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Politicians debate dialogue, security appointments
The country's top politicians engaged in tense debate on Tuesday over the two controversial issues of military appointments and the upcoming national dialogue sessions to be chaired by President Michel Sleiman. Head of the Democratic Gathering bloc MP Walid Jumblatt held a late night meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Full Story |
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Fneish tries to mediate minimum wage dispute
The long-running debate between the private sector and the General Labor Confederation (GLC) over the minimum wage has reached another dead-end with both parties insisting on their demands, according to Labor Minister Mohammad Fneish.
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Don't blame the messenger for the bad behavior of politicians
Politicians in Lebanon frequently criticize local media outlets whenever we report or analyze events and statements that are bound to stir up controversy. Some have called for clamping down on media freedoms, claiming that such an effort would reduce sectarian or political tensions in the country. 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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30,000 Australians invade Lebanon - for a summer visit
The Australian Embassy estimates that by the end of the summer season, at least 30,000 Australians will have visited Lebanon. This is a higher figure than in previous years due to the improved security situation and suggests that Lebanese-Australians are returning to their home country for summer vacations in increasing numbers.
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(Some of) Iraq's public art returns to Baghdad streets
Shahryar has recovered his hand and Abu Nuwas will soon be clutching his wine goblet again. Statues damaged during the US-led invasion are being restored to their former glory across Baghdad. Legendary king of Samarkand in "One Thousand and One Nights," Shahryar is back on his pedestal near a statue of storyteller Sheherazade overlooking. Full Story
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Absent the state, watch new pacts arise
By Rami G. Khouri
The memorandum of understanding to ease sectarian tensions that was signed in Beirut Monday between Hizbullah and a slightly obscure Lebanese Salafist movement is unlikely to have a major impact on anything - but it is highly symbolic in revealing the constantly evolving line-up of major political actors in the Arab world. 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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