Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Suburbs
On Wednesday, a powerful Israeli airstrike targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, filling the sky with thick plumes of smoke.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Israel Warns People to Leave South Beirut, as Hezbollah Chief Speaks
The Israeli army on Wednesday told residents of two neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs to leave immediately before strikes on Hezbollah targets, as the militant group’s new leader Naim Qassem delivered a speech.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Opinion
My Hope for Lebanon
A company of Lebanese soldiers assigned to maintain order in this anxious wartime capital is gathered at its headquarters 100 yards from the Mediterranean. I make the blunder of asking their commander how many of his men are Shiites, Sunnis, Christians and Druze.
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Sports
Manchester United Appoint Ruben Amorim as Manager After Sacking Erik ten Hag
English soccer giants Manchester United on Friday confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new manager, shortly after sacking Erik ten Hag.
Friday, November 1, 2024
FC Barcelona Fears First Team Star Will Be Banned From Playing, Reports SPORT
FC Barcelona is concerned that one of its main first-team stars will be banned from playing at the turn of 2025 because of issues related to his registration and Financial Fair Play (FFP) limits according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Wednesday 30 October 2024 13:32:44
New Hezbollah Leader to Give First Speech Wednesday: Source Tells AFP
Hezbollah's new leader is to give a speech on Wednesday, a source close to the group said, his first since he was appointed earlier this week.
"A speech by the new secretary general of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, is scheduled for Wednesday," the source told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
