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PM Hariri and the Big Gap

By Dr. Elie Haddad / (translation Hala Hayek Najjar) The road of the new government is still paved with mines and bumps. No matter how many tried to render the process absurd and present it as a regular battle of local political clout, the reality […]

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Over 850 refugees to return to Syria from Lebanon

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Over 850 refugees are scheduled to return to Syria from Lebanon this week, Al-Mayadeen TV reported on Monday. According to the Al-Mayadeen report, the 850+ refugees will leave Lebanon through the ‘Arsal District and travel to Syria’s Qalamoun region in […]

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In response to General Aoun’s Appeal !

Dr. Elie Haddad / Translated by Hala Hayek Najjar President Michel Aoun’s call to the Lebanese people to revolt against corruption reminds us of his call to the people themselves to rise up against the occupation in 1989. At that time, the General presented the […]

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Lebanon and the Task of Cabinet Formation

Until today, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri’s effort have failed to make a breakthrough in the government formation process. Moreover, the PM Hariri issued on Friday a circular, clarifying circular 21/2018 issued on June 7 and which calls on caretaker ministers to comply with article 64 […]

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Summer Trip to Lebanon 2018

The Spaniards argue that crème brûlée is just a French version of crema catalana. Welsh historians claim Arthur Guinness smuggled his famous stout recipe from a Welsh tavern to Dublin. And Lebanon … Lebanon wants their hummus (picture in library) back. Often overlooked as a culinary destination, […]

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Dignified and Safe return for Syrian refugees

In May, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said U.N. and EU comments pointed to “a disguised settlement (of refugees in Lebanon) that contradicts our constitution and sovereignty”. UNHCR has denied trying to stop Syrians going home, saying it supports return when it is safe, and helps […]