Stories about Lebanon from September, 2008
29 September 2008
Lebanon: Army Soldiers Targeted…Again
Forty five days after the first bombing of a bus transporting army soldiers in Lebanon, another bomb exploded in Tripoli today, killing at least four soldiers and wounding over 20...
Lebanon: Terror strikes in Tripoli again
A remote control car bomb ripped through a military bus this morning killing four soldiers and a civilian in the northern city of Tripoli, Lebanon. Today’s bombing is the second...
20 September 2008
Lebanon: Homosexuality in Lebanon
Although Lebanon stands out as a more tolerant space for homosexuality in the Middle East, the real life for this section of the community is not paved with roses. A...
18 September 2008
Lebanon: Political Tensions are Escalating
While the people in Lebanon were under the impression that the latest negotiations between the leading political groups might translate into a glimpse of a brighter and calmer days to...
15 September 2008
12 September 2008
The Middle East Remembers 9/11
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the US, a pivotal day in history and a day which brought about so much heartbreak and destruction not...
11 September 2008
Lebanon: The Assassination's Echo
Mr Saleh Aridi was about to drive his car when a bomb planted under the driver-seat went off, killing him on the spot. Mr Aridi a well known top adviser...
UAE: Iran Quake's Tremors Felt in Dubai
Tremors from an earthquake in nearby Iran were felt in Dubai and other parts of the UAE, sending thousands of office workers and residents to the streets as high-rise buildings...
8 September 2008
4 September 2008
Lebanon: Political Tension Takes Over The Blogosphere
The political tension in Lebanon is escalating to critical levels with each passing day. The latest helicopter downing by Hezbollah managed to add more conflicts between the politicians and the...
3 September 2008
Egypt: Tycoon Arrested in Singer's Murder
An Egyptian billionaire has been arrested in connection to the murder of a Lebanese singer in Dubai, UAE. Following are some reactions from Egyptian bloggers.
