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Politics - Lebanon still in turmoil two years after Israel war
By Rima Abushakra
Two years after the war between Israel and Lebanese Shiite guerrillas, Beirut is still grappling with political instability, sectarian unrest, economic stagnation, and an increasingly powerful Hezbollah.Full Story>> |
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Politics - A government or not a government?
By George Eid
… That is the question. We waited for it before the French President Nicholas Sarkozy’s visit to Lebanon. We waited for it before the Lebanese President Michel Suleiman’s departure to Paris. And we are still waiting… Are we...Full Story>> |
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Politics - Lebanese army boosts forces after deadly unrest
By Omar IBRAHIM, Lamia RADI
Deadly gunbattles between rival sectarian factions in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli ended on Thursday as army reinforcements shored up a fragile ceasefire, an AFP correspondent said.Full Story>> |
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Politics - Four killed in Lebanon sectarian gunbattles
By Omar IBRAHIM
Four people were killed and 58 wounded in street battles between rival sectarian camps armed with rockets, sniper rifles and grenades in the north Lebanese city of Tripoli on Wednesday.Full Story>> |
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Politics - A government…Pending yesterday!
By George Eid
Should have been …Would have been…Must have been formed. It was supposed to be formed this Monday. The people were waiting for it, PS Berri was expecting it, and the presidency needed it, while PM Saniora seemed to have held it so...Full Story>> |
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Arts & Culture - Patti Smith opening the 2008 Byblos Festivals
By Pascale Youssef
Patti Smith: Qana the miracle is love!
Patti Smith opened yesterday the Byblos Festivals 2008 in Jbeil in the presence of the Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Joe Sarkis Minister of tourism, Jihad Azour Minister of Finance and many other public...Full Story>> |
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Business - Constant stagnation in the Office Real Estate
By RAMCO Real Estate Advisers
While the residential sector is enjoying a period of growth with rising prices, sustained demand and multiplication of new projects, the office market is still stagnating.Full Story>> |
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Politics - Hezbollah says prisoner swap with Israel within two weeks
By Lamia RADI
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Wednesday said a prisoner swap between his Lebanese Shiite movement and Israel would take place within two weeks and that news of missing airman Ron Arad was part of the deal.Full Story>> |
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Politics - Israel approves prisoner swap with Hezbollah
By Marius Schattner
The Israeli cabinet gave the green light on Sunday for a prisoner exchange with Hezbollah, even though two soldiers captured by the Lebanese militia two years ago are known to be dead. Twenty-two of the 25 cabinet members voted in favour of the deal...Full Story>> |
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Arts & Culture - DownTown Beirut back to life... with a disappointing Music Festival
By Pascale Youssef
Life is back again to Down Town Beirut, restaurants were busy with guests and squares were jammed with people. However, the traditional celebrated Music Festival on 21st of June was somehow timid this year.Full Story>> |
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