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Report: Govt. Action Required as Crisis of Displaced Syrians Takes ‘Serious’ Nature

3 July 2017

The crisis of displacement is taking a “serious” nature, and fears arise that calls to coordinate efforts between Lebanon and Syria to help displaced Syrians return back to safe zones in their country might be exploited by some sides to restore relations between the Lebanese […]

UALM Holds Its Annual Dinner

7 June 2017

The United Australian Lebanese Movement in Melbourne held its annual dinner dance, on a night that proved to be a huge success. 400 guests representing UALM supporters as well as members from Sydney and Adelaide joined representatives of political parties and community groups in celebrating […]

Freedom of Speech in the Age of Yellow Journalism

5 June 2017

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” While this popular quote is normally attributed to Voltaire, it refers to what Evelyn Hall thought Voltaire’s attitude would have been in response to the condemnation of […]

Lebanon Denounces London Attack

4 June 2017

The President of the Lebanese Republic, General Michel Aoun, and the speaker of the House Nabih Berri, expressed their solidarity with Great Britain and denounced the attacks in Central London. In an official letter sent by the President to the Queen Elizabeth II, the President […]

From Baabda Palace President Aoun:”New Electoral Law in a few days to establish a good Representation.”

4 June 2017

President Aoun held at the presidential palace an “Iftar” ceremony on the occasion of Ramadan. (“Ramadan” is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran, and “Iftar” is […]

Rommel Saber Explains the New electoral law; “The FPM is ready for the elections.”

2 June 2017

The vice president of the FPM of Administrative Affairs Rommel Saber said to OTV Friday morning that the new electoral law is not a complicated one and the FPM party was the first to use it when they did the internal election of the party. […]

(Video) Minister Bassil: “Not Only an Electoral Law… A Law and More.”

2 June 2017

In a press conference held in Bkirki after meeting the Maronite Patriarch Beshara el- Rai, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Gebran Bassil declared that “the law based on 15 constituencies with proportional representation was launched form Bkirki and was the second choice after the Orthodox voting […]

Akouri and Breidy’s Consideration for Ambassadorship to Lebanon Unlikely

31 May 2017

“We have not received confirmation from the White House that these individuals are under consideration for the position of U.S. Ambassador in Lebanon” was the reply from every media source propagating the questionable news. And chances are, they will not receive a confirmation any time […]

It has been said, Enough!

29 May 2017

It has been said that “if tyranny and injustice were a man and wanted to define his origins would have said, I am evil and my father is injustice and my mother is abuse.” And here we are telling you #Suleiman_Frangieh, Enough! You have wronged […]

Will General Aoun’s first choice for voting law finally be adopted?

26 May 2017

A consensus on a new electoral law has not yet reached the level of positivity, the OTV reported, but it is still in the “exchange of ideas” phase. (Check General Aoun and FPM Leader Minister Bassil stand on this issue in this link) On the […]

Bassil’s Position from Riyadh Final Declaration is 100% true!! President Aoun: Avert vacuum… Use the disputed 1960 Law.

24 May 2017

President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, declared that “Foreign and Expatriates Minister Gebran Bassil’s statement over the final declaration of the Arab Islamic Summit of Sunday in Saudi Arabia is 100% correct”. (To read the full report, please click here.) The Lebanese president’s announcement […]

22 dead after Blast at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena

23 May 2017

An attack outside an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena Monday night killed at least 22 people. Many of the fans at the concert were young people. The blast sparked panic as thousands of people rushed for the exit According to CNN, the attacker, […]

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