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Sweet and sour: Juicy spring fruit tops many Lebanese grocery lists

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 3:34 AM

Across Beirut, people are perching on chairs and teetering on ladders to get their hands on one of spring’s sweetest fruits.

Lebanese furniture maker plays with perception

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 3:34 AM

Upon first glance you see a marvelous marble table, but take a closer look at the meticulous brush strokes – your eyes have been deceived.

How to travel 40,000 kilometers without a penny

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 1:47 AM

Michael Wigge left his home in Berlin without a penny and traveled over 40,000 kilometers to Antarctica, hitchhiking, bartering and working his way by ship, plane, car and foot.

Calvin Klein’s Costa revisits Brazil for new Macy’s looks

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 1:29 AM
Francisco Costa has waited, patiently, to make his big splash.

Paralyzed Massachusetts woman uses her mind to control robotic arm

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 1:29 AM

Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips.

Where did all the real women go?

NOW Lebanon May 17, 2012, 9:36 PM

One of the side-effects of liberalized media has been the undermining and objectification of women. Television, film, glossy tabloids, quote-unquote serious news sources and other forms of carefully packaged media have come to portray women as one-dimensional figures: beautiful, ditsy, an accessory to men.

'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed, says study

The Daily Star May 17, 2012, 1:03 PM

Researchers challenge a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.

Homosexuality in Lebanon: freedom to be

iloubnan.info May 17, 2012, 12:12 PM

May 17 is the international day against homophobia. In Lebanon, this rallying event is held as homophobia is a very topical issue, with homosexuality still considered as a crime in the Lebanese law, and people openly expressing their

Luxury on display at Dbayyeh boat show

The Daily Star May 17, 2012, 2:30 AM

The nation’s affluent turned out for a sparkling exhibition of boats, yachts and all their accoutrements at the Joseph Khoury marina in Dbayyeh.

Hamra celebrates 9-year-old entrepreneur, cupid, charmer

The Daily Star May 17, 2012, 2:30 AM

Walk down a busy street anywhere in the capital and you’re likely to come across a young boy selling roses, real or otherwise.

Historic Amman street buzzes with hipsters, intellectuals after facelift

The Daily Star May 17, 2012, 2:30 AM

Rainbow Street in Amman’s heart is abuzz again after posh 1920s-era homes were turned into restaurants, galleries and libraries.

Gastronomic delight

NOW Lebanon May 16, 2012, 2:14 PM

Over the weekend, Tawlet Ammiq, the latest chapter in the Souk al-Tayeb farmers’ market endeavor, opened its doors to the public, merging an eco-friendly gastronomic experience with local development at the heart of the Bekaa Valley.

Telling stories behind bars breaks down barriers in Lebanon

iloubnan.info May 16, 2012, 1:12 PM

The legendary story of Scheherazade from 1,001 Nights has been redone with a surprising twist. The cast that performed this new version, Scheherazade in Baabda is special. They are the Scheherazades of Baabda women’s prison,

Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years

The Daily Star May 16, 2012, 11:56 AM
About 99 percent of maternal deaths occur in developing nations, and most are preventable.

Telecommuting: bringing the chores of the office to cafes and couches

The Daily Star May 16, 2012, 3:29 AM
Sometimes it pays to ditch the office and stay home or go to a cafe.

Creating breathing space amid Beirut’s bustle

The Daily Star May 16, 2012, 1:42 AM
To say there is a lack of public spaces in Beirut is perhaps an understatement.

New wine glasses take on task of balancing water and fire

The Daily Star May 16, 2012, 1:24 AM

Could a glass shaped roughly like a closed tulip blossom revolutionize the savoring of fine vintages by taming the alcohol in the wine?

Chanel’s Lagerfeld goes baroque in Versailles cruise show

The Daily Star May 16, 2012, 1:24 AM

As some of the world’s most glamorous women prepare for the Cannes Film Festival later this week.

New wedding web app connects your guests

The Daily Star May 16, 2012, 1:24 AM

Planning a wedding? A new web app lets the bride and groom-to-be create a social website that connects guests with each other before the big day.

Balding disease killing Australia's wombats

The Daily Star May 15, 2012, 10:54 AM

A mystery liver disease thought to be caused by introduced weeds is causing hairy-nosed wombats in southern Australia to go bald and die, researchers said Tuesday.

Lifestyle News from Beirut & Lebanon

Follow local and international news with ease using Beirut.com's unique news section that conveniently categorizes all your favorite Lebanese news sources in one location.

Sweet and sour: Juicy spring fruit tops many Lebanese grocery lists

Lebanese furniture maker plays with perception

How to travel 40,000 kilometers without a penny

Calvin Klein’s Costa revisits Brazil for new Macy’s looks

Paralyzed Massachusetts woman uses her mind to control robotic arm

Where did all the real women go?

'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed, says study

Homosexuality in Lebanon: freedom to be

Luxury on display at Dbayyeh boat show

Hamra celebrates 9-year-old entrepreneur, cupid, charmer

Historic Amman street buzzes with hipsters, intellectuals after facelift

Gastronomic delight

Telling stories behind bars breaks down barriers in Lebanon

Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years

Telecommuting: bringing the chores of the office to cafes and couches

Creating breathing space amid Beirut’s bustle

New wine glasses take on task of balancing water and fire

Chanel’s Lagerfeld goes baroque in Versailles cruise show

New wedding web app connects your guests

Balding disease killing Australia's wombats

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Lifestyle News from Beirut & Lebanon

Follow local and international news with ease using Beirut.com's unique news section that conveniently categorizes all your favorite Lebanese news sources in one location.

Sweet and sour: Juicy spring fruit tops many Lebanese grocery lists

Lebanese furniture maker plays with perception

How to travel 40,000 kilometers without a penny

Calvin Klein’s Costa revisits Brazil for new Macy’s looks

Paralyzed Massachusetts woman uses her mind to control robotic arm

Where did all the real women go?

'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed, says study

Homosexuality in Lebanon: freedom to be

Luxury on display at Dbayyeh boat show

Hamra celebrates 9-year-old entrepreneur, cupid, charmer

Historic Amman street buzzes with hipsters, intellectuals after facelift

Gastronomic delight

Telling stories behind bars breaks down barriers in Lebanon

Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years

Telecommuting: bringing the chores of the office to cafes and couches

Creating breathing space amid Beirut’s bustle

New wine glasses take on task of balancing water and fire

Chanel’s Lagerfeld goes baroque in Versailles cruise show

New wedding web app connects your guests

Balding disease killing Australia's wombats

Where to go & Stay

Follow Us

Things to do

Featured

Local Businesses

Beirut News

The city