The Daily Star | Fletcher: Consensus over keeping Lebanon out of IS The Daily Star Last month, detained jihadist Imad Jomaa, whose arrest sparked the five days of intense clashes between militants and the Lebanese Army in Arsal, confessed to plans of establishing an Islamic State between the Bekaa Valley and North Lebanon. US responds to Lebanon's urgent arms appeal amid ISIL campaign |
The Daily Star | Chaos, kidnappings spread in Bekaa Valley The Daily Star HERMEL, Lebanon: Tensions ran high in the Bekaa Valley Monday after armed gangs carried out tit-for-tat kidnappings in the region, while families of soldiers held by jihadists blocked several roads. "Families of captured soldiers have nothing to do ... Tit- for- tat kidnappings spark tension in Eastern Lebanon |
The Daily Star | The old and new Europe has not forgotten Lebanon The Daily Star When it comes to Lebanon, Commissioners Kristalina Georgieva and Stefan Füle stand out. Through their visits to the country, continuous engagement, and working collectively with the EU member states on collective and comprehensive action, they both ... |
The Daily Star | World powers urge end to Lebanon's stalemate The Daily Star BEIRUT: The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon called Monday for a president to be elected swiftly, as the French ambassador said preparations were underway for the International Support Group for Lebanon to meet this month. “I think for ... Paoli visits Harb, stresses France's political support to Lebanon |
The Daily Star | Arab League ministers voice solidarity with Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: The Arab League has voiced solidarity with Lebanon in its battle against terrorism, underlining the need to bolster the Lebanese Army's capabilities to confront takfiri organizations, like ISIS and Syria's Al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, according ... Arab League approves article on solidarity with Lebanon |
Lebanon expects more soldiers captured by ISIS to be beheaded Hot Air In early August, the Islamic State expanded their operations into Lebanon after capturing a series of border posts in Western Iraq. ISIS fighters executed a sophisticated attack consisting of waves of troops overrunning Lebanese border posts and the ... |
Breitbart News | Christians in Lebanon Prepare for Invasion by ISIS Breitbart News It is the first time civilians have picked up weapons in the nation since the end of the Lebanon civil war. The majority of these weapons come from communist militias and Hezbollah, the Associated Press notes, but Christians say they do not care if the ... Lebanon to speed up Islamist trials Lebanon army probes new militant beheading claim Anger Swells in Lebanon After Soldiers Beheaded by ISIS; PM Urges Calm |
The Guardian | A lost Lebanon caught on camera The Guardian Six years later Rizk, who was still a much-loved celebrity in her native Lebanon, visited the historic town of Baalbek. On hand to record the visit was a local photographer who snapped Rizk, resplendent in a stylish wide-brimmed hat, belted shirt and ... |
The Daily Star | International Support Group for Lebanon preparing for NY meeting: French envoy The Daily Star “I am certain you heard remarks by French President Francois Holland about Lebanon and his concern over its security and stability. [Today's] message is of friendship and support when Lebanon is going through a tough time, as you all know very well.”. |
The Daily Star | Army arrests 10 Syrians for lacking legal papers The Daily Star BEIRUT: At least 10 Syrian refugees have been arrested by Army Intelligence during a raid on an informal gathering in the northern Lebanon's Zghorta area, the National News Agency said. The raid was carried out overnight Sunday as part of new security ... |