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Parliament holds first debate in nearly two years
Lebanon's Parliament held on Friday its first session in 22 months to discuss the new government's policy statement in preparation for giving the 30-member national unity cabinet a vote of confidence. The vote is not likely to take place until early next week, as 65 lawmakers are expected to deliver speeches during the Parliament sessions. Full Story |
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GLC demands minimum wage of LL100,0000, threatens strike
The General Labor Confederation (GLC) threatened on Friday to stage a general strike in Lebanon if the national unity government refused to raise the minimum wage to LL1,100,000 a month. The head of the GLC, Ghassan Ghosn, who met with Labor Minister Mohammad Fneish on Friday, said. Full Story |
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The best thing Sleiman can bring back from Damascus: diplomatic relations
The coming week will see Lebanese President Michel Sleiman embark on his first state visit, and his destination, Damascus, ensures that the visit will be nothing short of historic. Because relations between the two states have been seriously strained over the last few years, Sleiman's visit to Syria has already generated high expectations here in Lebanon. Continue |
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The World's Most Powerful Celebrities
It is the year of the tween. Coming off a massive concert tour, a hit 3-D movie--and a risqué picture in Vanity Fair--pop star Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) leads a slew of young stars onto Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 ranking of the world's ultra-famous. Also building buzz, and drawing dollars, from the under-18 crowd were Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Full Story |
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Future MP attacked during speech at Islamist protest
Hundreds of supporters of Islamist groups staged a protest in Tripoli and Sidon Friday to demand the release of scores of prisoners suspected of plotting or carrying out militant attacks in Lebanon. A member of Parliament and his bodyguard were pelted with stones and bottles during the protest in the Northern coastal city of Tripoli. Full Story |
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China dazzles, offers friendships as Olympic Games open
China's once-in-a-lifetime Olympic dream became reality Friday as the Beijing Games opened with a dazzling ceremony showcasing the nation's ancient civilization and an offer of friendship to the world. The political controversies and pollution concerns that plagued the run-up to the Games were swept aside, at least briefly, as 91,000 people at the iconic. Full Story
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Iran, the US and the post-Cold War world
By Rami G. Khouri
The American-European-led international diplomatic minuet with Iran is the most interesting and significant political dynamic in the world today. What happens on the Iran issue will determine power relations for years to come, far beyond Iran's immediate neighborhood, because some critical issues are captured in the Iranian nuclear question. Continue
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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 |
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Iidad holds gala dinner to raise funds for school for disabled
The Friends of the Disabled Association (Iidad) held a Gala dinner at Pangea Beach on Wednesday evening, it being promised that any funds raised from the event will be used to develop Iidad's school in Mechrif. Nearly 500 people turned out for the event, including Iidad chairman Mousa Charafeddine, As-Safir publisher Talal Salman, and Jacky Dawood. Full Story |
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