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Putin Holds Key to Ending Syrian Bloodshed

Ya Libnan May 18, 2012, 5:27 AM

When NATO leaders meeting in Chicago this weekend take up the continued bloodshed in Syria, their best course of action is to have a long, hard talk with Russia about what it would take to turn the United Nation’s undermanned monitors into a robust, well equipped peace-keeping force. Russia’s leaders have been disgracefully cynical throughout...

US leadership needed to turn the tide against Bashar al-Assad

Ya Libnan May 18, 2012, 5:27 AM

By Joseph I. Lieberman More than nine months after President Obama declared that Bashar al-Assad must go, it is clear that neither diplomacy nor sanctions alone will dislodge the Syrian dictator

Comment Beyrouth réagira aux secousses sismiques

L'Orient-Le Jour May 18, 2012, 3:42 AM

Beyrouth est une ville particulièrement vulnérable aux risques de tremblements de terre. Elle s’inspire aujourd’hui du modèle de Nice dans la gestion des risques....

Tripoli entre normalisation et risque de dérapage

L'Orient-Le Jour May 18, 2012, 3:42 AM

La capitale du Nord, où l’armée a renforcé hier sa présence, ballottait entre une normalisation possible et un risque de dérapage, dans l’attente du sort judiciaire qui sera réservé aujourd’hui à l’islamiste Chadi Mawlaoui. Sur le plan politique, l’opposition a évoqué « un nouveau 7 mai »....

Les femmes font leur entrée en force dans la police nationale

L'Orient-Le Jour May 18, 2012, 3:42 AM

Les premières policières libanaises ont prouvé jeudi devant un petit comité militaire qu’elles ont les mêmes capacités que les hommes en matière de défense....

U.S. Embassy ruled out the return of Syrian army to Lebanon

Ya Libnan May 18, 2012, 3:21 AM

The U.S. Embassy ruled out on Thursday the return of the Syrian army to Lebanon, calling on Christians to open the doors of dialogue instead of focusing on fears. This comes in response to Rifaat Eid, the head of the Arab Democratic Party, who called on Wednesday for the return of the Syrian army to [...]

Safadi sues General Security over Mawlawi’s arrest

Ya Libnan May 18, 2012, 3:21 AM

Finance Minister Mohammad Safadi said on Thursday that he filed a lawsuit against the General Security for arresting Lebanese citizen Shadi al-Mawlawi at one of his social services centers in Lebanon’s northern capital city of Tripoli. The statement noted that the lawsuit was referred to the military prosecution in Beirut. Mawlawi’s...

Media center criticize attacks on photographer

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 2:08 AM

The Samir Kassir eyes (SKeyes) media center condemned Thursday two attacks against a freelance photographer who was taking pictures of the clashes in Tripoli Tuesday.

Journalists object to long-delayed elections for new union council

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 2:08 AM

A group of journalists objected to long-awaited elections later this month for a new council of the Journalists Union, demanding that the group hold a general conference to address the problems facing journalists.

Man trying to smuggle weapons to Syria shot dead

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 2:08 AM

A man was shot dead by the Army Thursday night while trying to smuggle weapons to Syria through the northeastern border, a security source told The Daily Star.

Tripoli braces for Mawlawi decision

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 1:59 AM

A judicial decision over the fate of an Islamist detainee is set to test a fragile three-day truce in, as Lebanese leaders warned that tension could plunge the country into sectarian strife.

Connelly, Aoun meet to discuss developments

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 1:59 AM

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly met with FPM leader Michel Aoun Thursday to discuss domestic and regional developments.

Siniora, Davutoglu discuss regional developments

The Daily Star May 18, 2012, 1:59 AM

The head of Future bloc MP Fouad Siniora met Thursday with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Ankara, Siniora’s media office reported.

