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Five Lebanese soldiers killed in battles with militants
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BAALBEK, Lebanon: Lebanese troops, backed by heavy artillery and helicopter gunships, battled Syria-based jihadis on Lebanon’s northeastern border Friday, killing at least 18 militants and losing five soldiers.... Read full article
What Makes The Lebanese Work And Lebanon Not Work?
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The environment makes all the difference, writes Tommy Weir, founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.... Read full article
CNN: Lebanon, The Mediterranean's unlikely surf destination
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Off the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon lies a seaside town that locals call the "7-kilometer playground." Known for its sandy beaches, the ancient beach town Jiyeh is a rarity along the country's long, rocky coastline.... Read full article
Mufti opposes fighting the Army in Sidon
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Grand Mufti Mohammad Rashid Qabbani denounced Monday the attack that claimed the lives of over 17 soldiers and 25 gunmen in the southern city of Sidon.... Read full article
Lebanon to Begin Offshore Oil Exploration
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Lebanon's outgoing energy minister said Tuesday that the first phase of oil and gas exploration off the country's coast has begun.... Read full article
Australian Daniella Rahme is Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2010
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Daniella Rahme from Australia was crowned Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2010 at Casino Du Liban in a grand event that reaches out to Lebanese outside their homeland and recognizes Lebanese beauty abroad.... Read full article
Army Renews Shelling at IS Militants in Ras Baalbek, al-Qaa Outskirts
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The army renewed firing artillery on Saturday at posts and vehicles of the terrorist Islamic State group on the outskirts of the eastern border town of Ras Baalbek and al-Qaa, the National News Agency reported.... Read full article
Aussie jihadists captured in Lebanon
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Three men believed to be Australian Islamic State jihadists have been captured at gunpoint in Lebanon. The Australian-Lebanese dual nationals were arrested in Beirut after a series of raids conducted earlier this week by the Lebanese Army & Hezbollah... Read full article
Lebanese ANZACs of World War One
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Below is a list of Australians of Lebanese heritage who served during World War One. They are represented in all Australian campaigns including Gallipoli. Some were killed in action, some wounded and some were prisoners of war.... Read full article
Arrival of winter takes Lebanon by storm
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BEIRUT: Some of the worst storms in years lashed Lebanon over the weekend, killing one woman and causing vast material damage. President Michel Sleiman has urged the services and concerned ministries to stay on high alert...... Read full article