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Pollution - Greenpeace urges the Lebanese Government to adopt a plan to conserve coastal waters
(iloubnan.info - July 28, 2010, 14h33)

In a report issued yesterday, Greenpeace organization stressed the need of “A network of Marine Reserves in the Coastal Waters of Lebanon”. Read more

Pollution - Rahhal: Pollution costs Lebanon 565 million dollars loss (iloubnan.info - April 11, 2010, 17h30)

BEIRUT – Environment Minister Mohamad Rahhad unveiled on Sunday heavy losses in Lebanon due to pollution. He estimated losses to almost 565 million dollars per year, which stood for 3.8% of the overall public growth. He blamed the Government... Read more

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Pollution - Lebanon's liquid treasure is just trickling away (AFP - March 22, 2010, 10h01)

Rose Hatem's home overlooks the Mediterranean and is just a short distance from one of Lebanon's longest rivers. But twice a week the 60-year-old has to buy water for her daily needs. Read more

Pollution - Beirut and Mount Lebanon water safe (iloubnan.info - March 19, 2010, 10h00)

BEIRUT - Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Company made clear in a statement today that following chemical and bacterial tests on water specimens from both areas, results prove that the water is safe and free of bacteria. Statement also indicated that... Read more

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politics: France calls on Syria to show more “transparency” over its nuclear activities

politics:

BEIRUT – In a report issued this week, the IAEA pointed out to Syria and its refusal to allow the agency’s inspectors to enter a site liable to shelter the country’s nuclear activities. Asked about France’s stance in this regard during a press conference, the French Foreign Affairs and European minister spokesperson said, “The report of the Agency’s general Manager will be studied during the next Council of Governors set to start on September 13. It...

business: Advertising network Ikoo to boost new UNICEF social media campaign

business:

Middle East’s online advertising network Ikoo has announced its intention to be part of UNICEF’S new children’s rights awareness campaign. By offering its expertise and leading market reach to tap into young audiences, Ikoo will provide invaluable support to the organization’s Middle East and North Africa regional office in Amman.

social: 4 dead and 20 wounded in South Lebanon car accident

social:

BEIRUT - Four people were dead and twenty others wounded on Tuesday during a car accident in Jiyeh area, on the highway from the Capital Beirut to southern city of Saida, a security source told AFP. "A car accident in Jiyeh left 4 dead and 20 wounded", the security said, blaming it on "overspeed". According to AFP correspondent who was present there, a truck carrying stones, a small water delivery truck, a bus and an oil truck were the object of the accident.

Arts & culture: Fundraising party at the Beirut Art Center

Arts & culture:

TURN 100,000 L.L. INTO ART BEIRUT ART CENTER FUNDRAISING PARTY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. OPEN BAR Music by ZIAD NAWFAL | Warm up by BASILE GHOSN + surprise guests | VJ'ING by RACHEL TABET By joining us, you will help this dynamic space to sustain and pursue its activities. Tickets are 100 000 LBP and are available at Beirut Art Center. For more information please call: 01 397 018 www.beirutartcenter.org

fashion: Adidas Originals introduces the RELACE

fashion:

From sport to street, feminine to casual, the adidas Originals Women’s Collection merges various modern looks with authentic, original style. This extensive line allows women to express their originality in individual ways. A fine, yet playful Women’s Select line called RELACE opens up personalization and re-design opportunities by using shoe laces as styling tools on both footwear and apparel. RELACE carries famous classics such as the LACES DRESS as well as unforeseen footwear...

Health: Puberty arriving earlier and earlier for girls

Health:

An American study reveals that girls are reaching puberty at an increasingly early age. This new study has been published in the American magazine, Pediatrics, and says that more and more often, girls are reaching puberty at ages as early as 7 or 8 years old. Led by Dr Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the study is based on 1,329 girls between the ages of 6 and 9 years old who live in the in the Bay area of San Francisco, greater...

Sci-tech: "Arab world needs education in new media", a journalist says

Sci-tech:

A number of public figures and governments in the Arab world are advocating for the implementation of specific legislation to regulate the content and use of digital media. Specifically, they want to implement a system in which blog or website creators must "declare" that they are creating a blog or website before doing so, and to establish a specific penal system for infractions committed in the virtual world. Underlying these measures is the intention to restrain what are being...

sports: On the road to the 8th Beirut Marathon

sports:

We hop, we stretch out well and we dash on the tarred track. This Wednesday, September 1, Beirut Blom Marathon invited itself to the seafront in Ain El Mreisseh in anticipation of its 8th edition planned for the coming 7th of November.

tourism: Sleiman meets a delegation from the Federation of Tourist Unions in Lebanon

tourism:

BEIRUT - A delegation from the Federation of Tourist Unions in Lebanon chaired by Pierre Achkar, head of visited the Presidential Palace and briefed President Sleiman on the tourism and hotels situation for this year.

entertainment: Lebanon launches environmental initiatives with international funding

entertainment:

BEIRUT - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Environment launched four environmental studies that will cost $5.6m and will be financed by the Lebanese government over a four-year period, Byblos Bank's Lebanon This Week reported. One study will develop a strategy to combat pollution in the Litani River and the Qaraoun Lake, while the other studies will cover the development of permits required for quarrying and to address the reorganization of dumping...

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