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Canadian Veteran Fighting Daesh Arrested in Iraq

A Canadian military veteran has been arrested by Kurdish forces in Erbil, Northern Iraq, under mysterious circumstances. Michael Kennedy has been fighting Daesh forces in Iraq as a volunteer since June, and was attempting to return to his native Newfoundland for Christmas. Kennedy served in […]

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Hariri discusses with Chinese envoy situation in Syria

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri received this afternoon at the “Center House” China’s special envoy to Syria, Xie Xiaoyan, at the head of a delegation, accompanied by the Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Wang Kejian, a statement by Hariri’s office indicated on Monday. After the meeting, the […]

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Russia; China Block 7-Day Cease-fire for Aleppo

UNITED NATIONS — Russia wielded its U.N. Security Council veto Monday, blocking imposition of a 7-day cease-fire in the Syrian city of Aleppo so that humanitarian aid could reach the city’s besieged eastern neighborhoods. China sided with Russia and also vetoed the measure. Council member Venezuela […]

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Aoun Meets Canadian Foreign Minister

President Michel Aoun held a meeting at the Presidential Palace with Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion where discussions touched on the Syrian refugees in Lebanon and highlighted the need for a political solution in Syria, the National News Agency reported Monday. The issue of the […]

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Karyet Maryam lilatfal – LACD

As we approach the holidays, we would like to announce to you the launching of a fundraising project to help the orphans of “karyet Maryam lilatfal” in Ghosta, Lebanon. This orphanage is yet another charitable mission of the highly regarded Father Majdi Allawi. The orphanage […]

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REPORT: Ashrafieh celebrates car-free day

In a new edition of Achrafieh 2020 Car Free Day, the streets of Saint Nicholas were closed for all vehicles and motorcycles, allowing families and friends to celebrate healthy and fun moments.   The streets will only be open before pedestrians to enjoy activities while […]

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Aoun awards Barakat National Cedar medal

Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, awarded on Sunday posthumously renowned singer Melhem Barakat the insignia of the National Order of the Cedar. A mass was held in Kfarchima marking the 40th Day commemoration of Barakat’s death, in presence of Caretaker Economy and Trade Minister, Alain Hakim, […]