Portrait printed oil painting of ‘The Savior, Jesus of Nazareth’ Gifted to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in Jerusalem
The Vatican local spokesman for the Pope, & local spokesman for the Latin Patriarchate, Executive director of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops in the Holy Land, Mr. Wadie Abunassar, presented & Gifted "The Savior"printed oil painting Jesus of Nazareth # 2 of 500 limited edition signed & numbered by
Posted on 22 Jun 2009 by
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Talfazat Expands Online Service to Stream Top-Rated Arabic Content Direct to Television in North America
Leading Provider of Arabic Entertainment Welcomes New Viewing Platform
Talfazat announces the launch of its set-top-box service providing the Arabic community with content delivered in high digital quality direct to the television set via the Internet. This debut expands the online presence of
Posted on 12 May 2009 by
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Lebanon must reform economy, on "short leash"
 Lebanon's new government must send the right signals on economic reform regardless of who wins a June general election
Posted on 07 Apr 2009 by
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United Nations Court Asks Lebanon to Hand Over Hariri Case
 A UN tribunal on Wednesday called on Lebanon to hand over the case involving the 2005 murder of prime minister Rafiq Hariri
Posted on 07 Apr 2009 by
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Lebanon's MTV returns after seven years off air
 A private Lebanese television shut down in 2002 by a then Syrian-backed government is to return to the airwaves on Tuesday
Posted on 07 Apr 2009 by
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Obama speech draws Arab cheer
Syria's foreign minister praised President Barack Obama's address to the Arab and Islamic world in Turkey
Posted on 07 Apr 2009 by
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Italy reaffirms support to Lebanon stability
 Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini expressed Tuesday during an official visit to Lebanon, his country's strong support to Lebanon's reconciliation and stability, local Elnashra website reported.
Posted on 07 Apr 2009 by
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It will replace it with the Boeing 777- 300ER Emirates to stop flying A380s to New York
The Dubai-based Emirates Airline will stop flying its Airbus A380 superjumbo jets currently operating its daily flight route to New York’s JFK airport, and
Posted on 03 Apr 2009 by
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Gunman kills 13 at NY state immigration center
By WILLIAM KATES, Associated Press Writer
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – A gunman opened fire on a center where immigrants were taking a citizenship exam Friday in downtown Binghamton, killing 13 people before apparently committing suicide.
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Fall in Gulf's outward remittances to hit Asian, Middle East recipients
By Saifur Rahman, Business Editor
Dubai: A three per cent decline in outward remittances from the Gulf might not dent the region's economies, but could have a slight impact on recipient countries in the Middle East and Asia, according to a latest report.
Posted on 03 Apr 2009 by
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Census Bureau News: Address Canvassers are Ready to Take to the Streets
The 2010 Census is about to launch its next operation, Address Canvassing. A preliminary wave will begin on March 29th, and the mass effort
Posted on 03 Apr 2009 by
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Dubai Property Prices Plunge Up to 70pc; may Recover by 2011
DUBAI - Freehold property prices in Dubai have plunged by as much as 70 per cent since March of last year but are poised to bottom out in another six
Posted on 01 Apr 2009 by
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UN court asks Lebanon to hand over Hariri case
THE HAGUE (AFP) – A UN tribunal on Wednesday called on Lebanon to hand over the case involving the 2005 murder of prime minister Rafiq Hariri and transfer documents linked to the probe within two weeks.
Posted on 01 Apr 2009 by
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EXOTIC MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST TAKE CENTER STAGE AS PACIFIC SYMPHONY WEAVES THE TALE OF “SCHEHERAZADE” AND HER STORIES OF 1001 “ARABIAN NIGHTS”
Concert offers a rare opportunity to hear music played by members of the Syrian National Symphonic Orchestra
Orange County—March 2—Pacific Symphony and Music Director Carl St.Clair visit the exotic sounds of the Middle East for “Arabian Nights,” a concert
Posted on 02 Mar 2009 by
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CHRISTIANS HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY IN REBUILDING IRAQ, CHURCH LEADERS SAY
Representatives of churches in Iraq confirmed their commitment to work together with all Iraqi citizens for reconciliation and rebuilding peace in the country.
