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Milestones In The History Of The Lebanese Maronite Order (Part 2 of 3)

     In this second part of the historical study done by Father Karam Rizk on Maronites in Lebanon, we will explore the organizational period of the Maronite Church,  the period of difficulties between 1742 and 1770 and the period of development and prosperity between 1770 and 1832.   If you wish to read the original […]

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Beirut’s security measures: effective deterrent or display of power?

  Many residents in Beirut today are questioning the efficiency of the latest surge in security measures across the city, claiming that while there has been a very public display of force, little is being done by the authorities to build trust with residents.   Armed men in uniform are reinforcing positions on street corners […]

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Traffic Chaos as Roads Blocked with Rainwater

  Traffic came to a standstill in and around Beirut during the morning rush hour on Thursday after heavy rain blocked major roads, trapping commuters in their vehicles.   The slippery roads also caused traffic accidents that left at least six people injured, the Traffic Management Center said. The heavy traffic was mainly concentrated on the […]

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Parliament passes Civil Defense bill

  Parliament approved Wednesday a draft law to grant Civil Defense volunteers full-time employment, as public sector workers across Lebanon went on strike to pressure lawmakers to pass a wage hike proposal in their two-day legislative session. “It is true that endorsing the law will cost a lot of money, but such costs cannot be compared […]

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U.S. Perceives Presidential Election as Lebanon’s Main Challenge

  The United Sates said that the presidential election is the main challenge facing Lebanon, rejecting any vacuum at the state’s higher Christian post.   “The delicate situation Lebanon needs a responsible leadership that could face all the challenges and implement the country’s international commitments,” deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Lawrence […]

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Germany bans charity for Hezbollah links

  German authorities banned a group Tuesday accused of raising money for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and staged raids across the country on homes and offices used by the organization.   Around 150 police officers searched premises across six states and confiscated cash, computers and around 40 boxes of files. Two bank accounts with a […]

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Dutch priest Fr van der Lugt shot dead in Homs

  Fr Frans van der Lugt’s assassination has shocked Syrians across the country. A man of peace, he helped in the negotiations to break the siege on the Old City of Homs. The Jesuit priest refused to leave out of solidarity with its residents, sharing the suffering they are going through. There are 24 other Christians in […]

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Lebanese reality show went awry when a son sattacked his mother

 Click Here to View Video   According to a video posted to YouTube last week, a Lebanese reality show went awry when a son supposed to be reunited with his mother instead attacked her. The show is called Bil Akeed (“For Sure”) and specializes in reuniting estranged family members. On a recently filmed episode, the […]

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