Hezbollah rebuilds, in more ways than one

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - December 18, 2009 07:02 ET

The US designated terrorist group-turned construction company regroups despite political quagmires, the global recession and sanctions.

Lebanese discover their own backyard

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - November 23, 2009 10:01 ET

An eco-tourism venture is opening up a whole new world for locals and foreigners alike.

UAE deportations raise questions in Lebanon

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - November 21, 2009 11:03 ET

As more than 200 Lebanese await answers over why they were ejected from the U.A.E., experts point to paranoia in Gulf nations over Iran.

Economic crisis affects Lebanon de-mining

Don Duncan - Lebanon - November 9, 2009 08:55 ET

Funds that would go toward clearing a 205-square-kilometer danger zone have been diverted.

HOG heaven meets downtown Beirut

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - October 26, 2009 08:10 ET

The Arab world’s motorcycle fans embrace the bike, and a little American culture, in their later years.

The politics behind Lebanon's big hash bust

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - October 19, 2009 14:29 ET

There's more to the recent clean out of drug gangs and the destruction of their hash crop in the lawless Bekaa Valley than meets the eye.

Tensions flare in Lebanon

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - September 25, 2009 10:21 ET

After a sleepy summer slumber, Lebanon wakes up to cold, hard reality: it's still in the Middle East.

Lebanon's Bernie Madoff

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - September 24, 2009 09:04 ET

A wealthy businessman with close ties to Hezbollah has been charged with stealing millions in a Ponzi scheme.

War sexy? Ask a Lebanese art dealer

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - September 22, 2009 06:46 ET

War-themed art is as popular as ever in Lebanon, but many are tired of the fixation on their country's troubled history.

Amid sex revolution, AIDS on the rise in Lebanon

Don Duncan - Lebanon - September 14, 2009 16:17 ET

Amid sex revolution, AIDS on the rise in Lebanon

Don Duncan - Lebanon - September 11, 2009 08:43 ET

Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton ... Beirut's back!

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - August 28, 2009 11:42 ET

War is but a distant memory in the Lebanese capital, as celebrities swoop in to revive a once-famous party scene.

Meet the economic gangsters

Mark Scheffler - Commerce - August 12, 2009 09:03 ET

Economic gangsters come in all shapes and sizes — they're Asian dictators and Somali pirates.

Lebanon's Indie Arabic renaissance

Don Duncan - Lebanon - August 11, 2009 10:52 ET

Beirut’s synagogue reconstruction kicks off

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - August 1, 2009 14:03 ET

Construction could spell a new beginning for Lebanon’s underground Jewish community.

Musical pioneer prowls the Lebanese stage

Don Duncan - Lebanon - August 1, 2009 12:07 ET

How an indie music diva in skintight leather brought Arabic and electro-pop together.

Syria-Saudi ties improve

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - July 25, 2009 10:31 ET

After a three-year freeze-out by Riyadh, Damascus finds itself back in favor. Why now?

Lebanese find alleged Israeli spies in their midst

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - July 21, 2009 20:32 ET

Cooperation between Lebanese security agencies and Hezbollah leads to a number of arrests.

Key players in Lebanon's future take their place

Ben Gilbert - Lebanon - June 30, 2009 00:30 ET

Another Hariri is named Prime Minister, two crucial posts are filled and minimal — though worrying — violence is quelled.

Giving Expats the Vote: No Real Impact on “Sectarian Balance”?

Qifa Nabki - Lebanon - February 9, 2010 13:31 ET

It’s a little bit cheeky to have another post on the meaninglessness of proposed electoral reforms when we just got done discussing lowering the voting age, but I think this is worth...

I got a rose to decode!

An ordinary Lebanese guy - Lebanon - February 8, 2010 17:16 ET

Have you heard of Ivy? She has been blogging for 2 months now rebelling against some of the Lebanese society standards by motivating single girls to make the first move and hopefully have a good...