Lebanon

May 26, 2013

Walid Tawfiq (right) has begun a war of words with Ragheb Alama (left) by not saying anything at all.
15:16 GMT

By refusing even to acknowledge Ragheb Alama's name, Walid Tawfiq has just opened a huge can of worms and rumors.

FSA supporters in Lebanon
12:53 GMT

Free Syrian Army denies it had anything to do with the double rocket attack on the Hezbollah stronghold of southern Beirut

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will send representatives to the US-Russia brokered peace conference, planned for some time in June
12:40 GMT

Walid Muallem was speaking in Baghdad after he made a surprise visit to the Iraqi capital on Sunday

Lebanese Sunni militia men hold a meeting in the Sunni district of Bab Al Tabbaneh in Lebanon. AFP Photo
09:42 GMT

The Syrian National Coalition has called on Hezbollah fighters who are fighting on behalf of the Syrian regime to defect, one day after Hezbollah leader Nasrallah pledged 'victory' in Syria

Lebenon caretaker PM Najib MIkati
09:08 GMT

Najib Mikati called for calm following attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital whilst President Michael Sleiman called the perpetrators "terrorists"

Mohamed Mounir mixes it up with contestants and judges on Arab Idol
08:56 GMT

"The King" himself gave a guest star performance on one of the region's fave talent shows "Arab Idol" in a night that judges, contestants and audience members alike won't soon forget.

Back to reality. After Hezbollah supporters commemorated  the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon yesterday, reality rocked the city of Beirut today.
07:29 GMT

Two rockets struck the South of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah and leaving at least three wounded.

May 25, 2013

Syria-related clashes have been rocking Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli for months.
13:03 GMT

The death toll grows in Tripoli as the conflict between opposing factions scales up.

The Lebanese airspace is violated by Israeli forces on a daily basis in spite of a 2006 UN resolution.
05:46 GMT

Last night, three Israeli military aircraft broke a UN Security Council resolution by violating the Lebanese airspace, raising tensions with a state that already faces increased pressure from the neighboring Syrian conflict.

Who would have thought that scandalous Razan would be the one introducing dubstep to the Arab world?
05:00 GMT

Done with the shooting of her upcoming new drama, the Lebanese sexpot will launch her new "dubstep" style clip this month.

May 24, 2013

Last song for "Arab Idol"? Najwa wants her father to be better before she returns on stage.
07:33 GMT

Lebanese singer Najwa Karam will not confirm her presence as a guest in next season of "Arab Idol" until her father's health condition improves.

May 23, 2013

Nancy Ajram is returning to her roots and connecting with her fans.
14:57 GMT

Nancy Ajram is making a new music video, and it will include dozens of willing fans. Come one, come all!

Members and supporters of Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah movement carry the coffin of their comrade Saleh Ahmad Sabbagh during his funeral in the southern port city of Sidon on May 22 (Mahmoud Zayyat / AFP)
12:54 GMT

Opposition-aligned Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports 104 Hezbollah militants killed since the conflict began

Sunni Salafist gunmen, who back the Syrian opposition, are seen in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on May 23 (AFP)
10:47 GMT

Fighting overnight in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli have left at least two people dead, bringing the total number of people killed since Sunday, to 16

No yawns, but plenty of Yanni coming to the Byblos International Festival
10:23 GMT

Byblos International Festival has unveiled the exciting lineup of performers at Lebanon's most exciting summer event.