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Israel Sees No Difference Between Lebanon, Hezbollah – Senior IDF Officer

by sputniknews.com — A senior commander in the Israel Defense Forces told Haaretz Wednesday that as a consequence of “a stronger Hezbollah in Lebanese politics,” in future conflicts, Israel would make no distinction between Lebanese forces and those of Hezbollah’s militia. “The distinction we made between Hezbollah and Lebanon during the Second Lebanon War was […]

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How Lebanese descendants are shaking Latin America’s politics

 Paraguay’s new President Mario Abdo Benitez and wife Silvana Lopez head to the Cathedral on a 1967 Cadillac convertible after his swearing-in ceremony on August 15, 2018. AFP Photo by  Richard Hall — TheNational.ae — When Brazilians vote in presidential elections next month they will face a ballot paper that includes candidates with a distinctly Lebanese feel. […]

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Lebanese Literary World Pays Homage to Late Emily Nasrallah

by albawaba.com — “Al Makan,” the last book by the late Emily Nasrallah will be launched Wednesday, alongside a panel discussion and film projection paying tribute to the famed writer’s life and legacy. Published by Dar Onboz, “Al Makan” recounts Nasrallah’s childhood and early adulthood, set within a history that extends from the late 19th […]

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‘Harshest levels’ of religious repression across 16 nations

by catholicherald.co.uk — A US-based global report into religious freedom has identified high levels of religious repression in 28 countries. In the report from the US International Commission on Religious Freedom (USCIRF), sixteen countries were designated as Tier 1 – the harshest level of repression: Myanmar, Central African Republic, China, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, North Korea, […]

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Lebanese man starts PayPal petition

by fxcompared.com — By Daniel Webber  — A netizen claims that millions of people in Lebanon are waiting for PayPal to enter the country · In 2013, an interview with PayPal indicated that the brand would launch its services in Lebanon but this did not materialise · Jason Karim is working hard to get 500 signatures for his […]

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Lebanese businesses suffer from illegal competition by Syrian companies: minister

BEIRUT, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) — Lebanese legal businesses have suffered from illegal competition by Syrian companies operating in Lebanon, said caretaker Economy Minister Raed Khoury Monday. “These illegal companies do not pay taxes or social security for their employees while selling their products and services at lower prices,” he was quoted by Elnashra, an online […]

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In Lebanon, Russia uses softer touch to win influence

jordantimes.com —ALEY, Lebanon — Moscow may have won influence in war-torn Syria through its blistering military intervention, but it is adopting a softer approach in neighbouring Lebanon, where France and the US have held stronger sway. Whether through cultural outreach, planned business deals or traditional diplomacy, Russia appears to be trying to put down deep […]

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Exclusive: Lebanese PM Hariri addresses resignation, Syria, and relationship with Hezbollah

by euronews.com — After seven years of ravaging war in Syria, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri told Euronews’ correspondent Anelise Borges in an exclusive interview that he would be dealing more with Russia rather than the Syrian regime. Borges spoke with Hariri about what it’s like to be surrounded by war, his relationship with Russia […]

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UAE used Israeli spyware to hack Saudi, Qatari and Lebanese rivals

by telegraph.co.uk — The United Arab Emirates had asked an Israeli spyware company it had contracted to surveil dissidents to tap the phone calls of the prime minister of Lebanon and other Arab officials, it emerged Friday. The Emirati government reportedly asked the NSO Group how best to hack the phones of various politicians, with […]

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Top 10 destinations haven’t changed much, but there’s a number of locations seeing growing traffic

by news.com.au — JUST when you thought you were stalking your mate’s Amalfi Coast or party pictures in Vegas, upon closer inspection, you realise they’ve actually checked into Beirut, Lebanon. While Bali, Italy and the United States remain some of the most popular holiday destinations, new research by finder.com.au has revealed that locations such as […]

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