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Lebanon Comes Under Increasing Strain with Fight Against Islamic State - Wall Street Journal Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:42:54 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Lebanon Comes Under Increasing Strain with Fight Against Islamic State Wall Street Journal BEIRUT—As the U.S.-led coalition presses ahead with its air campaign against Islamic State and other militant groups in Syria, the tug of war among regional and world powers over Lebanon is intensifying. The Syrian regime, Russia and Iran—through ... Al Nusrah Front propaganda focuses on Iranian influence in Lebanon, SyriaLong War Journal SNSC Secretary: Iran's Support for Lebanon Based on Int'l LawsFars News Agency Islamic Resistance To Israel 'Religious Duty,' Says Iranian OfficialWashington Free Beacon all 6 news articles »

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The buzz is, Lebanon is in for a harsh winter - The Daily Star Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:56:28 GMT

The Daily Star

The buzz is, Lebanon is in for a harsh winter The Daily Star TRIPOLI, Lebanon: Usually swarms of wasps and bees are not seen as a good omen, but the large numbers spotted in coastal areas up north are being hailed by some as a sign of a rainy and snowy winter to come, something Lebanon desperately needs ... and more »

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Court: Lebanon teen charged in 2 street robberies waives hearing - Lebanon Daily News Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:47:57 GMT

Court: Lebanon teen charged in 2 street robberies waives hearing Lebanon Daily News In the first robbery, a 63-year-old North Lebanon Township man told police he was walking in the 300 block of Guilford Street about 12:30 a.m. July 31 when he was punched and knocked to the ground from behind. He said two males took his cash and his ...

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Lebanese Army hunting "terrorist" cell in Tripoli: Kahwagi - The Daily Star Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:30:43 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanese Army hunting "terrorist" cell in Tripoli: Kahwagi The Daily Star Lebanon News · Middle East · World. Business. Local · Regional · International. Opinion. Editorial · Columnist · Commentary · Sports · Football · Tennis · Motor Sports · Basketball · Other Sports. Life. Living · Sci&Tech · Travel & Tourism · Lubnan ... Intelligence: IS planning to attack northern LebanonAl-Bawaba Lebanese army captives must be freed: ProtestersPress TV all 16 news articles »

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Bassil says controversial NY video manipulated - The Daily Star Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:08:12 GMT

The Daily Star

Bassil says controversial NY video manipulated The Daily Star “Of course I hailed the diplomat in her presence as well as in her absence,” Bassil said during a news conference upon his arrival at Rafik Hariri International Airport following a visit to New York as part of Lebanon's delegation to the 69th U.N ... Iran 'to militarily assist' Lebanon armyAljazeera.com Lebanon's defeat on the war on 'terrorism': the case of ArsalMiddle East Eye Iran will keep up with Lebanon aid plan: ShamkhaniPress TV gulfnews.com -International Business Times UK -Yahoo News all 341 news articles »

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Diplomat: If ISIS Crucifies a Lebanese Christian It Would 'Set Lebanon Alight' - Breitbart News Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:46:21 GMT

International Business Times UK

Diplomat: If ISIS Crucifies a Lebanese Christian It Would 'Set Lebanon Alight' Breitbart News The Islamic State (ISIS) terror group has eyed Lebanon since the jihadists captured Syrian areas and towns along the border. Lebanese Christians are forming self-defense units for an inevitable invasion as the terrorists attempt to spread their caliphate. Isis Threat to Crucify Lebanon's Christians as Islamic State Prepare to Cross ...International Business Times UK all 5 news articles »

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Preserving Lebanon's Water before the Wells Run Dry - World Bank Group Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:42:45 GMT

Preserving Lebanon's Water before the Wells Run Dry World Bank Group “Water, water, the water's come!” shouted Umm Majd, as she leaned over her balcony to check if what she had just heard really was water trickling in through the pipes. She and her neighbors rushed into their apartments to fill bathtubs and whatever ... and more »

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Ibrahim: Sovereignty non negotiable - The Daily Star Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:05:04 GMT

The Daily Star

Ibrahim: Sovereignty non negotiable The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon must maintain its sovereignty as officials negotiate the release of hostages being held on the Syrian border, General Security head Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim said. “We are concerned with safe-guarding the state's prestige and its ...

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Lebanon's Arabic press digest – Oct. 2, 2014 - The Daily Star Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:28:06 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon's Arabic press digest – Oct. 2, 2014 The Daily Star European diplomatic sources, speaking to Al-Akhbar, said Western intelligence agencies have obtained information that groups linked to ISIS in Tripoli were preparing to carry out terrorist attacks in north Lebanon. The information relayed was that ...

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Tensions around Lebanon's security worsen - Middle East Eye Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:40:44 GMT

Middle East Eye

Tensions around Lebanon's security worsen Middle East Eye ARSAL - The year's first seasonal rain belted the canvas tents staked out in the hilltop border town of Arsal this past weekend, compounding the misery of those Syrian refugees recovering from a mass-roundup by Lebanese security forces last Thursday.