Friday 3rd September, 2010
Lebanon Township fails to adopt bond ordinance to pay for ambulance and other equipment
LEBANON TWP. — With one Township Committee member absent, a bond ordinance was one vote short of adoption on Wednesday night. The proposed bond ordinance would have authorized the township t...
Recent border skirmish tops UN talks with Israeli, Lebanese military officials
The investigation by the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon was the focus of today?s talks with Israeli and Lebanese senior military officials today.
UN official: BlackBerry data requests legitimate
LONDON: The chief of the UN’s telecommunications agency urged the Canadian manufacturer of the BlackBerry to allow law enforcement agencies access to customer data, saying that governments all o...
Hariri Pledges to Fight Extremism
Naharnet"We should realize that we cannot live without one another," Hariri told an iftar in honor of families and dignitaries from Kesrouan, Batroun, Jbeil and northern Metn.
US delegation meets Hariri, Murr amid talk of funding cuts
The Daily StarBEIRUT: The US reaffirmed its commitment to “a strong, independent, and democratic Lebanon” Thursday as a Washington delegation met with senior officials in Beirut. The meeting took place ...
Premier urges Lebanese to 'preserve' coexistence
The Daily Star“There is no difference between a Muslim and a Christian or between a Sunni and a Shiite, for we are all Lebanese,” he added. “This is a huge responsibility that falls on us to ...
Lebanon, Israel vow to avoid Blue Line scuffles
The Daily StarBEIRUT: Senior officers in the Lebanese and Israeli armies vowed to refrain from future Blue Line scuffles during an extraordinary meeting Thursday, which discussed the results of a probe into last mo...
Lebanese Shiite cleric arrested in Syria over spying for Israel
The Daily StarBEIRUT: A Lebanese Shiite cleric known as a critic of Hizbullah has been arrested in Syria on suspicion of spying for Israel, a high-ranking Lebanese security official said on Thursday.
Debate continues over ridding Beirut of all weapons
The Daily StarA chorus of calls for an “arms-free” Beirut triggered by a deadly battle outside mosque last week is fast fading after Hizbullah warned against any attempt to disarm it.
General Security 'has taken all measures' to halt broadcasts of herbal drug ads
The Daily StarBEIRUT: The General Directorate of General Security announced on Thursday that it has taken all measures necessary to stop the advertisement of herbal medicines.
Security 'not behind' delay of Sfeir's Jbeil visit
The Daily StarBEIRUT: Former Jbeil MP Fares Soueid has denied that security considerations were behind the Maronite Patriarch’s postponement of his trip to Jibbet al-Mnaitra in the district of Jbeil, and said...
Iran hardliners besiege opposition leader's home
The Daily StarTEHRAN: Hardline “thugs” surrounded the home of opposition Iranian leader Mehdi Karroubi, pelting the building with rocks to prevent the cleric from attending a rally Friday, his website s...
EU presses China on observing Iran sanctions
The Daily StarBEIJING: The European Union’s foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Thursday she had pressed China to ensure that Chinese companies did not fill the void left by other firms leaving Iran...
HRW denounces alleged abuse of Islamists in Morocco
The Daily StarNEW YORK: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has denounced the alleged torture by Moroccan police of seven prominent members of the country’s leading Islamist association, the organization said in a state...
Pakistan boosts security after Lahore bombs kill 33 people
The Daily StarLAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan tightened security in the eastern city of Lahore on Thursday after three bomb attacks killed 33 people and wounded 171 and pressured the US-backed government already overwhe...
Sahel gain a 1-1 draw against Syrian team Wihda in friendly
The Daily StarAhmad Sbeity scored the Sahel goal, while former Safa player Ali Saleh scored for the visitors. In other pre-season friendly games, Racing Club beat last season’s Lebanese runner up Nejmeh 1-0. ...
Police end hostage drama at Discovery Channel heaquarters in Washington
The Daily StarSILVER SPRING, Maryland: US police shot and killed a man who took three people hostage, waving a gun and apparently fitted out with explosives, in the headquarters of the Discovery Channel near Washin...
UAE's August gold sales down 15 percent in Ramadan trade
The Daily StarDUBAI: Retail gold demand volumes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dipped by around 15 percent in August on the year, as the holy month of Ramadan led consumers to focus more on food purchases, traders said on ...
Marathon Association lays down 'historic' plaque
The Daily StarBEIRUT: The Beirut Marathon Association unveiled a plaque on the city’s corniche in Ain al-Mreisseh on Wednesday to mark the starting point of the Beirut Marathon, as well as the beginning of a ...
Spirited Lebanon goes down to Lithuania at championships
The Daily StarBEIRUT: Lebanon was unable to salvage its pride in what turned out to be a disappointing World Championship campaign after losing its fourth match in succession to Lithuania 66-84 Thursday.
Samsung takes on Apple's iPad with smaller and lighter rival tablet PC
The Daily StarBERLIN: Samsung unveiled on Thursday what the South Korean electronics giant hopes will be a major rival to Apple’s highly successful iPad tablet PC. The Galaxy Tab, presented at the IFA electro...
