Haaretz | Losing its strength in Lebanon, Hezbollah is left unprotected Haaretz A Sunni group known as the Free Sunnis of Baalbek Brigade, among whose demands are that Lebanon be “cleansed” of Hezbollah, took responsibility for the killing of al-Laqis. The Al-Nusra Front, a radical Sunni group that operates in Syria, said it was ... Jumblatt: Lebanon now in 'episode of madness' Report: Explosion kills four in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon: 'Four Killed' in Beirut Car Bomb |
Christian Science Monitor | As another car bomb rocks Lebanon, rockets fly along a frayed border Christian Science Monitor “Lebanon has entered a circle of madness and we expect more bombings in the country,” said Walid Jumblatt, paramount leader of Lebanon's Druze community who has sought to straddle the Shiite-Sunni divide. The Al Qaeda-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra, ... |
The Guardian (blog) | Lebanon drawn into Syria's sectarian conflict – analysis The Guardian (blog) How much of the money will disappear due to Lebanon's rampant corruption is as unknown as the real purpose of the grant, variously speculated as the latest spasm of the Saudis' huff against the US over its talks with Iran, a means for the Lebanese army ... Saudi arms deal 'has no conditions' |
Telegraph.co.uk | Lebanon PM: My country cannot cope with the Syrian refugee crisis Telegraph.co.uk Lebanon is going through a critical time. These are not mere alarmist words but the grim reality of my country being left to bear the brunt of the refugee crisis caused by the three-year civil war in Syria. Unless world leaders meeting in Kuwait and ... Syria conflict: Refugees facing eviction Over 880000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon UNHCR: 828953 Syrians refugee in Lebanon |
Suspected suicide bombing in Beirut suburb kills four The Daily Star “We were able to respond to the massacres committed by Iran's party [Hezbollah] against the children of Syria and of Arsal [in northeast Lebanon] with a suicide operation that targeted the heart of its southern suburbs,” a statement posted on the group ... |
Lebanon auto supplier to make $100M investment, expand Dayton Daily News Auto parts supplier ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio Inc. of Lebanon plans to invest $100 million in a building expansion and new equipment, the company's single largest investment in its 25-year history in Warren County, company officials tell this newspaper. |
The Daily Star | Israeli Army dismantles spy device on border The Daily Star ADAISSEH, Lebanon: Calm was restored to the border Monday following a tense standoff between the Lebanese and Israeli armies, as the latter removed an apparent spy device from a disputed area. An Israeli technical specialist unit, accompanied by some ... Israeli Army dismantles spy device on Lebanon border |
Lebanon Rescue Mission receives housing grant for new facility Lebanon Daily News A federal bank has answered Lebanon Rescue Mission's prayers by awarding it an Affordable Housing Program Grant for its new men's facility. The Federal Housing and Loan Bank of New York announced last week the Rescue Mission will receive a ... Lebanon Rescue Mission receives $960000 grant for project |
Lebanon on high alert after Tuesday's bombing UPI.com LONDON, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The British government on Tuesday called on its citizens in Lebanon to exercise "extreme vigilance" given the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country. "There is a high risk of attacks by Islamist extremist groups, which ... |
Ahram Online | Lebanon's Hariri says ready to form govt with Hezbollah Ahram Online Ex-premier Saad Hariri has said his bloc is prepared to form a government with Hezbollah to resolve Lebanon's months-long political deadlock, although they back opposite sides in the Syrian conflict. The shift by Hariri, who heads the so-called March ... Saad Hariri says he will return to Lebanon for elections Hariri: Cabinet initiative aims to safeguard Lebanon Saad Hariri: culture of impunity in Lebanon must end before I return |