Itani: Syrian Revolution is in real danger

Lebanese journalist Fidaa Itani who was held in northern Syria by the rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad has been freed and arrived at Beirut airport Thursday at 10 pm .

Information minister Walid Daouk met Itani at the airport. (more…)

One killed in Lebanon-Syria border clash

A border clash between Lebanese security forces and a group of armed Syrian men crossing illegally into Lebanon on Thursday left one dead and at least 10 injured, a security official said.

“At 5:15 am (0215 GMT) a group of armed Syrians drove their pick-up truck across the Syrian-Lebanese border near the village of Hnaider” (more…)

Lebanon Speaker postpones parliament session

Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri decided to postpone the upcoming parliamentary session which was set for November 7 until an indefinite date due to March 14’s boycott of the parliament.

“I decided to postpone the November 7 parliament session until a date that we would determine later (more…)

22 people killed in Fuel truck explosion in Saudi capital

A fuel truck exploded after hitting portions of a bridge Thursday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, engulfing buildings and cars in flames and killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 110, witnesses and officials said.

The death toll was a significant increase in the number of reported casualties than in (more…)

Lebanon cabinet approves diplomatic appointments

The Lebanese cabinet met Wednesday at the Baabda Palace and approved diplomatic appointments, including selecting ambassadors from state and non-state employees, MTV reported. (more…)

US warns Israel against pre-emptive strike on Iran

US military commanders have warned their Israeli counterparts that any action against Iran would severely limit the ability of American forces in the region to mount their own operations against the Iranian nuclear programme by cutting off vital logistical support from Gulf Arab allies. (more…)

Clinton seeks more inclusive Syrian opposition

The United States indicated on Wednesday that it was undertaking its most aggressive attempt yet to reshape the Syrian opposition, with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton dismissing the current leadership as a bunch of out-of-touch exiles who should be replaced with a group more representative (more…)

Efforts underway to end clashes between Syria rebels,Kurds

Nearly a week of fighting between Kurds and Arab rebels in northern Syria risks opening a new front in the already bloody battle for control of the country, underscoring the complexity of a conflict that threatens to ignite sectarian and ethnic tensions across the region. (more…)