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Al Dictator play reopens after 44 years in Beirut theater

Al Dictator play Directed by Lina Abyad written by Issam Mahfouz was first played by Antoine Kerbaj and Michel Nabaa in Beirut theater in 1968, now...

by AliZreik in Lebanon on 02/02/2012

Society

Building collapses in Beirut leaving at least 25 dead

Death toll in the building that collapsed in Achrafieh raises to at least 25 including Lebanese nationals and foreigners. The building allegedly...

by Issam Abdallah in Lebanon on 16/01/2012

Our World

A building collapses in Beirut

A five-storey building collapsed in the Fassouh neighbourhood of Beirut, trapping residents. Beirut, Lebanon. 15th January 2012

by George Haddad in Lebanon on 15/01/2012

02/02/2012 - Al Dictator play reopens after 44 years in Beirut theater - Lebanon - Al Dictator play Directed by Lina Abyad...
16/01/2012 - Building collapses in Beirut leaving at least 25 dead - Lebanon - Death toll in the building that...
15/01/2012 - A building collapses in Beirut - Lebanon - A five-storey building collapsed in the...
14/01/2012 - Protest held against rape and sexual violence - Beirut - Lebanon - Hundreds of people rallied in Beirut,...
14/01/2012 - Protest march held against rape and sexual violence - Beirut - Lebanon - Many countries criminalize sexual...
30/12/2011 - Protesters boycott Armin Van Buuren concert - Beirut - Lebanon - A boycott campaign protests outside the...
26/12/2011 - Christmas Celebrations Continue in Beirut - Lebanon - Christmas Celebrations continued in the...
15/12/2011 - Teacher's Strike in Lebanon demanding increases in pay - Lebanon - Teachers and professors in Lebanon held...
15/12/2011 - Teachers hold rally during strike for Wage Increases - Lebanon - A rally took place from Bechara Al-...
10/12/2011 - Demonstration demanding better living conditions in Beirut - Lebanon - Demonstrators protest in front of the...

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Al Dictator play reopens after 44 years in Beirut theater
Al Dictator play Directed by Lina Abyad written by Issam Mahfouz was first played by Antoine Kerbaj and Michel Nabaa in Beirut theater in 1968, now played by Julia Kassar and Aida Sabra...
Building collapses in Beirut leaving at least 25 dead
Death toll in the building that collapsed in Achrafieh raises to at least 25 including Lebanese nationals and foreigners. The building allegedly collapsed due to cracks in the wall. Leb...
Protest held against rape and sexual violence - Beirut
Hundreds of people rallied in Beirut, Lebanon, to protest rape and sexual harassment and the weak laws against such crimes. 14th January 2012
A building collapses in Beirut
A five-storey building collapsed in the Fassouh neighbourhood of Beirut, trapping residents. Beirut, Lebanon. 15th January 2012
Protest march held against rape and sexual violence - Beirut
Many countries criminalize sexual harassment, marital rape, and family violence, Lebanon is not one of them. Protesters marched in Beirut demanding changes to the laws concerning these ...
Protesters boycott Armin Van Buuren concert - Beirut
A boycott campaign protests outside the main entrance to an Armin Van Buuren concert at the Biel Center in downtown Beirut, protesting the artist's previously performance in Israel...
Christmas Celebrations Continue in Beirut
Christmas Celebrations continued in the Lebanese capital for a second day as families and friends enjoyed the festivities, took photos or visited the theatre together. Lebanon. 26th Dec...
Blind Date
"Blind Date Event" was held at Crepaway restaurant by which participants have their eyes blindfolded and sitting with visually impaired friends. Beirut, Lebanon. 15th Decembe...
Teachers hold rally during strike for Wage Increases
A rally took place from Bechara Al-Khoury Avenue towards Riad El Solh Square by teachers and professors from many public schools and universities in Lebanon demanding higher wages and b...
Teacher's Strike in Lebanon demanding increases in pay
Teachers and professors in Lebanon held a strike demanding to increase the wage. Protesters marched from Bechara Al-Khoury Avenue towards Riad El Solh Square to the Grand Serail. Beirut...
Demonstration demanding better living conditions in Beirut
Demonstrators protest in front of the Central bank to demand better living conditions. Beirut, Lebanon. 10th December 2011
Demonstration against discrimination against women
The National Forum protested demanding the right of Lebanese women to give nationality to her family. Beirut, Lebanon. 10th December 2011
Lunar eclipse as seen from Beirut
The last lunar eclipse of 2011 as seen from Beirut, Lebanon. 10th December 2011
Shia'a Muslims Celebrate Ashura in Lebanon
Thousands of Lebanese Shia'a Muslims celebrate the Day of Ashura in Beirut, Lebanon. 6th December 2011
The BLOOM Beirut Marathon 2011
The ninth edition of the Beirut Marathon was held, with over 30,000 runners registered. This year’s slogan was “Take it to the street” Beirut, Lebanon. 27th November 2011
Lebanon beats South Korea in 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
The Lebanese national football team defeated South Korea 2-1 in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match that was held at the city sports stadium in Beirut. Lebanon. 15th November 201...
Hiba Tawji and Wadih Abi Raad in Concert
Oussama Rahbani presented "La Bidaye Wala Nihaye", a concert featuring Hiba Tawji and Wadih Abi Raad at the Palais de Congres. Dbaye, Lebanon. 12th November 2011
National Forum Demonstration to demand rights for Lebanese women
Lebanese women gather in Riyad as-Solh Square to demand full rights. Currently, women defer their children's nationality to their husbands and are prevented from making decisions. ...
Sit-in For Women Rights in Lebanon
A Peaceful Sit-in Support of Women Rights in Lebanon Under the Slogan "Say No to Violence Against Women", In Front of Riad Solh Statue. Beirut, Lebanon. 23rd October, 2011
Science Days 2011 in Beirut
'Science Days 2011,' is three-day gallery and the biggest scientific event in Lebanon. The number of visitors exceeded 17,000 visitors last year. 20th October 2011