NNA – Lebanese Army artillery pounded on Sunday afternoon armed militants in the area of Wadi al-Khail in the outskirts of Arsal, NNA correspondent in Baalbek reported.
Army shells militants in Arsal outskirts
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Sehnaoui retaliates to Pharaon’s Accusations
Minister of State for Planning Affairs Michel Pharaon Friday accused former Telecommunications Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui of corruption claiming the latter stole “at least $100 million” from the ministry during his term. Pharaon made the accusations during a news conference, after his campaign posters in Ashrafieh’s […]
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CIA: Islamic State’s global terror capabilities are ‘formidable
The Islamic State’s ability to launch terror strikes remains a “formidable” threat despite military successes against the militant group in Iraq and Syria, CIA Director John Brennan said Thursday. As the extremist group has lost territory in Iraq and Syria it has redoubled its efforts […]
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America’s Perpetual Wars
With just over six months left until the end of his Presidency, President Obama was reminded recently that he stands to leave office as the first two-term President who presided over eight years of seemingly endless military conflict: Throughout this trip, Mr. Obama has confronted […]