Posted on 28 Feb 2009 by
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UAE signs $3bn deal with Boeing, Lockheed
By TAREK EL-TABLAWY, AP Business Writer Tarek El-tablawy
CAIRO – The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday struck nearly $3 billion in deals with U.S. giants Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. to supply
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by
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US official: Gaza reconstruction aid to top $900M
By MATTI FRIEDMAN, Associated Press Writer Matti Friedman
JERUSALEM – United States aid for the Gaza Strip's reconstruction will likely
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by
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Palestinian Hamas, Fatah to continue talking
By MAGGIE MICHAEL, Associated Press Writer Maggie Michael
CAIRO – Palestinian talks on finding a way for the rival Hamas and Fatah movements to form an interim unity government wrapped up after two days Thursday with a pledge to continue negotiations and to work toward elections for a new government.
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by
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Iraq appeals for foreign oil expertise
By SINAN SALAHEDDIN, Associated Press Writer Sinan Salaheddin
BAGHDAD – Iraq's prime minister appealed Friday for foreign expertise to develop his country's oil industry, which has suffered from decades of war, negligence and insurgent attacks.
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by
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Jumblatt meets Lavrov, senior Russian officials in Moscow
Progressive Socialist party leader MP Walid Jumblatt and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Moscow Friday, and discussed Lebanon’s situation as well as Russia’s role in the region and the Special Tribunal.
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by
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Obama announces major withdrawal from Iraq by August 2010
Six years after the US invasion of Iraq, President Barack Obama announced on Friday that he will pull out most troops and end combat operations by the end of August 2010.
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by
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The Beirut Times Supports Wendy Greuel For Los Angeles City Controller
Los Angeles, CA. - The Beirut Times is proud to officially endorse Wendy Greuel for Los Angeles City Controller. We are confident that she is the most competent candidate to lead Angeleno's through these times of impending challenges that are unparalleled within the last eight decades. It is imperative that everyone who is registered to vote in the City of Los Angeles cast their vote for Wendy Greuel at the March 3rd election.
Posted on 23 Feb 2009 by
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Christian Unity & Peace Conference featuring Vassula Ryden, January 18th, 2009, Santa Monica, California.
By Sharon Jimenez, Special to the Beirut Times
Her visit to the United States on the beginning of the week of Christian Unity, January 18th, 2009 was anticipated with great joy. Vassula Ryden, whose inspired writings draw hundreds of thousands of people to
Vassula Blessing one of the attendees at the ceremony
Posted on 27 Jan 2009 by
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Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Beloved Classic “Pinocchio”
All-New Digitally Restored with Enhanced Picture and Sound
See it on the Big Screen
Only at the El Capitan Theatre
1/23 thru 2/12/09
Plus a Special Live Appearance by Pinocchio at each show
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Joseph Jabbra in a special interview with the Beirut Times
Joseph G. Jabbra, Ph.D., was officially inaugurated as eighth president of the Lebanese American University on January 14, 2005. And now he is visiting the United States for meeting with member of theAmerican Lebanese community and for that purpose the Beirut Times had a meeting with Dr Jabbra as ask him about his visit.
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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Thousands protest Gaza assault in Lebanon
By ZEINA KARAM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Tens of thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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Gaza aid boat damaged by Israelis reaches Lebanon
A small boat carrying international activists with aid for Gaza docked in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre on Tuesday after a clash with an Israeli
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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Councilwoman Greuel Leads Anti-Piracy Task Force In Second Largest Raid On Pirated Goods In L.A. History
Operation Clean Sweep's Task Force Launches Massive Raids Making Arrests and Seizing Hundreds of Thousands of Pirated Goods
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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Gaza relief boat damaged in encounter with Israeli vessel
Story Highlights
Israeli naval vessel, boat with medical volunteers collide in Mediterranean
Boat's crew contends naval vessel rammed it intentionally
Israel denies intentionally hitting boat carrying journalists, medical supplies
Damaged boat arrives safely at Lebanese port after incident
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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Israel continues Gaza blasts in 'all-out war'
GAZA CITY - Warplanes pounded Gaza for a fourth day on Tuesday as tanks stood by to join the "all-out" war Israel vowed, and the Palestinian death toll rose to at least 360.
