US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) took control of the strategic castle of Jaabar on the Euphrates River from the Islamic State. VOA’s Mahmoud Bali reports
US-backed Kurdish Forces Capture Historic Castle From IS Near Raqqa
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Former head of Press Syndicate, Mohammad Baalbaki, passes away
BEIRUT: The longtime head of the Lebanese Press Syndicate, Mohammad Baalbaki, died Wednesday morning at the age of 96. Baalbaki is remembered by many as one of the most distinctive media personalities among Lebanon’s press corps. “Lebanon lost a man, who with his journalistic mind, […]
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Culture Ministry nominates ‘Very Big Shot’ to Oscar award
NNA – “Very Big Shot” film is nominated to represent Lebanon officially in the 89 Oscar competition under the category of the best foreign Motion Picture film in 2017, a statement issued by the Culture Ministry said on Saturday. The nomination came upon the recommendation […]
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“Lebanon Collaboration for SDGs” Conference at AUB
The American University of Beirut (AUB) hosted a conference entitled “Lebanon Collaboration for Sustainable Development Goals” in the Maamari Auditorium in the university’s Olayan School of Business, on AUB’s campus. The opening session started with the Lebanese National Anthem and was attended by Care-taker Minister […]