The following are a selection of stories from Lebanese newspapers that may be of interest to Daily Star readers. The Daily Star cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports.
An-Nahar
45,000 Syrian refugees in Arsal: UNHCR
UNHCR representative in Lebanon Ninette Kelley said the humanitarian agency had registered 45,000 Syrian refugees in the northeastern border town of Arsal.
Kelley told An-Nahar that Arsal still shelters refugees, adding that UNHCR cannot determine their number due to the fact that international agencies are not present in the town.
Al-Joumhouria
Hariri prepares to return to Beirut soon
Well-informed sources told Al-Joumouria that preparations were underway for the imminent return to Beirut by former Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
The sources said Hariri held several contacts to sort out urgent matters before moving out of Saudi Arabia to follow up on preparations for the Lebanese parliamentary extension in line with a road map he personally plans to present to Lebanese leaders.
They said Hariri also will follow closely the ongoing national efforts to secure weapons for the Lebanese Army and security forces.
Al-Akhbar
Parliament’s extension before Oct 29
Parliamentary sources told Al-Akhbar that a legislative session is likely to be held before Oct. 29 to extend Parliament’s mandate.
Separately, ministerial sources denied that negotiations to resolve the Lebanese hostage crisis had been halted.
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