Christian Science Monitor | Is Al Qaeda about to expand the 'field of jihad' to Lebanon? Christian Science Monitor A slew of car bombings, suicide attacks, and cross-border rocket barrages of Shiite areas of Lebanon over the past nine months by groups allied to the goals of Al Qaeda is raising concerns that the organization could formally expand its operations into ... Lebanon's prime minister appeals for compromise as he announces new ... The long road to Lebanon's new government Lebanon forms government after 10-month deadlock |
The Daily Star | Six rockets from Syria land in Bekaa Valley The Daily Star HERMEL, Lebanon: Six rockets from Syria landed on the outskirts of three villages in the northern Bekaa Valley Tuesday, security sources said, adding that no casualties were reported. The rockets landed on the outskirts of the villages of Bazalieh ... 4 rockets fired from Syria land in Lebanese town |
BBC News | Lebanon dances towards abyss as Syria conflict crosses border BBC News Lebanon is hosting around a million refugees from the conflict in Syria, which means that in one-in-four people in the country are now Syrian. But the impact on Syria's neighbour goes well beyond a humanitarian crisis, writes the BBC's Kim Ghattas. Lebanon government deal brings hope to fragile state Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Syria, Iraq, Lebanon: The New AfPak |
GlobalPost | This photo will make you rethink Lebanon's topless skier story GlobalPost BEIRUT, Lebanon — When topless photos taken several years ago of Lebanese Olympic skier Jackie Chamoun surfaced online in recent weeks, the news grabbed headlines in Lebanon and across the globe. Although it's hailed as one of the most liberal ... |
Lebanon Forms a Cabinet After 11 Months of Deadlock New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanon's new prime minister, Tammam Salam, announced the formation of a cabinet on Saturday that represents many of the country's deeply divided political factions, ending a nearly 11-month standoff that had left the government ill ... |
The Daily Star | Foreign assistance to follow Cabinet formation The Daily Star Third, the Cabinet must address the crucial issue of reviving the economy following a series of setbacks, including the diversion of both international and domestic investments to other countries, the pressure being applied by the Gulf on Lebanon and a ... |
The Daily Star | Cabinet proof there is hope for deal: EU envoy The Daily Star BEIRUT: The new Lebanese Cabinet is proof that the country's factions can still reach a political agreement, the European Union's envoy to Lebanon said, as she expressed continued backing for the Army and hopes of “de-escalation” in the security crisis ... Lebanon gov't formation to weaken Takfiris: Iran Syria gives nod to new Lebanese government |
The Daily Star | Israeli 'drone crashes' on Blue Line with Lebanon The National TYRE, Lebanon // An Israeli drone crashed on the Blue Line demarcation with Lebanon and Israeli soldiers entered the area to retrieve it, a security source and Lebanon's official news agency said on Tuesday. “An Israeli drone that had been flying over ... Israeli drone mysteriously crashes near Lebanon Israeli Troops Remove Parts of Spy Drone near Mays al-Jabal |
swissinfo.ch | Lebanon looks to Kuwait for Saudi-Iranian rapprochement Reuters Berri spoke during a visit to Kuwait two days after Lebanon formed a new government in a possible step towards curbing the sectarian violence that has spilled over into Lebanon from neighboring Syria. "I requested that all the Gulf (Arab) countries and ... Lebanon calls on Gulf states to end Iran-Saudi rift | Al Bawaba |
The Daily Star | Families denounce detention of ISIS suspects The Daily Star BEIRUT: The families of three young men detained by the Lebanese authorities on charges of plotting to carry out terrorist attacks in Lebanon and of belonging to an Al Qaeda-linked militant group dismissed accusations against their relatives Tuesday. Lebanon's would-be teenage jihadi Lebanon judge files warrants for three over ISIS links |