Aridi says the cabinet is ignoring the interests of the people

Minister of Public Works and Transportation Ghazi Aridi said on Thursday during a press conference that “the current government is undermining the people’s interests.”

“The cabinet asked Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abu Faour to request the Public Works and Transportation Ministry cancel a number of projects that were previously approved on by the cabinet,” he said (more…)

Benetton unveils a series of controversial ads

Benetton is making headlines over the release of a series of controversial ads this week. As part of its new Unhate campaign, the United Colors of Benetton Italian clothing company revealed digitally manipulated images of world leaders kissing on the lips. (more…)

Lebanese ready to take up arms against Syrian insurgents

In the office of the former general turned self-styled humanitarian, concerned locals and Syrian refugees talk of taking up arms to defend a country they believe the national army will not. (more…)

Mikati to resign if Hezbollah, allies oppose funding STL, Al Liwa

A parliamentary source revealed to the Al Liwa newspaper that PM Nagib Mikati told MP Robert Ghanem, head of the justice and administration parliamentary committee on Tuesday during a dinner that he hosted at the Grand Serail that his resignation letter will be ready if he cannot convince Hezbollah and its allies Amal and FPM to fund the Special Tribunal for Lebanon ( STL) (more…)

Free Syrian Army takes shape on Lebanese border

A disaffected soldier who has fled the Syrian military explains why he is fighting to bring down Assad’s regime.

The man from the Free Syrian Army pointed to a spot on a distant hill marked by a lone white tent and a cluster of trees. (more…)

Yemeni protesters urge Arab League to suspend Yemen too

As the Arab League meets in Morocco to formalize their decision earlier this week to suspend Syria, anti-regime protesters are urging the league to do the same in Yemen. (more…)

Cleric:Hezbollah, Iran, Syria supporters being trained and armed

Sheikh Da’i al-Islam al-Shahhal who leads the Institution of the Salafist Party in Lebanon said that he has confirmed information that the supporters of Hezbollah , Iran and Syria in the Tripoli region are being trained and armed with the aim of causing widespread destruction and devastation in norther Lebanon should the Syrian regime collapse. (more…)

US official: All we heard from Mikati is promises and excuses

A United States official who did not want his name disclosed commented during an interview with al Rai newspaper about Lebanon PM Minister Nagib Mikati by saying that all the US heard from Mikati is promises and excuses. (more…)

Man arrested in White House shooting probe

An Idaho man wanted in connection with a White House shooting incident was arrested Wednesday in western Pennsylvania, police and the U.S. Secret Service announced.

Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, who was detained by Pennsylvania State Police, was allegedly involved in a shooting Friday night that may be responsible for two bullets found at the White House, according to the Secret Service. (more…)

Palestinian president to meet Hamas leader in Cairo next week

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that he plans to meet Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal next week, a move bound to upset Israel and the U.S.

The meeting, which is expected to take place in Cairo, will include discussion of the reconciliation agreement that rival factions Fatah and Hamas signed in May (more…)