Articles related to "Beirut"

Beer Pong, or Beirut, is a fun, interactive beer drinking game. Please play with caution.

A special tribunal established to investigate the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri officially began its work on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

A lyrical novel that tries to examine the lives of people who have lost family members during Lebanon's long and bloody civil war

Folk101 weighs in with our picks for the best albums of 2006. The list features some seasoned veterans, some newcomers, and a handful of records others have missed.

The AIA's annual list of Honors is notable for projects that exercise restraint, perform sustainably and connect to community.

Brian Keenan, a hostage for five years in Lebanon, recalls that experience in sometimes painful detail without descending into either mawkishness or bitterness.

Fly to Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik from England, Scotland, Germany and Belgium with budget airlines such as Thomsonfly, Air Berlin, TUIfly and Jetairfly.

Lebanon's fragile economy is crippled by Israel's latest attacks.

Several similar terrorist events occurred between 16 and 20 April. Seemingly isolated, these tragedies may share some underlying theme.

With over 6,000 caves discovered, it should be easy to find one to view the natural underground formations. Here are five unique caves in various regions around Greece.

Egyptian, Oriental, Arabic... the dance has many names, but the one which describes it best is the one by which it is popularly known: Belly Dance!

Just Out is a Hedonist's Guide to London from Hg2, publisher of guides for the discerning traveler who likes stylish hotels, fine dining, cool bars, and hot party nights.

Undoubtedly, one of the most compelling works at The Kennedy Centre's Arabesque is Lara Baladi's interactive video installation, Kaleidoscope.

Palestinian supporters protest against Israel's attack on Gaza as Israeli supporters continue to back their government. The Israeli-Palestinian dispute continues.

Obama protests that he never had a close relationship with Rashid Khalidi however the two men and their wives shared conversations and meals over a period of years.

The new Physics of Meaning album is the overlooked album of the year.

Sophia Vembo was a Greek popular singer who inspired the nation with her patriotic songs during World War II and was nicknamed "The Singer of Victory".

There are many stories surrounding St George, from his time in the Roman army to his dragon slaying ways. Who was the man deemed the patron Saint of England?

One of the top Iraqi poets, Abdel Wahab al-Bayati, died in Damascus in 1999. He is credited with modernizing Arabic poetry, departing from the older classical forms.

University students Mishka and Leela meet and fall in love. When Mishka's name is linked with a terrorist bombing, Leela must decide who to trust.

A glorious gift of food and elegance from the Mediterranean to the Caspian Sea; olives layered with herbs, lemon zest and olive oil; easy to make and give

Lebanese authorities reversed a decision to ban Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed animated film Persepolis after a public outcry.

Mika, the flamboyant singer-songwriter who broke into the musical scene last year, easily becomes the breakout artist of 2007 with multiple Brit and Grammy nominations.

Hot on the heels of his chart-topping single, Grace Kelly, Mika releases his debut CD, a pure pop affair with a few rough patches.

2007's breakout star Mika returns with The Boy Who Knew Too Much, an album of pop/dance/show tunes highlighting his falsetto and love of all things this side of kitsch.

One of the largest continuously-running outdoor craft markets in the U.S. takes place every Saturday and Sunday from March to Christmas Eve near Portland's waterfront.

Thousands chant for peace in front of the Israeli consulate, both pro-Israelis and pro-Lebanese, but both ask for entirely different things.

Wife of aristocrats and mistress of kings and barons, Jane Digby fell in love in the 1850s with Greek War of Independence chieftain, Christodoulos Hadjipetros.

Looking East: A Photographic Exhibition shows Steve McCurry's insights into the people and culture of Central and Southeast Asia, featuring his Afghan girl photo.

Reconciling war and peace may may be the most elusive goal for mankind, yet each Christmas the traditions of faith challenge people to do exactly that.

Diane Keaton stars in The Little Drummer Girl, the story of an American woman who finds herself directly in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

On the Maryland bank of the Potomac River, a looped trail hides the remnants of Union soldiers ramparts that were built to protect the munitions factory ar Harper's.

This article gives an overview of shariah, and explains shariah's relevance to a Muslim's private and public life, and to society as a whole.

Low-cost airlines such as easyJet flying to Geneva Airport (GVA), especially from the UK, offer cheap flights and tickets to ski resorts in Switzerland and France.

The word has evolved into everyday use far different than its definition and medical origin a century ago. It's time to erase the R-word from America's slang.

If you're after stalagmites, stalactites, huge chambers, spiders, the Gunung Mulu Park or glow worms, travel to Malaysia, Lebanon, Australia, New Zealand or Scotland.

Isa bin Salman ruled a turbulent island for 38 years surviving riots and wars.

Charismatic superstar on the rise breaks through to American audiences with a clever, irresistable album that has everyone talking.

The year's best foreign language movies, from award-winning French film The Class to remastered Kung Fu classic Ashes of Time Redux. World Cinema to rival Hollywood films

An intensification of violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip has each side pursuing the need to defend against the aggression of the other? Can the cycle ever end?

Washington bids troops goodbye; Ellington jams the Cotton Club; 4,000 die from London smog. These and many other events shaped history on this day, December 4.

An end to the war is finally achieved after a month of bloodshed in the Middle East, but the ceasefire that follows is greeted with little optimism.