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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Christians In Iraq
Written by Warren Mass
With the dismantling of Saddam’s regime, anarchy has reigned in Iraq, and members of religious minorities — especially Christians — have been threatened and persecuted.
Posted on 30 Dec 2008 by
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National University to Offer Bachelors of Science in Nursing with RN Licensure in Los Angeles
Program accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Los Angeles, Calif.
National University, the second-largest, private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California, announced today that it will be offering a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with RN Licensure at its Los Angeles
Posted on 18 Dec 2008 by
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The Global Economic Recession
By Mohamed Rabie *
* Professor of International Political Economy
After concluding their economic summit in Washington, the leaders of the
Posted on 05 Dec 2008 by
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Artist Stephen Bennett's Ethnic Portraits Build Bridges of Peace
By Jana Sultan
Beirut Times Special Correspondent
For 15 years, Stephen Bennett a passion driven American portrait painter 
Posted on 03 Dec 2008 by
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Lebanon's Aoun visits old foe Syria, meets Assad
By Marwan Makdessi
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Lebanese Christian politician Michel Aoun turned the page on a turbulent past with Syria on Wednesday in a visit to Damascus
Posted on 03 Dec 2008 by
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Islam and philosophy : This is the way we would make it*
By Mohamed Hammar
America had Ralph W. Emerson and his transcendentalism. She had Whitman, the posthumously celebrated poet, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who
Posted on 17 Nov 2008 by
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Trading halted at Kuwait bourse after court order
Kuwaiti court orders suspension of bourse trading to halt market's slide, massive losses of small investors.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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Syria, Iraq discuss security ahead of group talks
Iraq FM repeats Baghdad's denunciation of US raid on Syria, says strike harmed neighbours relations.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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Jordan king 'pessimistic' on Mideast peace deal
King Abdullah II says ‘Israel must decide if it wants to be a fortress’ or be involved in region.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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World leaders plead for religious tolerance
UNITED NATIONS - World leaders pleaded Wednesday for religious tolerance at a UN conference sponsored by Saudi Arabia.
The meeting at UN headquarters in New York of representatives from 80 countries targeted religious and cultural divisions dubbed the "clash of civilizations."
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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The power of compound interest
By Jason Alderman
Among the most valuable financial wisdom you can teach your kids is how to harness the power of compounding. This life lesson is best learned early
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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The Saudi King's vision for interfaith dialogue
By Abdul Rahman H. Al-Saeed
New York – History tells us that extremist ideologies surface, thrive, and proliferate in times of crisis. What ails us is much more than financial failure
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Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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Could Obama victory lead to Iran talks?
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By ALI AKBAR DAREINI and SALLY BUZBEE, Associated Press Writers Ali Akbar Dareini And Sally Buzbee, Associated Press Writers
TEHRAN, Iran – Barack Obama's election and the chance of a leadership change in Iran offer the best hope in decades for direct talks between bitter enemies Iran and America.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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Ancient Phoenician pottery found in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Archaeologists say they have unearthed pottery up to 3,000 years old in southern Lebanon that ancient Phoenicians used to bury the remains of the dead after cremation.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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Gaza City blacked out after rocket attacks
By DIAA HADID, Associated Press Writer Diaa Hadid, Associated Press Writer
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Gaza City was dark Thursday night after officials shut down its only power plant as Israel cut off fuel and food shipments to the Palestinian territory because of renewed rocket attacks.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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UN conference rejects religious terrorism
By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press Writer Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Writer
UNITED NATIONS – Countries attending a U.N. interfaith conference Thursday rejected the use of religion to justify acts of terrorism and other violence that kills and injures innocent civilians.
