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July 2010
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An-Nahar of July 1 reported that the American University of Beirut is one of the universities that participated in the 24th International Medical Conference entitled, “Medicine in the Next Decade: Challenges and Opportunities, which was organized by the Arab American Association.
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Ad-Diyar, Al-Liwa', and Al-Bayraq of June 1 and An-Nahar of July 2 reported on the commencement exercises of International College for its graduating class of 2010 at AUB's Assembly Hall on June 30.
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Al-Manar of July 2 and Scoop, Pacific Free Press, Atlantic Free Press, Redress Information and Analysis, and Day Press of July 4 published an article by Franklin Lamb in which he reported on the current debate on whether to grant Palestinian refugees in Lebanon the right to work. The paper quoted AUB Professor Sari Hanafi as saying, “Poverty rates inside refugee camps (due to not being allowed to work) are estimated at about 40 percent of the population, in comparison with the seven percent or eight percent observed in the poorest Lebanese areas such as Akkar .”
Full article available at:
http://www.almanar.com.lb/NewsSite/NewsDetails.aspx?id=144721&language=en
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Al-Akhbar of July 3 published a profile of AUB security guard Ali Abdunnabi who will be retiring after 40 years of service to the University.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/196465
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Now Lebanon of July 4 published an article featuring movements in Beirut to preserve its cultural heritage. The paper gave the example of Beirut’s “Egg,” which is threatened with demolition as part of downtown’s post-war construction boom. The structure was constructed by architect Joseph-Philippe Karam in 1965. In 2006, American University of Beirut alumnus, Dania Bdeir, launched a Facebook campaign to save the structure,
Full article available at:
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=183037&MID=11&PID=2
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An-Nahar of July 5 reported on the opening of a conference on the asphalt technology in Lebanon. The paper said that the conference was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works in collaboration with a number of universities including the American University of Beirut.
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Al-Liwa’ of July 5 reported on the death of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah. The paper referred to a lecture he had given at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=186895
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Al-Liwa’ and Al-Markazia of July 5 and Terra Net, Ad-Diyar, Al-Liwa’, Al-Anwar, The Daily Star, Al-Balad, Al-Bayraq, and Zawya of July 6 reported on a conference on the asphalt technology in Lebanon. The paper said that the conference was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works in collaboration with a number of universities, including the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=186831
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Al-Akhbar, Al-Quds Al-Arabi, and Al-Ghad of July 5 and Syria Nobles News of July 6 reported on the death of Arab Islamic thinker Nasr Hamed Abu Zayd and referred to a lecture he gave at the American University of Beirut in 2008.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/196844
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Al-Bia wal Tanmia of July 6 reported that sewage remains the primary pollutant of water in Lebanon and said that while the American University of Beirut's beach is virtually free from bacterial pollution, the public beach at Ramlet al-Baida registered high levels of bacterial pollution exceeding 1,000.
Full article available at:
http://www.mectat.com.lb/metopics/metopics/map2007/map2007.htm
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14 March and VD Online of July 6, and Al-Liwa’ of July 7 reported that the Vice President of the Higher Shiite Islamic Council Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan was admitted to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment following a health setback.
Full article available at:
http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjMwMjcw
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Al-Akhbar of July 7 reported that Mashrou' Leila, a band that was formed at AUB, will be performing at the forthcoming Byblos International Festival 2010.
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Al-Afkar of July 5 reported on AUB’s graduation ceremony of the class of 2010 and honorary doctorate ceremony 2010.
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VD Online of July 6, Al-Liwa’, The Daily Star, Ahrar News, Al-Liwa’, VDLonline, Lebanese News Agency, Lebanon News, and Terra Net of July 7, and 14 March, Ad-Diyar, and Now Lebanon of July 8 reported that the Vice President of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Amin Qabalan was admitted to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment following a health setback.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=116853#axzz0tHddNZP7
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14 March and Lebanese News Agency of July 7 reported that Lebanese Minister of Health Mohammed Jawad Khalifeh was recently honored by the Royal Medical College in London and said that he is a professor of surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Full article available at:
http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjMwNDI1
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Al-Liwa’, As-Safir, Al-Anwar, L’Orient Le Jour, and Bint Jbeil of July 8 and An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Ad-Diyar, Al-Anwar, and Al-Balad of July 9 reported that a number of Lebanese figures and politicians visited the Vice President of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan at the American University of Beirut Medical Center where he was admitted for treatment following a health setback.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=187314
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As-Safir of July 8 announced that the Uruguay and Spanish Embassies in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes are holding a piano recital by Uruguayan pianist Rachel Boldorni at AUB.
