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Lebanon's Hariri Returns To Beirut After Controversial Absence

It's the first time he has been back after resigning as prime minister and spurring a political crisis.
By Reuters

Lebanon's Ex-PM Says He Will Return Amid Claims He Was Being Held Captive By Saudis

Saad al-Hariri also hinted that he could take back his resignation.
By Lisa Barrington and Laila Bassam, Reuters

Historic Day For Women In Lebanon As Parliament Repeals Rape Law

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Lebanese Activists Protest 'Stone Age' Rape Law With Haunting Public Art Piece

The longstanding law lets rapists go free if they marry their victim.
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Appeals Court Shoots Down DOJ Request To Immediately Restore Travel Ban

Another loss for Trump.
By Yeganeh Torbati and Tom Perry, Reuters

There Are Women's Marches Taking Place On Every Continent -- Even Antarctica

Now that's global solidarity.
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U.N. Unveils Arabic Smartphone App To Feed Syrian Refugee Children

The new version of the global ShareTheMeal app was launched just ahead of Ramadan.
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The Death of Malcolm Kerr, AUB President and Father of a Future NBA Coach

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Jordan Backtracks On Decision To Ban Lebanese Rock Band Amid Outrage

Jordanian officials said last week that the band’s music contradicts the country’s cultural and religious values.
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Beirut’s ‘Little Armenia’: A Haven Of Diversity 101 Years After The Genocide

By Adrian Hartrick, Refugees Deeply