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Google Looking to Future after 20 Years of Search
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Google celebrated its 20th birthday Monday, marking two decades in which it has grown from simply a better way to explore the internet to a search engine so woven into daily life its name has become a verb.... Read full article
Lebanese basketball in disarray as FIBA confirms ban
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The Lebanese Basketball Federation failed to convince FIBA Thursday to overturn the suspension of its operations, with the sport’s highest authority lambasting the local league & warning that the ban would stand until all their stipulations were met... Read full article
Tourists to Lebanon up 17.8 percent in first 9 months
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BEIRUT: The number of incoming tourists to Lebanon totaled 1,694,662 in the first nine months of 2010, constituting an increase of 17.8 percent from 1,438,619 tourists in the same period last year, as reported by Byblos Bank’s Lebanon This Week.... Read full article
Muslim bride's unique Martin Place tribute
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As the Sydney siege memorial grows, a Muslim bride has made a pilgrimage to Martin Place on her wedding day. Manal Kassem was adorned in a white dress, hijab and veil when she laid her wedding bouquet on the river of floral tributes...... Read full article
LDE Oceania Opening Ceremony
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The Lebanese Diaspora Energy LDE seeks to showcase the success stories of select Lebanese residents & expatriates, and motivate them to stay connected, while celebrating the Lebanese heritage & promoting the positive image of Lebanon around the world... Read full article
Drunk Woman Calls Police to Report 'Bomber' Cat
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A Russian woman who was a little worse for wear with alcohol called police in the middle of the night to warn that her cat was about to blow up after swallowing explosives...... Read full article
What became of Beirut's 1960s jet-set playgrounds
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Beirut (CNN)For several decades the name "Beirut" has conjured images of devastation and danger. But not so long ago, it enjoyed a reputation as a playground for the world's most affluent tourists.... Read full article
‘The truth about one of the world’s most dangerous places’
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That’s what Australian traveller Taghred Chandab discovered when she explored the notoriously dangerous country, which the Government currently advises against visiting.... Read full article
Dr Jamal Rifi named 2015 Australian Father of the Year
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The prestigious 2015 Australian Father of the Year Award has been awarded to Dr Jamal Rif in honour of his devotion to his family, his commitment to his profession and his strong personal efforts to build understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim..... Read full article
Introducing Sydneysiders to modern tarab – music that elates the soul
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For the first time in Sydney, classical Arabic music pieces are rearranged and performed with a modern touch to suit the Western ear. Highly acclaimed tarab musicians are presenting Middle Eastern music with an exciting and refreshing approach.... Read full article