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1. Lebanon Casinos September 28, 2009 These are difficult times in Lebanon. Still, the country has seen much political and military upheaval over the years, and its capital city, Beirut, retains a reputation as a liberal and fun place, as suggested by its long-time nickname, the "Paris of the North." For gamblers, it offers a haven of opportunity in an area not well endowed with gaming facilities. Indeed, Lebanon's only mainland casino, the largest in all the Middle East, continues to attract gamblers despite the troubles. The Casino du Liban (Lebanon Casino) is located in a Christian area about 14 miles north of Beirut, call... (read more) Author: William Doyle

2. Lebanon's Hariri Makes 2nd Attempt at Forming Unity Government September 24, 2009 Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri on Thursday launched talks with the country's various political parties in his second bid to form a coalition government since a June election. Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri (R) meets with Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun in Beirut, 24 Sep 2009Hariri, who met with parliament speaker and opposition Amal party leader Nabih Berri, was reappointed as prime minister last week, days after resigning. He left his post after more than 10 weeks of fruitless attempts to form a coalition government.Visiting Hudson Institute fellow Lee S... (read more)

3. US Envoy in Lebanon for Talks September 16, 2009 Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman (l) and U.S. envoy George Mitchell (r)in Beirut, 16 Sep 2009US Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell arrived in Lebanon late Wednesday for talks with President Michel Suleiman.Mitchell arrived in Beirut following two days of talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials, which failed to resolve differences over halting Israeli settlement construction. U.S. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly described Mitchell's meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Palestinians as "good." Kelly said he believed Mitchell made progress in efforts to g... (read more)

4. Lebanese PM-Designate Steps Down, Political Uncertainty Looms September 11, 2009 Saad Hariri during a press conference at the presidential summer residence in Beiteddine Palace, southeast of Beirut, 10 Sep 2009Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri has announced Thursday he is stepping down and calling it quits after more than 10 weeks of fruitless attempts to form a coalition government. This decision will likely further complicate Lebanon's political situation.In front of a group of reporters, Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri announced he will step down. "I am committed to forming a government of national unity, but there are too many obstacle... (read more)

5. Spice Up Your Touring Experience with Beirutshortstay August 18, 2009 The gateway between the east and the west, Lebanon, once known as the ‘Pearl of the Middle East’, was the most sought destination in the entire region. A country that was ravaged by years of civil war has now slowly rightfully regained its title as the ‘Pearl’. A country so rich in culture and history will never allow tourists to shy away for long. The strong influence of the Phoenicians can be experience among the ruins in the seaside cities of Byblos and Sidon. The nation’s capital, Beirut, is once again a bustling city. A blend of tourists and locals is the perfect setting for a holi... (read more) Author: Hassan Morcel

6. Apartment For Sale, Real Estate Lebanon August 10, 2009 for rent,DAGPAIQARI, lands for sale, Lebanon real estate, apartments for sale Lebanon, villa, commercial, foreclosures for sale, home loans Lebanon, real estate Lebanon, real estate magazine apartment for rent Beirut,Beirut real estate, for rent, land for sale, villa, commercial for sale, real estate Lebanon, foreclosures, home loans Lebanon real estate magazine, flat for sale Beirut apartment for rent Beirut,Beirut real estate, for rent, land for sale, villa, commercial for sale, real estate Lebanon, foreclosures, home loans Lebanon real estate magazine, flat for sale Beirut get help de... (read more) Author: Anthony Rahme

7. Arab Community and Restaurants in London August 04, 2009 Arab Community and Restaurants in London Planted firmly in the central of vibrant, multi-cultural London, Edgware Road is the home and chosen leisure hub for many of Londons Arab community. < a href=”http://www.wikimedia.org”>www.wikimedia.org quotes the Marble Arch end of Edgware Road to be known by nicknames such as "Little Cairo," "Little Beirut," such is the intensity of the Middle Eastern culture there. Many sunny and warm (well cold and cloudy doesn’t have the same feel, does it?) summer hours are spent by mostly smolderingly good-looking Arab men smoking bubbling ‘shisha pipes... (read more) Author: abbeys orchidsart

8. Liven up Your Party With the Beer Pong Game July 27, 2009 Beirut or beer pong game has continued to gain popularity in the United States. You can find it anywhere from college fraternity houses to tailgate parties. This game is believed to originated in the 1950's at Dartmouth College and more closely mirroring ping pong than it does now. Beer pong, as a title, is normally saved for the game that is still played with paddles, however, beirut was born in the 1980's as the title for the paddle free game. Still debate in ongoing about who originated the specific nomenclature, however the rules for each games is surprisingly similar.The setup for the gam... (read more) Author: Danny Fitzgerald

