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Health fears as Lebanon rubbish crisis deepens - The Guardian Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:13:00 GMT

The Guardian

Health fears as Lebanon rubbish crisis deepens The Guardian Lebanon's rubbish collection crisis, which caused thousands to protest on the streets last summer, is now in its eighth month with no resolution in sight. Though it has prompted political debates and occasional heated discussions, Lebanese medical ... Lebanon's trash collection crisis, now in its eight month and with still no resolution in sight, worrying doctors ...U.S. News & World Report all 50 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia Cuts Billions in Aid to Lebanon, Opening Door for Iran - New York Times Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:06:32 GMT

New York Times

Saudi Arabia Cuts Billions in Aid to Lebanon, Opening Door for Iran New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Even as Iran and Saudi Arabia supported opposite sides in a bitter and bloody proxy war in Syria, the two adversaries managed to preserve a tense calm just over the border in Lebanon, where they have long competed for influence. Could Saudi pressure tip Lebanon's political balance?Christian Science Monitor Lebanon: What next after GCC blacklisting of Hezbollah?Aljazeera.com Prevent chaos for the sake of Lebanon and ArabsAl-Arabiya FRANCE 24 -The Economist all 937 news articles »

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Lebanon offers residents 'safe exchange zone' - WKRN.com Sat, 05 Mar 2016 01:22:45 GMT

WKRN.com

Lebanon offers residents 'safe exchange zone' WKRN.com LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) – The City of Lebanon and the Lebanon Police department announce a new safe exchange zone for residents Friday. Several spaces at the police department, located at 406 Tennessee Blvd., are available for e-commerce ... City of Lebanon, Police Implement "Safe Exchange Zone" for E-CommerceWZTV all 2 news articles »

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Is Lebanon Next On The Chopping Block? Recent Saudi, GCC, Turk Moves Suggest That It Is - Center for Research on Globalization Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:57:36 GMT

Center for Research on Globalization

Is Lebanon Next On The Chopping Block? Recent Saudi, GCC, Turk Moves Suggest That It Is Center for Research on Globalization In addition, a destabilization of Lebanon and the creation of a “northern front” in Lebanon manned by terrorist forces would effectively cut supply lines, communications, and reinforcement capabilities from its Syrian counterparts. Likewise, the supply ... Saudis exert economic pressure on Lebanon over rowIrish Times Hariri tells CNN: Lebanon cannot function as it is now , needs a president , videoYa Libnan Analysis Hezbollah's New Strength Makes Another War in Lebanon Prohibitive for IsraelHaaretz Al-Monitor -Israel Hayom all 101 news articles »

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Ship carrying arms and explosives was headed to Lebanon and west Africa - Kathimerini Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:15:11 GMT

Kathimerini

Ship carrying arms and explosives was headed to Lebanon and west Africa Kathimerini According to police, the ship, with an 11-man crew, belonged to a powerful smuggling network working out of Lebanon, Syria and Greece. The Trader had left the port of Izmir in Turkey on February 4 and was on its way to Lebanon before heading off to ... Arms smuggling to Sunni militants in Lebanon probably indicates Turkish-Saudi intent to extend proxy war against ...IHS Jane's 360 all 5 news articles »

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Major busts in Syria, Lebanon shed light on drug trade - Yahoo News Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:11:26 GMT

Yahoo News

Major busts in Syria, Lebanon shed light on drug trade Yahoo News On December 30, Lebanese authorities said they, in coordination with Saudi Arabia, had seized 12 million captagon capsules and arrested the "mastermind" of a cell exporting them to the Gulf. And in October, Lebanon arrested a Saudi prince and four ... Lebanon's amphetamines industry flourishes thanks to Syria warMiddle East Eye Major busts in Syria and Lebanon shed light on drug tradeYour Middle East all 6 news articles »

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Newmanstown man plans for racially separated Lebanon County - Lebanon Daily News Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:01:47 GMT

Lebanon Daily News

Newmanstown man plans for racially separated Lebanon County Lebanon Daily News Eric Phelps's Reformation Bible Puritan Baptist Church is Lebanon County's only organization plotted on the Southern Poverty Law Center's map of hate groups, but his picturesque farmhouse near Newmanstown doesn't look like a headquarters of hate.

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Norwin girls outlast Mt. Lebanon in PIAA opening round - Tribune-Review Sat, 05 Mar 2016 02:18:00 GMT

Norwin girls outlast Mt. Lebanon in PIAA opening round Tribune-Review With a two-point win over Mt. Lebanon in the WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinals still fresh in their minds, the Norwin girls knew the Blue Devils wouldn't be an easy out in the PIAA opening round Friday. But with timely shooting and senior leadership ...

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Lebanon's garbage-lined roads and rivers - Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:56:15 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Lebanon's garbage-lined roads and rivers Sydney Morning Herald Packed garbage bags on a street in Jdeideh, east Beirut, Lebanon. Local governments have been forced to shovel garbage onto the margins of roads and rivers since state authorities closed a major landfill last July without planning for the future. Photo ...

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UN chief allays Lebanon's fears over refugees - The Daily Star Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:17:41 GMT

UN chief allays Lebanon's fears over refugees The Daily Star Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil meets with U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag in Beirut, Friday, March 4, 2016. (The Daily Star/Foreign Ministry, HO). RSS; Follow; Email; Print; Share. The Daily Star. loading ... you've reached a ... and more »