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Lebanon, UNDP advancing solar energy
... the Lebanese water and energy minister announced. Marta Ruedas, the U.N. Development Project representative to Lebanon, praised Beirut's partnership in tackling the challenges presented by climate change by embracing renewable energy resources and ... Comment?
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U.S. fears Hezbollah to get arms
... practical veto power over all government decisions. The duality in weapons possession raises questions about who in Lebanon holds the authority on war and peace. Even before Hariri formed his government, the U.S. Middle East envoy, George Mitchell, ... Comment?
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Showcase: West Into East
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... to put me in the drawer, I will look at the drawer,'" he recounted. Mr. Lezmi talked his father into returning to Lebanon, which convinced him to spend a period of study in Beirut, at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts. He finished his course a week ... Comment?
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Yucatan News: Elton John and Devotion
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... that exists in this state. On December 17, there is going to be a new book going on sale - " and its title is "From Lebanon... What We Remember. Replanting Roots" by Ant. Maria Teresa Cuevas Seba. After having lunch at the Lebanese Club this weekend ... Comment?
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Suleiman wants more military aid from U.S.
... between Hezbollah and Israel. Obama had asked lawmakers earlier in the year to consider increasing military aid to Lebanon by $98.4 million in 2009, bringing the total to $189.1 million. Washington has supplied the Lebanese military with the Cessna ... Comment?
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Hezbollah battles Druze east of Beirut
... At least four people were killed and 12 wounded, bringing the number of dead in five days of fighting throughout Lebanon to 46. At least 132 people have been wounded. Hezbollah and allied Druze fighters took control of several village in the area, ... Comment?
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Salam Bounian announces final countdown to launch of 'The Gate'
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... in Qatar, the GCC and certain parts of the Middle East and had its first Hotel lunched into operation in Beirut, Lebanon couple of weeks ago. Media contact: Isabella Ibrahim Marketing Executive Salam Bounian Salam Plaza Tower,2nd Floor Maysaloun ... Comment?
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Hizbullah Entrenches in Lebanon; Obama Says 'Honor Ceasefire'
... arms smuggling threatens Israel's security but agreed that Israel must honor the resolution that ended the Second Lebanon War three years ago. "We also discussed the Israeli threats against Lebanon which are taking place and place obstacles to the ... Comment?
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Hezbollah, Beirut Mourn Assad's Brother
Hezbollah ministers and Lebanese political figures expressed their condolences to Syrian President Bashar Assad on the death of his younger brother. Comment?
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Federalism, Lebanon's ignored option
Taif is 20 this year, and many of the questions posed by the accord have yet to be answered in Lebanon. Comment?
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Hizbullah's arms block progess on rights - NGO
BEIRUT: Continuing political crisis together with Hizbullah's military strength is preventing Lebanon from making any real progress on human rights issues, a new report has said. Comment?
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Israel 'committed' to Ghajar withdrawal - UNIFIL
BEIRUT: The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon spokesman Andrea Tenenti said on Monday that Israel was committed to withdrawing from the northern part of the border village of Ghajar and to implementing Resolution 1701, which put an end to the summer 2006 war with Israel. Comment?
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Hariri, court drop Wahhab slander case
BEIRUT: The Lebanese press court issued on Monday its verdict in the case filed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri against former Minister Wiam Wahhab. Comment?
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Freedom of expression on display at LAU
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... is the freedom of expression" she said, "the individual being able to express oneself is what we are proud of in Lebanon." Ennio Troili from the Italian Cultural Institute was also present, stating that he hoped the event would further cultural ties ... Comment?
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Sleiman urges Obama to halt Israel's violations in Lebanon
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BEIRUT: US President Barack Obama on Monday raised concerns about arms smuggled into Lebanon that could threaten Israel, as he welcomed Lebanese President Michel Sleiman to the Oval Office. Comment?
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Baroud, Safadi, other politicians pay condolences to Assad
... Monday that the Syrian president expressed to Berri Syria's welcome to Hariri's visit as well as its full support to Lebanon and its new Government. Majd Assad died on Saturday after suffering a long illness, the Syria state run agency SANA ... Comment?
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Landmark case lands Lebanese woman in jail for beating migrant maid
... filing the complaint and the court rejected the accused's request to have her return in order to stand trial in Lebanon. Nadim Houry, a migrant rights researcher for the US-based Human Rights Watch, sees the ruling as an important step in fighting ... Comment?
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Renewable energy projects top UNDP agenda
... its representative Marta Ruedas recalled the importance of facing climate change by reducing energy consumption and Lebanon's role in doing so. She added that Lebanon and the UNDP had plans to promote solar heating systems. Representative of the ... Comment?
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UN, political leaders call for human rights advances in Lebanon
BEIRUT: UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams called on Monday for the Lebanese Government to sign up to an international treaty banning the use of land mines, as MPs, ambassadors and civil society representatives marked Human Rights Day in Beirut. Comment?
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A Locals Take On Lebanon
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On our first day in Lebanon we heard about this guy named Johnny. Some locals stopped us mid-run and said we had to meet this guy. Comment?
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