A son of Lebanese musical icons, he became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.
Category: Lebanon
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Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69
A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.
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Lebanon’s Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah War
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this war with nothing,” one man said.
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Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence
A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
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War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
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‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
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Lebanese Depositors Have Resorted to Force to Withdraw Their Savings
Amid severe limits on withdrawals and a yearslong financial crisis, Lebanese depositors are resorting to force to demand their own money, earning the moniker “the world’s most honorable bank robbers.”
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In the Mountains of Lebanon, a Centuries-Old Guesthouse Welcomes New Visitors
The New York Times – Travel:Plus: beauty tips from a makeup artist, a renovated Swiss restaurant and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
The New York Times – Travel:Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
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Tragedy Made Steve Kerr See the World Beyond the Court
The Golden State Warriors coach draws from the assassination of his father to make sense of a complicated world.