Final goodbyes for Melhem Barakat Sunday

29 October 2016 English

NNA – The funerals of renowned singer Melhem Barakat will take place at Saint Nicolas Church, Ashrafieh, on Sunday, before heading to his hometown Kfarshima where he will be laid to rest, poet Nizar Francis told the National News Agency on Friday.

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AUB mourns former Dean Thomas Sutherland

3 August 2016 English

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Michel Mouawad marking his late father’s 27th assassination commemoration: For turning the page on disputes, rallying around new presidential mandate

5 December 2016 English

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Lebanese newspaper As-Safir to stop publishing after 40 years

11 December 2016 English

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