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Najib
Jan 27, 2013 10:04
Picture from CNTraveler According to CNTraveler, the top 5 cities in the Middle East are: 1- Beirut 2- Byblos 3- Dubai 4- Tel Aviv 5- Jerusalem This is great but why is there a picture of the Jounieh Bay instead of Beirut? As far as I know, both are different cities. This reminded me of TripAdvisor's list of to-do things in Beirut and how Jeita Grotto is the #1 attraction in Beirut. Link via ZiadKamel
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Najib
Jan 27, 2013 08:42
There's an Arabic saying that says "يعمل من الحبة قبة" which I think sums up what happened on Thursday during Al-Assir's visit when some Kfardebian residents blocked the roads to prevent him from reaching the ski slopes. I don't want to dig into the details of his visit and the number of tainted cars he had in his convoy or the reason Farid Haykal al-Khazen asked his men to block the roads and the amount…
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Najib
Jan 26, 2013 10:37
Since Haifa Wehbe is all over Lebanese TVs and billboards lately for some reason, here's what Egyptian Lawyer Nabih el Wahsh had to say about her last week. I don't know what's the deal with this guy but he's taking things way too personal. Back in November 2012, Salah Abdel-Maksoud, Egypt’s Information Minister, had forbidden all Egyptian TVs from broadcasting any show including Haifa Wehbe or Elham Chahine. To be honest though, I don't think…
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Najib
Jan 26, 2013 10:23
Picture from Naim Halawi Facebook Page In case you missed the last scandal at the Roumieh Prison, here's a brief summary of what happened: Roumieh Prison inmate G. al-Qandaqli was beaten to death and strangled by other inmates after he uncovered a detailed scheme to escape the prison. Three prison guards were rewarded for foiling the attempt and State Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Saqr Saqr charged five members of Fatah al-Islam for al-Qandaqli's…
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