Tag: Lebanon

KSA-Morocco: 34-strong-Saudi-led coalition to take on terrorism, Morocco key player

December 15, 2015

Saudi Arabia Monday announced creation of an Islamic coalition of made 34 countries to wage war against terrorism with Morocco emerging as regional tiger, reports ... Read More

Lebanon: At least 41 dead in IS Beirut attack

November 13, 2015

The death toll of the twin bomb attack on Thursday in Beirut claimed by the Islamic State group increased to 41 with more than 200 ... Read More

Refugee crisis: “We need free money to handle influx of refugees, not loans,” Lebanese official

October 12, 2015

Top official of the Lebanese Ministry of Finance warned that the country may collapse if the international community does not assist economically countries taking in ... Read More

Lebanon: Berri Dialogue begins today, controversial views persist

September 9, 2015

The dialogue initiated by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, after last week’s 28th effort to elect a president failed, is to kick-off on Wednesday and press ... Read More

Lebanon: Anti-government demonstration called off, PM threatens to step down

August 24, 2015

Protest organizers “You Stink” cancelled mass demonstrations planned for Monday after one protester died early Monday. The Lebanese capital city Beirut was rocked over the ... Read More

Iran warms up ties with Egypt, free visa charm for Egyptians

July 30, 2015

Iran continues its promotional campaign to renew ties with the rest of the world following the historic pact on its nuclear program, granting travel visas ... Read More

Algeria: Travelers under 40 submitted to Jihadist security check

July 28, 2015

Algeria is closely monitoring its citizens planning to travel to countries like Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon and Sudan after it became clear ... Read More

Israel-UNESCO: Arab-backed Resolution to condemn Israel for endangering Jerusalem’ Old City

July 9, 2015

A UNESCO Resolution circulated by Algeria, Lebanon and Qatar at the World Heritage Committee, currently meeting in Bonn, Germany, charged Israel for “the persistence of ... Read More

Lebanon: Future Bloc slams imposed Hezbollah presidential candidate

June 10, 2015

The Future Bloc party has reacted to what it called the “arrogant” remarks of Sheikh Naim Qassem, the deputy leader of Hezbollah, who said that ... Read More

Egypt : Riyadh and Cairo unified in Syria and against Iran

June 1, 2015

A joint press conference between the foreign ministers of Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Cairo was used to refute reports that the two countries disagree ... Read More