Lebanon

Twin Suicide Bombing In Beirut Kills At Least 43 People

An apparent third suicide attacker was found dead, his legs blown off while he still wore an intact explosives' belt.
By Bassem Mroue, AP

This Lebanese Band Confronts Sexual And Political Oppression Through Their Music

Mashrou Leila debuts in cities across the U.S. and Canada this month.
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Frontman Hamed Sinno Shares What Happens Backstage at Mashrou' Leila Shows

The lead singer of the Lebanese rock band, Mashrou Leila, shares his strangest experiences with fans.
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Iran Accepts Invitation To Syria Peace Talks In Vienna

By Sam Wilkin and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, Reuters

Struggling Syrian Refugee Girls In Lebanon Often Resort To Marriage. Here's Who's Helping

Experts say education is key to keeping girls from becoming child brides.
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Israel Says Won't Allow Iran To Join 'Nuclear Weapons Club'

By Louis Charbonneau and Hugh Bronstein, Reuters

Lebanon To Provide Education For Up To 200,000 Syrian Refugees This Year

Lebanon is hosting 1.1 million Syrians, the highest proportion of refugees.
By Reuters

Hungary Places Ads In Middle Eastern Newspapers To Discourage Refugees

"Do not listen to the people smugglers. Hungary will not allow illegal immigrants to cross its territory."
By Sarah El Deeb, AP

Affordable Model Could Get 1 Million Syrian Refugee Children In School

Experts say education is key to helping to end the conflict.
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This Language Startup Connects Arabic Learners With Syrian Refugees

NaTakallam aims to provide a way for refugees to be paid for their skills.
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