9. Hariri Named Lebanon's Prime Minister June 27, 2009 Saad Hariri arrives for meeting with President Michel Suleiman at Baabda presidential palace, east of Beirut, 26 Jun 2009Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman has designated parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri as prime minister, after a majority of lawmakers nominated him for the post.Mr. Suleiman appointed Hariri on Saturday, asking him to form a new government.Hariri heads a pro-Western party that won elections earlier this month.  He and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah have pledged to cooperate in the formation of a unity government. But Hariri says he will not allow the Hezbolla... (read more)

10. US Returning Ambassador to Syria After Four-Year Absence June 24, 2009 The Obama administration confirms it is sending a U.S. ambassador to Syria after a four-year absence. The last U.S. ambassador in Damascus was withdrawn in 2005 after the Beirut assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.   U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell (r) meets with with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Syrian presidential palace, in Damascus, 13 Jun 2009 (photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA)The decision to return a full-fledged ambassador to Damascus follows a series of visits to Syria by senior officials of the Obama administration... (read more)

11. US Envoy: No Mideast Peace at Lebanon's Expense June 12, 2009 U.S. envoy George Mitchell says a Middle East peace agreement will not come at Lebanon's expense.Mitchell said in Beirut Friday that Lebanon will play a key role in the long-term effort to build lasting stability in the region. The U.S. special envoy to the Middle East made the remarks following talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora.Mitchell also praised Lebanon's recent parliamentary election, calling the vote an important milestone for the country. A U.S.-backed coalition retained its majority in Sunday's closely fought election. Mitchell said the United States remains steadfast ... (read more)

12. Karachi- A permanent Swat June 11, 2009 Since years Karachi has been a cons piques target of terrorism of all sorts with a few long and short lapses the city continues to endure the pangs of killing and other crimes for which Karachi was referred to Beirut of Pakistan but now one likes to trace the resemblance between Karachi and swat only a month ago there was a new phase of disturbance where there were target killings of individuals of different identity in different parts of the city. But the killing was alarming within two or three days then there was a sort abetment. But as a matter of fact there is target killing as a matter o... (read more) Author: jennifer peterson

13. The Arts and Fashion Scene in Beirut June 10, 2009 A bustling and hectic city, Beirut is subject to high temperatures in the heat of summer, reaching over 35 degrees on a typical day in July. So, which better way is there to combat the heat if you're visiting this gorgeous city than to get inside into the cool depths of an art gallery? There are plenty of them scattered around the city, and art fans can be sure that these incredible collections are at the very pinnacle of their field. Beirut prides itself on being a city of the arts; housing hundreds of art galleries within the city itself and throughout the suburbs, and with good reason.... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

14. US Middle East Envoy Adds Stops in Beirut, Damascus June 09, 2009 US Middle East special envoy George Mitchell, (File)The State Department said Tuesday U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell is adding stops in Lebanon and Syria to his current mission to the region aimed at reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The Obama administration has sought to improve ties with Damascus.  The visit to Damascus by U.S. envoy Mitchell is another step in what has been a cautious effort by the Obama administration to draw Syria into diplomatic engagement after years of strained relations.State Department Spokesman Ian Kelly said Mitchell, on his fourth trip to the... (read more)

15. Vote Count Under Way in Lebanon's Parliamentary Election June 07, 2009 Lebanese civil servants carry a ballot box to be set up in a voting station in preparing for elections in Beirut, 06 Jun 2009Vote counting is under way in Lebanon in a parliamentary election contested by a pro-Western coalition and a Hezbollah-led alliance backed by Syria and Iran.Lebanese Interior Minister Ziyad Baroud says voter turnout in Sunday's election was at least 52 percent, exceeding the 45 percent figure for the last parliamentary election in 2005. The first election results are expected late Sunday.Security was tight, with about 50,000 soldiers and police deployed across the countr... (read more)

16. Lebanese Vote in Critical Election June 07, 2009 Lebanese women react as they wait inline to cast their ballot at a polling station in Zahle in the eastern Bekaa valley, Lebanon, Sunday, 07 June 2009Lebanon's president was among the voters who cast ballots early Sunday in the nation's hotly contested parliamentary elections.After President Michel Suleiman voted in his hometown, north of Beirut, he told reporters that democracy is "a blessing that distinguishes Lebanon in the Middle East." Sunday's election pits the current U.S.-backed majority in Lebanon's parliament against a coalition led by the Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah, which is ... (read more)

17. Lebanon Gearing up for Parliamentary Elections June 06, 2009 Lebanese civil servants carries a ballot box to be set up in a voting station in preparing for elections in Beirut, 06 Jun 2009Polls will open in less than 24 hours for Lebanon's parliamentary elections, and civil servants are preparing polling stations and ballot boxes for Sunday's crucial vote. International election monitors, including former president Jimmy Carter, will be overseeing the voting process.Lebanese civil servants, who oversee polling stations have been dispatched to their assigned posts across the country, and paper ballots, along with plastic ballot boxes have been expedited ... (read more)

