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Arrival of winter takes Lebanon by storm
by Simona Sikimic on
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
Lebanon Marks Army Day as Country Gears Up for Battle Against Jihadists
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Lebanon marks on Tuesday the 72nd anniversary of the founding of its army, as the military institution gears up for a challenging battle in the outskirts of the border towns of al-Qaa and Ras Baalbek to eliminate jihadists entrenched in the area.... Read full article
Former Australian MP launches peace run for Middle East peace
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Former Australian MP Patrick Farmer held on Wednesday a press conference in which he announced his peaceful initiative to "run for peace in the Middle East in order to consolidate peace and tolerance in the region."... Read full article
When Lebanon Is A Jungle, Not A Country
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Yves Nawfal was celebrating his 26th birthday at a pub called Powder in Faraya on Friday when he got in an altercation with a guy named Charbel Khalil and his friends over a girl. Normally, as is expected in such a familiar setting at a pub... Read full article
Paragliding Lebanon
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You can't pass by Lebanon without paragliding over Jounieh bay. One of the best experiences especially with Club Thermique, the first paragliding club in Lebanon. Safety is number one and they make sure you have the experience of your life :)... Read full article
THE 44 PLACES TO GO IN 2009 - Beirut Number #1
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With a recent (though perhaps tenuous) detente keeping the violence in check, the capital of Lebanon is poised to reclaim its title as the Paris of the Middle East.... Read full article
2 Israeli Troops Killed, 7 Hurt in Hizbullah Operation in Shebaa
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed and seven wounded on Wednesday in a Hizbullah attack on a military convoy in the occupied Shebaa Farms.... Read full article
Tripoli bombing suspect arrested, death toll rises to 47
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TRIPOLI, Lebanon: The death toll from twin car bombs in the northern city of Tripoli rose to 47 Saturday, as a suspect linked to the blasts was arrested overnight.... Read full article
Drivers to face fines for noise, rubbish-throwing in Lebanon
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BEIRUT: A new traffic law will fine people who throw rubbish out of their cars and drivers of vehicles that emit polluting smoke or irritating noises, Qabbani added that anybody found to be driving under the influence of alcohol will receive...... 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