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Sleiman says preparations must be made for dialogue to be productive
20-08-2008
Sources said on Wednesday that President Michel Sleiman still did not designate the date of the national dialogue, and some preparations need to be made beforehand, because all Lebanese people want the dialogue to be productive.
Lebanese artists perform in Mansour Rahbani’s The Return of the Phoenix at the Byblos Festival in Jbeil
20-08-2008
Lebanese artists perform in Mansour Rahbani’s The Return of the Phoenix at the Byblos Festival in Jbeil on August 19, 2008.
Politicians debate dialogue, security appointments
20-08-2008
BEIRUT: The country's top politicians engaged in tense debate on Tuesday over the two controversial issues of military appointments and the upcoming national dialogue sessions to be chaired by President Michel Sleiman.
Berri to convene Parliament to address economic concerns
20-08-2008
BEIRUT- Speaker Nabih Berri said in comments published Tuesday that he will invite Parliament to convene next week to discuss the economic situation as well as the living conditions of the Lebanese.
Salafis freeze memorandum of understanding with Hezbollah
20-08-2008
Tripoli -The Salafi groups in Lebanon on Tuesday announced indefinite freezing of a memorandum of understanding with Hezbollah, 24 hours after it was announced at a press conference in Beirut.
Some terrorists entered Lebanon disguised as tourists
20-08-2008
Beirut - MP Walid Jumblatt's Progressive Socialist Party has informed Interior Minister Ziad Baroud that terrorists disguised as tourists have entered Lebanon to carry out apparent suicide attacks.
Your Horoscope for August 20th
20-08-2008
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your emotions will be stirred up, causing arguments you are better off avoiding. Rethink the situation that has gotten you so riled up and realize the sweetest revenge is your own success. Use your energy wisely.
No sandcastles please, you're in Italy
19-08-2008
ROME - When in Capri, don't wander off the beach in a bikini. If you go to the sea in Eraclea, near Venice, remember that building sandcastles is forbidden. And don't even think about mowing your lawn at the weekend in Forte dei Marmi.
Coming soon: 'wallet phones' from Japan
19-08-2008
TOKYO, Japan - Japan will start an aggressive push to market abroad its mobile technology, especially the nation's popular "wallet phone," a government official said Tuesday.
Argentina rout 9-man Brazil to reach final
19-08-2008
BEIJING, China - Sergio Aguero scored twice and set up a third as holders Argentina reached the Olympic football final against Nigeria with a 3-0 win over big rivals Brazil who ended the match with nine men.
Hotel occupancy rates in Beirut on steady recovery
19-08-2008
BEIRUT- The benchmark survey of the Middle East hotel sector by Ernst & Young indicated that occupancy rate at hotels in Beirut was 40 percent in the first half of 2008, up 4 percent from 36 percent in the same period last year.
US: No restrictions on military assistance to Lebanon
19-08-2008
Beirut- Deputy head of the U.S. diplomatic mission to Beirut Bill Grant on Monday denied claims and allegations that Washington had refused to provide the Lebanese Army with weapons.
Aridi calls for keeping political bickering away from Beirut's airport
19-08-2008
BEIRUT- Minister of Public Works and Transport Ghazi Aridi said on Tuesday that Rafik Hariri International Airport should remain above the political bickering in the country.
Relationship Tips: Movie Day
19-08-2008
Have a movie marathon some rainy or cold Saturday. Put all your errands and chores on hold and head to your nearest theater. Hit three or four movies and mix it up. Buy the theater popcorn and drinks but sneak your own candy in.
From Bean to Bar: How is Chocolate Made?
19-08-2008
Ever wondered, "how is chocolate made?" Let's pick up with the arrival of the cacao beans at the factory.At the factory, the cacao beans are first sifted for foreign objects you know, rocks, machetes, whatever got left in the bag. The cacao is weighed and sorted by type so that the manufacturer knows exactly what type of cacao is going into the chocolate.