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Society - South Korean UN troops kick up taekwondo storm in Lebanon
By Jihad SEQLAOUI
Her bright red Islamic veil framing her young face and contrasting sharply with her white uniform, Walaa Ayoub kicks up a storm as she practises the taekwondo moves her South Korean trainer has taught her.Full Story>> |
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Society - Ciao chow: UN Italians delight handicapped Lebanese
By Rana Moussaoui
In Tyr, in a rehabilitation center for handicapped people, the UNIFIL is playing an unexpected role. Many solders from the Italian contingent come each Wednesday to teach the Pizza Art for young autistic, trisomic, and multi-handicapped people.Full Story>> |
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Women - Lebanese women suffer under outdated laws
By Rana Moussaoui
Lebanese women may be known as the Arab world’s most liberal but they are by no means the region’s most liberated considering antiquated laws that reduce them to second-class citizens.Full Story>> |
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Society - Fearing civil war, Lebanese arm themselves
By Sylvie BRIAND
As street clashes between rival political factions in Beirut fuel fears of a new civil war, many Lebanese have started to arm themselves as they prepare for the worst, arms dealers say.Full Story>> |
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Society - Bombings won’t stop Lebanese from tying the knot
By Jocelyne Zablit / AFP
Riots, assassinations and ominous warnings of impending civil war won’t deter Yasmine Tohme from spending almost half a million dollars for a fairy-tale wedding in Lebanon this summer.Full Story>> |
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Society - The Lebanese want to celebrate end of year holidays in spite of the crisis
By AFP, iloubnan.info
Both Christian and Muslim prepared to celebrate their end of year holidays under the shadow of the political crisis in Lebanon. As Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, and Christians prepared for Christmas, Beirut...Full Story>> |
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Emigration - Investigating Migration: LERC
By Jasmina Najjar
LERC (Lebanese Emigration Research Center) at NDU recently released its latest study on “Insecurity, Migration and Return Following The Summer 2006 War in Lebanon.” This was the second phase of a previous study that focused on the Summer...Full Story>> |
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NGO’s Activities - Supporting Animal Welfare in Lebanon - BETA
By Jasmina Najjar
Since its formal establishment in 2004, BETA has been working hard for animal welfare in Lebanon. Brought to life as a labor of love by 7 young women and a helpful vet with a passion for helping abandoned animals like cats and dogs, BETA has been...Full Story>> |
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Society - Political Graffiti- A Message of Unity
By Jasmina Najjar
Lebanon has gone through a lot over the past few years…a seemingly never ending rollercoaster ride. And the people have been expressing their reactions through songs, ads, protests and, for the first time in Lebanon, through distinctive...Full Story>> |
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Women - Born–again virgins… A thin line between honor and disgrace
By Lea Fares
In many conservative cultures like that of Lebanon, it takes more than a beautiful smile, sparkling eyes or an exceptional personality to be a desirable bride. A woman’s virginity can significantly determine her marriage prospects, family...Full Story>> |
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