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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CASH: THE PERFECT GIFT FOR EID AL-ADHA - Western Union Makes it Easy to Send Cash
 ENGLEWOOD, Colo., (November 13, 2008) – Family entertainment, a great feast and shopping trips are all hallmarks of the joyous three days of Eid al-
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by
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Lebanon: Act Now on Steps to Prevent Torture
Country’s Report on Torture Is Seven Years Overdue *
Beirut – Lebanon should take concrete and public measures to stop the use
Posted on 05 Nov 2008 by
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Obama elected 44th president
 ‘Change has come to America,’ first African-American leader tells country
By Alex Johnson
Reporter msnbc.com
Barack Obama, a 47-year-old first-term senator from Illinois, shattered more than 200 years of history Tuesday night by winning election as the first African-American president of the United States.
Posted on 05 Nov 2008 by
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Emirates, the international award-winning airline
Left: Anne Osman and Academy Award winning actress and master of ceremonies Hilary Swank with Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Worldwide Keith Longstaff. Center: Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre welcomes guests with flashing bulbs, red carpet, and velvet rope under the 22x28’ Emirates banner.
Celebrated its inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Dubai with a gala celebration
DUBAI, U.A.E. – GRAMMY award-winning musician Ricky Martin performed for an audience of 500 last night to celebrate the launch of Emirates’ new non-stop service from Dubai to Los Angeles.
Posted on 30 Oct 2008 by
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EMIRATES CELEBRATES FIRST L.A. SERVICE IN HOLLYWOOD STYLE
 DUBAI, U.A.E. - Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines today commenced its Los Angeles service as flight 216 took off from the brand new Emirates Terminal 3 (T3) at Dubai International Airport at approximately 8:20am local time.
Posted on 26 Oct 2008 by
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COUNCILWOMAN WENDY GREUEL LEADS CITY IN REDUCING TAXES
 On Los Angeles businesses by an additional 4% Gross Receipts Tax Has Been Cut 15% Under Greuel’s Leadership
Posted on 24 Oct 2008 by
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H.H. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens Gitex Technology Week 2008
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has opened this year's Gitex Technology Week amidst great expectations of a week of announcements and
Posted on 19 Oct 2008 by
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Lebanon demining program running out of money
Lebanon AITA AL-JABAL, Lebanon – Demining chief Hussein Alayan watched from a distance this week as his men in orange overalls slowly moved their mine detectors
Posted on 17 Oct 2008 by
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Opera Pacific's first main stage offering of The Barber of Seville since 1996.
The Barber of Seville
Music by Gioacchino Rossini
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini
Four Performances Only
October 22, 26(m), 30 & November 1, 2008
Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center
Jeremy Kelly as Figaro
Jennifer Rivera as Rosina
Brian Stucki as Almaviva
Michael Gallup as Doctor Bartolo
Dean Peterson as Don Basilio
Conducted by John DeMain
Directed by A. Scott Parry
Posted on 17 Oct 2008 by
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The Capsule Theory : A strategy for a new Ijtihad*
By Mohamed Hammar
Islam is nowadays more than ever urged to plead innocent with regard to all sorts of extremisms striking people ‘s existence in its name. Luckily,
Posted on 13 Oct 2008 by
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US: 2 American journalists missing in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Two American journalists vacationing in Lebanon have not been heard from since Oct. 1 and are believed missing, the U.S. Embassy said Wednesday, appealing for information on their possible whereabouts.
Posted on 08 Oct 2008 by
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Hope grows in House
NEW YORK - The House on Friday neared a vote on a sweeping and historic proposal to bail out the nation's financial system.
Posted on 03 Oct 2008 by
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U.S.-Syria talks may be step toward thaw
WASHINGTON - The United States and Syria held a series of meetings this week, signaling a possible thaw between the two countries as the former seeks to peel the latter from its close ties with Iran.
Posted on 03 Oct 2008 by
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Bombs targeting worshippers kill 20 in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Suicide attacks outside two Shiite mosques killed at least 20 people in Baghdad on Thursday as worshippers left early morning prayers marking the end of Ramadan, the Interior Ministry said.
Posted on 03 Oct 2008 by
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Israel-Syria peace talks to resume under Turkish mediation
Israel and Syria will begin on Tuesday a fourth round of indirect peace talks under Turkish mediation, an Israeli official said.
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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King Abdullah: Interfaith dialogue will foster peace
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz expressed the hope that interfaith dialogue would foster peace, understanding and unity.
