Cabinet discusses STL and funding LAF- Update

According to local reports the Lebanese cabinet asked Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar to follow up with the Lebanese judiciary on the issue of false witnesses of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon’s (STL) and prepare a report on the matter. (more…)

Lebanon PM: Stability is a duty

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said it is the duty of all Lebanese leaders to preserve stability in the country as a value added asset.

“Calm brings stability, which in its turn brings prosperity,” (more…)

Bolton: Israel has until the weekend to bomb Iran’s nuclear plant

Israel has until the weekend to launch a military strike on Iran’s first nuclear plant before the humanitarian risk of an attack becomes too great, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton said Tuesday.

A Russian company is expected to help Iran start loading nuclear fuel into its plant on Saturday, after which an attack on the Bushehr reactor could trigger harmful radiation, (more…)

Lebanon grants Palestinians right-to-work

In a landmark vote, parliament yesterday approved a measure that gives Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon the right to work in the country.

Israeli greed, debt behind Lebanon energy law

Lebanon’s parliament has approved a new energy law which paves the way for exploration of offshore oil and natural gas. (more…)

Iranian trees cause border tension

The Lebanese army and United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon  went on high alert on noon Tuesday over an Israeli request to cut down five trees planted on Monday by the Iranians  as  part of aid to  Lebanon, according to newspaper reports.

Israel said that it wanted to cut down the trees, that are in Lebanese territory, because they are touching the dividing line on the border. (more…)

Another telecom employee arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel

Lebanese Military Investigative Judge Riad Abu Ghaida interrogated and issued an arrest warrant for Alfa telecom employee Tareq al-Rabaa, who is detained on suspicion of spying for Israel. (more…)

Berri, Atmeh sentenced to death over spying for israel

A Lebanese military court on Tuesday sentenced two Lebanese citizens to death on charges of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence service, an unnamed judicial source told AFP.

“Military Court Presiding Judge Nizar Khalil sentenced Osama Mohammed Ali Berri, from the southern town of Tebnin, (more…)

Parliament approves bills for Palestinian rights & oil

The parliament ratified during its Tuesday session the draft oil bill and Palestinian rights bill.
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Hezbollah hands over evidence to Mirza

Lebanese Attorney General Saeed Mirza received on Tuesday the Hezbollah documents that Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) General Prosecutor Daniel Bellemare had requested from the Lebanese authorities.

The evidence over former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s assassination was delivered to Mirza by Hezbollahsecurity coordinator Wafiq Safa. (more…)