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Court upholds jail term for disgraced Egypt tycoonAn Egyptian appeal court upheld a 15-year prison sentence for property tycoon and ex-politician Hesham Talaat Moustafa for his role in the murder of a Lebanese singer, ending his three-year battle to avoid jail, a judicial source said.
dailystar.com.lb | 08-Feb-2012 00:12
'Emerging Arab Voices'
Founded in Abu Dhabi in 2007, the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is entering its sixth round this year.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 22:21
Hearing for trio tried in Lebanon for jihadist links
THREE Australian men convicted of terrorism-related offences in Lebanon a little more than a year ago are to have their appeals heard in the military court in Beirut in April, according to the latest advice given to the federal government.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 19:11
Ex-UN official, TV anchor is new president of Maldives
Mohammad Waheed Hassan, who was sworn in president Tuesday after Mohamed Nasheed quit following street protests, is an educationist who has served in the UN and is the country's first TV anchor.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 17:01
Jumblatt, Future call for aid to refugees, slam Russia and China
Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon, Monday, Jan.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 12:51
NBN website hacked for its backing of Assad
Amal party leader Berri targeted by hacktivisits over his support for the Syrian regime.
dailystar.com.lb | 07-Feb-2012 12:08
Suspicious man arrested north of Beirut
A Palestinian man was arrested Tuesday in Nahr Ibrahim, north Beirut, on suspicion of carrying out security-related violations.
dailystar.com.lb | 07-Feb-2012 11:53
Two Lebanese arrested for arms smuggling
Two Lebanese men were arrested on suspicion of smuggling arms into Syria through the Bekaa village of Arsal.
dailystar.com.lb | 07-Feb-2012 11:38
5 wounded in Khalde road accident
Five people were wounded Tuesday in a traffic accident between a passenger van and a tow truck in Khalde, south of Beirut.
dailystar.com.lb | 07-Feb-2012 11:23
Reeking dump makes home for 2 brothers
At the corner of an old building, behind Quds Square in Sidon, is a mound of bags filled with scrap metal and other trash.
dailystar.com.lb | 07-Feb-2012 11:08
Tyre antiques dealer takes visitors on journey to bygone era
Time-traveling may not be possible, but antiquing is – indeed, for many it’s the next best thing. And for those seeking a trip into the past, Youssef Ashqar is a seasoned guide.
dailystar.com.lb | 07-Feb-2012 10:53