The difficulties facing women in Lebanon are reminders that, contrary to what the Lebanese propagate, their country’s laws remain far behind in being equitable to women..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanese women still struggle with inequitable system
The tortured ‘truth’ of the Iraq war keeps surfacing
More than 15 years after arguably the most terrible crime of the 21st century was inflicted on the Iraqi people, who continue to suffer from its results, the events surrounding the invasion of Iraq remain mired in secrecy..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The tortured ‘truth’ of the Iraq war keeps surfacing
Hypocrisy in the Yemen war
The Houthis, Iran’s proxies in Yemen, are implausibly posturing themselves as proponents of peace ahead of talks this week in Sweden..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hypocrisy in the Yemen war
Army 'obfuscated the truth' about deadly raid: Jaafar clan
Baalbeck-Hermel’s prominent Jaafar clan alleged in a statement Saturday that the Lebanese Army was shrouding the truth of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of four clan members killed in a raid the day before..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Army 'obfuscated the truth' about deadly raid: Jaafar clan
Old Arab influences linger in Malta’s present
Few places have been shaped by their history as much as the Mediterranean island of Malta..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Old Arab influences linger in Malta’s present
Egypt grapples with economic decisions amid high inflation rates
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt decided to hold key interest rates for the fifth consecutive quarter, which raised questions about the government's ability to lower the high inflation rate.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt grapples with economic decisions amid high inflation rates
Lebanese groups work to protect striped hyenas
Misconceptions have led to fear of the striped hyena, the national animal of Lebanon, and the shy creature is often illegally hunted despite the key role it plays in the country's ecosystem.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanese groups work to protect striped hyenas
Hamas politicos make rounds internationally to gain backing
Hamas' Change and Reform bloc, looking to drum up support for Palestinians and improve bilateral relations, is taking its cause on the road.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas politicos make rounds internationally to gain backing
New school raises hopes of higher education for West Bank's hearing-impaired
Al Amal Association for the Deaf is set to open the first high school for the deaf in the West Bank by spring 2019, which would give hearing-impaired students the chance to continue their education.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New school raises hopes of higher education for West Bank's hearing-impaired
USB drives still common attack vector for industrial systems
Honeywell report says infected USB drives detected at half of industrial sites monitored by its technology
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: USB drives still common attack vector for industrial systems