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Syrian refugees in Lebanon fear fleeing unrest again, may head to Europe - RT Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:38:23 GMT

RT

Syrian refugees in Lebanon fear fleeing unrest again, may head to Europe RT Over 1.2 million Syrians are estimated to be in Lebanon. But according to some estimates, the figure is as high as 2 million – and more continue to arrive, RT's Paula Slier says. And for the country of 4.5 million, millions of refugees are an ... and more »

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Lebanon's rubbish crisis is a chance to clean up the polluted political system - The Guardian Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:01:16 GMT

The Guardian

Lebanon's rubbish crisis is a chance to clean up the polluted political system The Guardian One month ago, a group of young activists took to the streets of Beirut to protest about the rubbish crisis in Lebanon. The YouStink campaign refers not only to the foul smell of the mounds of garbage polluting streets throughout the country, but also ... "You Stink" protesters storm Lebanon ministry over trash crisisCBS News How Lebanon's trash crisis could lead to chaosToronto Star Lebanon's garbage crisis: Can activists move beyond trash to politics? (+video)Christian Science Monitor The Globe and Mail -BBC News -CNN all 501 news articles »

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Lebanon Activists Stage Hunger Strike, Want Minister to Quit - ABC News Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:55:44 GMT

The National Interest Online

Lebanon Activists Stage Hunger Strike, Want Minister to Quit ABC News Several Lebanese activists launched an open-ended hunger strike on Thursday, demanding the resignation of the environment minister at the center of the country's trash crisis. The activists set up tents outside the Environment Ministry in downtown Beirut. Lebanon's Garbage Protests vs. Sectarian ParalysisThe National Interest Online Lebanon fails to elect president again as protesters escalate anti-government ...ABC Online all 102 news articles »

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Lebanon's leaders abandon pragmatism as trash fills the streets - The Conversation UK Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:59:53 GMT

The Conversation UK

Lebanon's leaders abandon pragmatism as trash fills the streets The Conversation UK A simmering revolution of sorts is in the offing in Lebanon. People have taken to the streets to protest against the government's inability to find a solution to the mounting trash collection problem, even going so far as to occupy a government ministry.

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BLOM Lebanon PMI hits 11-month low - The Daily Star Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:18:59 GMT

The Daily Star

BLOM Lebanon PMI hits 11-month low The Daily Star Lebanon's private sector economy suffered more contraction in August due to a deterioration in business conditions and political tensions, BLOM PMI showed. you've reached a subscriber-only article. Take the trial to enjoy one month access for $1.00 ... BLOM PMI in Lebanon hits 11-month lowAl-Bawaba all 5 news articles »

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Double displacement: Palestinians flee violence in Syria, then Lebanon - The Electronic Intifada Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:53:29 GMT

The Electronic Intifada

Double displacement: Palestinians flee violence in Syria, then Lebanon The Electronic Intifada Having fled Palestinian refugees in Syria, during 2013, they took shelter in Lebanon's Ein al-Hilweh camp. Last week, they were uprooted because of fighting between armed groups within that camp. In the Musalli Mosque — just outside the camp — Najem, ...

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Lebanon County suicide numbers on decline thanks to task force efforts - Lebanon Daily News Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:06:00 GMT

Lebanon County suicide numbers on decline thanks to task force efforts Lebanon Daily News Members of Lebanon County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force (from left) Kristen Zimmerman, Monica Boyer, Holly Leahy, and Kevin Schrum receive a proclamation declaring September Suicide Prevention Month from the Lebanon County ... and more »

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Lebanon 2020: State of knowledge - The Daily Star Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:53:06 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon 2020: State of knowledge The Daily Star 1 of this year, marks the 95th anniversary of declaring the State of Great Lebanon. you've reached a subscriber-only article. Take the trial to enjoy one month access for $1.00 Sign up now and access the full breadth of The Daily Star content in minutes. and more »

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Bounce-Back Time: Lebanon Football Looks to Regain Lost Momentum - Valley News Thu, 03 Sep 2015 03:51:05 GMT

Valley News

Bounce-Back Time: Lebanon Football Looks to Regain Lost Momentum Valley News Lebanon High's Ryan Milliken throws a football on the sidelines during an Aug. 26 practice. The junior running back has been sidelined by injury recently and how well he recovers could have a major impact on the Raiders' success. Milliken ran for 1,019 ...

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UK appoints new ambassador to Lebanon - The Daily Star Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:32:26 GMT

The Daily Star

UK appoints new ambassador to Lebanon The Daily Star Newly-appointed UK Ambassador to Lebanon Hugo Shorter poses for an undated picture. (The Daily Star/British Embassy,HO). RSS; Follow; Email; Print; Share. The Daily Star. British foreign policy expert Hugo Shorter was appointed as the United Kingdom's ... and more »