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Al Qaeda-linked militants in Lebanon apologize for civilian deaths - Reuters Sat, 08 Mar 2014 17:05:54 GMT

The Times of Israel

Al Qaeda-linked militants in Lebanon apologize for civilian deaths Reuters Lebanon has been increasingly hit by violence linked to the war in its much larger neighbor Syria, which has killed over 140,000 people over the last three years and forced millions to flee their homes, including nearly 1 million into Lebanon. The ... Al-Qaeda group apologizes for civilian deaths in LebanonThe Times of Israel Abdullah Azzam Brigades apologizes for civilian deathsThe Daily Star Azzam Brigades 'regret' Lebanon civilian deathseNCA all 72 news articles »

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Domestic violence cases spark protests in Lebanon - Washington Post Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:20:57 GMT

Washington Post

Domestic violence cases spark protests in Lebanon Washington Post The killing of Sabbagh's daughter is one of three domestic violence slayings in Lebanon in recent months, drawing new attention to women's rights in this country of 4 million people. Although Lebanon appears very progressive on women rights compared to ... Lebanon protesters march over domestic violence billBBC News all 45 news articles »

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New Lebanon energy minister says to press on with gas tenders - Reuters Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:56:16 GMT

New Lebanon energy minister says to press on with gas tenders Reuters Disputes over a new cabinet left Lebanon without a fully functioning government for about ten months, leaving in charge a caretaker government that said it could not approve decrees needed to start bidding for energy blocks. Politicians put together a ... and more »

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Syria government forces seize strategic town near Lebanon border - Los Angeles Times Sun, 09 Mar 2014 01:15:29 GMT

CTV News

Syria government forces seize strategic town near Lebanon border Los Angeles Times The seizure of Zara, close to the main highway linking Homs city to the Mediterranean coast, is the latest reported government advance in its effort to seal the porous border with Lebanon, long a conduit for antigovernment fighters and arms. In a ... Battle for Syrian Rebel Town Erases Lebanon BorderABC News Syrian forces seize border town near Lebanon from rebelsCTV News Bleak future for Lebanon as Syria war enters fourth yearThe Daily Star Minneapolis Star Tribune all 251 news articles »

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Boy kidnapped in e. Lebanon back home safe - The Daily Star Sat, 08 Mar 2014 07:33:35 GMT

The Daily Star

Boy kidnapped in e. Lebanon back home safe The Daily Star BEIRUT: A 9-year-old boy who was kidnapped in east Lebanon was safely returned to his family early Saturday. “They [the kidnappers] told me I would be back at home at 6:00 a.m. in the morning,” Michel Saqr, sitting next to his relieved father, told ... and more »

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Lebanon: Being Gay Is Not a Crime Nor Against Nature - Huffington Post UK Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:40:56 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon: Being Gay Is Not a Crime Nor Against Nature Huffington Post UK A court in Lebanon has made a historic ruling stating same-sex relations are not "contradicting the laws of nature" and cannot therefore be considered a crime, said a statement only revealed today. Judge Naji El Dahdah, of Jdeide Court, Beirut, threw ... Landmark ruling rubbishes anti-gay law in LebanonThe Daily Star all 4 news articles »

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Weather-related fires in south, north Lebanon - The Daily Star Sat, 08 Mar 2014 11:56:49 GMT

The Daily Star

Weather-related fires in south, north Lebanon The Daily Star SIDON, Lebanon: Hot, dry, and sand-filled winds contributed to a number of fires in several parts of Lebanon Saturday, including in the southern city of Sidon and the northern Akkar region. In Sidon, there were at least two cases of weather related fires. and more »

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Protests in Zahle after schoolboy kidnapped - The Daily Star Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:24:43 GMT

Protests in Zahle after schoolboy kidnapped The Daily Star BEIRUT: Angered by the kidnapping Friday of a nine-year-old schoolboy in Zahle, east Lebanon, friends and relatives blocked roads across the town to pressure authorities to help free the child. Dozens of supporters and relatives blocked off ...

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Syria rockets hit Lebanon's Al-Qaa - The Daily Star Sat, 08 Mar 2014 12:16:37 GMT

The Daily Star

Syria rockets hit Lebanon's Al-Qaa The Daily Star ... the Bekaa Valley, security sources told The Daily Star. The sources said there were no reports of casualties or material damage. There has been almost daily rocket fire from Syria into northeast Lebanon, in attacks linked to the war raging across ... Two rockets fired from Syria hit northeast LebanonPress TV all 3 news articles »

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Danish journalist freed, a month after Lebanon kidnapping - euronews Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:05:43 GMT

The Daily Star

Danish journalist freed, a month after Lebanon kidnapping euronews A Danish journalist kidnapped nearly a month ago near Lebanon's border with Syria has been freed. Jeppe Nybroe, 40, who was snatched in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, was reportedly held at a house in Syria during negotiations for his release. Beirut-based Danish reporter freed after kidnappingThe Daily Star Reporter Freed After He Was Kidnapped Near Lebanon-Syria BorderHuffington Post all 47 news articles »