Beirut Does New York

Two main Lebanon-related reviews hit the New York Times this morning. Thankfully, None of them has anything to do with politics.

Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 1, 2008

Seniora, Sleiman React Differently to Winograd Report.

It is worth comparing the reactions of the hopeful president with that of the sitting Prime Minister to the Winograd report.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 31, 2008

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Beirut For Dummies, By Dummies

Yet another, euh, weird piece about Beirut in the Western media.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 31, 2008

Should The Lebanese Care About The Winograd Report?

Israel didn’t win the July war. But does that mean that Hezbollah did? Should we care?

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 30, 2008

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An Investigation Like No Other

The unexpected consequence of Sunday’s drama could be Lebanon’s first ever “transparent investigation”.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 30, 2008

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Was The M.O.U. Compromised?

Hezbollah and the FPM are rushing their Memorandum Of Understanding to intensive care.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 29, 2008

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Fisk: Army’s Shooting On Civilians Unlikely

While Hezbollah continues to stoke the flames of hatred against the army, veteran British journalist and Beirut resident argues that “It’s far-fetched to think that Lebanon army fired at the protesters”.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 29, 2008

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Hezbollah Channeling Anger Towards Army

Hezbollah’s wing of the opposition is blaming the army for yesterday’s events…For political reasons.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 28, 2008

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The Mysterious Rooftop Snipers

Who are the “agents provocateurs” who shot and killed 9 Lebanese demonstrators yesterday?

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 28, 2008

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Why they killed Wissam Eid

Who killed Mr. Eid? Was it Fath-el-Islam? Was it Syria? Actually, it was both.

Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 26, 2008

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