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L’Orient Le Jour of July 8 reported on the concert by Mashrou’ Leila at Byblos International Festival and said that the musical group was founded by a group of AUB students.
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The Lebanese American University (LAU) of July 7 published an article featuring Henry Matthews, an LAU alumnus and author of the recently published Encyclopedia of the Lebanese Comic Book. The paper said that Matthews works at the Communications Office at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.lau.edu.lb/news-events/news/archive/preserving_cultural_history_th/
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Echo Beirut of July 8 and Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa’, As-Safir, Al-Anwar, Al-Bayraq of July 9 reported that entrepreneur and AUB Engineering Professor Rana al-Chemaitelly, creator of "The Little Engineer", was recognized as one of the Middle East and North Africa's most promising entrepreneurs. The papers added that she was awarded $50,000 as start-up capital at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Arab Business Plan Competition.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=187268
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Beirut Times Newspaper, Al-Markazia of July 8 and Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Anwar, and Al-Bayraq of July 9 reported on the opening of the Hamdan Sound Unit at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/183234
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Now Lebanon of July 8 published an article about the uncertainty over who might emerge as the next figure Shiites will turn to with their religious queries following the death of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah. The paper quoted AUB professor of political studies Ahmad Mousalli as saying, “There is some debate as to how much influence each man has in Lebanon. While Hizbullah defers to Khamenei, no particular studies or surveys have been conducted to measure exact levels of support among Lebanese Shiites for different leaders.”
Full article available at:
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=184582&MID=11&PID=2
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Al-Manar and Al-Awasef of July 8 and Ahrar News of July 9 reported that a number of Lebanese politicians and officials visited the Vice President of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan at the American University of Beirut Medical Center where he was admitted for treatment following a health setback.
Full article available at:
http://www.almanar.com.lb/NewsSite/NewsDetails.aspx?id=145644
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Al-Akhbar of July 9, An-Nahar of July 11, and As-Safir of July 12 published an article on the death of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah and referred to a lecture he gave at the American University of Beirut in the late 1990s.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/197240
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Now Lebanon, 14 March, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Manar of July 10 and Al-Liwa’, Al-Balad, and Ahrar News of July 11 reported that the Vice President of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan was released from the American University of Beirut Medical Center where he was admitted following a health setback.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=187510
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Terra Net and The Daily Star of July 12 reported on the appearance of swastikas on a number of German flags used in some areas in Lebanon to cheer for the Germany team in the World Cup. AUB professor Nabil Dajani linked the phenomenon to hostility towards Israel, which plays an important part in the endorsement of Nazi insignia.
Full article available at:
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=525791&ChannelId=5
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Al-Anwar and Lebanese News Agency of July 13 reported that five AUB faculty members were given funding for a number of projects that focus on the importance of the humanities at the University. The funds were granted by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and distributed through the Presidential Discretionary Award.
Full article available at:
http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=90353
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Al-Liwa’ of July 14 published a statement by the office of Lebanese signer Najah Salam clarifying the kind of medical procedure she underwent during her stay at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=187946
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Al-Akhbar of July 14 reported that Samir Hammoud has been appointed the new chair of the board of directors of Future TV. The paper said that Hammoud had taught at AUB and several other universities.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/29332
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An-Nahar, Al-Bayraq, and Al-Balad of July 12 and Ad-Diyar of July 13 reported that the AUBMC Women's Auxiliary held its the annual Toy Tea Party under the patronage of former minister Leila el-Solh Hamade, at Marquand House. The paper said that the Women’s Auxiliary announced the recipients of their annual scholarships to two nursing students and announced the awards to 10 others.
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Al-Balad of July 12 reported on the opening of the Voice Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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An-Nahar of July 12 and L’Orient Le Jour reported on a piano recital organized by the Uruguayan and Spanish Embassies in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes by Uruguayan pianist Rachel Boldorni at AUB.
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Al-Bayraq of July 15 reported that AUB is participating in the second Lebanese computer programming competition organized by the Lebanese American University.
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Al-Anwar of July 16 reported that the head of the Center of Research on Population Health Huda Zureik at AUB participated in a conference organized by the Family Planning Association on demographic and social effects of the rise of the senior population in Lebanon.