Fires take their toll on northern farmland
The Daily StarHe added that the soil and tree roots were also harmed, and urged officials to take the matter very seriously. He feared the torched lands would become an easy target for investors and workers in the ...
Afghans flock to Kabul Bank to withdraw funds amid viability fears
The Daily StarKABUL: Larger than usual crowds gathered to withdraw funds from Afghanistan’s largest bank Thursday, but there was little sign that questions surrounding its viability had sparked a major panic....
Sidon neighborhood changes its Jewish name in honor of Gaza
The Daily StarResidents of the southern city of Sidon raised a metal sign that read “Haret Gaza,” Arabic for Gaza neighborhood, in an area known as “Haret al-Yahoud,” Arabic for neighborhood...
It's really goodbye, and good luck, Iraq
The Daily StarThe images for ending America’s war in Iraq were appropriately tentative rather than triumphal: President Barack Obama spoke in Washington of turning a page; Vice President Joe Biden talked in B...
MP says Jird al-Kaiteh awaiting EDL relay stations
The Daily StarBEIRUT: MP Mouin al-Merhebi confirmed that Electricité du Liban (EDL) supplied the Jird al-Kaiteh region with electricity all Wednesday night without justifying the outages that had occurred pr...
Activist starts hunger strike over military tribunals
The Daily StarBEIRUT: A human rights activist began a hunger strike on Thursday to protest a military tribunal ruling which sentenced him to two months in prison and imposed a LL2,500,000 ($1,666) fine for noncompl...
Lebanese extravagance challenges virtues of Ramadan
The Daily StarBEIRUT: “A more beautiful Ramadan,” promises an advertisement for one Beirut clinic offering discounts to image-conscious Lebanese during the Muslim holy month of dawn-to-dusk fasting. Tho...
Peace this time? Even a lapsed optimist must hope
The Daily StarThe resumption in Washington of direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks is good news. But whether these talks will lead to an agreement, let alone within one year as US President Barack Obama hopes, is...
Summer weddings stay hot despite rising costs and Ramadan
The Daily StarBEIRUT: As couples eagerly await the summer season to tie the knot in Lebanon, a usually booming sector has shown signs of a slowdown this season, as the combination of rising prices and the positioni...
New opportunities and similar risks in Central Africa
The Daily StarCentral Africa has lately been attracting some unfamiliar attention. Discoveries of large mineral deposits and other opportunities have brought a chance to diversify investment beyond the dominant oil...
Lithuania beats Lebanon 84-66 to go to 5-0
General SourcesIZMIR, Turkey (AP)—Lithuania defeated Lebanon 84-66 to end its group stage campaign with a 5-0 record. Lebanon (1-4) had already been eliminated, its fate in the six-team group sealed with a ...
'Lebanese president spied on by Israel'
General SourcesIsrael agents have spied on Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Beirut says in a complaint filed with the UN about Israeli spy rings. The country's ambassador to the United Nations, Nawaf Salam, delive...
Lithuania beats Lebanon to maintain perfect record
General SourcesIZMIR, Turkey (AP)—Lithuania defeated Lebanon 84-66 Thurday to end its group stage campaign with a perfect record of five wins out of five. Lebanon (1-4) had already been eliminated, its fate ...
Israeli Warplanes Violate Lebanese Airspace
Bahrain News AgencyBeirut Sep 2 (BNA) An Israeli reconnaissance plane today violated the Lebanese airspace over Al Naqoura village in the South, where it conducted several unwarranted flights before leaving later from a...
Electricite du Liban Searches Batroun Cleric House as Part of Crackdown on Power Thefts
NaharnetAs part of a crackdown on power theft, Electricite du Liban on Thursday said a search team has inspected the house of Batroun priest Pierre Saab after observers found a tree planted at the bottom of a...
Lebanon’s Hezbollah backtracks on calls for ‘arms-free’ Beirut
eTaiwan NewsA chorus of calls for an “arms-free” Beirut in the wake of a deadly battle outside a mosque last week is fast fading as Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah warns against attempts to disarm the Shiite p...
Syria holds Lebanon Shiite cleric as suspected Israeli spy
General SourcesBEIRUT (AFP) – A Lebanese Shiite cleric known as a critic of Syrian-backed Hezbollah has been arrested in Syria on suspicion of spying for Israel, a high-ranking Lebanese security official said ...
LEBANON: Beach clubs blatantly discriminate against African and Asian workers [Updated]
General SourcesSummer in Lebanon is beach season, especially among the leisure class and wealthy expatriates who travel extensively and often complain of racism in the West. But some of the country's top beach ...
Eni Chief Scaroni Discussed Development of Lebanese Gas, Power Industries
General SourcesEni SpA Chief Executive Officer Paolo Scaroni met Lebanon’s President Michel Suleiman today in Beirut to discuss “possible areas of cooperation” in the development of the Lebanese natural gas...
