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Bolstering the Lebanese state requires cool-headed thinking
The tragic loss of First Lieutenant Samer Hanna, a young and capable army officer whose helicopter was shot down in South Lebanon on Thursday, has understandably sent emotions running high. Debates about the resistance were already extremely charged before this unfortunate incident took place. Continue |
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The World's Most Powerful Celebrities
It is the year of the tween. Coming off a massive concert tour, a hit 3-D movie--and a risqué picture in Vanity Fair--pop star Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) leads a slew of young stars onto Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 ranking of the world's ultra-famous. Also building buzz, and drawing dollars, from the under-18 crowd were Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Full Story |
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Youth see US-style schooling as 'crucial' to career growth
Peter Dorman has recently returned to Beirut to take up his new position as President of the American University of Beirut (AUB). From his new office, Dorman spoke to The Daily Star about his long-standing family connections with AUB, his association with Beirut and plans for the university. Full Story |
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Food may break the Middle East's back
By Rami G. Khouri
If you think the Middle East is already a source of trouble for itself and the rest of the world in the form of violence, extremism, refugees and illegal immigrants, hold on tight, because rougher days are ahead. Discussions with researchers and executives of leading international organizations, as I have just had during a working visit to Geneva. Continue
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Did the Lebanon Examiner help, hurt, or make no difference at all?
The basic function of a daily newspaper is to provide useful information to its readers, a goal so theoretically simple that any child can understand it. Beyond this core purpose, however, the mission grows exponentially more complicated. Decisions must be made, for example, in terms of what subjects and geographical areas should be covered. Full Story |
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Iidad holds gala dinner to raise funds for school for disabled
The Friends of the Disabled Association (Iidad) held a Gala dinner at Pangea Beach on Wednesday evening, it being promised that any funds raised from the event will be used to develop Iidad's school in Mechrif. Nearly 500 people turned out for the event, including Iidad chairman Mousa Charafeddine, As-Safir publisher Talal Salman, and Jacky Dawood. Full Story |
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