The Daily Star | Lebanon charges former Arsal negotiator with belonging to Nusra The Daily Star BEIRUT: A military judge Tuesday charged a former negotiator in Lebanon's hostage crisis with belonging to the Nusra Front, seeking the death penalty against Arsal's Sheikh Mustafa Hujeiri. The charges, filed by Military Investigative Judge Fadi Sawwan ... On Islamic State's western front, Lebanon girds for pre-winter attacks Lebanon to postpone parliamentary poll to 2017: minister |
The Daily Star | No room for extremism in Lebanon: mufti The Daily Star After the meeting, Plumbly said he expressed his “admiration for the voice of moderation and tolerance” that the mufti had raised, “which reflect the true face of religion and are vital in the face of the violence and extremism that is threatening ... Daryan Calls for Swift Presidential Elections to Evade Crises, Slams Extremism |
The Daily Star | Nasrallah visits Bekaa, pledges to defeat jihadists The Daily Star Addressing a number of Hezbollah cadres in the Bekaa, Nasrallah also sent a strong message to Israel that his fighters were prepared for any new aggression on Lebanon. “To all those concerned, we tell them that despite the rapid changes in the region ... Hezbollah: Attack on IDF at Lebanon-Israel Border a 'Message' Nasrallah: Border attack revenge for slain operative |
The Daily Star | Lebanon receives 130M euros from EU The Daily Star Lebanon's jails, in particular the notorious Roumieh prison complex, have drawn increased scrutiny in recent years after jihadist groups were found to be operating and possibly recruiting new members inside. Overcrowded and understaffed, there is ... |
The Daily Star | Remittances to Lebanon to hit $7.7B The Daily Star Lebanon would be the 18th largest recipient of remittances globally and the 13th largest recipient among 135 developing economies in 2014. Also, it would be the second largest recipient of remittances among 16 Arab countries and the third biggest ... |
New York Times | Investigation Into Missing Iraqi Cash Ended in Lebanon Bunker New York Times But for years Mr. Bowen could not account for billions more until his investigators finally had a breakthrough, discovering that $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion had been stolen and moved to a bunker in rural Lebanon for safe keeping. “I don't know how the ... Trail of Iraq's missing cash dies in Lebanon Iraq: US Official Tracks Missing Money To Lebanon Billions from Iraq possibly stashed in Lebanon |
The Daily Star | Analysts forecast stormy winter on Lebanon's border The Daily Star Jaber pointed instead to several other potential weak spots on Lebanon's border, including Akkar in the north and Shebaa in the south, as well as in West Bekaa. Crucially, he added, these were places where Hezbollah – which is also fighting the ... |
The Daily Star | Torture is widespread in Lebanon, UN report says The Daily Star BEIRUT: Torture is widespread and systematically practiced throughout Lebanon by security agencies and Hezbollah, a new report by the United Nations says. “Torture in Lebanon is a pervasive practice that is routinely used by the armed forces and law ... |
The Daily Star | EU launches 2-year support plan for Lebanon, Salam calls for more aid The Daily Star Held at the Grand Serail, the ceremony was attended by Lebanon's energy, administrative development and environment ministers. The EU was represented by its ambassador to Lebanon, Angelina Eichhorst, and ambassadors of many EU states. |
The Daily Star | Army aid to be delivered immediately once Lebanon approves: Iran envoy The Daily Star “After the donation [goes through] the required legal procedures, the Islamic Republic of Iran will be totally ready to deliver the military donation immediately, without any delay,” Fathali said after meeting with Lebanon's Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil. Lebanon freezes decision on Iranian military aid: sources Tehran to Send Military Aid to Lebanon as It Gets Through Legal Procedures ... Iranian ambassador: Hindering aid to army a disservice to Lebanon |