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Against the backdrop of Hizbullah's threats to become involved in Hamas's war against Israel, as part of the resistance axis plan to "unite the fronts" of the resistance, Lebanese politicians and officials have called on the organization to stay out of the Israel-Hamas conflict and not to involve Lebanon in a mistake that will cost the country dearly. Lebanese Interim Prime

“Independent media” are sweeping developing countries; money from NATO governments and George Soros’ Open Society Foundations are flooding the public sphere. In the past, the U.S.

Imagine if a Chinese billionaire were funding a political message in Western societies the way Open Society is doing in Arab countries. By As`ad AbuKhalil Special to Consortium News “Independent media” are sweeping developing countries; money from NATO governments and George Soros’ Open So

The problem started in 1947 with their support for the Soviet-backed partition plan for Palestine. Later, in opposing Arab unity under Nasser, Arab communists placed themselves in the camp of Western imperialism. By As`ad AbuKhalil Special to Consortium News The death of Arab orthodo

When Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982, the imposition as president of  Bashir Gemayyel  — who introduced the worst savagery seen during the country's civil war — was one of the chief goals, writes As`ad AbuKhalil. By As`ad AbuKhalil Special to Consortium News This year marks the 40th anniver

BEIRUT: The Lebanese public headed to polling booths on Sunday to elect a new parliament against the backdrop of an economic meltdown that is transforming the country. The armed forces were deployed on roads leading to polling stations. Arab and foreign observers moved between polling stations to oversee the electoral process but refused to make any declarations, noting that

BEIRUT: More than 75,000 troops and security personnel will be deployed at polling stations and key sites around Lebanon from late on Saturday on the eve of crucial parliamentary elections in the country. Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi announced the large-scale deployment after meeting with military commanders overseeing security arrangements for Sunday’s poll. More than 3.6