LEBANON: Deadly clashes erupt in Beirut, rattling the night with gunfire [Updated]
General SourcesAt least two people were killed and several others wounded when clashes broke out between members of the militant Shiite group Hezbollah and a group known as the Ahbash, a conservative Sunni movement ...
Iranian Ambassador after meeting Hariri: Ahmadinejad in Beirut during October
NaharnetThe Iranian ambassador said that conveyed to Hariri regards from Ahmadinejad's and Vice President Mohammad Rida Rahimi and recognition of his efforts to enhance the commercial, economic, scientific an...
Lebanon Delivers Aid to Pakistan Flood Victims
NaharnetAbout 23 tons of relief aid on Thursday was airlifted to Pakistan from Lebanon upon instructions from President Michel Suleiman and Premier Saad Hariri.
Huge fire in Batroun Threatens Nearby Homes
NaharnetA vast area of forest overlooking the sea was gutted in a fire that broke out Thursday on the outskirts of Wajh al-Hajar town in the Batroun region in northern Lebanon.
Lebanon files complaint to UN over alleged Israeli spy network
General SourcesBEIRUT - Lebanon has filed a complaint to the United Nations accusing Israel of planting spy networks in the country.Lebanon's Foreign Ministry, which drew up the complaint, said Thursday the let...
Lebanon to get new trash hauler this month
General Sources– The Borough Council learned Kasper Disposal, the borough’s trash hauler, is being purchased by Premier Disposal, effective Wednesday, Sept.
Lebanon outlet mall gets new owner
General SourcesLEBANON, Tenn. (AP) - Simon Property Group Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Prime Outlets Acquisition Co., which includes an outlet mall in Lebanon. Indianapolis-based SPG also own...
Lebanon backtracks on 'arms-free' Beirut
General SourcesA chorus of calls for an "arms-free" Beirut triggered by a deadly battle outside a mosque last week is fast fading after Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement warned against any attempt to disarm ...
Israel Urges Lebanon to be Vigilant against Border Disturbance on Jerusalem Day
NaharnetIsrael called on the Lebanese government to be vigilant against attempts by Hizbullah to create disturbances near the border on the occasion of Jerusalem Day which falls on Friday, Israel radio report...
U.S. Congressional Delegation Stresses to Hariri, Murr Washington's Commitment to Supporting Lebanon
NaharnetA congressional delegation headed by U.S. Representative Jim Marshall of Georgia held talks on Thursday with Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Minister of Defense Elias al-Murr on bilateral ties.
Tripartite Meeting: Lebanon, Israel Provide Comments on Adeisseh Clash, UNIFIL to Study Them
NaharnetA tripartite meeting chaired by UNIFIL Force Commander Maj. Gen. Alberto Asarta was held in Naqoura on Thursday with senior Lebanese and Israeli army officials.
Geagea Regrets Turning Politics into Clashes over Illegal Arms
NaharnetLebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea expressed regret at turning politics in Lebanon into clashes over illegal arms in Beirut, a statement issued by his press office said Thursday.
Shehayyeb: Our Demand of Disarmament Cannot be Solved Except through Politics
NaharnetAddressing MP Walid Jumblat's suggestion that neighborhood committees be formed, Shehayyeb stated: "His main goal is to halt internal strife."
Two Lebanese and Two Palestinians Charged with Collaborating with Israel
NaharnetIf convicted the Palestinians, Wael Abdullah who is currently in custody and Hasan Naufal who still at large, will be sentenced to a life of hard labor.
Lebanese army, UN peacekeepers conduct joint drill
General SourcesThe Lebanese armed Forces (LAF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday conducted a joint military exercise in southern Lebanon.UNIFIL Chief of Staff Brigadier-General Xa...
UNIFIL, Lebanese army hold joint drills
General SourcesThe United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have conducted a joint live-fire exercise in southern Lebanon. The drills, code-named “Neptune Thunder,” w...
Lebanese Army Increases Presence in Beirut After Hezbollah, Sunni Clashes
General Sourcesarmy and the country’s internal security forces beefed up their presence in Beirut following a clash last week that killed three people. After a meeting this week of the country’s Higher Defens...
10 held over Beirut clash as government mulls arms control
General SourcesBEIRUT (AFP) - Ten people have been arrested over a deadly Beirut street clash, Lebanon's army chief said in a newspaper report on Monday, ahead of government talks on tightening arms controls in the ...
What Future Awaits Beirut as Parties Bicker Over 'Arms-free' Slogan?
NaharnetA chorus of calls for an "arms-free" Beirut in the wake of a deadly battle outside a mosque last week is fast fading as Hizbullah warns against attempts to disarm the Shiite party.
Assad: Let No One Dare Touch the Resistance
NaharnetSyrian President Bashar Assad has warned that Hizbullah's rifle was directed at Israel, saying no one should dare touch the resistance and its arms, al-Akhbar daily reported Thursday.
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