Al-Arabiya | Lebanon army arrests Syria rebel commander Al-Arabiya The Lebanese army on Sunday arrested a Syrian rebel commander who was trying to enter Lebanon using fake documents, a security source told AFP on condition of anonymity. “The army arrested a commander of the (rebel) Free Syrian Army from the ... Assad wants Lebanon military cooperation: Sayyed Lebanon's Druze community fearful as Syria's war moves closer |
Authorities locate missing Mt. Lebanon girl Tribune-Review Authorities said Monday afternoon they found a 13-year-old Mt. Lebanon girl who was reported missing early in the day. Police said Kaia Bachman left home about 3 a.m. and was considered at risk because of unspecified medical problems. She was located ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon's MPs extend own terms Al-Monitor The student was referring to a commonplace phenomenon in Lebanon these days. The presidency has been vacant since May 25, and the parliament has failed to elect a new president. Instead, on Nov. 5, that same parliament decided to pass a law that ... Rai slams Lebanon MPs over Parliament term extension Lebanese foreign ministry defends expat vote despite extension |
The Daily Star | The Islamic State Vs. Lebanon VICE News As the Islamic State massacred its way throughout Iraq and Syria this summer, a separate battle took place in neighboring Lebanon. This summer, the Islamic State invaded the Lebanese border town of Arsal, beheading captured soldiers and unleashing ... France to send military gear to Lebanon from early 2015 France to send military gear to Lebanon from early 2015 - source |
The Times of Israel | Secret Begin-Reagan tapes highlight tense ties over Lebanon The Times of Israel A newly uncovered recording from 1983 between then US president Ronald Reagan and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin exposes the fraught relationship between the two leaders during the First Lebanon War. The recordings, which were shared with ... |
Lebanon Daily News | Lebanon VA unveils new surgery center Lebanon Daily News Leonard Washington Jr.,(left) former director and CEO of the Lebanon VA Medical Center, and Dr. George Maish, former chief of surgery at the Lebanon VA Medical Center (right), tour the new surgery center at the Lebanon VA on Monday, November 10, 2014 ... Lebanon VA Medical Center opens new surgery center New surgery center to open at Lebanon VA |
The Daily Star | Lebanon's big lenders register slightly better results in Q3 The Daily Star BEIRUT: The profits of Lebanon's 14 largest banks have risen in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the same period of last year despite the economic slowdown and tense situation in the region. According to a report issued Monday by Bankdata ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon aims to plant 40 million trees: Chehayeb The Daily Star BEIRUT: A reforestation project will be launched next month with a goal of planting 40 million trees across Lebanon, Agriculture Minister Akram Chehayeb announced Monday. “A 40 million tree-project will be launched next month in the governmental palace ... |
The Daily Star | Iran arms offer to Lebanon would deter Israel: Musawi The Daily Star “We welcome any weapons aimed at boosting the army's capacities in confronting the dangers eyeing Lebanon, including takfiri terrorism, and call for keeping the Iranian donation on the table and under consideration,” Musawi said at a ceremony in ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon, Egypt to cooperate in fighting terrorism The Daily Star Lebanon has struggled to fight Syria-based militants encroaching on the country's north and northeast. ISIS and Nusra Front militants are holding at least 27 security personnel and soldiers captive. Egypt is battling militants in the Sinai Peninsula ... |