Syrian-American held for spying on Syrian protesters

A 47-year-old Syrian-born naturalized American has been charged for his alleged role in spying on Syrian protesters in the United States, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. (more…)

Several labor unions rejected the min. wage deal

The Confederation of Bank Employee Unions announced on Wednesday that it rejected the minimum wage raise agreed Tuesday in the cabinet, National News Agency reported. (more…)

World bank downgrades Lebanon growth from 7 to 4%

The World Bank revised downward the projected 2011 economic growth in Lebanon from the initial January forecast of 7 Per cent to 4 percent (more…)

Arsal Mayor confirms Syrian violation of Lebanese borders

The Mayor of the Bekaa town of Arsal Ali Hojeiri which has witnessed several Syrian violations of the Lebanese borders, rejected the statement of Secretary General of the Higher Lebanese-Syrian Council Nasri Khoury who said that “the Syrian army killed Syrian national Ali al-Khatib on Syrian territory.” (more…)

MP Houri slams cabinet over Syrian border violations

March 14 MP Ammar Houri slammed the cabinet on Wednesday over the Syrian army’s violations of the Lebanese borders. (more…)

US issues terror alert after Iran plot exposed

The State Department is warning Americans around the world of the potential for terrorist attacks against U.S. interests following the exposure of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States. (more…)

Labor Union suspends strike

Beirut, Lebanon – The General Workers Union said on Wednesday in a statement that it has suspended the strike that was planned for today.” (more…)

Mexico Helped U.S. Prevent Iranian Plot to Kill Ambassador

Mexico helped the U.S. capture an Iranian man allegedly plotting to kill Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the U.S. by denying him entry, a Mexican official said. (more…)

Siniora calls for punishing the killers of the Copts

Former Lebanese Prime Minister and current Future bloc leader MP Fouad Siniora visited the headquarters of the Christian Coptic Church in Sin al-Fil on Tuesday and offered his condolences over the violent clashes that killed a number of Egyptian Copts Sunday in Cairo.
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U.S. thwarts Iranian plot to kill Saudi Ambassador

U.S. authorities said Tuesday they charged two men in what they described as an Iranian-directed plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S.

The plot was approved by elements of the Iranian government, said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. (more…)