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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Agreement signed for new Jeddah airport terminal
An agreement was signed for the construction of a new state-of-the-art terminal at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Arab News reported today.
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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Kingdom to spend $20 billion on ICT
Saudi Arabia plans to spend $20 billion on Information and Communications
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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US scholarships to Lebanese Universities exceeds $10 million
Beirut - The United States embassy in Beirut issued the following press
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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Mika wows fans in Beirut
Mika has enjoyed a historical homecoming in Beirut after playing to 15,000 fans in the Lebanese capital.
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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Officials: 3 people killed on 2nd day of sectarian clashes in northern Lebanon
By Hussein Dakroub
ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Sectarian clashes in northern Lebanon continued for a
Posted on 29 Jul 2008 by
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Non-Lebanese children get raw deal in nationality law
Lebanese women cannot pass on nationality to own children as some politicians fear demography change.
Posted on 24 Jul 2008 by
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Israeli planes violate Lebanese airspace, Beirut says
Beirut - The Lebanese army said Thursday that Israel Air Force warplanes
Posted on 24 Jul 2008 by
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Lebanon: United Nations mission helps quench forest fires
Beirut, (AKI) - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is helping the country’s authorities fight forest fires that have broken out southeast of the capital this week.
Posted on 24 Jul 2008 by
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Female suicide bomber kills 8 in Iraq By SAAD ABDUL-KADIR, Associated Press Writer
By SAAD ABDUL-KADIR, Associated Press Writer
Iraqi police say at least eight people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards northeast of Baghdad.
Posted on 24 Jul 2008 by
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Israelis, Palestinians: Mixed feelings about Obama
By MARK LAVIE, Associated Press Writer
Both Israelis and Palestinians came away from Barack Obama's visit to the Holy Land with the feeling he would do more for Mideast peace than
Posted on 24 Jul 2008 by
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Time for a new vision
By Elias Aoun
There is no doubt that the formation of the Lebanese Cabinet should have taken much less time than it did. It is long overdue to include political representations that were previously excluded from the decision-making process.
Posted on 24 Jul 2008 by
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Emirates to launch A380 with bi-coastal inauguration
Emirates Airline has announced plans to showcase the new, double-decker Airbus A380 during exclusive familiarization flights in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Posted on 19 Jul 2008 by
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Top digital advertising awards in the Cannes for Emirates
Emirates' digital advertising ability has been declared a roaring success after the airline marched off with three Cannes Lions at the 55th International Advertising Festival.
Posted on 19 Jul 2008 by
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Kayala Airline launches Beirut route from Jeddah
Kayala Airline, the Middle East's only business travel carrier operated by Saudi-based National Air Services (NAS), announced that it landed today at Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Posted on 19 Jul 2008 by
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Iraqis divided by U.S. troop timetable call
By Dean Yates and Khalid al-Ansary
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqis want the U.S. military presence to end. But
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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U.S. to establish presence in Tehran
LONDON (Reuters) - The United States will announce in the next month that
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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Saudi offers Russia arms deal to curb Iran ties
By Guy Faulconbridge
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has offered to award Russia lucrative arms contracts if the Kremlin curtails cooperation with Iran, a Russian
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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Shun extremist violence, Saudi king urges believers
Reuters
MADRID: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia opened a meeting of Muslims,
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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Death toll rises to 42 in Egypt train crash
CAIRO (Reuters) - The death toll from a train crash in northern Egypt rose
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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New owner bans booze at Cairo's Hyatt hotel
Sheik's decision revives debate over tolerance in Egypt
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER
Washington Post
CAIRO, EGYPT — Diners in the revolving restaurant on the 41st floor of
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
The announcement came as the Sunni leader of Lebanon's parliamentary majority met Iraq's Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki - also reflecting
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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Olmert Says `Heavy Price' Paid in Hezbollah Exchange
By Paul Tighe and Jonathan Ferziger
- Israel paid a ``heavy price'' in its agreement with Hezbollah to release
