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Worried neighbours - The Economist (blog) Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:45:33 GMT

The Hindu

Worried neighbours The Economist (blog) NOWHERE, outside Syria itself, is America's debate on military action against Bashar Assad's regime watched more closely or nervously than in Lebanon. When Barack Obama decided to seek congressional approval before firing his cruise missiles, the ... Fears of another civil war stalks the streets of LebanonThe Hindu all 3 news articles »

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Lebanon to raise concerns over Syrian refugees with UN - Irish Times Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:56:46 GMT

BBC News

Lebanon to raise concerns over Syrian refugees with UN Irish Times Lebanon's president Michel Suleiman plans to raise the matter of the influx of Syrian refugees into his country during the opening session of the UN General Assembly this month. Mr Suleiman said there were now more than one million refugees living ... Lebanon's tipping point: how the Syrian crisis is punishing the generosity of ...New Statesman Syrian refugees shelter in abandoned Lebanon abattoirBBC News Rebel Mother Resisted until the End before Fleeing Syria to LebanonNaharnet The Daily Star -Al-Monitor -GlobalPost all 355 news articles »

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The 'other' Syrian war: Visiting the violent street that has divided Lebanon's ... - CTV News Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:28:57 GMT

CTV News

The 'other' Syrian war: Visiting the violent street that has divided Lebanon's ... CTV News TRIPOLI, Lebanon - Long blue tarpaulins hang from wires and when the shooting starts, they are pulled across streets and alleys to block the view from snipers. On the other side, buildings are pockmarked with thousands of bullet rounds - some old, some ... Syrian refugees' struggle to survive in LebanonBBC News Lebanon wary of Syrian role in bombingsUPI.com Minqara released in Tripoli bombs case urges dialogueThe Daily Star Ya Libnan -Middle East Online all 9 news articles »

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Rai warns of pro-Israel 'foreign agenda' against region - The Daily Star Thu, 05 Sep 2013 13:59:44 GMT

The Daily Star

Rai warns of pro-Israel 'foreign agenda' against region The Daily Star BEIRUT: Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai warned Thursday of a pro-Israel “foreign agenda” aimed at dividing the region into confessional pockets. “We should be cautious because there is a foreign agenda linked to Israel for its own safety and security ...

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Sleiman: Lebanon faces danger of global terrorism, political disputes - The Daily Star Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:45:04 GMT

The Daily Star

Sleiman: Lebanon faces danger of global terrorism, political disputes The Daily Star BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman said Thursday political leaders should follow the instructions of the state and its security institutions to maintain stability and fend off external threats, such as global terrorism. In his speech marking General ...

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Syrian children attend school in Lebanon to escape horrors - CBC.ca Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:00:54 GMT

CBC.ca

Syrian children attend school in Lebanon to escape horrors CBC.ca Studying English and math a few hours every day provides Syrian girl Eman Jabbra a brief distraction from the horrors at home, thanks to a school run in Lebanon by an aid agency. Read about the latest in Syria · Syrian child refugees top 1 million ...

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Palestinians from Syria nearly half of initial estimates - The Daily Star Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:12:45 GMT

The Daily Star

Palestinians from Syria nearly half of initial estimates The Daily Star BEIRUT: After a lengthy verification process, the U.N. Relief and Works Agency put the final head count of Palestinians coming from Syria and remaining in Lebanon at 45,000, lower than original estimates, its country director announced Thursday. and more »

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Security head says no civil war in Lebanon - The Daily Star Thu, 05 Sep 2013 06:51:36 GMT

The Daily Star

Security head says no civil war in Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon will not slide into civil war despite attempts to fuel strife in the country, General Security head Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim said in remarks published Thursday. “I stress that despite attempts aimed at dragging the country into strife ... and more »

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Threat of US-led missile strikes in Syria adds to Lebanon's uncertainty - Washington Post Mon, 02 Sep 2013 21:29:34 GMT

Washington Post

Threat of US-led missile strikes in Syria adds to Lebanon's uncertainty Washington Post BEIRUT — As Syria holds its breath for potential U.S.-led military strikes, its fragile neighbor Lebanon is bracing for the fallout. The threat of cruise-missile strikes across the border brings another element of uncertainty for a country whose ... Lebanon Fast FactsCNN As Syrian refugees flood Lebanon, security worries growMcClatchy Washington Bureau Report: Lebanon Keeping Out 'Palestinian Refugees' from SyriaArutz Sheva Ynetnews -Asharq Alawsat English all 94 news articles »

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Sleiman: Overcome internal rifts and confront external threats - The Daily Star Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:20:03 GMT

The Daily Star

Sleiman: Overcome internal rifts and confront external threats The Daily Star BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman Thursday urged political leaders to drop their narrow interests and encouraged government security bodies to remain united in the struggle against instability and global terrorism. Sleiman made the comments during a ... President Sleiman warns of dangers facing LebanonYa Libnan Lebanon president 'to meet Hollande'gulfnews.com Lebanese president to meet Hollande over SyriaRFI all 8 news articles »