Tahkik on Akkar And The Indonesian Shipwreck

The little kid's answer on Minute 22:27 is heartbreaking This week's report by Claude Hindi sheds the light once again on the underdeveloped and impoverished areas in Akkar and the Indonesian ferry tragedy that killed 34 Lebanese, the majority being from Akkar. If you were still wondering what made these Lebanese sell everything they have and risk their lives to go to Australia, you won't after watching this episode from Tahkik.

Lebanese are less happy according to the 2013 World Happiness Report

Most of the Arab countries have a higher happiness index than Lebanon except Iraq, Palestinian Territories and Syria. I can't say I am surprised specially after everything we've been through in the past 3 years. Here's the complete ranking list for Arab countries: 14- UAE 23- Oman 27- Qatar 32- Kuwait 33- Saudi Arabia 74- Jordan 79- Bahrain 97- Lebanon 105- Iraq 113- Palestian Territories 130- Egypt 148- Syria Check out the full report .…

Hammana Residents Protest Against Al-Qaisamani Dam Project

Picture from NowLebanon The protest took place 10 days ago on the Dahr al-Baidar international highway at the Falougha intersection and as usual, the reports coming from the residents and the ministry are conflicting. In fact, officials are saying there are no dangers presented by the dam but it seems hard to believe specially if you read some of the comments and arguments raised against the dam: 1- Why was the dam relocated from the…
Events

Special To CNN: How Marathons Can Bring Peace By May El Khalil

12 years ago
[Ted] May El Khalil is the founder and president of the Beirut Marathon Association. The Beirut Marathon is taking place next Sunday. (CNN)The sports world was shaken this past year by violence at the Boston ...
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In Pictures: Partial Solar Eclipse in Lebanon

12 years ago
Pictures taken from haigmelikian Those are pictures of the partial solar eclipse that took place in Lebanon today. Picture from Beiruting ...
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The LEGO® Movie – Official Trailer

12 years ago
[YouTube] This is beyond awesome! The movie’s coming out next year in February. ...
Gaming

Call Of Duty: Ghosts Already Available In Lebanon

12 years ago
The official release date is on November 5 but I’ve managed to get it yesterday night. I’ve only played for a couple of hours and I’m loving it! It will be sold for around 75$ ...
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