Brazil Gets Maronite Ambassadors, The UK Gets Shiaas.
Rita Daou starts this AFP report about Lebanese confessionalism with a bang:
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
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Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
The Meteor Shower As Seen From Lebanon
Lebanese Photographer/blogger Abir G. camped out strategically in mount Hermel 1875 meters above sea, and took a breathtaking collection of photographs of the Perseids meteor shower. Make sure you click on the FS button in the slideshow for a full screen view.
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
Arms Deals In The Middle East During American Election Years
So the Democrats are in a tight spot in the upcoming congressional elections. They badly need the votes of conservative Jewish voters and they want to shake off their “softie” image. What do they do?
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
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Journalistic, Not Judicial Expertise
Diana Mukalled on Sayyed Nasrallah’s presentation:
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
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Lebanese Army Kills 2 “Alqaeda” Leaders
So during a debate about what the Lebanese army’s arms should be used for, Lebanese soldiers so happen to shoot and kill 2 Fateh Al Islam leaders, who are loosely linked to alqaeda.
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
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Hussein Shobokshi On Conspiracy Theories
He says that it’s been traditional for people in our region to blame the unknown for crimes like Hariri’s assassination
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
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Lebanon Wins Asia Stankovic Cup (Basketball)
Congrats to the champions!According to a friend, people in South-East-Asia associate Lebanon with Basketball. That’s pretty cool and certainly a great change from an association with war.
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 16, 2010
How To Make Turkish Coffee
Lebanese food blogger Joumana has all the details.
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 14, 2010
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P.M Hariri on Why He’s Not Making Any Political Statements
We expected a spirited self defense, instead we got this:
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 14, 2010
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New Bank Account To Equip Lebanese Army. Donations Accepted
This is an interesting move by the Minister of Defense. He’s capitalizing on the Lebanese hurt pride, and with so many billionaires jockeying for power in Lebanon (The Minister himself and his father put in $670,000) the account could easily replace the 100 Million the USA wants to withdraw.
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 14, 2010
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