The Atlanticadded this to GlobalWorld News Photos of the Week: Crocodile Kiss, Glacier Blanket, Bear CemeteryThe Atlantic - Alan TaylorCliff diving in Beirut, “swan upping” in London, protests against Puerto Rico’s governor, underwater violin in Malta, Wimbledon finals in London, a newborn walrus in Florida, a projected rocket in Washington,
The Staradded this to WorldFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLebanon Scuffles near Lebanon parliament before vote on budget | The Starthestar.com - Fadi Al-Tawil BEIRUT - Dozens of protesters scuffled with Lebanese security forces guarding the country’s parliament Thursday just as lawmakers were meeting ahead …
Associated PressHezbollah Hezbollah lawmaker offers resignation after alleged shootingAssociated PressBEIRUT (AP) — A Hezbollah lawmaker has offered his resignation after a shooting at a police station in which he was allegedly involved. The group says Nawaf Musawi submitted his resignation to Parliament
U.S. Politics Terror victims one step closer to compensation from Iran after House passes OORAH actwashingtonexaminer.com - Russ Read The victims of the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut are one step closer to receiving compensation from Iran after the House passed legislation …
NPRIran Rules of EngagementNPRAfter Iran shot down an American surveillance drone in June, tensions between the two countries have only gone up. But the US and Iran have been in some state of conflict for the last 40 years, since Iranian
Liverpool EchoDrinking Beggars paid to buy booze for teens in crime ridden area where all day alcohol license approvedliverpoolecho.co.uk - Faye Brown Gangs of youths are paying beggars to buy them booze in a "challenging" area where a petrol station's controversial bid to sell alcohol has now been …
Reutersadded this to BusinessLebanon IMF has not recommended Lebanon unpeg its currency: senior officialReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) - A senior adviser to Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on Thursday denied that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had urged Lebanon to unpeg its currency from the dollar. Nadim
NNational ReviewGreg Pence House Passes Measure Allowing Access to Iranian Funds to Families of Over 200 Marines Killed in Terror AttackNational Review - Mairead McArdle The House on Wednesday passed a bipartisan measure freeing up access to over a billion dollars in Iranian funds for the families of over 200 U.S. …
Reuters UKadded this to World NewsLebanon Lebanese brave badly polluted water to swim at public beachesReuters - Imad CreidiBEIRUT (Reuters) - On a beach in northern Lebanon, men and women swim in the Mediterranean’s warm blue waters close to a sewage outlet, while children play in sand that is strewn with litter. A fisherman
Vogue Australiaadded this to CultureKeanu Reeves 11 of the best Keanu Reeves films to re-watch nowvogue.com.au - Sam Rogers Though once best known for his roles in 1990s action films, Keanu Reeves has experienced a renaissance of late —“the Keanussance”—and been declared …
The GuardianLebanon Tattoos, tans and techno: the photographers capturing the unseen BeirutThe Guardian - Sarah Moroz‘Parties are a privileged place, a space for exploration, a time for fusion,” says photographer Cha Gonzalez. They’re also the focus of her series Abandon, which looks at the way some Lebanese people used
GGaza Is Garbageadded this to GAZA IS GARBAGE - THE MIDDLE EASTLebanon Lebanese PM Hariri: Lebanon to increase naval capabilitiesjpost.com - Anna Ahronheim Hariri says he will urge government to endorse plan by August 31. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri visits the flagship of UNIFIL Maritime Task …
Greg Pence House Passes Rep. Pence’s OORAH Bill — Giving Compensation To Marines He Promised To ‘Never Forget’ | The Daily Callerdailycaller.com The House passed the “OORAH” bill Wednesday, giving monetary compensation to the Marines who lost their lives in the Beirut, Lebanon, terror attacks …
The Times of Israeladded this to The Times of IsraelLebanon Palestinians protest Lebanon crackdown on unlicensed foreign workerstimesofisrael.com - By Agencies Several hundred Palestinian refugees protested Tuesday in the streets of Beirut against Lebanon’s labor ministry cracking down on businesses …
Bloombergadded this to BloombergLebanon Lebanese Delegation Requested Saudi Aid, Former Premier SaysBloomberg - Dana Khraiche A delegation of three former Lebanese premiers asked Saudi Arabia for financial assistance to help shore up their country’s deteriorating finances …
