Rifi: Nahhas is undermining Lebanon’s security

Internal Security Forces chief Maj. Gen. Ashraf Rifi Thursday accused resigned Telecoms Minister Charbel Nahhas of undermining security in the country, following a dispute between Nahhas and security services that almost turned deadly.

The intelligence branch of the ISF had prevented Nahhas from entering a Telecoms Ministry facility on Thursday to dismantle (more…)

Syrian protesters set on fire a poster of Hezbollah chief

Al Jazeera reported that 3000 protesters in Boukmal , Syria set on fire a poster of Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (more…)

Editorial: Washington should plan for a post-Assad Syria

Last week, U.S. President Barack Obama gave Syrian President Bashar al-Assad an ultimatum: Lead a transition to democracy, or, “get out of the way.”

5 injured in explsion targeting UNIFIL in south Lebanon, update 2

Explosion targeting UNIFIL vehicle heard at Saida’s entrance near the Awali River in South Lebanon Future TV reported.
Al-Jazeera reported later that Five UNIFIL members were injured in the explosion .

Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported that two of Italy’s UNIFIL soldiers were killed in Saida explosion (more…)

Syrian refugees cross Lebanon border to escape massacre

IN A vacant shop the size of a shipping container in the northern Lebanese village of Buqaya, 12 men aged 15 to 63 have gathered mattresses, a gas jet to brew coffee, and a TV set.

”Our homes are over the river,” says Salem Abu Hassan (more…)

Syrian security forces kill 8 protesters , 1 near Lebanon borders

Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrations Friday, killing at least eight people as thousands took to the streets despite the near-certainty they will face gunfire, tear gas and stun guns, human rights activists and witnesses said. (more…)

At least 3 protesters killed in southern Syria by security forces

Security forces killed at least three people in Syria on Friday as the country braced for more protests after the weekly Muslim prayers, with pro-reform activists reaching out to the army to join their 10-week uprising. (more…)

Caretaker Interior Minister Ziad Baroud quits

Caretaker Interior Minister Ziad Baroud decided on Thursday to quit adding that he has witnessed the breakdown of the Lebanese state. He stressed that he took the decision due to his keenness on implementing the law, which is totally in line with President Suleiman’s stances and keenness on state institutions.” (more…)

The Crushing Lebanese Sovereign Debt.

By Ghassan Karam
What is the single most important rationale for government? We agree to have a government and we endow it with many forms of power in the hope that it will maintain law and order, create even leveled fields in all areas, protect our intrinsic rights of congregation, freedom of speech and freedom of [...]

Gaddafi son, Saif al Arab not dead, says Berlusconi

TALIAN Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi overnight dismissed a Libyan claim that an April 30 NATO air strike killed one of strongman Muammer Gaddafi’s sons. (more…)