Updates Tuesday 24 July 2012

 

 

TOP OF THE NEWS 111 killed in Iraq's deadliest day in two years July 24, 2012 A wave of violence swept across Iraq Monday, with 111 killed on the country's deadliest day in two and a half years, after Al-Qaeda warned it would seek to retake territory and mount new attacks. Officials said at least 235 people were wounded in 28 different attacks launched in 19 cities, shattering the relative calm preceding the Muslim month of Ramadan. NEW OPINION Long, hot summer of incompetence July 23, 2012 While Syria burns, the Lebanese government that was brought in to defend its interests is rudderless in an ocean of mounting challenges. It is hard to recall a period since the end of the civil war when the country was in such a pitiful state. COMMENT What will the Shia do? Hanin Ghaddar, July 23, 2012 In light of the Syrian uprising, the Lebanese Shia are faced with a new dilemma. It doesn't matter anymore if the Syrian regime actually supports the Resistance. The question today for the Shia is: When the Assad regime is toppled, what are you going to do? NOW EXTRA Tragedy makes it a duty to stay Rayane Majed, July 23, 2012 Italian photographer Alessio Romenzi's photographs are currently on display at the Umam Documentation and Research Center located in Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik under the title "It's Happening Now." They tell the story of a brave people struggling to topple the despotic Syrian regime. NOW SYRIA Latest Syria developments July 24, 2012 They toare standing up for freedom and demanding democratic reforms in the face of an oppressive regime. NOW Syria is tracking the latest developments from inside the state, where peaceful protesters are pushing forward the Arab Spring with a new uprising. BLOG A Lebanese in Somalia Posted by: Ana Maria Luca Monday, July 23, 2012 A diamond encrusted hat for a bald head Posted by: Liliana Mihaila Monday, July 23, 2012 Syria war hurts then helps Lebanese tourism Posted by: Louisa Ajami Monday, July 23, 2012 ARTS & CULTURE Expo Bouéee à Chekka De Jean-Pierre Watchi CUTS Bam's moral myopia Editorial , New York Post Why Does Turkey Want Regime Change in Syria? Halil Karaveli , The National Interest In Syria, the powers play hardball Michael Bell, The Globe and Mail As Assad Regime Totters, The Kremlin And Beijing Shudder Paul Roderick Gregory , Forbes Subscribe a Friend - Enter your friends' email address if you want them to receive our daily newsletter.

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