NPRadded this to Most Emailed StoriesLebanon Survivor Of Deadly 1983 Beirut Bombing: 'We Don't Talk About It Much'NPR - Emma BowmanEditor's note: This story contains some graphic descriptions of injuries that some readers may find disturbing. On Oct. 23, 1983, Navy hospital corpsman James Edward Brown survived one of the deadliest
Fox Newsadded this to WorldLebanon Lebanese Cabinet agrees on 2019 austerity budgetFox News - Associated PressBEIRUT – A Lebanese Cabinet minister says the government has agreed on a 2019 budget, wrapping up weeks of haggling over an austerity budget that aims to cut public spending and reduce the deficit. Information
ReutersLebanon Lebanon budget stabilises state finances, falls short on reform -deputy PMReutersBEIRUT, May 23 (Reuters) - The draft budget being finalised by Lebanon’s government stabilises the financial situation in the heavily indebted state but falls short of the major structural reforms it the
Reuters Indiaadded this to WorldLebanon Lebanon's Jumblatt: finishing budget more important than 'futile debate'Reuters India - by Ellen Francis/Tom PerryBEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt said on Thursday that completing the 2019 draft budget was more important than getting into a "futile debate". Lebanon's government once again missed
The Times of Israeladded this to The Times of IsraelLebanon Israel agrees to discuss maritime border dispute, US tells Lebanontimesofisrael.com - By AFP and TOI staff BEIRUT, Lebanon — A top US envoy has said Israel agreed to discuss disputed land and sea borders with Lebanon, which is eyeing hydrocarbon …
Lebanon Growing Up in Hellnybooks.com - Yasmine El Rashidi There is a lexicon that comes with a particular upbringing and class privilege in the Middle East, and that casts a shadow over your life when you …
Fox Newsadded this to Top StoriesSyria Syria insurgents recapture village from government forcesFox News - Associated PressBEIRUT – Syrian activists and rebels say opposition fighters have recaptured a village on the edge of their stronghold in northwestern Syria. Naji al-Mustafa, a spokesman for armed factions, says the regained
Lebanon Greek tourism set for Lebanese boostekathimerini.com - www.ekathimerini.com Greek Ambassador to Lebanon Franciscos Verros said on Monday that Lebanon and Greece are working on increasing tourism exchange between the two …
DW NewsTranslation A translator connects with work and familyDW News - Diana Hodali A Palestinian refugee in Lebanon, Kholoud Hussein is very happy to have a smartphone with Internet access so that she can connect with her family in …
The Jerusalem Post / Jpost.comadded this to The World from IsraelLebanon Progress made in demarcation talks between Israel and Lebanon - reportjpost.com - Anna Ahronheim According to the report, Israel agreed on the demarcation but had asked for clarification on some issues. Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for …
The Daily SignalConservative View The Trump Administration Can Bring Justice to Iran for Its Role in 1983 Beirut Bombingdailysignal.com - Hans von Spakovsky It has been over three decades since 241 American servicemen serving as peacekeepers were killed and scores more wounded by a truck bombing in the …
Arab League Yemen Presents Reconstruction Plan to Arab Leagueaawsat.com Yemen presented to the Arab League a comprehensive economic and social plan that includes the health, education, housing and tourism sectors in order …
The A.V. Clubadded this to FoodAnthony Bourdain No Reservations returns to cable next monththetakeout.com - Kate Bernot Almost a year has passed since Anthony Bourdain’s untimely death, and we don’t miss him any less. Thankfully, we can still watch him via Hulu …
Lebanon Lebanon on edge as government threatens austerityasiatimes.com - www.asiatimes.com Public sector employees went on strike across Lebanon on Tuesday for the second straight day, protesting over budget proposals that threaten to slash …
Fox Newsadded this to Top StoriesSyria IS claims bomb attack targeting US-backed force in SyriaFox News - Associated PressBEIRUT – A spokesman for a U.S.-backed force in Syria says a suicide bomber from the Islamic State extremist group detonated his explosives on a road in northern Syria, targeting a joint convoy belonging
Olive Magazine Beirut foodie guide: where locals eat and drinkolivemagazine.com - Rhiannon Batten Explore the Lebanese capital via crunchy ‘blonde’ falafel, za’atar-sprinkled saj bread, rose loukoum ice cream, buttery wines and zingy homegrown …
Fox Newsadded this to Top StoriesSyria Syrian government documents show reach of Assad's agenciesFox News - Associated PressBEIRUT – A Washington-based Syrian watchdog says thousands of documents collected from abandoned Syrian government offices reveal the reach of President Bashar Assad's security agencies, offering a rare
The Washington PostLebanon Lebanese budget protesters clash with security in BeirutThe Washington Post - By Associated PressBEIRUT — Security forces opened water cannons on Lebanese anti-austerity protesters in the country’s capital on Monday, as the government continued to hold marathon meetings to discuss severe budget cuts.
