Crusades

Lebanon Not Happy with Showtime’s ‘Homeland’ Drama

Arts, Culture & Media

The Showtime drama Homeland follows a CIA agent hot on the trail of a suspected al Qaeda-like mole. The show recently picked up four Emmys, now, the show is making waves for something else: worst portrayal of Beirut, according to the Lebanese government.

Beirut Blast ‘Kills Intelligence Official Wissam al-Hassan’

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The Jews of Lebanon

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Alabama’s Eco-Rebels

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Rebuilding Beirut’s synagogue

Conflict & Justice
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Investors find safety in Beirut

Lebanon is enjoying a boom in its real estate and banking industries. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports that the country’s success is due to smart banking practices and the the high price tag for land.

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Knights Templar sue Pope

Arts, Culture & Media

A group in Spain claims its members are descendants of the medieval Knights Templar and they’re suing the Pope for loss of property and honor. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.

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Geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Beirut, Lebanon. It’s where a Lebanese architect is trying to preserve a war-battered apartment building that was once one of Beirut’s most beautiful. Ben Gilbert has the story.

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Beirut tent city dismantled

Conflict & Justice

Ben Gilbert reports that residents of Beirut are hopeful that the city’s businesses and tourist areas will return to normal after the peace agreement announced yesterday because uring the 18-month stalemate

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Beirut refugees

Conflict & Justice

Many people who live in Beirut have fled to the mountains outside the city, and The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on how hotels and restaurants in that area are dealing with the influx.