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Lebanon on the brink - Financial Times Fri, 16 May 2014 12:42:20 GMT

International Business Times

Lebanon on the brink Financial Times Lebanon is saddled with a political class of warlords in suits, political entrepreneurs who treat their people not as citizens but as cattle to be herded inside the country's 18 officially recognised sects. Instead of individual rights with guarantees ... Syrian War Sparks Gender Violence, Strains Support Networks In Neighboring ...International Business Times Mending regional ties and Lebanon-izing the electionThe Daily Star Syria crisis affects Lebanon's politics: AnalystPress TV U.S. News & World Report all 12 news articles »

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Presidential election is the responsibility of Christians: Saudi envoy - The Daily Star Fri, 16 May 2014 16:44:37 GMT

The Daily Star

Presidential election is the responsibility of Christians: Saudi envoy The Daily Star BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awad Asiri Friday said the presidential election in Lebanon was the responsibility of the country's Christians and reiterated that Riyadh backed Lebanese accord. “This election is the responsibility of the ... and more »

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Lebanon Mulls Syrian Refugee Limits - Voice of America Fri, 16 May 2014 19:51:35 GMT

Voice of America

Lebanon Mulls Syrian Refugee Limits Voice of America GENEVA — A senior UN official warns Lebanon is buckling under the strain of caring for more than one million Syrian refugees and is considering imposing control measures on Syrians trying to enter the country. Lebanon, a tiny country, is hosting 1.1 ... Lebanon drafts plan to regulate presence of refugeesThe Daily Star Syria's Palestinian Refugees to LebanonCounterPunch Lebanon to end open-border policy with cap on refugeesZawya (registration) iloubnan.info all 9 news articles »

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Lebanon must free itself from regional yoke - The Daily Star Fri, 16 May 2014 21:21:44 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon must free itself from regional yoke The Daily Star When considering regional politics, optimism must be tempered with a hearty dose of realism. While many have speculated about how a Saudi-Iranian rapprochement – signs of which have emerged recently – would accelerate holding Lebanon's presidential ... and more »

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Lebanon's Hezbollah disapproves of patriarch's Jerusalem trip - Reuters Fri, 16 May 2014 16:08:57 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon's Hezbollah disapproves of patriarch's Jerusalem trip Reuters Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai has said he will join the pope on his May 24-26 tour of the Holy Land, drawing criticism in Lebanon which remains in a formal state of war with its southern neighbor Israel. Rai, a Catholic Cardinal, is the leading ... Rai's Jerusalem trip will have negative effectsThe Daily Star Former Jerusalem archbishop welcomes Lebanon patriarch visitAl-Monitor all 35 news articles »

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Wilson County Most Wanted and Sheriff's Reports for May 16 - Lebanon Democrat Sat, 17 May 2014 00:13:08 GMT

Lebanon Democrat

Wilson County Most Wanted and Sheriff's Reports for May 16 Lebanon Democrat Devin Wayon Allen, 32, of Lebanon, was charged with possession of a weapon while under the influence, unlawful possession of a weapon and public drunkenness. Melissa Dawn Armistead, 42, of Lebanon, was charged with failure to appear, possession of ...

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Police blotter, 5/16: Lebanon police seek suspect in attempted robbery - Lebanon Daily News Fri, 16 May 2014 23:52:13 GMT

Police blotter, 5/16: Lebanon police seek suspect in attempted robbery Lebanon Daily News City police are looking for a black male, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, in his younger teens, who entered an older woman's home in the 800 block of Reinoehl Street in Lebanon Thursday night. The woman told police she was watching TV when she noticed the ... and more »

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Riyadh lifts travel advisory for Lebanon - The Daily Star Wed, 14 May 2014 10:32:48 GMT

The Daily Star

Riyadh lifts travel advisory for Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: Riyadh's revocation of its nearly two-year travel advisory for Lebanon will go into effect at the end of the month, with other Gulf states expected to follow suit. The decision to officially lift the advisory was made earlier this month, days ... Lebanon eyes tourism boost as Saudi 'ends unofficial ban'Khaleej Times all 16 news articles »

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In Lebanon, Apps Let You Get Someone Else's Personal Info With Ease - The Slatest (blog) Thu, 15 May 2014 15:31:28 GMT

The Slatest (blog)

In Lebanon, Apps Let You Get Someone Else's Personal Info With Ease The Slatest (blog) In Lebanon, where I'm from, mobile phone penetration has reached 92 percent—the highest in the region—and Internet infiltration has increased to 52 percent. Legislators have yet to adopt policies that ensure higher levels of privacy, though it's been ... and more »

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Four charged in Lebanon meth lab case - Lebanon Democrat Fri, 16 May 2014 18:12:41 GMT

Lebanon Democrat

Four charged in Lebanon meth lab case Lebanon Democrat According to Lebanon police Chief Scott Bowen, officers went to the home after receiving an anonymous tip the residents had a meth lab inside. He said officers found two active one-pot meth labs. “[Meth] cooks using the 'one-pot' method combine all the ... Police discover meth lab inside Lebanon homeWKRN all 3 news articles »