Lebanon
With a calmer Syria, Hezbollah may reduce its fighters there
Middle East
September 21, 2018
With a calmer Syria, Hezbollah may reduce its fighters there
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia said Wednesday his group may reduce the number of its…
Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon
Middle East
September 20, 2018
Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon
TAANAYEL, Lebanon (AP) — Every part of Lebanon’s national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the…
Lebanese tourist apologizes for insulting Egypt, says she would love to return
Egypt
September 15, 2018
Lebanese tourist apologizes for insulting Egypt, says she would love to return
Lebanese tourist Mona Mazbouh on Friday apologized for her offensive comments towards Egypt, and has stated she would love…
Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri not seeking revenge for father’s murder
Middle East
September 11, 2018
Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri not seeking revenge for father’s murder
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the…
Lebanese arm wrestlers revive century-old tradition
Culture
September 8, 2018
Lebanese arm wrestlers revive century-old tradition
On a seaside podium in Lebanon, Halim al-Achkar locks hands with an opponent, exerting pressure until he slams…
Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions
Middle East
September 6, 2018
Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions
ROSH HANIKRA, Israel (AP) — Israel is building a massive wall along its northern border, saying the barrier is…
Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet
Middle East
September 5, 2018
Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syria’s economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan,…
Lebanon in ‘intensive care’ and economy ‘very dangerous’, says parliament speaker
Middle East
September 5, 2018
Lebanon in ‘intensive care’ and economy ‘very dangerous’, says parliament speaker
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker said on Wednesday the country was in “intensive care” and the economic situation…
Israeli jets fly over Lebanon in rare daytime raid on Syria
Middle East
September 5, 2018
Israeli jets fly over Lebanon in rare daytime raid on Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli jets flying high over Lebanon struck at targets inside Syria on Tuesday, Syrian state media…
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty
Middle East
August 27, 2018
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty
BEKAA, Lebanon (Reuters) – The contrast between the vibrant green of a cannabis field and the arid land nearby in…