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NNA – MP Anwar EL-Khalil considered, on Sunday, that the “presidential vacuum has caused negative repercussions affecting all institutions in the country,” adding that “the Lebanese Army and military institutions alone are capable of preserving the State’s image and authority.” Khalil’s words came during the […]

The so-called Islamic State group has released photos of weapons and kit belonging to US troops discarded after fighting in Afghanistan. The photos include the ID cards of a soldier named Ryan Larson it obtained following clashes in Nangarhar province bordering Pakistan. They show an […]

Forces loyal to Libya’s unity government launched an offensive to recapture Sirte from Islamic State jihadists in May 2016 Forces loyal to Libya’s unity government launched an offensive to recapture Sirte from Islamic State jihadists in May 2016 (AFP Photo/Mahmud Turkia) Tripoli (AFP) – Libya […]

One year ago, Yusra Mardini saved a boat filled with Syrian refugees—herself among them—in the Mediterranean Sea by diving into the water and helping to push the stalled, overcrowded watercraft to shore. Now, the 18-year-old swimmer is competing in Rio on the Olympic Refugee Team. […]

6 Apr. 2016- Nacif ELIAS won a silver medal today in the asian judo championship that was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to add 240 points to his rank and closes more to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Nacif defeated Farhod RAHIMOV from Tajikistan in his […]

14 Apr. 2016- Lebanese table tennis player Mariana SAHAKYAN will represent Lebanon at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games after winning the Hong Kong Olympics Qualification tournament 2016. SAHAKYAN defeated Taimaa ABOU YAMMAN from Jordan 4-0 in her first game, then Bara AL WEDYAN from Jordan […]

16 Oct. 2015- “Respect” is one of the three values of Olympism. It is something people impose upon others or do to others. This athlete, Chirine Njeim, is the incarnation of that word. This woman is not only an athlete running or training for competition […]

24 Aug. 2015- Elias Abou Rachid was crowned the 2015 Mountain Bike Champion after crossing the 20 Km race in 1:14:39 hours. The race was organized by the federation in Kfardebian and the results came as following: (Please note that Zaher El Hajj unfortunately forfeited […]

WASHINGTON — The Syrian military was foundering last year, with thousands of rebel fighters pushing into areas of the country long considered to be government strongholds. The rebel offensive was aided by powerful tank-destroying missiles supplied by the Central Intelligence Agency and Saudi Arabia. Intelligence […]