18. Security Key Issue in Lebanon's Elections June 05, 2009 Supporters of Nayla Tueni (posters) sit in front of electoral office in Beirut's Christian Achrafiyeh district, 27 May 2009As voters in Lebanon go to the polls on Sunday (June 7) , one issue seems to be dominating the elections more than any other: security. In the tumultuous landscape of Lebanese politics, the issue of security is of particular importance to one candidate: Nayla Tueni, whose father Gebran Tueni was assassinated six months after being elected in 2005 to the seat she now seeks. Nayla Tueni is candidate for parliament. A stable Lebanon matters to her more than most. Her father w... (read more)

19. Obama Speech Gets Mixed Reaction June 04, 2009 Lebanese man reacts to US President Barack Obama's speech shown on TV screen at Beirut cafe,04 Jun 2009 Much international reaction to President Barack Obama's call for a "new beginning" in U.S. ties with the Muslim world has been cautiously positive - even from some traditional U.S. rivals, such as the Palestinian militant group Hamas.Religious leaders at Al-Azhar, the ancient Islamic university that co-sponsored the president's address, welcomed his remarks as a sign "of a promising new era in relations" that "paves the way for real dialogue among civilizations, rather than conflict."S... (read more)

20. Release of pro-Syrian Generals Heightens Lebanese Political Tension April 30, 2009 Motorcade of Lebanese generals, detained in 2005, leave Roumieh prison in the hilly eastern suburb overlooking the capital Beirut, Lebanon, 29 Apr 2009The release of four pro-Syrian Lebanese generals, in custody since 2005 for suspicion of involvement in the slaying of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, is stirring up a political tempest between the pro-Western parliamentary majority and the opposition Hezbollah, just over a month before the June 7 parliamentary elections. The Hezbollah-led opposition in Lebanon is taking advantage of the decision by a United Nations-backed tribuna... (read more)

21. Syrian Suspect in Hariri Killing Reported Arrested in UAE April 20, 2009 A bomb blast in Beirut killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on 14 February 2005 (File photo)Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested a Syrian suspect in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Reports from the region on Sunday said Emirati police recently detained a former Syrian intelligence officer, identified as Mohammed Zuhair Siddiq, in connection with the 2005 attack. The reports say Syrian authorities have requested his extradition from the Emirate of Sharjah. Emirati officials have not confirmed the reported arrest. Many anti-Syrian Leb... (read more)

22. The Wondrous City Of Beirut April 20, 2009 Historians, writers and well-wishers have often described the city of Beirut as a mix of heritage and rare charm. A city that saw human civilization grow from the prehistoric era, and one that consists of a rich archeological heritage now to link-back to that proof. A city that has enjoyed taking various faiths and cultures into its stride, and loved to share its numerous shades with the outside world. A land that has rejoiced in inviting guests, and providing them with lavish Beirut hotels and hotels in Lebanon to let them experience the same excitement of living in Beirut with a modern touch... (read more) Author: Pankaj Mohan

23. Lebanon Transfers Hariri Case to Tribunal April 08, 2009 Lebanese authorities have begun handing over files from their investigation into the killing of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri to the U.N.-sponsored special tribunal in The Netherlands.The Lebanese investigating judge, Saqr Saqr, on Wednesday ordered the transfer of the case in response to a formal request made last month by the special court in The Hague.The scene of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was assassinated in Beirut (File)The judge also ordered four pro-Syrian generals arrested in connection with the probe to remain in jail until the tribunal decides what to do with t... (read more)

24. Online Hotel Provider April 06, 2009 Your Friendly Hotel Provider Hoojoozat.com was established in the year 2007, it is a part of Nakhal Group specialized in tourism activities since its creation in 1959. Hoojoozat, the Arabic synonymous of the English word “booking” was specifically chosen to reflect its identity roots, boasts a wide and extensive Arab and regional coverage. The headoffice is located in Beirut, Lebanon. It is the only site that offers an Arabic version of all proposed hotels. It is a friendly online booking system available for the public users as well as for the corporate accounts and the travel ag... (read more) Author: bob laham

25. Film 'The Cross' Recounts Unlikely Pilgrimage March 26, 2009 Christian minister Arthur Blessitt has spent 40 years on an unusual mission, carrying a large cross around the world.  The one-time youth pastor to Hollywood's Sunset Strip returned to Hollywood for the opening of a film that chronicles his travels.Yasser Arafat (l) and Arthur Blessitt, Beirut, 1980Arthur Blessitt has been called "crazy" and "a nut."  Sometimes the comments come from his admirers who at least respect Blessitt's perseverance.  The Evangelical Christian preacher has walked more than 60,000 kilometers with a 3.5-meter cross on his back.  The journey has taken ... (read more)

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