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It takes all sorts to make a world
In the afternoon, when the sun is not harmful anymore and I have nothing better to do, I like to go for a walk to the place that I consider the most gorgeous part of Beirut. . .
Lebanon, Essay, 9/20/1997

Vaclav Havel arrives in Lebanon
The Czech president, who will also visit Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian self-rule areas, had said before leaving Prague that the Israeli-Arab peace process seems to have come to a halt.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/20/1997

Israel admits that three soldiers were killed and an officer was injured
Islamic Resistance and Amal attacks on Israeli positions in South Lebanon were intense--28 operations were launched--and unpredictable.
Lebanon, Military, 9/19/1997

Lebanese oil workers end strike after union signs deal
Workers at the Zahrani refinery on September ended their strike after one of their two unions signed a collective labor agreement with the Ministry of Oil.
Lebanon, Business, 9/19/1997

Foreign Affairs Minister in Cairo
Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Fares Boueiz is going tonight to Egypt where the Arab League will hold its regular meeting.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/19/1997

Mona Hrawi in Rabat
Mr. Mona Hrawi carried a message from her husband inviting King Hassan II to visit Lebanon.
Lebanon-Morocco, Politics, 9/19/1997

Israeli aggressions in Lebanon
Security sources said the Israeli artillery in al Mais position shelled the areas of Eita Al Jabal, Tibnin, Hadatha, Bara'sheet, Haris, al Rafi mountain, Maraya, Eqmata and the woods of Sujud.
Lebanon, Military, 9/18/1997

A chain of restaurants in the commercial district in Lebanon
This chain is part of the restaurant group owned by the Lebanese businessman Beshara Ghor and run by a holding company.
Lebanon, Business, 9/18/1997

US Senate questions Tamraz on campaign donations
Tamraz, an American businessman who was born in Lebanon, donated an estimated $300,000 to the Democratic party and was granted a visit to the White House in which he met US President Bill Clinton.
Lebanon, International, 9/18/1997

Weekly cabinet meeting addresses Syrian cooperation
President Hrawi and Prime Minister Hariri stated that there will not be a separation between Lebanon and Syria
Lebanon, Politics, 9/18/1997

Lebanon going French: Francophone nations to meet in Beirut
Lebanon, Culture, 9/18/1997

Further Israeli attacks on Lebanon
The Israeli occupation shelled the UNIFIL Irish contingent in the western sector of south Lebanon.
Lebanon, Military, 9/17/1997

Lebanese minister promises to put weight behind ceramics
Minister of Industry Nadim Salem said: "The ceramics industry is one of the main contributors to Lebanese exports."
Lebanon, Business, 9/17/1997

New identity cards for Lebanese - without religious markings
After a 22-year halt because of the war, identity cards are being given again to Lebanese people.
Lebanon, Local, 9/17/1997

Last eclipse of the moon in this century
Lebanese people watched yesterday evening the last eclipse of the moon they could observe during this century.
Lebanon, Local, 9/17/1997

Hariri expects Saudi Emir's visit
Prime Minister Rafik Hariri expects today the visit of Saudi Amir Salman Ben Abdel Aziz to discuss the situation in the Arab countries.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1997

Efforts underway to return displaced Lebanese to homes
Minister of Affairs of Displaced Walid Joumblat showed his disappointment because the plan of assuring $1 billion to help the displaced is not being realized.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1997

Berri meets Khatami in Tehran
Berri described to his host the reconstruction process underway in Lebanon, saying that the budget deficit was still acceptable, but that he would no longer agree to further borrowing by the government nor to any new taxes.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1997

Israeli hell-bent on destroying Lebanon's people, economy and Beirut
Israel is now threatening raids on Beirut, especially on its infrastructure so there would be no more water in houses, and a permanent electricity failure.
Lebanon, Military, 9/16/1997

Albright concludes her visit to the Middle East in Lebanon
After Albright arrived at Awkar in a private helicopter coming from Cyprus, she met Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and Foreign Affairs Minister Fares Boueiz at Presidential Palace at Baabda.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/16/1997

Incredible traffic jam
The restoration of some streets and the start of the new school year have combined to cause major traffic jams in Beirut.
Lebanon, Local, 9/16/1997

House Speaker Berri at Teheran
Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri arrived yesterday at noon in Teheran where he plans to stay for three days to have discussions with Iranian leaders.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/16/1997

Sidon eatery bombed
The explosion--which occurred while the restaurant was closed--also damaged two cars, but no casualties were reported.
Lebanon, Local, 9/15/1997

Nasrallah mourns his son who was killed by Israel
Concerning the exchanges of bodies, Nasrallah announced that Hadi Nasrallah's body will be considered by Hizbullah like that of any other killed fighter, and that they will not allow Israel to take advantage of the fact that Hadi Nasrallah is the son of Hizbullah's Secretary General
Lebanon, Military, 9/15/1997

Two Israeli soldiers killed, one wounded in south Lebanon
Lebanese security sources confirmed the deaths of two Israeli soldiers as a result of the detonation of an explosive charge planted by the Lebanese national resistance.
Lebanon, Military, 9/15/1997

Qassar elected president of Union of Arab Trade
Qassar pledged he will work at establishing an Arab free trade market which would be the basis for the creation of an Arab economic bloc enabling members to confront the challenges of 21st century.
Lebanon, Economics, 9/15/1997

Hariri back to Lebanon
Hariri headed back to Lebanon after talks with Syrian oficials about the latest events and the Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1997

House Speaker Berri travels to Iran
Berri commented yesterday on Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and said that it was the result of the frustration of Israelis because of the failure of their commando operation on September 5.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1997

Albright may finally visit Lebanon. Admits failure
Albright realized a few small positive steps, but she did not succeed in convincing Egyptian and Saudi leaders to participate in the Middle East and North Africa economic conference in Doha, where Israel will be present.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1997

Jezzine phone exchange opens
The exchange will also serve adjacent villages, and it was connected to the main Lebanese network, which provides communication with the rest of the country.
Lebanon, Local, 9/15/1997


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