Yemeni expats find sisterhood, escapism on Beirut roller derby track

Despite bruises and broken ankles, a dozen young women from different countries are determined to keep up the first roller derby club in Beirut.

Yemen

Online database gives uncensored look into Lebanon's censorship

A Lebanese NGO has launched a virtual library to track the history of banned artistic works and products in Lebanon, shedding light on evolving limits of freedom of expression in the country.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s female graphic designers draw battle lines

Women dominate the graphic design scene in Lebanon, but their work is more valued abroad than at home.

Lebanon

Damascus, Amman exchange threats as border tensions flare

Recent military exercises hosted by Jordan increased the Syrian regime's suspicion about activity on its southern border, while the opposition accuses the regime and Iran of trying to create a land route from Iran to Lebanon, through Syria and Iraq.

Iraq

Trump budget slashes Middle East aid

The State Department is seeking deep cuts to military and economic assistance for Arab states.

Bahrain

Beirut Design Week takes on collaboration, security and community

Beirut Design Week brings together Middle East designers, providing them opportunities to further collaborations.

Lebanon

Statues and words tell story of Syrian women's plight

In Beirut’s Zico House, an exhibition organized by the Syrian Female Journalists Network of clay female figurines accompanies the launch of a book about the lives of Syrian women.

Lebanon

Are Hezbollah, Israel heading for a third war?

As talk of a third war breaking out between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel is increasing, some analysts say it is highly unlikely given the costs both sides would have to bear.

Israel

Protesters gear up as politicians' clock winds down in Lebanon

Activists in Lebanon have organized to oppose a third extension of parliament and demand a modern electoral law that would bring in new political candidates.

Lebanon

Lebanon's budding hashish business brings high returns

Cannabis production in Lebanon has soared by more than 30% since 2012, when spillover from the war in Syria led security forces to focus on deadlier threats like car bombs and Islamic militants.

Lebanon

Congress blames State Department after draft sanctions bill leaked to pro-Hezbollah media

The Lebanese government is preparing to send a delegation to Washington to oppose the proposed new sanctions on the designated terrorist organization.

Lebanon

Will Lebanon's president keep parliament from 're-electing' itself?

Despite four years' worth of extensions already, Lebanon's parliament could keep itself in office even longer because it's unable to break a deadlock over a proposed change in the electoral law.

Lebanon