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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Freed Lebanese say they will keep fighting Israel
By ZEINA KARAM
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Wearing military fatigues, the five men walked a red carpet laid out for them
Posted on 17 Jul 2008 by
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U.S. Aid to Lebanon Army continues
* By: William Wheeler
Beirut- When Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric S. Edelman visited with top officials in Lebanon May 31, he brought more than just words of
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Don't dismiss Aoun's 'big tent' strategy
By Michael Young
Daily Star staff
It is easy to dismiss the National Christian Gathering established last week
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Lebanese Army deployed to Shebaa Farms
The Lebanese army moved today into Bastara Farm, the only one of the
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Ehud Olmert hit by new corruption allegations
By Carolynne Wheeler in Jerusalem
Ehud Olmert, the Israeli prime minister, has been accused by police of
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Assad makes remarkable comeback
By Roula Khalaf in Beirut
After years of isolation Bashar al-Assad stages a diplomatic comeback on
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Oil Prices Back from New Record to Close Near $145
By Reuters Reuters
Oil slid from a new record of more than $147 a barrel to close at $145.08. It
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Lebanon unity deal gives Hezbollah veto power
U.S.-backed PM announces coalition government after months of deadlock
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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Lebanon announces unity cabinet to end political crisis
Lebanon announced a 30-member national unity government on Friday
Posted on 11 Jul 2008 by
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“National Christian Forum” kicks off
The first National Christian Forum kicked off on Friday July 5, 2008, at the
Posted on 04 Jul 2008 by
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Syria ready for diplomatic relations with formal Lebanese government
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mouallem answers journalists' questions after
Posted on 04 Jul 2008 by
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US embassy in Lebanon celebrates independence day
Beirut- The US embassy in Lebanon celebrated the US Independence day
Posted on 04 Jul 2008 by
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Aoun criticizes US and defends alliance with Hezbollah
Beirut - General Michel Aoun said he is opposed to the US foreign policy and
Posted on 04 Jul 2008 by
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Oil trading volatile despite Saudi output pledge
By GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press Writer
VIENNA, Austria - Oil prices fluctuated Monday as traders shrugged off a
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by
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Saudi Arabia detains 520 terror suspects
By Andrew England in Riyadh and agencies
Saudi Arabia has detained 520 people suspected of “involvement in
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by
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Back to Beirut
Popularity stakes ... tourism to Beirut is returning to pre-conflict levels.
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by
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Government of Canada Enhances Services at Visa Office in Beirut, Lebanon
OTTAWA, ONTARIO - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by
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Blast kills two in north Lebanon city of Tripoli
An explosion ripped through an apartment block in Lebanon's northern city
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by
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US official visits Lebanon to assess needs of Iraqi refugees
US official visits Lebanon to assess needs of Iraqi refugees
By Colin Chazen
BEIRUT: James Foley, the US Department of State's senior coordinator for
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by
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You Don’t Mess With the Racism
By Remi Kanazi
I love Adam Sandler. From Billy Madison to Happy Gilmore to the Chanukah Song, the predecessor of the Superbad generation has effortlessly
Posted on 26 Jun 2008 by
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ISRAELI AIR FORCE EYEING IRAN? Recent Exercise could Indicate Attack coming
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted exercises that seem to indicate it may be preparing for an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Posted on 22 Jun 2008 by
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Vatican delegation beatifies Lebanese priest - Line of dignitaries on hand as thousands attend Beirut ceremony
BEIRUT- Miraculous, perhaps. Tens of thousands of Lebanese gathered in
Posted on 22 Jun 2008 by
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General Aoun meets President Suleiman: “The problem is not who takes part in the cabinet, but who gets which portfolio.”
Following his anticipated meeting with President Michel Suleiman, Free
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 by
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Aoun, Frangieh, Skaff, Tashnaq announced a preparatory intra-Christian meeting on July 4,to launch National Christian Forum.
FPM and Change and Reform bloc leader General Michel Aoun, El Marada
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 by
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Abouna Yaacoub’s beatification ceremony in Beirut central
The Maronite Catholic Church is preparing for the beatification of a Capuchin priest, born in Ghazir in the Lebanese hillside. Fr Jacques Haddad (1875-1954), was the founder of the Franciscan Sisters of the Cross (1933) and of
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