Ingenious Dancers Stun Judges to Make Finals of America's Got Talent - WATCH
A all-female Lebanese dance troupe promised to hypnotize the judges on America's Got Talent: and that's just what they did.
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Lebanese Man Builds Wind Turbine from Recycled Plastic-Producing Electricity for his Family and Neighbors
25-year-old Mohamad Sabsabi used old water drums and a cart wheel to build a wind turbine for when the sun isn't shining in north Lebanon.
People Are Falling in Love With How Lebanese Grandma Pronounces Famous English Words
This 84-year-old woman and her grandson can't help but share a laugh over her pronunciation of famous English names and brands.
Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The legislation could bring in as much as $1 billion in annual revenue, which would be a much-needed financial windfall for the nation's struggling economy.
Beautiful Animated Film of Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' Now on DVD (WATCH)
A breathtaking animated film based on Khalil Gibran's critically acclaimed 1923 book of poems 'The Prophet' has now been released on DVD and streaming.
Clooney's Foundation to Open 7 Schools for 3,000 Syrian Refugee Children
George and Amal's donation will hopefully stop 3,000 Syrian refugee children from becoming "a lost generation" without education.
Watch Hilarious Mannequin Guys Surprise Unsuspecting Passersby
Need a laugh? Well, it's hard not to chuckle while watching two guys dressed as mannequins surprise random pedestrians.
Refugee Selling Pens Saw Huge Outpouring, Now Owns Bakery, Hires Refugees
A refugee selling pens on the street four months ago now runs three businesses and has given jobs to 16 people.
Rival Lebanese Factions Meet to Defuse Tensions
In another effort to defuse sectarian tensions in Lebanon and to build working relationships, the country's top rival Sunni and Shiite Muslim leaders met in a landmark session on Sunday.
Lebanese Kids TV Series Aims to Heal Societal Rifts
Kilna Bil Hayy (All of Us in the Neighbourhood) was created in the hope of enlightening young viewers to the commonalities shared between Lebanon's different communities. Finding understanding and common ground between 6 different communities is the idea behind the television series for kids that premiered this month.
$1.3 million Worth of Art Auctioned for Syrian Refugee Children
An estimated $1.3 million worth of art from more than 130 international artists, mostly from Syria and Lebanon, is being auctioned at below-gallery prices in Beirut to raise money for Syrian refugee children, reports Reuters News.
Pets Orphaned by Lebanon War Airlifted to U.S.
Some 300 homeless dogs and cats, many left behind by owners who fled Lebanon during the Hezbollah-Israel war, are headed to new sanctuaries in the United States for adoption, thanks to Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, reports the AP.
Accord Signed to End North Lebanon Violence
Alawites and Sunnis in northern Lebanon's main city signed a reconciliation accord late on Monday aimed at restoring state control to the port and ending sectarian bloodshed there. At least 23 people were killed in Tripoli during clashes in May.
Election Victory for Pro-Western Coalition in Lebanon
Despite pre-election forecasts that the Hezbollah-led opposition might gain seats, the pro-Western coalition won 71 of the 128 seats in parliament — picking up one seat — while the Syrian- and Iranian-backed opposition alliance led by Hezbollah won 57. Both the White House and State Department congratulated the Lebanese people for carrying out a peaceful […]
Solar Power Rescues Lebanon Schools from Frequent Black-outs
With Lebanon's chronic power shortages, public school classes are often plunged into darkness during the winter, but now, a set of rooftop photovoltaic panels producing renewable electricity from one of Lebanon's most abundant natural resources, the sun.
Gala for Animals Lebanon Raises $45K for Critter Welfare
Animals Lebanon took center stage for animal welfare in Lebanon less than two years ago, but the determination of its five founders quickly built a movement involving schools and businesses that has spayed and neutered 600 animals in that time and rescued countless more.
Global Outpouring for Refugee Father and Child Selling Pens on Street
A striking photo of exhausted refugees selling pens to make ends meet, inspired people in 100 countries to help them start a new life.
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