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Influential Factor’: Russia Continues to Gain Clout in the Middle East

22 August 2016

Russia’s current actions in the Middle East show how Moscow can catch the West by surprise, according to Thomas Avenarius, a journalist writing for the German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands (File) © […]

Kobeissy warns Lebanese parties from dangers

22 August 2016

NNA – Member of Liberation and Development parliamentary bloc, Hani Kobeissy, warned Lebanese parties from imminent dangers, adding that “they should assume their responsibilities.” Kobeissy’s words came during a ceremony in Kafarman in southern Lebanon in honor of students who passed the official exams. “To […]

Irony: FBI, DOJ Launch Criminal Probe of Hillary Campaign Chair Over Putin Links

22 August 2016

The FBI and Department of Justice have launched an investigation into whether the Podesta Group has any connections to alleged corruption that occurred in the administration of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul © RIA Novosti. Grigory Sissoev No, Ambassador […]

Turkey to Expand Military Role in Syria, Says Assad May Be Part of Transition

22 August 2016

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced on Saturday that Turkey is going to take more active role on Syria in next six months. He also announced Turkey’s position that President Bashar Al-Assad can be part of transition in Syria. In this Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 […]

New commander will increase tempo of U.S. operations in conclusive stage of ISIS fight

22 August 2016

The United States will increase the tempo of operations in support of ground forces in Iraq and Syria as they prepare to tackle the Islamic State’s twin capital cities, according to the new commander of the U.S. military operations against the militant group. Lt. Gen. […]

Jumblatt responds to ISIS threats: I trust in God, its destiny

22 August 2016

NNA – Progressive Socialist party leader (PSP), MP Walid Jumblatt, responded on Saturday to ISIS threats, saying “I trust God and its destiny.” Jumblatt’s words came during his patronage of a ceremony held by Association Al Irfane in the presence of figures. He said that […]

Pentagon scrambles jets to protect US forces from Syrian regime strikes

22 August 2016

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has twice scrambled fighter aircraft to protect American special operations forces and allies after Syrian government warplane attacks near the northeastern Syrian city of Hassakeh, officials said Friday. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the United States has increased combat air patrols […]

Bassil calls for complaint before UN on Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty

21 August 2016

NNA – Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister, Gebran Bassil, sent a letter on Friday to the Lebanese delegation at the United Nations in New York, urging them to file a complaint before the international organization on the Israeli attacks in occupied Shebaa and Ghajar. “These […]

General Roukoz denies to LBCI formation of a political association

21 August 2016

Retired General Chamel Roukoz denied on Friday to LBCI rumors stating that he submitted a request upon the Ministry of Interior to establish an association that deals with politics. General Roukoz asserted that he in fact submitted a request to establish an association under the […]

The West Has Obviously ‘Decided Against’ Toppling President Assad

21 August 2016

As the US has missed yet another deadline it had previously set for Syrian President Bashar Assad’s transition out of power, some Middle East analysts suggest that the West has dropped its idea of toppling the legitimate Syrian leader, especially given that he enjoys such […]

Ibrahim, Beary hold talks

21 August 2016

NNA – Director General of General Security, Major General Abbas Ibrahim visited on Friday noon UNIFIL’s headquarters in the south in light of the repeated Israeli violations along the Blue Line and the opening of a Israeli military road in Shebaa Farms. Major-General Michael Beary, […]

Egypt FM: We want to help Lebanese politicians reconcile

21 August 2016

BEIRUT: Egypt’s foreign minister said Tuesday he is visiting Lebanon to help rival Lebanese political groups find common ground. Lebanon has been without a president since May 2014 and parliament has been unable to elect a head of state because of deep disagreements. After meeting […]