Civil marriage in Lebanon was dealt a setback last week after Interior Minister Machnouk's statement. During an interview on Kalam Ennas, Machnouk said that he doesn't encourage legalizing civil marriage and that "Cyprus is not too far". Legally speaking, couples can still get married in a civil way in Lebanon but their wedding won't be registered as long as the minister refuses to sign them, which is problematic for them and more importantly for their…