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War Diary: Day 326
War Diary: Day 326

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 27, 2024.

Paradise or Hell: The Ultimate Kiss of Life (1/2)
Paradise or Hell: The Ultimate Kiss of Life (1/2)

The striking contrast between Paradise and Hell remains an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration, where the promise of eternal redemption clashes with the ultimate desolation of darkness. In the first article of this series, we will explore, through three works, the night of infinite torments. "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here." This ...

War Diary: Day 325
War Diary: Day 325

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 26, 2024.

War Diary: Day 324
War Diary: Day 324

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 25, 2024.

War Diary: Day 323
War Diary: Day 323

From  to ,  brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and  and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 24, 2024.

Alain Delon's Farewell: Fans Gather at Estate Gates
Alain Delon's Farewell: Fans Gather at Estate Gates

Alain Delon will be laid to rest during a private funeral ceremony attended by his children, relatives and close friends. Fans continue to gather at the gates of his country estate to bid farewell to the renowned French actor. The funeral of Alain Delon, who passed away at the age of 88, is scheduled to take place in the private chapel of his ...

UN Peacekeepers Caught in South Lebanon Crossfire
UN Peacekeepers Caught in South Lebanon Crossfire

On the deserted border between Lebanon and Israel, Spanish United Nations peacekeepers have for more than 10 months effectively been caught in a war zone. Several Blue Helmets have been wounded in the crossfire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, which has also left dozens of Lebanese civilians dead as a result of the war between ...

The Oud: The Sultan of Arabic Music
The Oud: The Sultan of Arabic Music

In the heart of the Mseitbeh neighborhood, hidden in the basement of a small alley, lies a treasure of Lebanese craftsmanship. Away from the daily hustle and bustle, the sound of woodworking echoes like a melody in the making. Albert Mansour, a former mechanic turned luthier, carefully inspects every step of the oud-making process. His "babies," ...

War Diary: Day 322
War Diary: Day 322

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 23, 2024.

War Diary: Day 321
War Diary: Day 321

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 22, 2024.