15 protesters killed by Syrian security forces

Syrian security forces opened fire Friday as thousands of anti-government protesters took to Syria’s streets in a weekly ritual of defiance and demands for President Bashar Assad’s ouster, activists said. Syria-based human rights activist Mustafa Osso said at least fifteen people, including a child, were killed (more…)

Mikati urges Assad to speed up implementation of reforms

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed hope during an interview with Arabic satellite channel Al-Arabiya that Syrian President Bashar Assad will speed up the implementation of promised reforms, so stability will return to Syria. (more…)

Syria’s Central Bank opened an account at Lebanon’s Central Bank

Syria’s Central Bank has opened an account at the Lebanese Central Bank in what some say could be an end run around sanctions, the Beirut Daily Star reported.

Such a move wouldn’t normally be considered unusual but it comes at a time (more…)

March 14 united in confronting the new Lebanon cabinet, report

Informed sources told al Jamhouriya newspaper that the leaders of the March 14 alliance held a lengthy meeting Wednesday evening at the the center house in downtown Beirut that lasted for more than 3 hours . (more…)

Cabinet still undecided on STL clause in ministerial statement

The 12-member ministerial committee that has been charged with drafting the ministerial policy statement has not yet been able to decide on the controversial issue of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) . (more…)

Hezbollah chief to make another TV appearance

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will make another TV appearance via video link on Friday during which he will deliver a speech according to a Hezbollah statement issued on Thursday by its Media Relations Department (more…)

US imposes economic sanctions on Iran Air

The US has imposed economic sanctions on Iran’s national airline, saying Iran Air had supported the Iranian military.

In a statement, the treasury department also said the airline had provided “material support and services” to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. (more…)

Hezbollah slams Bahrain sentences of Shiite activists

The Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah lashed out against Bahraini courts Thursday, for a verdict the day before sentencing Shiite opposition leaders to life imprisonment. (more…)

Ali: The success of the cabinet would benefit Syria

The Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdul Karim Ali said on Thursday following talks with Interior Minister Marwan Charbel that the new government has met the demands of the Lebanese people adding its success would benefit Syria. (more…)

Aridi: US envoy didn’t impose any conditions on Jumblatt or cabinet

Public Works Minister Ghazi Aridi , a key member of MP Walid Jumblatt’s parliamentary bloc denied that U.S. Ambassador Maura Connelly had imposed any conditions on the National Struggle Front bloc leader or the new cabinet during their Tuesday night meeting . (more…)