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Islamic State's Sway Spreads to Lebanon - Wall Street Journal Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:57:07 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Islamic State's Sway Spreads to Lebanon Wall Street Journal But the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005, blamed by many of his supporters on Syria's regime and its Shiite ally Hezbollah, has deprived Lebanon's Sunnis of a moderate, charismatic leader—pushing many toward the Islamist ... Iran Military Ready to Ship Equipment to LebanonABC News Lebanon pulled into war with ISISAl-Arabiya Iran ready to send Lebanon arms to battle terrorThe Daily Star Arutz Sheva all 284 news articles »

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Islamic State Update: ISIS Militants Spread To Lebanon, Eye Tripoli - International Business Times Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:29:18 GMT

International Business Times

Islamic State Update: ISIS Militants Spread To Lebanon, Eye Tripoli International Business Times The Islamic State wants access to Lebanon's second city, Tripoli, which would give it a crucial outlet to the sea. But Brig. Gen. Ali Kanso of the Lebanese army told the Wall Street Journal that will not happen because the Islamic State lacks ...

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Iraqi refugees in Lebanon 'left behind, forgotten': charity - Reuters Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:26:12 GMT

Reuters

Iraqi refugees in Lebanon 'left behind, forgotten': charity Reuters LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Thousands of Iraqi refugees in Lebanon face a daily struggle to survive because of a lack of jobs and the rising cost of food and accommodation, a Catholic charity said on Tuesday. Caritas, which has been helping ... Lebanon drastically limits Syrian refugee entryThe Daily Star Drought risks adding a toxic mix to Lebanon's security crisisRTCC Lebanon shuts door to Syrian refugees fleeing civil warHaaretz all 102 news articles »

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Hezbollah chief tours east Lebanon, warns ISIS to 'retreat or die' - Al-Arabiya Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:36:22 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Hezbollah chief tours east Lebanon, warns ISIS to 'retreat or die' Al-Arabiya Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah has warned Islamist militants on the border with Lebanon that they face one of two options: retreat or die of cold. Nasrallah told a group of scholars in the Bekaa Valley that Islamist militant groups such as the ... Nasrallah: US strikes on ISIS pale in comparison to Israeli strikes in Lebanon ...Jerusalem Post Nasrallah to Islamist militants: Retreat or dieThe Daily Star all 14 news articles »

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Lebanon faces high Ebola risk: health minister - The Daily Star Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:26:52 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon faces high Ebola risk: health minister The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanese business people who travel to West Africa put Lebanon at a high risk for Ebola, Health Minister Wael Abu Faour said Monday, announcing a set of measures to prevent the disease from entering the country. Due to the large number of ... Lebanon faces higher Ebola risk: ministerAl-Arabiya Lebanon Imposes Anti-Ebola MeasuresThe Epoch Times Lebanon imposes new measures against EbolaYahoo News TheHealthSite all 78 news articles »

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ISIS not allowed to gain foothold in Lebanon - The Daily Star Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:33:09 GMT

The Daily Star

ISIS not allowed to gain foothold in Lebanon The Daily Star “Warnings of dramatic developments in Lebanon are still there,” said the source, who said he expects Syrian militants to take refuge along Lebanon's borders should their circumstances grow dire. This might lead to insurgencies along the border areas ...

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Lebanon MP Fattoush punches woman in the neck - The Daily Star Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:08:13 GMT

Lebanon MP Fattoush punches woman in the neck The Daily Star The sources said that many people witnessed the incident, and that Daou had filed a lawsuit against Fattoush through the office of the prosecutor. But later in the day Mount Lebanon Judge Claude Karam sat the two parties down to make up, after which ... and more »

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Confronting the Legacy of Political Violence in Lebanon - Scoop.co.nz (press release) Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:46:54 GMT

Confronting the Legacy of Political Violence in Lebanon Scoop.co.nz (press release) Lebanon should take firm steps to provide redress to victims of past conflicts and help prevent future violence, the International Center for Transitional Justice and Lebanese rights groups said today at a roundtable discussion in Beirut. Lebanese ...

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Zombies infect downtown Lebanon - Lebanon Express Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:51:02 GMT

Zombies infect downtown Lebanon Lebanon Express A few of the undead dragged their limbs, while others rode on skateboards from Scroggins Mill during a 1-kilometer fun walk as a fundraiser for Scroggins Mill Rural Heritage and the Lebanon Skate Park. Regardless of their mode of transportation, they ... and more »

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Lebanon tables alcohol policy vote until November - WTHR Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:34:43 GMT

Lebanon tables alcohol policy vote until November WTHR "It provides not only our community but the county with a venue that is Boone County-based and that affords them the opportunity to take advantage of a facility that can accommodate a large number of people," Lebanon Superintendent Robert Taylor said.