Lebanese northern town under Syrian gunfire

NOW Lebanon May 17, 2012, 11:47 PM
Lebanese northern town under Syrian gunfire

Man killed in Bekaa’s Aarsal during arms smuggling attempt

NOW Lebanon May 17, 2012, 11:47 PM
Man killed in Bekaa’s Aarsal during arms smuggling attempt

Hezbollah concerned over Tripoli clashes

NOW Lebanon May 17, 2012, 11:47 PM
Hezbollah concerned over Tripoli clashes

Sécurité - (actualisé) # Une valise suspecte trouvée à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh

National News Agency May 17, 2012, 11:33 PM

ANI - 17/5/2012 - "Une valise Samsonite suspecte a été trouvée jeudi à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh", a rapporté le correspondant de l'ANI dans la région, aj

Sécurité - # Une valise suspecte trouvée à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh

National News Agency May 17, 2012, 11:33 PM

ANI - 17/5/2012 - "Une valise Samsonite suspecte a été trouvée jeudi à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh", a rapporté le correspondant de l'ANI dans la région, aj

Sécurité - # Abdo Hussein el-Atrache meurt dans une confrontation avec l'armée à Ersal

National News Agency May 17, 2012, 11:33 PM

ANI - 17/5/2012 - Le correspondant de l'ANI à Hermel a rapporté jeudi que "le nommé Abdo Hussein el-Atrache de la localité Ersal a été tué au Kaa, localité Nahmat, dans une confrontation av

Security- (Update) Suspicious suitcase at Saint George Hospital

National News Agency May 17, 2012, 11:30 PM

NNA - 17/5/2012 A suspicious "Samsonite" suitcase was found at the entrance of Saint George Hospital emergency in Ashrafieh, National News Agency Correspondent reported.

Local News from Beirut & Lebanon

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Putin Holds Key to Ending Syrian Bloodshed

US leadership needed to turn the tide against Bashar al-Assad

Comment Beyrouth réagira aux secousses sismiques

Tripoli entre normalisation et risque de dérapage

Les femmes font leur entrée en force dans la police nationale

U.S. Embassy ruled out the return of Syrian army to Lebanon

Safadi sues General Security over Mawlawi’s arrest

Media center criticize attacks on photographer

Journalists object to long-delayed elections for new union council

Man trying to smuggle weapons to Syria shot dead

Tripoli braces for Mawlawi decision

Connelly, Aoun meet to discuss developments

Siniora, Davutoglu discuss regional developments

Lebanese northern town under Syrian gunfire

Man killed in Bekaa’s Aarsal during arms smuggling attempt

Hezbollah concerned over Tripoli clashes

Sécurité - (actualisé) # Une valise suspecte trouvée à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh

Sécurité - # Une valise suspecte trouvée à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh

Sécurité - # Abdo Hussein el-Atrache meurt dans une confrontation avec l'armée à Ersal

Security- (Update) Suspicious suitcase at Saint George Hospital

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Local 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.

Putin Holds Key to Ending Syrian Bloodshed

US leadership needed to turn the tide against Bashar al-Assad

Comment Beyrouth réagira aux secousses sismiques

Tripoli entre normalisation et risque de dérapage

Les femmes font leur entrée en force dans la police nationale

U.S. Embassy ruled out the return of Syrian army to Lebanon

Safadi sues General Security over Mawlawi’s arrest

Media center criticize attacks on photographer

Journalists object to long-delayed elections for new union council

Man trying to smuggle weapons to Syria shot dead

Tripoli braces for Mawlawi decision

Connelly, Aoun meet to discuss developments

Siniora, Davutoglu discuss regional developments

Lebanese northern town under Syrian gunfire

Man killed in Bekaa’s Aarsal during arms smuggling attempt

Hezbollah concerned over Tripoli clashes

Sécurité - (actualisé) # Une valise suspecte trouvée à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh

Sécurité - # Une valise suspecte trouvée à l'entrée des urgences de l'hôpital Saint-Georges à Achrafieh

Sécurité - # Abdo Hussein el-Atrache meurt dans une confrontation avec l'armée à Ersal

Security- (Update) Suspicious suitcase at Saint George Hospital

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