Lebanon

March 14, 2013

Nancy Ajram recently dined at Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoghbi's place.
10:47 GMT

Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoghbi hosted fellow singer Nancy Ajram and her business manager Jiji Lamara for dinner.

Myriam Fares
09:21 GMT

She’s dubbed one of the most beautiful faces in the Arab world, so it’s no surprise that a renowned cosmetics company has snapped up Mariam Fares as its new brand ambassador.

Nado Kano's work has been described as "breathtaking".
09:18 GMT

“Un-re(a)lating,” the latest work of Lebanese choreographer Nada Kano, explores the fragile nature of human communication.

March 13, 2013

Aley in Lebanon is acting as a refuge for Syrian artists
15:08 GMT

This week marks two years since the onset of the first protests in Syria, and the ensuing conflict shows no signs of abating, Syrian artists are finding creative refuge in Lebanon.

Lebanese singer Dianna Haddad is back in the spotlight -- restored and enriched.
11:50 GMT

Loss of her father and her divorce kept Lebanese singer Diana Haddad out of the limelight-- but now she's back.

Student protestors in Beirut call for a delayed wage hike to be pushed through parliament ( Photo Daily Star/Mohammed Azakir)
07:31 GMT

Union protests that have engulfed the capital could soon disrupt air and sea travel in Beirut.

March 12, 2013

Idol fans couldn't be happier to hear Nancy give wannabe stars a 'yes and a half'.
12:48 GMT

Fans of Lebanese hottie, Nancy Ajram, are over the moon that the return of Arab Idol has also marked the return of the songstress' hit tune 'Ah Wi Nus' (Yes and a Half).

The US support Lebanon's plans for offshore oil explorations
12:44 GMT

The United States supports Lebanon’s efforts to move forward on oil exploration, Lebanese Energy Minister said on Tuesday.

Fresh from X Factor Arabia success, Lebanese singer Carole Samaha is preparing to release her latest album.
12:22 GMT

Lebanese singer Carole Samaha is preparing to release her latest album, to the delight of fans.

A shooting targeting a former member of Fatah al-Islam in Ain al-Hilweh on Monday led to sporadic clashes between the Islamist organization and Fatah in the Palestinian refugee camp. (Photo courtesy of Getty) -Picture used for illustrative purposes -
07:29 GMT

A shooting targeting a former member of Fatah al-Islam in Ain al-Hilweh leads to sporadic clashes between the Islamist organization and Fatah in the Palestinian refugee camp.

March 11, 2013

Audiences will be watching to see if Nancy and Ahlam can play nice together on Arab Idol Season 2. (image courtesy of Listen Arabic)
17:18 GMT

With new talent and bombshell Judge Nancy Ajram, it seems that this season of Arab Idol will be, in one word, "epic".

Members of the Ansaru group speaking in an unverified location on Dec 24 2012 (AFP Photo)
08:40 GMT

The Ansaru group claimed to have killed all seven hostages, including British, Italian and Greek citizens on Saturday.

The Harlem Shake, a viral YouTube video trend, hit Lebanon several weeks ago and has been recreated by random strangers on the streets of Beirut, university students, club-goers and office workers.
08:17 GMT

Elsewhere in the region, the Harlem Shake has evolved into a tool of social and political protest. But in Lebanon it continues to inspire lighthearted competition.

March 10, 2013

Wael Kfoury
10:50 GMT

The 'King of Romance' goes all feminist on us, making an appearance at an event in Lebanon.

Public sector workers are gearing up for another rally over a proposed pay increase
10:21 GMT

Civil servants and public school teachers in Lebanon are gearing up for more demonstrations on Tuesday over the long-debated public sector pay scale.