Lebanon Syrian runner overcomes obstacles to triumph in Lebanonunhcr.org - www.unhcr.org Former national obstacle course champion achieves major success in exile, beating the odds to show that 'being a refugee doesn't make us invisible.'
China Feature: Lebanese students showcase talents in contest on Chinese languagexinhuanet.com - www.xinhuanet.com BEIRUT, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Around 17 Lebanese students participated on Saturday in "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition organized by the …
ReutersIsrael Syrian state media: projectiles fired from Israeli territoryReuters - Reuters EditorialBEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian air defenses targeted projectiles fired from the direction of Israel for the second night in a row, Syrian state media said on Saturday. The projectiles came from “occupied territory”
Varietyadded this to FilmMovies Doha Film Institute Steps Up Documentaries and TV Series GrantsVariety - Nick Vivarelli The Doha Film Institute, which is at Cannes as a co-financier of Elia Suleiman’s competition entry “It Must Be Heaven,” has announced the 37 projects …
Firstpostadded this to FirstPostIndia News Syrian state media: projectiles fired from Israeli-held territoryFirstpost - Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian air defences targeted projectiles fired from "occupied territory" on Saturday, state media said, referring to territory …
Reuters Canadaadded this to Top NewsHezbollah Syrian TV says Damascus targeted 'from direction of' IsraelReuters Canada - by Angus McDowall in BeirutBEIRUT (Reuters) - Loud blasts echoed across Damascus late on Friday, residents said, as Syrian state media reported "enemy targets" coming from the direction of Israel, which has previously acknowledged
wwaral01added this to Rumors Of WarIran France warns Lebanon's Hezbollah away from possible Iran-U.S. warxinhuanet.com BEIRUT, May 18 (Xinhua) -- French Ambassador to Lebanon Bruno Foucher warned Hezbollah on Saturday not to participate in a possible war between the …
Investing.comadded this to EconomyGDP Lebanese budget deficit will be below 9% of GDP: finance ministerinvesting.com BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Lebanese state draft budget for 2019 will have a deficit below 9% of gross domestic product (GDP) and it may be less than 8.5% …
Fox Newsadded this to Top StoriesHezbollah Lebanon health minister says no concerns over sanctionsFox News - Associated PressBEIRUT – Lebanon's health minister, who was appointed by the country's Hezbollah group, says he has "overcome" U.S. concerns that his ministry's funds could go to the militant group by gaining public and
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCities The One Club's 2019 Global 'Portfolio Night' Spans More Than Two Dozen Citiesmediapost.com - Richard Whitman Next Wednesday (May 22) is a big night for aspiring creatives in the advertising and design fields. The One Club’s annual Portfolio Night will take …
Electronic Music “Queen of Techno” Nicole Moudaber on Beats 1 One Mixedm.com A symbol of dance music strength in the face of political oppression, a global flag-bearer of house and techno, and a heartfelt philanthropist - …
Lebanon Washington to Facilitate Lebanese-Israeli Talks to Demarcate Sea Borderaawsat.com The United States agreed to Lebanon’s request to facilitate talks with Israel to solve a maritime border dispute between the two countries as they …
