Mikati must Dismiss the FPM Histrionics

By Ghassan Karam
Old habits die hard, actually at times they never die. This is a good thing if the habit in question is that of integrity, high ethical standards, intellectual curiosity and creative thinking. But it is a bad when the characteristic in question is that of being addicted to superficiality, megalomania and a squeaky [...]

‘Gunfire erupts on Syria-Jordan borders

Shots rang out at the Jordanian-Syrian border late Sunday as Syrian forces attempted to prevent civilians from entering the Kingdom, hours after an Arab League decision to impose sanctions on Damascus.

Syrian soldiers opened fire on a married couple and their young child as they attempted to enter the Kingdom late yesterday near the Jaber border crossing (more…)

Iranian DM warns U.S., Israel against attacking Iran

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi warned the United States against attacking Iran, saying the Iranian Armed Forces will teach it how to fight and (make it) realize what fighting really means”. (more…)

Lebanon expects to be affected by Syria sanctions

Beirut – The Arab League’s widely expected decision to apply sanctions on Syria may also hurt Lebanon’s economy, despite the country’s best efforts to remain neutral, Lebanese experts and officials said Sunday. (more…)

4 cars set on fire in Sidon

MTV reported that four cars were set on fire in Sidon ( Saida) south Lebanon within a period of half an hour.
Investigation is ongoing to determine who is behind the fire (more…)

Details of sanctions on Syria as approved by the Arab League

Here are details of a set of sanctions on Syria approved by the Arab League on Sunday. The League said products affecting the daily lives of Syrian citizens would be exempted.

The sanctions will be enforced immediately, Qatar said. However, details such as which Syrian individuals would be targeted are to be discussed by a technical committee and announced in Doha on Saturday. (more…)

Arab League Approves Sanctions Against Syria

BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Arab League approved tough economic sanctions against Syria on Sunday because of its violent crackdown against antigovernment protesters, an unprecedented step against an Arab country. (more…)

Siniora tells Tripoli parade: STL is all about justice

Thousands of people took part in a rally organized by the Future Movement in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli to honor Lebanese politicians assassinated in the past few years as well as to voice support for Arab uprisings.

The event entitled, “The Fall of Arms…Spring of Independence,” was organized to mark Lebanon’s 68th Independence Anniversary. (more…)

Iran threatens to target NATO missile shield in Turkey if attacked

Iran will target NATO’s missile defense installations in Turkey if the U.S. or Israel attacks the Islamic Republic, a senior commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said Saturday.
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Arab FMs drew up list of sanctions against Syria

Arab finance ministers gathered in Cairo on Saturday drew up a list of sanctions against Syria that they will present to foreign ministers for adoption as fresh violence killed 24 civilians and members of the security forces. (more…)