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Lebanon Lebanese-Belgian Businessman Kidnapped in Angola Released A Lebanese-Belgian businessman who was kidnapped in Angola earlier this week was released on Sunday. Acting charge d'affaires at the Lebanese em... 03 April 2016, 11:33
Middle East Turkey Rejects Amnesty Claims over 'Forcibly Returning' Syrians Turkey on Saturday vehemently rejected accusations by Amnesty International that it was forcibly returning Syrian refugees to the conflict-torn cou... 03 April 2016, 08:35 1
Lebanon Report: Arab Embassies in Beirut Raise Security Measures The embassies of various Arab countries have increased their security levels in Lebanon in wake of the recent instability in the country, reported ... 03 April 2016, 08:09 2
World Brussels Airport Reopens with Three Flights, Tighter Security Brussels Airport reopens on Sunday with three "symbolic" flights and strict additional security checks for passengers, marking a new era for air tr... 03 April 2016, 07:40
Lebanon Report: Fears Ain el-Hilweh Unrest May Spread throughout Camp Tensions remained high at the Ain el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in wake of clashes between rival factions in the southern camp. Lebanese an... 03 April 2016, 07:37

Lebanon

Franjieh Rejects from Tripoli Attempts to 'Eliminate Lebanon's Arab Identity' 03 April 2016, 07:59 2
Asiri Urges Lebanese not to Use Cartoon to Sabotage Ties with Arabs 02 April 2016, 17:34 44
Mufti Shaar Receives Franjieh in Tripoli 02 April 2016, 14:54 11
Civil Activist al-Hashash Arrested after Asharq al-Awsat Incident 02 April 2016, 14:05 31
Army Arrests Six Syrians Including Terror Group Member in Deir al-Ahmar 02 April 2016, 12:22 20
Politicians Express Support for Conducting Municipal Elections 02 April 2016, 11:13
Armed Clashes Renew in Ain el-Hilweh 02 April 2016, 09:32 9
Report: Saudi Embassy in Beirut Ups Security Measures 02 April 2016, 08:54 16
1 Dead, Several Hurt in Fierce Ain el-Hilweh Clashes 01 April 2016, 22:13 6
Gemayel: Lebanon Facing New Occupation, Refugees Can Return to Safe Areas in Syria 01 April 2016, 21:56 10
Protesters Storm Saudi Daily's Beirut Office over 'Lebanese Flag' Cartoon 01 April 2016, 20:37 94
Abdul Menhem Youssef Questioned over 'Embezzlement, Negligence' 01 April 2016, 18:15 15

Middle East

Mobile Messages Tell Stories of Refugees Fleeing War 03 April 2016, 09:00
Decades-Old Dispute Separates Western Sahara Families 03 April 2016, 08:54
Qatar: Syria Regime Deadly Strikes Could 'Torpedo' Ceasefire 02 April 2016, 16:50
Report: Turkey Launches New Artillery Strikes on IS in Syria 02 April 2016, 16:36
Iraq PM Calls for Legal Action over Oil Bribery Scandal 02 April 2016, 15:48
U.S. Issues Travel Alert for Southeastern Tunisia 02 April 2016, 15:01
Egypt Sentences Policeman to Life for Killing Driver 02 April 2016, 14:57
Mass Grave of Victims of IS Found in Syria's Palmyra 02 April 2016, 13:03 1
U.N.: Violence Kills at Least 1,119 Iraqis in March 02 April 2016, 11:39
U.N. Envoy Says Yemen Peace Talks on Track for April 18 01 April 2016, 22:48
Israeli Soldier Filmed Shooting Palestinian Placed under Arrest 01 April 2016, 21:23
France Accuses Syrian Regime of Violating Ceasefire 01 April 2016, 14:59 1

World

Erdogan Says Offended by Obama's Press Freedom Rebuke 03 April 2016, 10:54
Second Day of Clashes on Nagorny Karabakh Frontline despite Peace Calls 03 April 2016, 10:01
All Asylum Children Freed from Mainland Detention, Says Australia 03 April 2016, 09:09
Japanese Warships in Philippines near Disputed Waterway 03 April 2016, 09:07
Rebels Free Colombian Policeman Held for 13 Days 03 April 2016, 09:01
London Hunts 'Wimbledon Prowler' behind Host of High-End Burglaries 03 April 2016, 08:52
Australia Says Possible MH370 Debris Found on Mauritius 03 April 2016, 08:49
Three Dead in Suspected Gang Shooting in France 03 April 2016, 08:47
Tough Task for Trump, Clinton as U.S. Primaries Fire up again 03 April 2016, 08:46
Tens of Thousands Protest across Colombia against Government 03 April 2016, 08:45
Poll: 'Leave' ahead in Britain's EU Referendum Campaign 03 April 2016, 08:42
Erdogan Brings American Muslims Home to New Mosque 03 April 2016, 08:38

Business

Parched Fields Force Thailand to Look beyond Rice 03 April 2016, 09:06
Truce in 'Currency War', but Will it Last? 03 April 2016, 09:03
Greece Wants IMF Explanations over Wikileaks Report 02 April 2016, 15:02
Oil Services Group Schlumberger Completes Cameron Merger 02 April 2016, 13:17
Obama Says Will 'Take Time' for Iran to Rejoin Global Economy 01 April 2016, 19:11
Spain's Gamesa Wants Break from Areva to Clear Takeover by Siemens 01 April 2016, 11:13
Britain Implements Minimum Wage Revamp 01 April 2016, 10:27
Zaha Hadid, Architect Famed for Futuristic Curves, Dies Aged 65 31 March 2016, 21:35
'Success Story' Cyprus Exits Bailout Program 31 March 2016, 16:41
Israel Reduces Power to Palestinian City over Debt 31 March 2016, 16:22
Turkey Economy Grows Robust 4 Percent in 2015 Despite Crises 31 March 2016, 11:33
Philippines Can Recover Big Chunk of Stolen Bangladesh Millions 31 March 2016, 10:24

