Lebanese Election Outcome No Setback for Syria
Damascus believed to be unconcerned by victory of anti-Syrian March 14 group.
Damascus believed to be unconcerned by victory of anti-Syrian March 14 group.
They say police crackdown on Ruhaiba left two people dead – official report mentions no fatalities.
Campaigners say that proposed personal status legislation is setback for women.
Outcome of Lebanon’s parliamentary ballot will determine relations between neighbouring states, say analysts.
Journalist impressed by country’s political diversity – but alarmed by sectarian divisions evident during electoral campaign.
As population continues to swell, officials turn to religious leaders to encourage birth control.
Freed human rights activist determined to fight for greater freedom in country.
Media workers say that their representative body is used to control and restrict them.
Poor families offered food aid to persuade them to let their working children resume their studies.
New cinemas showing domestic films draw crowds and revive fortunes of industry.