Thursday, 11 December 2014

Lebanon border town not under siege: report

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BEIRUT: Lebanon's northeastern border town of Arsal is not under siege, and residents can move freely back and forth without any obstruc...
Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Qaeda blames Obama for Yemen hostage deaths

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How Houthis control Sanaa, alarm the West It was Waddah al-Hitari’s beard that killed him. Militiamen on the streets of Yemen’s capital sho...

Lebanon ponders one-basket swap: committee source

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BEIRUT: Lebanon appears to be headed toward “all in one basket” swap deal to end the hostage crisis with Islamist militants holding 25 soldi...

This Day in History: Four Presidents – and a VP – Received the Nobel Peace Prize

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From Potatoes To Salty Fries In School: Congress Tweaks Food Rules

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When it comes to salty french fries or pizza served at lunch, schools may get more time to dial back sodium content, thanks to a provision ...

Government must act to end siege of Arsal: Hariri

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BEIRUT: Lebanon must step in to lift the “siege” on the northeastern border town of Arsal by relatives and supporters of a Lebanese captive...

Salam urges France to expedite delivery of much-needed arms

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BEIRUT: Prime Minister Tammam Salam pleaded with France Wednesday to expedite the delivery to the Lebanese Army of arms paid for by a $3 b...