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Lebanese president calls for reforms on eve of Independence Day

BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on Saturday called for political, economic and judicial reforms a he addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 66th Independence Day. "We need to build state...

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W.Sahara activist refuses Madrid offer of refugee status (AFP)

AFP/File – Award-winning Western Sahara activist Aminatou Haidar gives a press conference in Arrecife airport on … MADRID (AFP) – Western Sahara activist Aminatou Haidar has declined an offer by Madrid to grant her refugee...

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Sleiman calls for reforms on eve of Independence Day

President Michel Sleiman addressed the nation on Saturday night, the eve of Lebanese Independence Day, saying, “We need to build state institutions according to a political platform based on openness and the preservation of...

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Gemayel hopes cabinet will be one of “real national unity”

Following the mass commemorating his assassinated son, Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, Kataeb Party leader Amin Gemayel voiced hope that the government would be one of “real national unity” and would “secure Lebanon’s...

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A Fresh Look at Water

Israel's IDE Technologies is taking its desalination expertise worldwide. The lake that played such a prominent role in Biblical times today provides about 40% of Israel's fresh water supply. Annual winter rains are crucial for...

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Kataeb Party leader Amin Gemayel speaks following commemoration mass of late Industry Minister...

You always believed in the culture of peace and dialogue my dear Pierre. -You always searched for the results, and faced the obstacles in a constructive way. -You set an example to your sons, Amin and Alexandre. -Your brother...

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President Michel Sleiman addresses the nation on eve of Independence Day

Lebanon was able to regain its place in the international community. -Lebanese Syrian relations are ameliorating. -We want Lebanese-Syrian and Lebanese-Arab relations to develop on all levels -Lebanon was elected as a...

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Lebanese army chief: Prepare for Israeli attack

General says forces along border may soon have to 'handle what enemy is scheming against homeland' Ynet Lebanon's army chief, Jean Kahwaji, called on his soldiers to be wary and to prepare defenses along the border for a...

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St. Petersburg Marine rescues Iraqi dog

By MICHELLE BEARDEN - Now, Nubs is barking up his new book with the national media, getting belly rubs from celebrities like Sharon and Ozzie Osborne, and taking up couch space with appearances on the "Today" show" and "The...

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Top spy fears nuclear terror attack

ONE of the world's top spies has warned major world cities are at risk of a fresh September 11-style terrorist attack within the next decade. Efraim Halevy, former head of Israel's top-secret national intelligence group Mossad,...

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