Final Curtain Call: Actor Yassin Bakoush killed in Syria

Perhaps one of the most well known actors from Damascus, Yassin Bakoush was targeted inside his car and killed today in Syria; Palestinian prisoner Jaradat dies in Israeli cell; 100+ things to know before marriage; and the all new Beirut Social Media Awards.

Syrian actor Yassin Bakoush was killed by a targeted strike in Syria while in his car.

Blog Baladi [2]

Actor Yassin Bakoush killed in Syria

Yassin Bakoush was targeted inside his car and killed today in Syria.

Informed Comment [3]

Palestinian Prisoner Jaradat’s death in Israeli Cell Provokes Further Protests

Arafat Jaradat was detained by Israeli authorities near Hebron last Monday at a protest of illegal Israeli squatting on Palestinian land. On Saturday the 30 year-old was reported dead in an Israeli jail cell.

American Bedu [4]

Saudi Arabia: What Should a Couple Know or Discuss Prior to Marriage?

American Bedu received a list of issues which should be taken into consideration prior to a commitment of marriage. And it is long.

Joe's Box [5]

Beirut Social Media Award

The Social Media Awards will allow the Lebanese online community to nominate, vote for and award the bloggers, journalists, content creators, community managers, public personas, users of social media and celebrities for their efforts in communication and online creation across 33 categories.