Xinhua | Lebanon tells Israel its border wall violates sovereignty Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon said a wall Israel intends to build at the border marks a violation of Lebanese sovereignty during a meeting of Lebanese and Israeli military officers chaired by U.N. peacekeepers on Monday. Disagreement over the wall and ... Lebanon warns against Israeli intentions over gas exploring Lebanon, Israel talk border wall, oil, gas |
Voice of America | Winter's Tragic Effects on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Voice of America Safe from the violence in Syria, Hussein Hassan now fears his children face another threat – the icy water that floods their shelter in Lebanon. Hassan and his 11-member family fled conflict near their village near Deir ez-Zour two months ago. They are ... |
Training seminars to address domestic violence in Lebanon Lebanon Daily News Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County is hosting two series of free training "mini-seminars" that will make it easier for the general public to learn about domestic violence. One series of 90-minute seminars, called "Safe Lebanon," will ... |
Reuters | Lebanon's public sector plagued by inefficiency, waste Reuters Public spending in total climbed from $6.5 billion in 2005 to $16 billion in 2016, said Nassib Ghobril, chief economist at Byblos Bank. “There is a huge waste, there is overstaffing,” he said. Lebanon's debt-to-GDP ratio was 155 percent at the end of ... |
An-Nahar | Lebanon still ranks high in corruption An-Nahar The index rates countries' rule of law performance across eight factors: constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice, and criminal justice. by ... |
Lebanon gears up for a 'realignment' election Al-Monitor Political tensions are running high in Lebanon ahead of the anticipated legislative elections in May. The excessive and precarious pandering to voters seems to be the prelude to a post-election realignment of the political system. Last time an election ... |
MyDaytonDailyNews | YMCA helps Lebanon family with 2 sets of twins MyDaytonDailyNews “We found out from the school, at registration, that the YMCA offered a Program called Primetime. We went for a tour of the YMCA and were so impressed we joined in 2008. Both sets of twins took swim lessons and are now really enjoying the outdoor pool ... |
Lebanon Daily News | 40 Lebanon County fire companies receive state grants Lebanon Daily News A firefighter suffered head trauma after a woman drove over a fire hose while Palmyra Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a reported fire last week, police said. A fire hose was laid in the parking lot of the apartment complex as part of the ... |
Lebanon Express | Lebanon hosts swim meet Lebanon Express Kaylin Wilper competes in the backstroke portion of the 200-yard-medley relay on Jan. 23 against Churchill. Matt DeBow, Lebanon Express. Franco. Hunter Franco competes in the butterfly portion of the men's 200-yard relay against Churchill on Feb. 1 ... |
Reuters | No end to crisis in sight as Lebanon's garbage mountains grow Reuters Arpi Kruzian has lived on the coastline east of Beirut for three decades. But now her balcony has a different view: a massive mound of trash rising on the Mediterranean. |