Lira dips to LL34,000 on parallel market
BEIRUT — The Lebanese lira fell further Saturday, trading at LL34,000 against the dollar on the parallel market. Here's what we know: • The difference between the...
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Badia Masabni, the fallen queen of belly dancing
In L’Orient-Le Jour ’s series, “'Unknown Women Who Shook Up the Arab World,” we delve into the life of Badia Masabni, who is of Lebanese-Syrian origins, founded in 1929 the famous Casino Masabni,...
Stéphanie KHOURI, 20 August 2022
Caretaker health minister announces investigation into reported cancer drug shortages
BEIRUT — Caretaker Health Minister Firass Abiad announced on Saturday that an investigation would be opened into shortages of several cancer drugs in Lebanon, after reports circulated in the media...
20 August 2022
Bassil says Geagea has no program for the presidential election except to pose a 'challenge' to the FPM
BEIRUT — The head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Gebran Bassil, once again lashed out at his main political rival Samir Geagea, head of the Lebanese Forces, on Saturday, accusing him of having no...
20 August 2022
Geagea says that apart from Iran, the international community does not care about the Lebanese presidential election
BEIRUT — Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Friday night that with the exception of Iran, the international community is not concerned about the organization and results of the upcoming...
20 August 2022
Fire continues to rage in Baskinta pine forest
BEIRUT — A major fire has been raging since Friday night in a pine forest near the village of Baskinta, in the Metn region of Lebanon, the Civil Defense reported. Here's what we know: ...
20 August 2022
Gold coast — Lebanon’s expensive summer beaches
BEIRUT — While the August heat continues to beat down on Lebanon, residents and tourists are flocking to the sea. As has been the case for decades, much of the choicest coastline is off limits...
