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Last Updated on: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Qatari emir welcomes delegates to dialogue aimed at saving Lebanon
Lebanon's feuding political leaders gathered in Qatar Friday for Arab League-brokered talks aimed at ending a long-running crisis that drove the country to the brink of a new civil war. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani read an opening statement late on Friday, welcoming the rival leaders and vowing to protect Lebanon's future. Full Story
» Jumblatt meets with Arslan, stresses talks over conflict
» Qatar increases stature by hosting Lebanese dialogue
» Fadlallah welcomes leaders' return to negotiations
» Syria 'absolutely' backs talks in Doha
» Hizbullah's arms should be finessed (again)
» More Politics
MEA boss shrugs off losses inflicted by recent closure
Middle East Airlines (MEA)  is still determined to expand its fleet despite losses the company incurred during the week-long closure of Rafik Hariri International Airport, the company's chairman, Mohammad Hout, said on Friday. "We incurred some losses during the closure of the airport and this natural but we are still going ahead. Full Story
» Resumption of dialogue breathes life back into BSE
» Salameh predicts high but 'natural' inflation
» Lebanon's latest crisis deals another painful blow to tourism sector
» Lebanon retains 'plenty' of food stocks
» Beirut Stock Exchange mirrors political roller-coaster of past two weeks
» More Business
Forex? What is it, anyway?
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Bush's speech to the Knesset added insult to all the Palestinians' injuries
US President George W. Bush's speech to the Israeli Knesset on Thursday generated near-immediate controversy in the United States for all of the wrong reasons. Within hours, Senator Barack Obama, the likely Democratic nominee for president, had accused Bush of taking a political swipe at him by ridiculing those who advocate dialogue with. Continue
Managed by God
In April, the Amana Trust Income Fund, with nearly $400 million under management, won a Lipper Fund Award in the equity income category for the second year in a row. Not only has manager Nicholas Kaiser managed a repeat victory over nearly 200 similar funds, he's done it while selecting stocks that don't violate Sharia, or Islamic law.  Full Story
» The Enforcers
» Legal Lip Service
» Shut Up And Open Your Ears
» How to Say “Hiâ€
» When Bad News Is Good Business
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Lebanese breathe sighs of relief as airport, highways reopen
Beirut's airport resumed activity Thursday after commercial airlines including Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), had stopped flights in and out of the capital in response to the opposition's blockage of access roads leading to the country's only international airport. Full Story
» At least five Nepalis missing in Lebanon after recent clashes
» Public, private schools in Sidon set to resume classes today
» Union for Lebanon praises army's handling of clashes
» Nabeh Foundation wraps up first stage of job training for women and girls
» Tensions ease as Lebanese Army troops tighten grip
» More Local News
Scottish artist's exhibition commemorates Nakba
Spectral figures hang in what appears to be suspended motion, fleeing an unseen threat. They, says artist Jane Frere, represent the multitude of Palestinians who lost their homes to the creation of Israel six decades ago. Some carry babies, suitcases or bundles, some are stooped, seemingly struggling to move.  Full Story
» Hip-hop duo wants to cash in on Jewish-Lebanese heritage
» Experts assess extent of Iraq's cultural catastrophe five years after the US invasion
» Sublimating diabolical predation as art
» 'Satanic Verses' author favored for 'Best of the Booker'
» Italy salutes Israel, suppresses protest at Turin book fair opening
» More Arts & Culture

The core issues for Doha and beyond
By Rami G. Khouri
The agreement among all the Lebanese political leaders to hold talks in Doha, Qatar, Friday and keep meeting until they resolve their current political impasse will probably bring peace and quiet to Lebanon for a period of time, certainly months and perhaps even years. Skepticism abounds, though alongside signs of hope and maturity. Continue
» 'Middle Israel' must help Palestinians get their rights
   By Fania Oz-Salzberger
» Why Barack must place a Republican on his ticket
   By David Ignatius
» Don't expect any fairy tales in Middle East media
   By Lawrence Pintak
» What Japan sees in the Arab world
   By Kentaro Hirayama
» Follow the EU global warming goals, and get lost
   By Bjorn Lomborg
»More Opinion
Did the Lebanon Examiner help, hurt, or make no difference at all?
The basic function of a daily newspaper is to provide useful information to its readers, a goal so theoretically simple that any child can understand it. Beyond this core purpose, however, the mission grows exponentially more complicated. Decisions must be made, for example, in terms of what subjects and geographical areas should be covered. Full Story
» Economic empowerment: cornerstone of equality
» Young Lebanese feel let down by lack of practical courses
» EU aims to help Lebanon improve vocational and technical training
» Graduates entering workforce are just getting started
» Will Lebanon's techno-park dream ever come true?
» More Lebanon Examiner
LAU president hosts dinner for journalists at Beirut hotel
Lebanese American University president Joseph Jabra hosted a dinner for journalists at Verdun's Le Bristol Hotel on May 4. Among the dozens of guests on hand were  Mohammad Baalbaki, Rafic Chlala and Fouad Daaboul.  Full Story
» Reception for Arab Economic Forum draws crowds in Achrafieh
» Dutch Embassy marks Queen's Day with reception
» Dia Diwan hosts launch of Monocle installment featuring Achrafieh
» Aishti festival attracts more than 500 people to annual festival
» Mexican Embassy hosts author for book-signing at ABC Mall
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