Middle East Eye | Lebanon Releases Ex- Minister Convicted of Terror Charges ABC News Lebanon's state-run news agency says a former minister convicted on terrorism charges has been released on bail pending a retrial. Michel Samaha, an ex-minister of information and close ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad, was convicted by a Lebanese ... Lebanon ex-minister accused of 'terrorism' granted bail Lebanon: Former pro-Syrian minister granted bail |
USA TODAY | Syrian refugees in Lebanon forced underground USA TODAY BEIRUT, Lebanon — Abdullah was at home in an informal tented settlement for Syrian refugees when 300 soldiers raided the camp near Halba, in northern Lebanon. He was slapped, kicked and handcuffed, he said, and then later interrogated about armed ... Lebanon: Residency Rules Put Syrians at Risk Lebanon regulations 'put Syrian refugees at risk of abuse' Turns Out Getting to Lebanon Doesn't Mean Syrian Refugees … |
The Tennessean | Campaign launch set for special needs village in Lebanon The Tennessean A Lebanon nonprofit that has served disabled persons for 17 years at Wilson County's fairgrounds will hold a launch party Saturday for a fundraising campaign to build a new home. Empower Me Center has a contract on more than 16 acres on Carver Lane in ... |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Palestinians in Lebanon revolt over reduction of UNRWA services Jerusalem Post Israel News Outraged Palestinian refugees in Lebanon took to the streets in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against UNRWA's decision to reduce the medical and educational services it supplies to the refugees due to lack of funds. Hundreds participated in the ... Expelling the Palestinians from Lebanon: a systematic policy Palestinian refugees in Lebanon protest against UN aid cuts |
Al-Arabiya | Lebanon's loyalties exposed Al-Arabiya How much longer will we fool ourselves that Lebanon's loyalties rest with the Arab world? During a recent Arab League emergency meeting of foreign ministers, called by Saudi Arabia to discuss measures to be taken against Iran's “terrorist acts” and its ... Lebanon exposed Lebanon feels aftershocks of Saudi-Iran crisis Lebanese students protest against Saudi killing of Nimr |
Combined medic unit will serve Tangent, Albany and Lebanon Albany Democrat Herald The Albany, Tangent and Lebanon fire districts plan to merge their paramedic units to create a centralized team, based in Tangent. The move is a reaction to an increase in call volume. According to Albany Fire Chief John Bradner, Lebanon, Tangent and ... |
Migrant smuggling network busted in Lebanon The Daily Star A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on January 15, 2016, on page 3. Recommended. Related Articles. Army dismantles 2 migrant-smuggling networks · Bodies of three drowned migrants to be repatriated · Bodies of ... |
Al-Monitor | Lebanon's banks to pay price of sanctions on Hezbollah Al-Monitor Several challenges lie ahead for the Lebanese banking sector this year. An economic crisis is plaguing the region and the Syrian war is affecting stability in Lebanon. Now, the country finds itself squeezed between the hammer of the United States ... |
Catholic News Agency | Child labor, sexual abuse, death - the plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon Catholic News Agency Washington D.C., Jan 14, 2016 / 04:16 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The life of a refugee is rarely easy. But it is particularly difficult for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, most of whom cannot obtain legal status and are vulnerable to exploitation, says a new ... Once accommodating neighbors Lebanon turns back on refugees |
Nor'Wester | Springdale nurse helps Syrian refugees in Lebanon Nor'Wester Growing up, whether it was the tithe of the church or helping a senior cut wood, assisting others was part of the way of life, those qualities naturally carried over to Lebanon, where Brett found herself part of the largest humanitarian effort ever ... |