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Abuse of Ethiopian domestic workers in Lebanon leads to suicide
Nov 21 2009, Incognito

There is something terribly wrong in Beirut, Lebanon. Female migrant domestic workers are apparently killing themselves in droves, at least one per week, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). 6 in October alone; and there are plenty more who are injured.

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Syrian Bus Attacked in Lebanon
Wa'd, Amman
A Syrian bus transporting Syrian workers was shot at in Tripoli, Lebanon, last Monday, which resulted in the death of one Syrian worker. Photo by AP “Unknown...
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made popular Dec 24 2009
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Renewed Lebanese drug trade hikes Mideast tensions
Elias, Beirut
Lebanon’s drug-producing heartland is back in business with a resurgence of marijuana and poppy fields, challenging the country’s underpowered security...
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made popular Dec 23 2009
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Hariri's Road to Damascus
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Sa’ad Hariri is one of the biggest buffoons on the Arab stage - and, trust me, that is saying a lot. Hariri is the son of late Lebanese prime minister Rafiq...
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made popular Dec 21 2009
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High on Hummus
Marco Villa, Connecticut
The origin of Hummus is not precisely known. It is Levantine and an centuries-old Arab delicacy probably originating in modern-day Lebanon. A simple dish it is...
Arab delicacies, Israel, Hummus
made popular Dec 19 2009
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Ship sinks off Lebanon with 83 aboard, dozens are still missing
Hasan, Beirut
The Lebanese navy said it has recovered 38 people and four bodies off the coast of northern Lebanon after a ship with 83 aboard sank Thursday. The rescue mission was...
Lebanon, Farry sink, Cargo ship
made popular Dec 18 2009
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U.S Planning New War On Lebanon?
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What Israel did to Lebanon in 2006. Although Israel launched the war on Lebanon in 2006 - Israel in this case was acting as an American proxy. This is not to excuse...
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made popular Dec 17 2009
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The Arab Street
Marco Villa, Connecticut
The use of the term “Arab Street” is one of the most racist Western cliches directed toward Arabs. First, there is still a stubborn reluctance in the...
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made popular Dec 16 2009
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Small Steps towards Combating Climate Change (1)
Wa'd, Amman
The Arab states are responsible for less than 5 percent of the world’s total carbon emissions, but according to the Arab Forum for Environment and Development...
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Mini-Hariri "Reads"
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Meet Mini-Hariri (or Sa’ad Hariri), the prime minister of Lebanon who inherited his position after his late father was killed (probably by the Syrians) in 2005....
Mini-Hariri, Sa’ad Hariri, Hariri
made popular Dec 11 2009
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Glorifying Suicide Bombing On Lebanese TV
Incognito, Boca Raton
It’s absolutely shameful how Lebanese and Palestinian television glorify and promote suicide bombings to children. This video aired on al-Quds TV in Lebanon on...
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made popular Dec 10 2009
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The Rise of post-modern Islam
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Dr.Samir Al Taqi from SyriaTribune discusses a possible milestone in the development of militant political Islam, mostly in the light of Nasrallah’s last...
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Hezbollah: Not As Strict As You May Think
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Hezbollah has an image in the West as a thuggish, terrorist Iranian-proxy that shares the same fundamentalist views of Iran. While it is appropriate to state that...
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Beirut Diaries
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“Beirut Diaries” is a documentary (directed by a Palestinian-American) set in the days following the spring 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime...
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made popular Dec 4 2009
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What AIDS? Lebanon sex workers still shun condoms
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Four years ago, at 16, Rana’s husband forced her into prostitution. Despite the risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Rana, like many local sex workers -...
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made popular Dec 1 2009
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Meet the Joe Isuzu of Lebanon: Zayn al-Athat (for those unfamiliar with American culture Isuzu was a lying spokesperson who appeared in Japanese cars ads). Zayn...
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made popular Nov 30 2009
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Beneath Lebanon's New Political Deal, a Fear of Violence
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Is there a political agenda behind the misrepresentation of the Lebanese?
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Give Girls a Chance
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Domestic Workers Continue To Suffer In Gulf States
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made popular Feb 3 2009
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The domestic workers of silicon city
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