The Daily Star | Syrians in Lebanon detained for possessing ISIS paraphernalia The Daily Star BEIRUT: Two Syrian nationals were detained for possessing ISIS paraphernalia in Nabatieh, after confessing to transporting ISIS headbands and posters from a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. According to the National News Agency, the two ... Is Lebanon the next target for IS (Daash)? |
The Daily Star | France and Saudis 'finalizing' $3B Lebanon arms deal The Daily Star PARIS: France and Saudi Arabia are close to signing a $3 billion arms deal for Lebanon, the Elysee Palace said late Monday following talks between President Francois Hollande and the Saudi crown prince. "It will not be signed Monday but it is being ... France and Saudis 'finalising' $3bn Lebanon arms deal France and Saudi Arabia 'Finalising' $3bn Arms Deal for Lebanon to Fight Isis ... France and Saudis 'finalising' $3bn Lebanon arms deal: official |
The Daily Star | Minor earthquake hits Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: A mild earthquake was felt in Lebanon overnight, particularly in the north and east of the country, with no reported damage. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, a 4.1 magnitude quake shook Lebanon at 11:50 p.m. ... |
The Daily Star | Lebanon celebrates the humble bat The Daily Star BEIRUT: The Mount Lebanon city of Aley Monday celebrated International Bat Night, a global initiative to spread awareness about the nocturnal animal's importance in the ecological system, according to the National News Agency. Animal Encounter, a local ... |
The Daily Star | Hezbollah: ISIS wants Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: The threat of ISIS to Lebanon cannot be underestimated, a Hezbollah official warned Sunday, stressing that occupying the country was part of the group's expansionist plan. “The terrorist threat on Lebanon is actual, real and continuous,” said ... While Holding Lebanon hostage, Hezbollah Slams ISIS for Designs on Country Hezbollah Warns of ISIL Plot to Invade Lebanon Hezbollah's War against ISIS |
The Daily Star | Italian senator pledges to support Lebanon's anti-terrorism efforts The Daily Star Latorre arrived in Lebanon Tuesday, and met Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri earlier in the day. He is also expected to meet Army Commander Gen. Jean Kahwagi and Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai, along with other Lebanese officials during his stay. |
The Daily Star | Lebanon mulls prisoner exchange deal The Daily Star Mario Abou Zeid, of the Carnegie Middle East Center, said that Nusra's more cooperative approach was due to the fact that it enjoyed more sympathizers and connections among Lebanon's hard-line Sunni community, “whereas the Sunni community in ... ISIS militants behead kidnapped soldier from Lebanon Islamist gains prompt US to send arms to Lebanon US weapons land in Lebanon for Islamic S... |
BBC News | Lebanon army gets body of soldier 'beheaded by IS' BBC News The Lebanese army has received the remains of a missing solider believed to have been beheaded by militants from Islamic State (IS). Officials said the body of Sgt Ali Sayyed was handed over to the Lebanese Red Cross outside Arsal, a north-eastern town ... ID of beheaded man confirmed as Lebanon soldier: family Military Hospital receives body of beheaded soldier Lebanon/IS: Soldier Beheading a War Crime if Confirmed |
The Daily Star | Salam: Lebanon's struggle against terrorism just beginning The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon's struggle against terrorism will not be over soon, Prime Minister Tammam Salam warned Monday, while stressing that electing a president and strengthening the state were top priorities. “The battle against terrorism is still at its ... |
Lebanon woman killed in early morning Labor Day accident Albany Democrat Herald (blog) Initial investigation by OSP, with the assistance of Linn County Sheriff's Office and Lebanon Police Department, indicates some time after 3 a.m. a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder driven by Wilson was eastbound on Highway 34 when it crossed the centerline and ... Lebanon woman killed in early morning crash Fatal accident west of Lebanon Woman dies in rollover crash on Highway 34 just west of Lebanon |