Lebanon

April 25, 2013

the Turkish operator of the power ship hired by Lebanon has cut its electricity production because of poor quality diesel
13:49 GMT

The Turkish operator of the power ship hired by Lebanon has cut its electricity production because of poor quality diesel, according to sources.

Tamer's getting fit
12:28 GMT

Tamer Hosny may be in the U.S., but he sure is keeping busy!

Samira Saeed to perform live on Arab Idol
12:07 GMT

A fan of the show, Morocco's diva Samira Saeed is in Beirut gearing up for her live performance on Arab Idol this weekend.

The recently resigned head of Syrian’s opposition National Coalition demanded that the leader of Hezbollah withdraw his fighters from Syria, warning of a “plot” to drag the Muslim world into long-term Sunni-Shia strife.
10:49 GMT

The recently resigned head of Syrian’s opposition National Coalition demanded that the leader of Hezbollah withdraw his fighters from Syria, warning of a “plot” to drag the Muslim world into long-term Sunni-Shia strife.

Simmer down, Fadel. Simmer down.
08:43 GMT

Has Fadel Shaker gone totally cray-cray? The resigned singer turned strict Salafi Muslim might have completely gone off his rocker when he used Twitter to lash out at haters. Simmer down, Fadel. Simmer down.

Al-Sununu Choir
08:30 GMT

Thirteen-year-old Ali Musa, a Palestinian refugee, declares that he plans to become a musician in the future, thanks to a new music program seeking to unite Palestinian voices.

Najwa Karam is keepin' it comin'
07:53 GMT

Najwa Karam is keepin’ it coming with a new song for her upcoming album, a fresh music vid, and proof that she’ll still have a seat with her name on it next season at the “Arab’s Got Talent” judging bench.

April 24, 2013

Khaled Salim shares all on "Tonght with Hani"
14:59 GMT

Fans of Khaled Salim will have more than daytime eating to look forward to after Ramadan because the Egyptian singer shared on "Tonight with Hani" his plans to release his new album just after the holy month.

Ahmed Ezz doesn't want a superstar wife.
14:27 GMT

Ahmed Ezz goes from professional to personal in a rare interview on MTV Lebanon’s new show "Wahdak" (Alone) and breaks the heart of female superstars with his preference for women outside the entertainment industry.

Happy Birthday, Ella!
13:51 GMT

On the count of three, let's all say, "Aww!" Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram melts the heart of fans with a cute pic of her daughter Ella celebrating her 2nd birthday.

April 23, 2013

Lebanon has asked Iraq and Egypt to reduce transit fees as the Syrian conflict hurts its trade
08:55 GMT

Lebanon has filed an official request to reduce transit transport fees with Iraq and Egypt, the National News Agency reported Monday, in a bid to cut export costs after major land export routes were brought to a halt by the ongoing violence in neighboring Syria.

Angham gets her first taste of humble pie
08:30 GMT

‘Egypt’s First Singer’, Angham, is afraid of matching her own success: Singing in the Lebanese dialect has given the successful star her first taste of humble pie.

Rockets from fro Syria have hit Lebanon
08:30 GMT

Two rockets have hit Lebanon in the latest round of cross-border fire.

Sabra, who until now led the Syrian National Council, will be the Coalition’s caretaker leader until at least May 10, when the Coalition is scheduled to meet for leadership elections. (AFP)
06:38 GMT

The Syrian National Coalition’s interim president says the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has declared war on the Syrian people.

April 22, 2013

Lebanon's public sector workers have slammed  new reforms to working practices
11:00 GMT

Lebanon's public sector workers have slammed reform plans that were introduced along with the controversial new salary scale.