Reuters | Syrian army, Hezbollah advance in areas along Lebanon border Reuters For years, hideouts in the Qalamoun mountains have allowed al Qaeda-linked insurgents to attack Syrian soldiers and fighters from Hezbollah, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along miles of borderland in eastern Lebanon. The Syrian ... Syrian army, Hezbollah seize 5 strategic hills in Qalamoun A Battle Is Brewing Between Hezbollah And Al Qaeda Affiliate Jabhat Al Nusra ... Syrian troops, Hezbollah allies take more areas near Lebanon |
Albany Democrat Herald | Albany, Lebanon canal talks hit snag Albany Democrat Herald Gary Marks, Lebanon's city manager, said Lebanon has communicated its objections via letters. He said Lebanon is wary of coming back to the table because of a letter from Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa stating the city would seek an injunction and/or ... |
Voice of America | Britain Invests in Lebanon's Tech Startups Voice of America BEIRUT—. Lebanon's fast-growing startup tech scene is set to tap into the best of British expertise as it moves towards becoming not just a major player in the Middle East, but globally. The launch of the UK Lebanon Tech Hub will see some of the ... |
Lebanon hopes law halts cut-through drivers The Tennessean Lebanon has a new law to address motorists using private property as a shortcut to avoid traffic, which had become a problem at one busy intersection that police and business owners were powerless to stop. The new ordinance makes it illegal for drivers ... |
4 arrested in Lebanon narcotics bust; 3 children removed from home OregonLive.com Four people were arrested and three children taken into protective custody after Linn County deputies seized methamphetamine, heroin and drug paraphernalia from a home early Thursday in Lebanon. Just after 6 a.m., deputies served a warrant on a house ... Four arrested in drug bust near Lebanon |
PRI | Palestinian factions in Lebanon join forces to keep ISIS out PRI The streets of the Ain el-Helweh refugee camp in Lebanon are usually patrolled by militiamen sporting jeans and sneakers under their tactical vests and weapons. But today the patrol consists of a half-dozen young men marching in a neat, single file ... |
Financial Times | Lebanon tackles its problems — one traffic ticket at a time Financial Times You would think Lebanon is consumed by the threat of jihadis knocking at the border gates. Or the more than 1m Syrian refugees flooding its villages and towns. Or perhaps the fact that there is no president because the political class can't agree on ... |
Lancaster County man sentenced to state prison for Lebanon drug offenses Lebanon Daily News Rafael Batista, 19, of 12 N. Fifth St., Lebanon, was sentenced to nine months probation and fined $250 for possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession. • Jason W. Burket, 33, of 837 Mifflin St., Lebanon, was sentenced to ... |
Wall Street Journal | Lebanon's Long Road to Freedom Wall Street Journal Maarab, Lebanon. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Lebanon's Cedar Revolution. On Valentine's Day, 2005, Hezbollah operatives assassinated Rafik Hariri, a reformist former prime minister and an opponent of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. More than ... Hezbollah clashes with al-Qaida-linked group on Lebanon-Syria border Nasrallah vows to oust militants on Lebanon-Syria border Hezbollah kills 15 Qalamoun militants in ambush |
Valley News | Lebanon Finding Right Mix Valley News Roughly 12 months ago, the Lebanon High boys lacrosse team hacked and whacked its way to early-season infamy, piling up penalties, having a player suspended after a mid-game scuffle and staggering to a 3-11 record. First-year coach Lochrane Gary ... |