thatcher tried to dissuade US president Ronald Reagan from taking military action against Lebanon following the bombing of a US marine barracks in Beirut in October 1983 by referring to her own experiences in Northern Ireland. “I am frankly ... Thatcher opposed Reagan over strike on LebanonThe Daily Star all 30 news articles »

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Lebanon school gardens give to community - Albany Democrat Herald Thu, 01 Aug 2013 19:25:28 GMT

Lebanon school gardens give to community Albany Democrat Herald Participants must sign a contract that requires them to pay a $12 deposit up front and stay with the program for all six weeks, picking up a box each Thursday at the Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market. For information, contact Angie Gorman, nutrition ...

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Shadow of Syria takes toll on Lebanon's tourist appeal - Christian Science Monitor Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:07:07 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Shadow of Syria takes toll on Lebanon's tourist appeal Christian Science Monitor With its golden beaches, soaring mountains, Roman ruins, and frenetic nightlife packed into an area two-thirds the size of Maryland, Lebanon has long relied on tourism as an important source of national income, especially from residents of the more ... Over 645000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UNHCRNewstrack India The spirit of Ramadan: Lebanon's 'Save the Grace' hands out iftar mealsAl-Arabiya Lebanon Begins Implementing Strict Entry Controls on SyriansNaharnet.com Headlines & Global News all 18 news articles »

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Lebanon: Wife Is Accused in Death of Syrian Journalist Who Backed Assad - New York Times Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:55:39 GMT

AFP

Lebanon: Wife Is Accused in Death of Syrian Journalist Who Backed Assad New York Times The wife of a pro-government Syrian journalist has been indicted, accused of having told her relatives to kill him last month, Lebanon's state news agency reported Tuesday. The murder of the journalist, Mohammed Darrar Jammo, had initially been thought ... Wife of murdered pro-Assad analyst charged in LebanonFox News On Location Video: Syria threatens Lebanon's fragile peaceGlobalPost all 6 news articles »

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Berri says only solution to Lebanon crisis is Saudi-Iranian initiative - The Daily Star Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:32:37 GMT

The Daily Star

Berri says only solution to Lebanon crisis is Saudi-Iranian initiative The Daily Star “Betting on a winner or loser in Syria or in Lebanon will not result in anything and wasting time will only exacerbate problems in Lebanon and increase [the presence of] military wings, gangs, mafias and militia as well as the growth of radical ...

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Hezbollah calls on parties to distance Lebanon from regional crises - The Daily Star Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:18:01 GMT

Hezbollah calls on parties to distance Lebanon from regional crises The Daily Star BEIRUT: Hezbollah official Ibrahim Amin Sayyed said Thursday that political parties should distance Lebanon from regional upheavals and band together for the sake of the country's future, during a meeting with Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammad Rashid ... and more »

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Alleged Jemo murderer re-enacts attack - The Daily Star Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:21:51 GMT

Alleged Jemo murderer re-enacts attack The Daily Star SARAFAND, Lebanon: Holding a Kalashnikov in his hands, Ali Younes calmly re-enacted the night he allegedly murdered his aunt's husband before the gathered crowd of judges, journalists and curious residents. Indicating the location from where he ...