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The Maghreb: The Muslim Brotherhood and the Challenge of Power

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 12/11 10:55 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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As the Arab Spring unfolded, several political movements inspired by the Muslim Brotherhood sought to rise to power across the Maghreb. In Tunisia, it was Ennahda; in Morocco, the Justice and Development Party (PJD); and in Algeria, the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP). The period proved favorable to the Muslim Brotherhood and its ideology, ...

From Protection to Precaution: Reassessing Pandemic-Era Chemicals

Michael al-Andary, 22/10 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Some of the chemicals widely used for protection during the 2020 – 2021 coronavirus pandemic are now raising concerns among scientists, with new research suggesting they may have posed unexpected health risks. According to a recent report published by the Financial Times on Tuesday, the European Union (EU) is considering classifying ...

Lebanon 2019: Behind a Programmed Revolution (1/2)

Natasha Metni Torbey, 17/10 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Six years have passed since the October 2019 uprising, an upheaval whose effects continue to heavily weigh on Lebanon. In just a few days, the country appeared to unite against a political class widely seen as corrupt and incapable of averting the looming economic collapse. This surge of public anger culminated in the resignation of Saad ...

Covid in Lebanon: Who’s Afraid of “Frankenstein”?

Makram Haddad, 04/10 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“Covid cases never really stopped, but people stopped testing: many self-diagnosed it as ‘flu,’ dry or wet,” notes Prof. Jacques Choucair, head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Hôtel-Dieu de France (HDF). In recent weeks, he has seen a real increase, driven by the return of the diaspora and our close-contact habits—“the three ...

Covid-19 Returns Amid Lebanon’s Health Inertia

Élie-Joe Kamel, 21/08 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While some countries are experiencing a new surge in Covid-19 cases, the virus continues to mutate and spread. In Israel, health authorities recently reported a nearly 30% rise in cases over just a few weeks. In France, pharmacies are also noticing an increase in positive tests, particularly among holidaymakers. In Lebanon, the situation remains ...

Forget Stocks: Your Next Investment Could Be a Handbag

Christiane Tager, 20/08 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Buying a Hermès or Chanel bag is no longer just a style statement – it has become a serious investment. Take the legendary Birkin. A Baghunter study found it delivered average annual returns of 14.2% over 35 years, outpacing the S&P 500’s 11.7% in the same period. Even more remarkable, some rare or exotic models have doubled in value in just ...

Why Is Everyone Getting Sick This Summer?

Yara Germany, 07/08 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, high fever. It feels like everyone knows someone who's down with something. COVID is back, stomach bugs are spreading and even flu-like symptoms are making a summer comeback. To understand why so many people are falling ill in Lebanon this summer, and how to stay protected, we spoke with Dr. Rola Husni Samaha, ...

Lebanon: A Cry for Help from Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals

Makram Haddad, 18/07 13:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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“Have you ever thought about the suffering of hospitals?” That poignant question opened the press conference held on Thursday in Beirut by the Bikhazi Medical Group (BMG). In front of a crowd of journalists and healthcare professionals, hospital and union officials laid out, without sugarcoating, the suffering of a sector in crisis. A ...

NCaledonia Politicians Agree on Statehood While Remaining French

This is Beirut, 12/07 23:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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France on Saturday announced a "historic" accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state. "A State of New Caledonia within the Republic: it's a bet on trust," French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X, hailing a "historic" ...

Child Vaccine Coverage Faltering, Threatening Millions: Study

This is Beirut, 25/06 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to economic inequality, Covid-era disruptions and misinformation, putting millions of lives at risk, research warned Wednesday. These trends all increase the threat of future outbreaks of preventable diseases, the researchers said, while sweeping foreign aid ...

Explained: The WHO’s New Global Pandemic Treaty

This is Beirut, 20/05 11:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After more than three years of fierce negotiations, an international agreement on the prevention and control of pandemics was adopted on Tuesday at the World Health Organization (WHO). Here are the main points of the agreement, which has 35 articles. Objective The objective of the WHO Pandemic Agreement is "strengthening pandemic prevention, ...

From War Zones to Wards: How LRC Keeps Lebanon Alive

Samar El-Kadi, 14/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A toll-free emergency number that most people in Lebanon have in mind during a crisis is the three-digit “140,” which connects to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC). The volunteer-based, non-profit organization has proven to be life-saving in times of war and peace. Each year, the LRC handles over one million missions across the country, including ...

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