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Najib
Mar 08, 2017 10:30
I have a dream that I will be able to cast my vote one day to elect a new parliament in Lebanon. The last elections that took place were back in 2009 and ever since, the parliament has been extending its term over and over again. Just when we thought we'd be having elections soon, Interior Minister announced yesterday that "there is “no possibility” to agree on a new electoral law before the expiry of…
Posted By
Najib
Mar 07, 2017 03:01
OLX is the best place to find funny, bizarre and WTF listings, similar to what you usually see on Craigslist. To be honest, it's a major turn-off if you're serious about selling some product but it's a good way to spend some time and have a laugh or two. My friend was too bored during his last flight so he spent an hour going through OLX ads. Here are some of the stuff he found:…
Posted By
Najib
Mar 07, 2017 12:12
This is probably the first time that a hyena-related story doesn't end up with the animal getting killed by ruthless and ignorant hunters or local villagers. ISF member and environmentalist Wajid Semaan was able to save a pregnant hyena from its killers and took care of the injured animal until he got professional help. What Wajdi did was brave but will not change the way these harmless gentle creature are perceived unfortunately. Unlike what most…
Posted By
Najib
Mar 07, 2017 10:18
NAHNOO, the NGO that has been campaigning for years to re-open Horsh Beirut and has finally succeeded in doing so last year, posted earlier today that Beirut's municipality took a decision to close down the Horsh for 3 months to get rid of worms that are destroying the trees. I didn't see any official announcement yet on the Beirut Municipality Facebook page or website but Spring is definitely the worst time to close down the…
Beirut
8 years ago
A young man wrecked the Lebanese Canadian hospital in Sin el fil after his 36 year old brother passed away unexpectedly. Based on what I’ve read, his brother had a severe stomach pain and was ...
Beirut
8 years ago
I’m sure you all know by now Nusret Gökçe: the Turkish chef who broke the internet with his fancy sprinkling salt move. Well Barbar just introduced its own “Salt Bae” or “M3allem”. I just wish ...
Baladi
8 years ago
On February 26, 2017, Rola Sleiman made history by becoming the first woman to be ordained in a Middle Eastern Church (the Presbyterian Church). By doing so, Rola has also become the first Lebanese & ...
Baladi
8 years ago
Ali Kedami is an internationally renown long trail runner who has completed some of the most challenging and tough races in the world, including The 4 Deserts: the world’s leading rough-country endurance footrace series. Last ...
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