Owner of modeling agency Nathaly Fadlallah to run for Lebanese Parliament

Nathaly Fadlallah, owner of a modelling agency in Lebanon, lately announced she’s going to be a candidate in the next Lebanese elections; Obama’s Inaugural and the Danger of an Iran War; and letters from Syrians outside of Syria.

Nathalie plans to rack up the votes in her run for Lebanese parliament.

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Nathaly Fadlallah to run for the 2013 parliamentary elections

Nathaly Fadlallah, owner of a modelling agency in Lebanon, lately announced she’s going to be a candidate in the next Lebanese elections and wants to introduce some “revolutionary” ideas to the parliament.

Juan Cole [3]

Obama’s Inaugural and the Danger of an Iran War

Obama’s extreme sanctions against Iran, which are already denying children needed medicine and consist of a kind of blockade (a legitimate casus belli in international law), could well blow up in his face in ways he does not now anticipate.

Toom Extra [4]

About the smoking ban...

A Lebanese smoker is all for the new ban on smoking.

The Arabist [5]

UNPACKING ALGERIA'S HOSTAGE CRISIS

What is behind all these recent hostage takings in Algeria?

Syria Comment [6]

Letters from Readers

My nephew survived the bombing of the university & had to walk over the bodies of his students to get home, covered with blood. Why I’m writing to you??? Because I want to know how in the year 2013 massacres & killings like this can happen???