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From 'Mary Poppins' and Beyond: Richard Sherman's Legacy
From 'Mary Poppins' and Beyond: Richard Sherman's Legacy

The world lost a legendary figure in the entertainment industry with the passing of Richard Sherman at the age of 95. As one half of the renowned Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, Richard, along with his late brother Robert, created some of the most iconic and beloved songs in Disney’s history. Their music left an indelible mark on the world of ...

In Brussels, a Lebanese Rejection of Syrian Migrants’ Presence
In Brussels, a Lebanese Rejection of Syrian Migrants’ Presence

On Monday, MPs from the Lebanese Forces (LF) held a protest in Brussels ahead of a conference on the issue of Syrian migrants in Lebanon. They voiced their opposition, in line with a Lebanese political consensus, to efforts aimed at restricting solutions that would pave the way for the return of migrants to regions in Syria deemed safe.

Health Emergency in Ersal: An Epidemic Outbreak
Health Emergency in Ersal: An Epidemic Outbreak

Since the decrease in UNICEF funding, wastewater management in Ersal has deteriorated, leading to the spread of diseases that local medical institutions are unable to contain.

War Diary: Day 233
War Diary: Day 233

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 May 26, 2024.

Catharsis Through Cricket for Migrant Workers in Beirut
Catharsis Through Cricket for Migrant Workers in Beirut

Migrant workers from various countries find joy and camaraderie through a weekly cricket tournament in Beirut, offering a rare respite from their tough working conditions. In a Beirut car park, migrant workers cheer as their teams face off in a cricket tournament, a moment of respite in crisis-hit Lebanon, where working conditions are often ...

War Diary: Day 232
War Diary: Day 232

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 May 25, 2024.

Is Ersal Paving the Way for the Return of the Syrian Migrants?
Is Ersal Paving the Way for the Return of the Syrian Migrants?

This is Beirut takes you to the camps of Ersal, a village north-east of Baalbeck-Hermel, where voluntary return convoys, comprising 330 Syrian migrants according to the municipality, were organized last Tuesday. These migrants had registered with General Security centers to facilitate their return home.

War Diary: Day 231
War Diary: Day 231

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 May 24, 2024.

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday May 24th and the 231st day of the war in Gaza. This week in Lebanon: the situation in the South, weapon trafficking and food tampering and how NGOs help rehabilitate people with drug addictions. In international news: all about Gaza, Iran’s president dies in a helicopter crash, ...

EXCLUSIVE – Lebanon’s Wildlife Trafficking Exposed
EXCLUSIVE – Lebanon’s Wildlife Trafficking Exposed

In this in-depth investigation, discover how Lebanese traffickers exploit wildlife to generate social media content, build businesses, and operate zoos, all under the radar of national and international authorities.

War Diary: Day 230
War Diary: Day 230

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 May 23, 2024.