Posted By
Najib
Nov 17, 2019 02:49
It's not official news yet but I just read today there are no military planned this year, which is the right thing to do. I honestly would have expected those in power to organize one despite everything happening but the army leadership has shown more wisdom so far, despite several incidents and use of excessive force, than most politicians combined. I am re-sharing this poster that the Lebanese Army distributed last year:
Posted By
Najib
Nov 16, 2019 06:49
A beautiful and captivating speech by Oscar-nominated Lebanese film director Nadine Labaki upon receiving the 2019 Issam M. Fares Award for Excellence at MEI's 73rd Annual Awards Gala on November 12 in Washington, DC. If those in power are still looking for talented and competent people to lead the nation, Labaki is the perfect example. This is how you spread Lebanon's message abroad. Thank you Nadine Labaki! I've never seen so much hope, so many…
Posted By
Najib
Nov 15, 2019 04:02
We're close to a month now since the Revolution started and some people are still living in denial, trying to find excuses to undermine one of the largest protest movement in Lebanon's history. Roads are still getting closed as we speak, protesters are still filling squares, Martyrs Square and Riad El Solh are still buzzing with people while our leaders are on a different planet. In fact, If last week proved anything, it is that…
Posted By
Najib
Nov 14, 2019 03:11
The Financial times has appointed its first female editor in 131 years, as Roula Khalaf is set to replace Lionel Barber who is stepping down as editor after 14 years. Ms Khalaf has been the paper’s deputy editor since 2016 become the FT‘s first female editor at the start of 2020. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, and educated in the United States at Syracuse University and Columbia University, Ms. Khalaf has served as the…
Art
6 years ago
A Cello concert was organized yesterday at Riad el Solh square facing the Grand Théâtre de Beyrouth in an attempt to revive this abandoned and forgotten gem. Here are some pictures and videos I got ...
Critiques
6 years ago
I’m sure many of you are still wondering what this amnesty law everyone is arguing over about? And why are people calling for cancelling Tuesday’s parliamentary session? Don’t we want the MPs to go down ...
Critiques
6 years ago
While some are figuring out ways to try and foil the revolution, by either coming up with conspiracy theories and sending out negative vibes, I think it is important to look at the factors that ...
Baladi
6 years ago
The revolution is still alive and kicking after three weeks and Tripolitans are still stealing the show and showing everyone else how it’s done. Two days ago, they “cleaned” their city from all the political ...
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