Recent on Lebanon:
Hezbollah rebuilds, in more ways than one
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - December 18, 2009 07:02 ET
The US designated terrorist group-turned construction company regroups despite political quagmires, the global recession and sanctions.
Lebanese discover their own backyard
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - November 23, 2009 10:01 ET
An eco-tourism venture is opening up a whole new world for locals and foreigners alike.
UAE deportations raise questions in Lebanon
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - November 21, 2009 11:03 ET
As more than 200 Lebanese await answers over why they were ejected from the U.A.E., experts point to paranoia in Gulf nations over Iran.
Economic crisis affects Lebanon de-mining
Don Duncan - Lebanon - November 9, 2009 08:55 ET
Funds that would go toward clearing a 205-square-kilometer danger zone have been diverted.
HOG heaven meets downtown Beirut
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - October 26, 2009 08:10 ET
The Arab world’s motorcycle fans embrace the bike, and a little American culture, in their later years.
The politics behind Lebanon's big hash bust
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - October 19, 2009 14:29 ET
There's more to the recent clean out of drug gangs and the destruction of their hash crop in the lawless Bekaa Valley than meets the eye.
Tensions flare in Lebanon
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - September 25, 2009 10:21 ET
After a sleepy summer slumber, Lebanon wakes up to cold, hard reality: it's still in the Middle East.
Lebanon's Bernie Madoff
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - September 24, 2009 09:04 ET
A wealthy businessman with close ties to Hezbollah has been charged with stealing millions in a Ponzi scheme.
War sexy? Ask a Lebanese art dealer
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - September 22, 2009 06:46 ET
War-themed art is as popular as ever in Lebanon, but many are tired of the fixation on their country's troubled history.
Amid sex revolution, AIDS on the rise in Lebanon
Don Duncan - Lebanon - September 14, 2009 16:17 ET
Amid sex revolution, AIDS on the rise in Lebanon
Don Duncan - Lebanon - September 11, 2009 08:43 ET
Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton ... Beirut's back!
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - August 28, 2009 11:42 ET
War is but a distant memory in the Lebanese capital, as celebrities swoop in to revive a once-famous party scene.
Meet the economic gangsters
Mark Scheffler - Commerce - August 12, 2009 09:03 ET
Economic gangsters come in all shapes and sizes — they're Asian dictators and Somali pirates.
Lebanon's Indie Arabic renaissance
Don Duncan - Lebanon - August 11, 2009 10:52 ET
Beirut’s synagogue reconstruction kicks off
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - August 1, 2009 14:03 ET
Construction could spell a new beginning for Lebanon’s underground Jewish community.
Musical pioneer prowls the Lebanese stage
Don Duncan - Lebanon - August 1, 2009 12:07 ET
How an indie music diva in skintight leather brought Arabic and electro-pop together.
Syria-Saudi ties improve
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - July 25, 2009 10:31 ET
After a three-year freeze-out by Riyadh, Damascus finds itself back in favor. Why now?
Lebanese find alleged Israeli spies in their midst
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - July 21, 2009 20:32 ET
Cooperation between Lebanese security agencies and Hezbollah leads to a number of arrests.
Key players in Lebanon's future take their place
Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - June 30, 2009 00:30 ET
Another Hariri is named Prime Minister, two crucial posts are filled and minimal — though worrying — violence is quelled.
Global Blogs:
Parking in Lebanon
Qifa Nabki - Lebanon - January 24, 2010 18:16 ET
Here are two parking stories, both of which I encountered today within a few hours of each other. ** While getting my head shaved at my favorite barber, H., this evening in Beirut, I learned that he...
Its Snowing! Sun's Shining! People are Smiling
Liliane, Author/My Lebanon Is Being Burned to Ashes - Lebanon - January 21, 2010 06:00 ET
Faraya Mzaar just declared that the ski slopes will open next Saturday 23rd January according to www.skileb.com After a long awaited snow in Lebanon, the Mzaar ski slopes will finally open the ski...
US Diffidence in the Gulf is Not an Option
Across the Bay - Lebanon - January 19, 2010 16:34 ET
Here's my piece today on what the Yemen conflict says about US policy and security architecture in the Gulf.
Bullshot powder
An ordinary Lebanese guy - Lebanon - January 22, 2010 06:46 ET
Sniffing powder to get an energy boost? That’s the ultimate “faseid”!! Whoever thought of importing this to Lebanon is a corrupt mind. It simply makes it easy on drug addicts to...
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