Sports

Five Things We Learned from Madrid Win in El Clasico 03 April 2016, 09:14
Figure Skating: Russian Phenom Medvedeva Captivates World Championships 03 April 2016, 09:10
Dixon Wins on IndyCar Return to Phoenix 03 April 2016, 09:08
NBA: Spurs March on as Raptors Clawed 03 April 2016, 09:05
Report: Premier League Players Prescribed Banned Drugs 03 April 2016, 08:46
Pellegrini Makes his Point after City Stroll 03 April 2016, 08:43
Ronaldo Winner Ends Barcelona's 39-Game Unbeaten Run 03 April 2016, 08:43
Hiddink Hails Pato's Long-Awaited Impact 03 April 2016, 08:40
Pochettino Urges Spurs to Believe after Title Setback 03 April 2016, 08:39
Mandzukic Strikes as Juve Keep on Title Track 03 April 2016, 08:34
Hodgson Wary of Leaving Rooney out of Euro Squad 03 April 2016, 08:32
Doughnut-Driven Leicester still Sweet on Title 03 April 2016, 08:31

Climate Change & Environment

Rapid Melt Making Popular New Zealand Glaciers too Dangerous to Hike 01 April 2016, 12:43
U.N.: Drought-Hit Somalia at 'Tipping Point' 31 March 2016, 14:42
Poland Approves Large-Scale Logging in Europe's Last Primeval Forest 31 March 2016, 12:30 2
If the Rains Fail, so Could the Cocoa Beans 30 March 2016, 11:34
How Prone is India to Disaster? 30 March 2016, 11:33
A Vegetarian World Would be Healthier, Cooler, Richer 29 March 2016, 11:10
Why is Nobody Talking about Africa's Drought? 29 March 2016, 11:08
Healthy Diet May Reduce Gas; Greenhouse Gas, That Is 28 March 2016, 11:24
Dung, Offal Make Clean Gas at Costa Rica Slaughterhouse 26 March 2016, 08:37
Australia's Emissions Rising and Vastly Underestimated, Says Report 25 March 2016, 13:40
An Upside To Climate Change? Better French Wine 25 March 2016, 13:39
Worst Mediterranean Drought in 900 Years has Human Fingerprints all Over it 24 March 2016, 11:51 1

Away from politics

Oil Spill Tests on Ice Prove Arctic Quests Risky 03 April 2016, 08:57

Peace and Love Live again as Singer Donovan Hits the Road 03 April 2016, 08:50

Studies: Fixing Vitamin D, Depression Aids the Heart 02 April 2016, 21:46

Study: Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Help Average-risk People Too 02 April 2016, 18:21

Amazon Makes Foray into Fashion World 02 April 2016, 17:58

Cirque du Soleil Sues Timberlake for Copyright Infringement 02 April 2016, 15:40

Bowie the Eclectic Celebrated in Star Tribute 02 April 2016, 15:36

Guns N' Roses Reunite Early at LA Club 02 April 2016, 12:29

Indonesia Threatens to Bar DiCaprio over Rainforest Comments 02 April 2016, 09:41 1

Syria's Palmyra Scarred Forever by IS Jihadists 01 April 2016, 21:11

Egypt Minister Says More Scans Needed for King Tut's 'Hidden Chamber' 01 April 2016, 17:37

How to Hide Earth from ET? 01 April 2016, 17:02

Hamas Slams Twitter for Closing Its Accounts 01 April 2016, 16:54

Royal Brexit Gag, Google Blunder Lead April Fools' Pranks 01 April 2016, 16:50

King of 'Rock Star Chic' Hedi Slimane Leaves YSL 01 April 2016, 16:42

One in Five Adults May be Obese by 2025, Survey Warns 01 April 2016, 16:39

03 April 2016, 10:55	MP Mosbah al-Ahdab to al-Jadeed: Stability in Lebanon cannot be established without stability in Tripoli and we can start addressing the issue through the municipal polls.
03 April 2016, 10:31	Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi during Sunday sermon: It is a shame that the people still resort to weapons to settle disputes.
02 April 2016, 16:53	Asiri: Our ties with Lebanon deeper than being summarized in a caricature.
02 April 2016, 13:36	MP Suleiman Franjieh after meeting Mufti Shaar: Hariri did not defy the Christian consensus when he nominated me for the presidency. He complied with the specifications set Bkirki.
02 April 2016, 13:28	Shaar: Raising a slogan saying that the Christians are the ones entitled to choose the president is a wrong reaction.
02 April 2016, 13:26	Shaar: To end this political holocaust that hit the country through the presidential vacuum.
02 April 2016, 13:24	Shaar: This national meeting carries one concern and that is the presidential vacuum.
02 April 2016, 13:22	Shaar: The nation can not be built by stubbornness, hatred or obstruction of institutions but with dialogue and rapprochement.
02 April 2016, 13:20	Mufti of Tripoli and the North Sheikh Malek al-Shaar received MP Suleiman Franjieh.
02 April 2016, 12:19	The Lebanese Army arrested 6 Syrians in Deir al-Ahmar for wandering illegally including Ezzedine Rahil al-Suleiman for belonging to a terrorist group.

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