The Daily Star | Gemayel in rare visit to south Lebanon The Daily Star MARJAYOUN, Lebanon: In a rare visit to south Lebanon, head of the Kataeb Party Amine Gemayel expressed hope Saturday that intra-Lebanese dialogue would lead to the election of a new president, saying his party maintained open, continuous contact ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon detains ISIS commander's sister-in-law The Daily Star ARSAL, Lebanon: The sister-in-law of ISIS commander Anas Sharkas, better known by his nom de guerre Abu Ali al-Shishani, has been arrested in the Bekaa Valley, her husband told The Daily Star Friday. Mohammad Sharkas, brother of Abu Ali al-Shishani, ... Lebanon continues the arrest campaign of militants /relatives ISIS Calls on Terrorists to Attack Lebanon |
Live Trading News | Lebanon Counts The Cost Of Conflict Live Trading News But while Lebanon's humanitarian effort and generosity towards its neighbour should be commended, it has come at a heavy price. The World Bank (WB) estimates that the Syrian refugee crisis will cost Lebanon around $7.5-B in lost economic activity ... |
The Tennessean | Lebanon police chief's firing came after discrimination complaint The Tennessean The Lebanon police chief was fired Wednesday for unspecified reasons, but the ouster came several months after a formal discrimination complaint was filed by one of his officers. Scott Bowen was dismissed as Lebanon's chief of police by Mayor Philip ... Lebanon mayor fires police chief Lebanon police chief terminated Bowen out as Lebanon Police chief |
Telegraph.co.uk | Jumblatt in joint statement: legalise hash in Lebanon Yahoo News Beirut (AFP) - Lebanon's controversial and outspoken Druze leader Walid Jumblatt called in a "joint statement" on Twitter Saturday for the cultivation of marijuana to be legalised. "It's time to allow hash to be grown and to overturn arrest warrants ... Lebanon should legalise Marijuana cultivation Druze leader says |
The Daily Star | Army arrests son of Salafist leader in north Lebanon The Daily Star TRIPOLI, Lebanon: The Lebanese Army arrested the son of prominent sheikh Dai al-Islam al-Shahhal, the founder of the Salafist Movement in north Lebanon, a security source said Friday. The source told The Daily Star that an Army Intelligence patrol ... |
Newsweek | Russia seeks dialogue in Lebanon, Syria gulfnews.com Beirut: Visiting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov stressed on Friday that Moscow is seeking “accord and comprehensive national dialogue that respects the interests and rights in Lebanon and Syria.” Bogdanov who arrived in Beirut ... Russia seeks accord and dialogue in Lebanon and Syria |
The Daily Star | EU announces completion of Lebanon tax reform The Daily Star “Lebanon is a priority for the European Union today because the country is facing many challenges that need to be addressed,” EU Ambassador to Lebanon Angelina Eichhorst said during a ceremony held at the Grand Serail to celebrate the completion of the ... |
Lebanon man arrested after standoff with SWAT team Albany Democrat Herald A Lebanon man was arrested Saturday morning after barricading himself in his home and apparently firing several gunshots inside, as well as a bullet that went over police officers' heads and hit a neighbor's residence, according to police. The Linn ... |
The Daily Star | ISIS commander urges fight against Hezbollah inside Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: An ISIS commander whose wife was recently arrested by the Lebanese Army has called on jihadi militants to fight Hezbollah inside Lebanon, accusing the Lebanese government of being an accomplice to the powerful movement. Anas Sharkas ... Islamic Sate commander calls on jihadists to attack Lebanon Israel mulls cooperation with Lebanon to counter Islamist threat Takfiri militant urges spreading Syria war into Lebanon |