In his Palm Sunday Homily, the pope spoke entirely off-the-cuff, ignoring his prepared homily and calling on people to look into their own hearts to see how they’re living their lives. Later, he posed for selfies with some young people   Pope Francis proved Sunday that the selfie craze is here to stay when […]

  Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi hoped on Sunday that parliament would take into consideration the people’s rights as it studies the new wage scale during a session on Tuesday.   He said: “We hope parliament will take into consideration the people’s rights and the state’s capabilities when studying the scale.” He made his remarks during a […]

  BEIRUT: Ali Wehbe, better known as the Lebanese Desert Runner for running in the harshest conditions across the globe, began his latest challenge last week: to run 12 marathons in 12 days.   “Every year, I choose a cause and I run for it,” Wehbe told The Daily Star, citing his mother’s death from […]

  Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi stressed on Friday the need to stage the presidential elections on time, saying that he does not have the right to interfere in the elections. He said upon his return to Lebanon from a trip to Geneva: “I have not rejected the nomination of any March 8 or 14 camp presidential […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]