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Hariri Vows There Won’t be a ‘Rift’ with Aoun: Govt. Committed to Finding New Electoral Law

7 February 2017

Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced Monday that he has agreed with President Michel Aoun that “there will be no rift from now on at the level of the executive authority.” “I’m in daily contact with the president to discuss the various issues and problems that […]

Orange County couple accused of operating high-end brothel in Irvine apartments

7 February 2017

A couple living in a wealthy suburb of south Orange County has been charged with operating a brothel in several high-end apartments, according to prosecutors. Investigators said they were looking for additional victims of brothel ringleader Fadi Boulos Chaiban, 53, and his partner, Tina Lorraine Saunders, 53, […]

World Track And Field Body Maintains Russian Suspension From Competition

7 February 2017

Track and field’s world governing body decided Monday to maintain Russia’s suspension from international competition. During a meeting of the International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF, the governing body’s president Sebastian Coe told the AFP that Russia “could not be reintegrated into the sport […]

Kerry, Albright warn court against immigration ban

7 February 2017

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers farewell remarks to State Department employees Jan. 19 at the State Department in Washington, D.C. Kerry is joining former top U.S. national security officials in asking the courts to continue blocking President Donald Trump’s recent immigration order. Photo […]

Prosthetic arm technology detects spinal nerve signals

7 February 2017

Scientists have developed sensor technology for a robotic prosthetic arm that detects signals from nerves in the spinal cord. This is an image of the sensor system and robotic prosthetic operated by a patient who took part in the laboratory experiments as part of the […]

Saudi Minister Meets Aoun, Says New Ambassador to Lebanon Appointed

7 February 2017

President Michel Aoun held talks with Saudi State Minister for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan on Monday at the Presidential Palace, the state-run National News Agency reported. Al-Sabahan stressed during his meeting with Aoun that his visit comes in the “framework of following up on discussions […]

Hariri Meets Saudi Minister

7 February 2017

Prime Minister Saad Hariri held a meeting on Monday with Saudi State Minister for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan at the Grand Serail, the National News Agency reported. The meeting took place in the presence of the Prime Minister’s aide Nader Hariri. Nader Hariri. Talks focused […]

UK Secretary of State Renews UK Commitment to Lebanon

7 February 2017

The UK Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel announced that the UK is delivering on its commitment to invest £160m over 4 years in quality education in Lebanon, a press release said. Compared to last year’s enrollment figures, the funding will contribute to […]

Hezbollah, Future highlight necessity to finalize election law within constitutional deadlines

7 February 2017

Hezbollah and Future Movement held their 40th dialogue session at Ain-el-Tineh on Monday, whereby they highlighted the importance of finalizing a new election law within the constitutional deadlines, as well as holding the legislative polls on their due time. A statement issued following the meeting […]

Lebanese Forces leader’s mother passes away

7 February 2017

Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea’s mother passed away on Monday afternoon.

Saudi Minister in Beirut for Talks with Top Officials

7 February 2017

Saudi State Minister for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan arrived in Beirut on Sunday on an official visit to Lebanon, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. Sabhan is scheduled to meet with the country’s top officials, the agency said. He was welcomed at Beirut’s airport by […]

Turkish Security Forces Launch Major IS Crackdown

7 February 2017

Turkish anti-terrorism police stand by their armoured vehicle during an operation to arrest people over alleged links to the Islamic State group, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, early Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Share See comments ISTANBUL — Since early Sunday, Turkish police have been breaking down the […]