Lebanon

June 8, 2013

Syrian soldiers look at the damage of a hanger in central Homs. (AFP photo)
10:00 GMT

The late Friday raid was second such Syrian strike against the Sunni-majority border areas in less than a week.

June 7, 2013

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz al-Asheikh. Image courtesy of pomed.com
06:00 GMT

The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia has called for jihad against the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah, echoing the sentiments of top Muslim cleric Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi

A man looks at tanks of Lebanese Army Forces patrolling on June 6, 2013 in a street of the eastern Lebanese city of Tripoli. AFP Photo
05:00 GMT

Heavy sniper activity has been reported in the Lebanese city of Tripoli on Thursday, as the Lebanese armed forces raided neighbourhoods and weapons depots as they try to crack down on internal security threats.

June 6, 2013

While some have compared sassy Lebanese diva Haifa Wehbe to Britney Spears, the feisty starlet didn’t take too kindly to that parallel. Instead, we’ve chosen the flirtatious Hollywood star Mila Kunis who played in “Black Swan” as Haifa's Western look-a-like.
12:22 GMT

Ever looked at your favourite Arab star and been struck by deja-vu? We have! We’ve scoured the internet high and low and think we’ve come up with some classic doppelgangers for you. From Ahlam to Kfoury, take a look at who we think were separated at birth.

Tom Young's "Carousel" exhibition on display at Gemmayzeh’s Villa Paradiso (Photo from The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)
11:03 GMT

With a grand opening slated for the fall, folks can get a little taste of paradise early with Tom Young's "Carousel" on display at the quaint and new art center "Villa Paradiso" in Gemmayzeh.

Carmen Suleiman knows Arab Idol success and passes on the Egyptian love to Ahmad Jamal.
10:36 GMT

It's the final stretch, and Arab Idol season finalist Ahmad Jamal has got at least one cheerleader! The winner of Arab Idol's first season, Carmen Suleiman, is tweeting her support of the fellow Egyptian contestant most in the danger zone.

Is he gonna laugh at you this time, or make you a star? Ahmed Helmy's Arabs Got Talent's new judge.
09:58 GMT

Watch out, Arabia, Ahmed Helmy is gonna be checkin’ out your mad skillz on ‘Arabs Got Talent’. Say goodbye to Saudi comedian Naser Al Qasabi ‘cause Ahmed is comin’ to town and joining the judging committee for the talent's show's third season.

Syrian army troops drive through the ravaged streets of Qusayr in the central Homs province on Wednesday. AFP Photo
08:37 GMT

11 rockets fired from Syria landed in the Syrian city of Baalbek late on Wednesday night, injuring up to five people.

Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour
08:29 GMT

During a speech at the Arab League, Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour said that the Syrian conflict had spilled over its borders and that any Lebanese fighters were engaged in self-defense

Syrian refugees at a makeshift camp in Lebanon (AFP)
07:56 GMT

The Lebanese government is discussing plans to limit the number of refugees it receives from Syria

A Syrian army's soldier a national flag featuring Syria's President Bashar Assad in front of a building left in ruins with on Wednesday in Qusayr. AFP Photo
04:00 GMT

The commander of the Syrian rebel forces, Salim Idriss, said that his troops are ready to enter and fight in Lebanon, the same day the rebels conceded defeat to Syrian regime forces in the town of Qusair.

June 5, 2013

Majida gets enough attention without lil' ol' Arab idol (Photo of Majeda from the shooting of "E'tazalt El Gharam" music video in 2006 under the direction of Nadine Labaky)
08:27 GMT

Lebanese diva Majida Al Roumi’s career is so sizzlin’, she doesn’t need a moment in the Arab Idol spotlight, turns down the talent show invite.

A Syrian army soldiers holds up his weapon during a battle against opposition fighters in the city of Qusayr, in Syria's central Homs province. (File photo: AFP)
06:54 GMT

“The Syrian army totally controls the Qusayr region in Homs province after killing a large number of terrorists and capturing others,” the Syrian regime said on Wednesday.

June 4, 2013

The Lebanese didn't pull any punches by performing this French comedy featuring a gay couple.
14:31 GMT

The Lebanese see themselves as always the trendsetter in the MIddle East and this Paris-based comedy about a gay couple adopting is a first in the region.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with EU President Herman Van Rompuy (Mikhail Klimentyev/ AFP)
13:20 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country had not yet delivered S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to the Syrian government