Full article available at:
http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=90752
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Al-Akhbar of July 18 reported that UNRWA met with representatives from Palestinian factions and groups in Lebanon to discuss the implementation of its summer project with the American University of Beirut to abolish poverty in the Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee camp.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/198381
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An-Nahar of July 19 published an article by AUBMC’s Dr. Adnan Mroueh on maternal health in Lebanon.
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Now Lebanon of July 20 published an article commenting on whether or not it is taboo to say one is Jewish or partly so in Lebanon. The paper quoted Aliya Saidi, assistant director of the American University of Beirut’s Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies, as saying that she “offers all foreign students the same advice, to keep discussions of politics and religion limited.”
Full article available at:
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=187491
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Al-Liwa’ of July 20 reported that a the head of the Future Party Fouad Siniora received a delegation from the Free Life Without Smoking foundation to push for the ratification of the law banning public smoking in Lebanon based on a petition prepared by IndyAct and the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=188825
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Al-Akhbar of July 21 published an editorial in which the author questioned former PM Fouad Siniora over what really happened in the Palestinian Nahr al-Bared camp clashes in 2007. She said that she and ten volunteers from the American University of Beirut, visited the camp to help clean up houses before the refugees returned to them and was appalled by what she saw.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/52157
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TMCnet.com, Terra Net, and The Daily Star of July 22 reported that “Lebanon has plunged back into crisis after the arrests of alleged Israeli spies in telecommunications provider Alfa, with a rekindled March 14-March 8 political fissure and a looming tribunal indictment that could ignite civil strife.” The paper quoted AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan as saying, “The aftermath of the arrests creates a crisis of the highest order and puts the country on the brink.”
Full article available at:
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=527520&ChannelId=4
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Beirut Letter of July 23 reported on project Wa’ed’s progress in reconstructing Beirut’s southern suburbs and said that a few professors from the American University of Beirut recommended that green spaces be part of its plan.
Full article available at:
http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=9572
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Al-Anwar and The Daily Star of July 23 and An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, As-Safir, Al-Akhbar, and Al-Bayraq of July 24 reported on a round table discussion held at the American University of Beirut entitled, “Young Lebanese: What They Feel, How They Behave” The papers said that the event was hosted by the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=117406#axzz0upChFvDA
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L’Orient Le Jour of July 23 reported on the Myschoolpulse initiative to provide education for hospitalized children. The paper said that Myschoolpulse works in partnership with the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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L’Orient Le Jour of July 23 reported on a lecture by Tarek Youssef at the American University of Beirut in collaboration with the Dubai School of Government on the reduction of public debt. The paper said that the event was organized by AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.
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L’Orient Le Jour of July 24 reported on a three-week “Back to Roots” Summer Academy Program that gave 21 college students from the diaspora the chance to gain an intensive experience in the history, heritage, and politics of Lebanon. The paper said that the program consisted of visits to the campuses of major Lebanese universities, including the American University of Beirut and the Notre Dame University.
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Al-Bayraq of July 24 reported that AUB professor of architecture George Arbid was part of the judging panel to choose a design for the new central building of BLC Bank.
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An-Nahar and Al-Hayat of July 26 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut, its Board of Trustees, and academic and regular staff extending condolences to Board of Trustees member Ibrahim Dabdoub and his family for the loss of their son Chukri Dabdoub.
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14 March of July 27 reported the Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Qabbani visited former Lebanese PM Salim al-Hoss at the American University of Beirut Medical Center where he was receiving medical treatment.
Full article available at:
http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjM0ODMz
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As-Safir, The Lebanese News Agency, Lebanon News, and Al-Anwar of July 27 and An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Ad-Diyar, and Al-Liwa’ of July 28 reported that a number of Lebanese public figures and politicians, including PM Saad Hariri, visited former Lebanese PM Salim al-Hoss at the American University of Beirut Medical Center where he was receiving medical treatment.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1605&ChannelId=37501&ArticleId=3003
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The Daily Star of July 27 reported on the garden party held at AUB's Marquand House organized by the Women's League at the university. The paper said that the Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon Juan Carlos Gafo attended the event.
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Al-Mustaqbal of July 27 reported on two recently published books by a current PhD student at the American University of Beirut, Fatima Birjkani, who is writing her dissertation on Sufism in Islam.
