Lebanon

May 1, 2013

In the video for her hit song, Ya Majnooeg (Crazy), Rola cranks up the drama with a little help from Syrian funny man Radwan Qintar.
12:54 GMT

Stars in the Arab Celebosphere are known for experimenting with new styles and Lebanese lovely, Rola Saad, isn't about to buck the trend.

Lebanon's media council is urging the Central Bank to help provide "soft loans"
11:38 GMT

The head of the Lebanon's National Audiovisual Media Council is urging Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh to help radio and TV stations in Lebanon obtain soft loans from commercial banks to enable these media outlets survive.

Helani in the judges chair on TV show 'The Voice'
10:39 GMT

Fans are eagerly awaiting Assi Helani's new romantic music video

On Tuesday, Nasrallah said Syria’s friends would not let the embattled regime of President Bashar al-Assad fall.
10:37 GMT

The Syrian National Coalition (SNC) denounces remarks made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as “nothing but threats,” warning against the Lebanese Shia group’s intervention in the Syrian conflict.

Wael Kfoury
10:16 GMT

Lebanese singer and X Factor judge Wael Kfoury has denied reports that he intends to sue the press over the publication of rumours about his personal life.

lebanon's President is demanding answers as to why a powership stopped working
08:36 GMT

Lebanon's President Michel demanded answers on Monday to find out why the power-ship loaned from Turkey has stopped working.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah promised support for Syria's President Assad in a televised address (archive picture)
02:25 GMT

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah said Tuesday President Bashar Assad’s government could not be toppled military and his allies would prevent such an outcome from ever happening.

April 30, 2013

Erbil's getting hot, hot, hot with Hatem and Haifa
09:13 GMT

Only a month 'til concert time in Erbil, Iraq. Haifa Wehbe and Hatem Al Iraqi shared the deets at the Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut.

Electricite du Liban deny that poor quality fuel is the reason for the powership moored off the coast of Lebanon to stop working
09:10 GMT

Fuel provided to a Turkish electricity barge was up to standard, despite rumors that substandard fuel had caused the powership moored off the coast of Lebanon to

Lebanon's Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged France to offer assistance for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
02:00 GMT

Lebanon's Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged France and the international community Monday to help Lebanon cope with the influx of Syrian refugees into its territory.

April 29, 2013

Migrant workers in Lebanon rallied for improved working conditions on Sunday
12:44 GMT

Hundreds of migrant workers marched in Beirut Sunday to demand rights and the eradication of the country’s slavery-like sponsorship system.

Nicole Saba can do it all, preggo or no.
09:53 GMT

After promising to take it easy during her pregnancy, Nicole Saba still sings at a big-time wedding with Mohamed Mounir.

The Association of Banks in Lebanon will comply with any sanctions imposed after two firms were accused of money laundering and financing Hezbollah
08:18 GMT

The Association of Banks in Lebanon said over the weekend it would comply with any sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury after two Lebanese money exchange houses were designated as a primary money-laundering concern.

Lebanon's new Prime Minister, Tammam Salam, is facing a showdown with the 'March 8' bloc
06:27 GMT

Lebanon's PM-designate, Tammam Salam, is adamant on not giving veto power to any party in the new Cabinet and wants key ministerial portfolios to be rotated among the sects

April 28, 2013

Lebanese superstar Elissa has shot down rumors that she and director Saeed Al Marouq have put an end to their catty celeb feud.
11:14 GMT

Lebanese superstar Elissa has shot down rumors that she and director Saeed Al Marouq have put an end to their catty celeb feud.