Families of August 4 Victims Seek Justice as New President Takes Office
This is Beirut 04/02 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
The families of the August 4 explosion victims gathered for their monthly sit-in on Tuesday.
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Rana Bazazo: From Al-Riyadi to Qatar’s National Team
This is Beirut 04/02 18:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview with This is Beirut, the newly appointed head coach of the Qatari women's national #basketball team, Rana Bazazo, speaks out on being a woman in a male-dominated field.
VideosMawlawi: Municipal Elections Must Be Held on Schedule
Chelsea Al Arif 03/02 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Bassam Mawlawi Municipal Elections
The caretaker Minister of Interior, Judge Bassam Mawlawi, asserted that “all elections must be organized, and all legal and constitutional deadlines respected.” According to him, the municipal elections must be held on schedule in May.
VideosMawlawi: Security Measures Reinforced in Response to Surge in Criminality
This is Beirut 03/02 17:26 - Reading : less than a minute
Following a meeting with the Central Security Council, caretaker Minister of the Interior Bassam Mawlawi held a press conference on Monday to address the recent wave of crimes rocking Lebanon.
Turkey’s Deadly Quake: Two Years On
This is Beirut 03/02 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Nearly two years after Turkey's deadly quake, displaced residents are gradually settling into government housing. #Turkiye
VideosTime Travel: Murder of Belle Starr
Chelsea Al Arif 03/02 10:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Travel back in time to 1889. What happened in the United States on February 3, 1889? Join us weekly on Time Travel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This February, we're exploring the USA in the 19th century!
VideosBasketball League Season Kicks Off with Al Riyadi’s Crushing Victory
Hala Abdallah 02/02 10:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The long-awaited Lebanese Basketball League season finally kicked off on Saturday.
VideosWorld's Most Expensive Formula 1 Car Sold in Stuttgart
Serge Abi Ghanem 01/02 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Formula One United States Mercedes
The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R stands as a true masterpiece of automotive engineering, renowned not only for its striking design but also for its groundbreaking performance in the world of motorsport. This iconic vehicle continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts, thanks to its rich history and technological innovations. A Timeless ...
VideosAt 85, Hoda Ziade, Grandmother and Model
Yara Germany 31/01 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Hoda Ziade, a grandmother of four, embarked on a modeling career with the support of her designer grandson. An adventure that transformed her life… and the lives of others.
VideosSyrian Cemeteries: Families Continue Search for the Missing
This is Beirut 30/01 21:00 - Reading : less than a minute
More than a month after the fall of Assad’s regime on December 8, families are still searching for missing loved ones. At Tal al-Naser cemetery, Adnan Deeb, known as Abu Sham, combs through worn ledgers of the dead – some with names, others reduced to mere codes. Among those searching is Fairuz, a mother from Homs who still hopes to find her ...
What Surprises Still Await Basketball Fans?
Hala Abdallah 29/01 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Ahmad Farran answers the questions fans have been eager to ask. #basketball #LBL
VideosPreviously Clandestine Literature Displayed in Damascus Bookstores
Élie-Joe Kamel 28/01 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Damascus Assad Literature Syrian opposition
Booksellers in Damascus can finally breathe after decades of intellectual terrorism under the Assad regime. Books on Syrian prisons, works by Salafists and banned political essays are now freely available for sale. With AFP