Full article available at:
http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?StoryID=421242
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Greenpeace of July 27, and Al-Mustaqbal, Ad-Diyar, L’Orient Le Jour, The Daily Star, Al-Bayraq, Zawya, and Al-Balad of July 28 reported on a report by Greenpeace Mediterranean warning that the fishing industry is at risk of collapse if protected zones are not designated in the Lebanese waters in the near future. It recommended the creation of 18 marine protectorates along the Lebanese coast. Michel Bariche, a marine sciences professor at the American University of Beirut said, “The formation of a network of marine reserves was the only way to avert a collapse in Lebanese fishing activity.”
Full article available at:
http://www.greenpeace.org/lebanon/ar/news/lebanese-marine-reserves-report-270710
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As-Safir, Al-Anwar, 14 March, and Al-Anwar of July 28 and An-Nahar, Al-Liwa’, The Daily Star, Al-Balad, Zawya, and AME Info of July 29 reported that the Greek Embassy in Lebanon donated 19 books on Greek art, archeology, and civilization during a visit by the Greek Ambassador to Lebanon, Panos Kalogeropoulos, to AUB.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1606&ChannelId=37527&ArticleId=3088&Author=
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As-Safir of July 28 reported that AUB professor Randa Antoun will participate in the Second Lebanese Municipal Forum to be held on August 6 under the auspices of Lebanese Minister of Interior Ziad Baroud. The paper said that Antoun will talk about the administrative framework for decentralized administration.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1606&ChannelId=37526&ArticleId=3103
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Al-Balad of July 29 published an article on the cultural scene in Lebanon, including its repertoire of museums. The paper said that the American University of Beirut archaeological museum is among the oldest museums in the country.
Full article available at:
http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=113866
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TerraNet and The Daily Star of July 30 reported on the tripartite summit held in Lebanon that included Saudi King Abdullah, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman. The paper quoted AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan as saying, “In spite of whatever accommodation springs from Friday’s meeting, the basic and seemingly intractable division over the tribunal will persist.”
Full article available at:
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=528895&ChannelId=4
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Red Tram of July 29 and Al-Mustaqbal of July 30 reported that the Greek Embassy in Lebanon donated 19 books on Greek art, archeology, and civilization during a visit by Greek Ambassador Panos Kalogeropoulos to AUB.
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The Jerusalem Post of July 30 and Now Lebanon of July 31 reported on the results of a study on “Media Consumption and Habits of Middle East and North Africa Internet Users,” which found that 57 percent of Internet users in the region have a graduate degree, and another 12 percent have a post graduate degree. The paper quoted AUB professor of sociology Nabil Dajani as saying, “No matter what is published in the West about the spread of the Internet, the Internet is not as ‘in’ in the Arab world.”
Full article available at:
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=190377
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Al-Mustaqbal of July 31 and Al-Safahat of August 1 published a commentary wishing journalist and writer Abbas Beydoun, who is receiving medical treatment at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, a speedy recovery after his recent car accident.
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Moheet of July 30, As-Safir of July 31, and Terra Net and The Daily Star of August 3 reported that Lebanese author and poet Abbas Beydoun, who is staying at the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment following a car accident, received many phone calls wishing him a speedy recovery including one from the Lebanese singer Fairuz.
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L’Orient Le Jour of July 31 reported on a photography exhibit by Rasha Khalil and said she has a degree in graphic design from the American University of Beirut.
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The Daily Star of July 31 reported on the Special Program for AUB Alumni Children which was recently held at AUB with the aim of reconnecting children of AUB alumni living abroad.
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Borneo Bulletin Online, The News International Pakistan, Bey Ledger News Zone, Zawya, Middle East Online, Gulf Times, and Oman Tribune of July 31 and Al-Ayyam and Terra Net of August 1 published a political piece arguing that “the landmark visit by Syrian and Saudi leaders may have helped to ease tensions in Lebanon, but did little to address the crux of the problem in the long-run.” The paper quoted AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan as saying, “The main message of the joint visit is that the Saudis are legitimizing a new role for Syria in Lebanon because there are certain problems that do not lend themselves to peaceful resolution.”
Full article available at:
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=529274&ChannelId=1
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Ahrar News, 14 March, Now Lebanon, and Lebanese Kataeb of July 31, Al-Liwa’, An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Ad-Diyar of August 1, and Al-Bayraq and L’Orient Le Jour of August 2 reported that the spouse of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Sheikha Moza, and that of Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Wafa Suleiman, visited the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=190359
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