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Lebanon: Cabinet approves diplomatic appointments

The Lebanese government smoothly approved the diplomatic appointments after political parties agreed on a quota. The decision only faced a shy objection concerning the Future Movement and the Free Patriotic Movement’s decision to name eight non-staff members as diplomats. Ministerial sources said that all parties […]

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AOUN SAYS HATRED DOES NOT RESOLVE REFUGEE CRISIS

The Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon would never be resolved by spreading a culture of hatred between the two neighboring peoples, President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, said on Tuesday. The President called for caution “not to be dragged into a game of hatred […]

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UALM Holds Its Annual Dinner

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 […]

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Freedom of Speech in the Age of Yellow Journalism

“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 […]

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Lebanon Denounces London Attack

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 […]