Timeout Abu Dhabiadded this to AttractionAir Travel Time Out Abu Dhabitimeoutabudhabi.com There are tonnes of great getaway deals and discounts this summer, but none (so far) have offered free flights to go with them. Until now, that is, …
GGaza Is Garbageadded this to GAZA IS GARBAGE - THE MIDDLE EASTLebanon Hezbollah preventing start of maritime border negotiationsjpost.com - Herb Keinon Group says US-Israel-Iran tension cause of delay • Satterfield leaves position An Israeli naval vessel sails in the Mediterranean sea near the border …
Al Jazeeraadded this to Middle East EditionLebanon Palestinians in Lebanon protest crackdown on unlicensed workersAl Jazeera - Ali YounesCritics say the move targets Syrian refugees in Lebanon, but Palestinians fear they will also be hit. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon protested in the capital Beirut and around their refugee
Jpost.comadded this to Israel NewsLebanon Trash Piles Up as Lebanon Waits for an Answerjpost.com - TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE City of Beirut delays talk of incinerators – to the approval of residents – while some claim that country’s waste management is befouled by corruption …
TravelUpdateadded this to TravelUpdateLebanon Great Deal: £255 London To Beirut Direct Flights, £1000 Business Class... - God Save The Pointsgodsavethepoints.com Beirut is a gem. A seaside multi faith haven with the Lebanese food we collectively crave, there are few better places to explore in 2019. When …
The Staradded this to WorldLebanon Lebanese parliament convenes on budget amid tight security | The Starthestar.com - Andrea Rosa BEIRUT - Under tight security, Lebanese lawmakers on Tuesday began discussing the draft 2019 state budget that aims to avert a financial crisis in …
Lebanon Saudi King Underlines Need to Respect Lebanon’s Taef Accordaawsat.com Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Monday Saudi Arabia’s keenness on Lebanon’s security and stability and the …
North Indian cuisine Finding the ‘Middle Eastern’ groundhindustantimes.com - Ruella Philips Shakshoukas, baklavas, falafels, and basboussa — say marhaba to some interesting dishes in Middle Eastern fare Strap: Shakshoukas, baklavas, falafels, …
Reuters Indiaadded this to EntertainmentLebanon Cliff divers leap from Beirut landmark in international tourReuters India - by Ayat BasmaBEIRUT (Reuters) - Cliff divers used to competing in isolated spots have been leaping into the Mediterranean in bustling Beirut, the first time the Lebanese capital's landmark Raouche Rock has hosted international
Reuters UKLebanon Saudi Arabia to support indebted Lebanon, say ex-PMs after meeting kingReuters UK - Reuters EditorialBEIRUT (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is preparing to support Lebanon through its economic challenges, three Lebanese ex-premiers indicated after meeting Saudi King Salman in Jeddah on Monday. After years of
Reuters Indiaadded this to WorldSaudi Arabia 'Promising future' for Saudi-Lebanon ties after talks with ex-PMs: ambassadorReuters India - by Ellen FrancisBEIRUT (Reuters) - A visit by three of Lebanon's former premiers to Saudi Arabia for talks promised to yield stronger ties between the two countries, the Saudi ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, said
marcdubeyadded this to Middle East News For The PerplexedLebanon Report: Israeli warship enters Lebanonisraelnationalnews.com - Elad Benari, The Lebanese television channel LBC reported on Sunday night that an Israeli warship had entered Lebanon's territorial waters. The ship reportedly …
Daily Mirroradded this to Daily MirrorPersonal Finance (UK) One woman's £450 car insurance bill for not opening a lettermirror.co.uk - Dean Dunham June, from Lincolnshire, thought nothing had changed so didn't open the letter - she was Very Wrong about that Being loyal to an insurance company can …
The Washington PostHuman Rights Activists say Russian, Syrian strikes kill 11 in rebel areaThe Washington Post - By Associated PressBEIRUT — Syrian rescuers and activists say 11 civilians, including two families of four, have been killed in government and Russian airstrikes inside Syria’s last rebel stronghold. First responders known
U.S. News & World ReportSyria 2-Month Idlib Campaign Nets Little for Syria's AssadU.S. News & World Report - Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Two months of intensive airstrikes by Syrian government forces and their Russian allies, coupled with a fierce ground assault on …
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