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by Tony Vermeer on
AUSTRALIA'S senior Catholic cleric George Pell denounced Catholic politicians who defy church teachings on controversial issues like same-sex adoption. With debate over euthanasia and gay marriage looming in 2011, Cardinal Pell used an interview...... Read full article
Lebanese TV Crew Shot Dead Attempting To Kidnap Brisbane School Kids
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An entire Lebanese television crew have been shot dead during an alleged kidnapping of two children in Brisbane today.... Read full article
Finger lickin’ feud: Top chefs battle over Sydney’s best birds
by Elizabeth Meryment on
You can argue who does charcoal chicken better: the Lebanese or the Portuguese. For us, it’s a toss up, but then again, El Jannah gets it by nose on the quality of its garlic sauce.... Read full article
1-year-old US girl buys car using dad's smartphone!
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Born shopaholic! A one-year-old girl in the US has bought a car through online trading, while playing on the mobile phone of her dad, who has decided to keep the "purchase".... Read full article
The catharsis of authentic Arab filmmaking
by Amal Awad on
Showing films from around the world is important for the construction of more complex narratives around non-Anglo cultures, particularly those involving women.... Read full article
Australia announces an important change to points test for skilled migration
by Shamsher Kainth on
Making an important change in the points test for the Skilled Migration Program, Australia will now give five additional points to students of Australian institutions.... Read full article
Facebook cited in 20% of U.S divorcesâ€
by Richard Adams (The Guardian) on
When Facebook gets involved, relationships can quickly fall apart – as Hosni Mubarak and Muammar Gaddafi have discovered. But dictatorships are not the only ties being dissolved by social networking sites: now Facebook is increasingly being blamed...... Read full article
Beirut is home to the world’s No. 8 best restaurant
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Monocle magazine’s annual Restaurant Awards are out and the only restaurant in the Middle East to be selected among the world’s top 50 is Lebanon’s acclaimed lunchtime eatery Tawlet, which got an impressive ranking as No. 8 in the world.... Read full article
Hummus
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Hummus is one of the more popular Middle Eastern dips. Served with fresh or toasted pita bread, hummus makes for a great snack or appetizer. Tahini is an important part of the hummus recipe and cannot be substituted. However, it can be omitted.... Read full article
The Best Airline Seat That $21,000 Can Buy
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While low-cost carriers try to squeeze new seats into every last inch of cabin space, luxury airlines are taking first class to new heights.... Read full article