Archive for September, 2010

Explosion in Borj Hammoud wounds 3

An explosion in a garbage container on Saturday in Borj Hammoud district Beirut triggered a small fire, local media reported. (more…)

Obama: Peace talks might focus first on possible border

President Obama on Friday signaled that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators might begin their peace talks by focusing on the potential border between the two states in order to overcome conflicts over Israeli settlement growth on the West Bank.

Describing his efforts to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to extend the 10-month moratorium, which expires this month, (more…)

Karam transferred to Roumieh prison


Detainee Brig. Gen. Fayez Karam appeared in good condition as he was transferred last night to Roumieh prison and placed under the supervision of the police Intelligence Bureau , LBC TV reported Friday evening. (more…)

Gemayel to sue Hezbollah website, report

The attorney of Phalange MP Sami Gemayel’s said he intends to file a lawsuit against the Hezbollah website.

A petition posted on a Hezbollah website called for withdrawing the immunity of MP Sami Gemayel and for hanging him in the arena of honor.

Geagea calls on March 8 to join him in building an effective state


Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said on Friday during LF students’ graduation ceremony in Maarab that the majority March 14 alliance will remain committed to the truth, stressing that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon will continue to be around until justice is done. (more…)

5 family members killed in a Traffic accident

Five family members were killed in a traffic accident in Damour village near al-Jisr beach resort on the highway that links Beirut to south Lebanon

National News Agency said the family’s four-wheeler overturned after one of its tires ruptured, killing all five of them. (more…)

Iran launched 24-hour satellite TV Arabic channel

Iran has launched a 24-hour satellite television entertainment channel to broadcast serials and films to audiences in the Arab world, media reported on Friday. (more…)

Beirut is the 10th most expensive city

Dubai has fallen from the ranks of the world’s most expensive places to live in a development that could harm the city’s economic recovery, a survey has revealed. (more…)

A protester against Quran burning plan killed in Afghanistan

A protester against a US pastor’s plans to burn copies of the Qur’an is reported to have been shot dead in northern Afghanistan after crowds attacked a Nato base. (more…)

Lebanon PM, Saudi King pray in Mecca


Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri attended Eid al-Fitr prayers along with Saudi King Abdullah in Mecca on Friday.

On Thursday, Hariri said that the Lebanese are capable of overcoming the dangers by holding onto coexistence and vowed to keep the people united. (more…)

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