Lebanon
Fairouz 2010: The voice of the stars
Art news
October 30, 2010
Fairouz 2010: The voice of the stars
Egyptian fans of the Lebanese music star Fairouz might be wondering why her latest album, Eih, Fi Amal (Yes, There…
Eco-Tourism in Lebanon: Walking the minefield
Life & Style
October 28, 2010
Eco-Tourism in Lebanon: Walking the minefield
When in Beirut, do as the Beiruties do. That involves lots of clubbing in the evening, hours of lazing on…
Thursday’s Papers: Ahmadinejad’s Beirut visit draws a friendly crowd while debate over the Prophet’s lampooning resurfaces
Egypt
October 14, 2010
Thursday’s Papers: Ahmadinejad’s Beirut visit draws a friendly crowd while debate over the Prophet’s lampooning resurfaces
State-owned newspapers lead off front-page news with alarming signs of the friendly Lebanese welcome to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in…
Mubarak, Saudi foreign minister meet to discuss Iraq, Lebanon
Egypt
October 13, 2010
Mubarak, Saudi foreign minister meet to discuss Iraq, Lebanon
Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak met today in Cairo with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal to discuss Iraq's political deadlock caused…
Iran leader cheered in Beirut, skewered at home
World
October 13, 2010
Iran leader cheered in Beirut, skewered at home
Beirut--Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad basked in a rock-star welcome from Hezbollah's Shi'ite loyalists on Wednesday, but his trip to Lebanon…
Hariri meets Mubarak as fears of Hezbollah indictments loom
Egypt
October 11, 2010
Hariri meets Mubarak as fears of Hezbollah indictments loom
President Hosni Mubarak met with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on Tuesday in Cairo. The two heads of state discussed…
5 books on: Lebanon today
Books
October 10, 2010
5 books on: Lebanon today
Navigating Lebanon’s political landscape can be an overwhelming undertaking. The small Arab nation—nestled between the Mediterranean Sea, Israel and Syria—struggles…
Mubarak warns of ‘deteriorating situation’ in Lebanon if Hizbollah is indicted for Hariri killing
Egypt
October 4, 2010
Mubarak warns of ‘deteriorating situation’ in Lebanon if Hizbollah is indicted for Hariri killing
President Hosni Mubarak on Monday warned that the anticipated indictment by a UN Special Tribunal of a senior Hizbollah official…
Egyptian diplomat in Lebanon meets with Hizbullah official
Egypt
September 26, 2010
Egyptian diplomat in Lebanon meets with Hizbullah official
Egyptian Consul in Lebanon Ahmed Helmi on Friday met with Hussein Ezz Eddin, Hizbullah director of Arab affairs, within the…
Foreign Ministry slams anti-Egypt comments by Lebanese security chief
Egypt
September 20, 2010
Foreign Ministry slams anti-Egypt comments by Lebanese security chief
Egypt has described recent statements made against one of its diplomats by former Lebanese General Security chief Jamil al-Sayyed as…