Sep
09

Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Syrian influence in Lebanon is on the rise again, 5 years after split

Syrian influence in Lebanon is on the rise again, 5 years after split
Five years ago, Lebanese thronged the streets of Beirut to protest Syrian control over their country in a movement that quickly ended decades of military domination.

Hezbollah, Syria hail Hariri’s message
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept. 8 (UPI) — Statements from the Lebanese prime minister regarding his stance toward Damascus are welcome measures, Hezbollah allies declared. Lebanon – Syria – Hezbollah – Middle East – Politics

Lebanon expects 2011 GDP growth of 5 pct
* Lebanon’s 2011 projected deficit seen rising to $3.6 bln

Helping Lebanon’s very sick kids get an education
On Christmas Eve 2008 12-year-old Paul Yared started counting his days. Medical tests had revealed a vicious form of bone cancer that transformed the Lebanese boy’s life in London from going to school and playing to dealing with chemotherapy and pain.

Lebanese police seize 65.7 kilogrammes of Netherlands-bound hashish
Beirut – The Lebanese Anti-Drug Bureau on Wednesday announced it had foiled an attempt to smuggle 65.7 kilogrammes of hashish from Lebanon to the Netherlands.

Lebanese speaker warns relaunched talks could raise tensions
Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Wednesday that the relaunched Middle East peace talks could raise tensions on the border with Israel and ignite clashes in Palestinian refugee camps.

Lebanon condemns US Koran burning
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman on Wednesday denounced plans by a Florida pastor to burn copies of the Koran, saying it contradicted Christian teachings.

Syrian influence in Lebanon on the rise again
Five years ago, Lebanese thronged the streets of Beirut to protest Syrian control over their country in a movement that quickly ended decades of military domination. Lebanon – Syria – Beirut – Middle East – Politics

For the first time ever a new partnership Between Realestate.com.lb and MSN Arabia
Beirut, Lebanon – September 08, 2010: Realestate.com.lb, the leading Lebanese real estate directory, announced, beginning summer 2010, signing a partnership deal with MSN Arabia, The number one online network, with the largest number of subscriptions and users in the region to support the Lebanese real estate market.