Mike Hills in Lebanon
Tensions rise but Lebanon's only invasion is by tourists
The sun is shining and Beirut’s streets are busier than ever. Thousands of Europeans and Americans have gambled on the New York Times’ recommendation, Arabs from the Gulf have tightened their belts and chosen to vacation closer to home, and...
Former captive warns of reporting risks on return to Beirut
Terry Anderson, former hostage and AP bureau chief in Beirut, returned to Lebanon this week to give a talk on the 'global hazards of reporting' at the Issam Fares Centre.Anderson, who was kidnapped in 1985 and held for six years...
The 'Obama effect' and Hezbollah's election tactics
Newsflash: It is possible that people can make up their minds without help from Barack Obama. Especially in the Middle East. So it's particularly odd that after Lebanon went to the polls and reelected the ruling March 14 coalition, analysts...
Sharek961: Lebanon monitors its own elections
With just three days to go before the elections here, Beirut’s airport has been busy receiving observers from across the world - the most high profile of them being former US President Jimmy Carter. But one new project is hoping...
Winning a battle, losing the war: an odd tribute
Despite having only been in Beirut for a few days, I decided to jump ship on Friday and head for Damascus for the weekend. I won’t bore you with a tourist’s guide but it was three days of great food,...
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