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D-3: Tension Grows Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Tylia El Helou, 02/11 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

With less than three days to the election, former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump and vice-president and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris have clashed fiercely during their rallies. Today, the two candidates continue to make the rounds of the key states still undecided in an attempt to win, on Tuesday, a presidential election that ...

What Naim Qassem Still Hasn’t Grasped

Fady Noun, 02/11 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It is a fact: naivety, egocentrism and various underestimations are among the unpredictable elements that shape the course of history. A clear example of this can be seen in the speech delivered this week by the new Secretary General of Hezbollah. What Naim Qassem has yet to grasp is that he is not alone in Lebanon, and many Lebanese do not share ...

Final Weekend of Intense Election Campaigning in the U.S

This is Beirut, 02/11 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final weekend of the most tense US presidential campaign of modern times with a flurry of swing-state rallies that will test their stamina –- and ability to persuade the country's last undecided voters. Harris, bidding to become the country's first woman president, will use rallies in ...

Time Travel: Typhoon Linda

This is Beirut, 02/11 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Travel back in time to 1997. What happened in the USA on November 2, 1977? Join us weekly on Time Travel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This November, we're exploring natural disasters and the environment!

A Powerless and Toothless Lebanese State

Bassam Abou Zeid, 01/11 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Those in power need to act as statesmen, and the de facto powers need to show realism and courageously acknowledge that their actions have never been in the interest of Lebanon or the Lebanese people. It is inconceivable for a country to witness this ongoing destructive war for over a year while the state remains incapable of taking serious steps ...

EU and Japan Announce New Defense Pact

This is Beirut, 01/11 14:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Japan and the European Union announced a sweeping new security and defense partnership in Tokyo on Friday, which EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hailed as a historic and "very timely" step. Borrell and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya unveiled the pact to develop cooperation on joint military drills, the exchange of ...

Pope Expresses Solidarity with Those Affected by Spanish Floods

This is Beirut, 01/11 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis expressed his solidarity on Friday with the Spanish populations affected by the floods, which have resulted in at least 158 deaths and dozens of missing persons. "Let us pray for the people of the Iberian Peninsula, especially for the community of Valencia, ravaged by storm Dana," the name given in Italy to the severe weather that ...

Biden Administration Increases Pressure on Israel Ahead of Election

This is Beirut, 01/11 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Biden administration is increasing the pressure on the Netanyahu government to meet its demands over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. If Israel fails to meet the US’ demands by November 13th, Biden may suspend military assistance to Israel, reports Axios. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented ...

Exclusive - Donna Shalala to TIB: Harris Will Have a Deep Commitment to Lebanon

Tylia El Helou, 31/10 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Former United States Secretary of Health and Member of the House of Representatives Donna Shalala explains how Kamala Harris will be committed to Lebanon and to achieving a ceasefire with Israel in line with Resolution 1701.

To Sheikh Naim Qassem: What Success Are We Talking About?!

Nisrine Merheb , 31/10 17:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As soon as Sheikh Naim Qassem took his position as the Secretary General of Hezbollah, he subconsciously sought to embody the persona of the “martyred” former chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Suddenly, Qassem became more eloquent, issuing threats against America and weaving colloquial Lebanese into his rhetoric, mirroring the distinctive style that ...

Why Trump Should Win the US Presidential Election

Salam Zaatari, 31/10 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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As the 2024 election draws closer, an increasing number of Americans are rallying behind former President Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House. Trump’s strong focus on the economy and security, and his bold international policies resonate with voters who prioritize a robust America. The current administration under Joe Biden has ...

D-6: Harris and Trump Neck-and-Neck in the Polls

Tylia El Helou, 30/10 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Today, the Democratic candidate returns to Pennsylvania, for a rally in the town of Harrisburg, while the Republican candidate holds two political rallies: the first in the early afternoon in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and the second in the evening in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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