The Daily Star (Lebanon)
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 08:30
ABUJA: A top U.S. official for Africa says the United States is preparing to launch a "major" border security program for Nigeria and its neighbors to combat the increasing number and scope of attacks by Islamist extremists.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 13:11
Lebanon’s police received Wednesday three bomb detecting robots as part of a $2-million U.S. donation to enhance the security forces’ counter terrorism capacities.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 07:23
The Russian ambassador to Lebanon confirmed Wednesday that the two countries are discussing possible formulas for military cooperation, without disclosing any details on the possible deal.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 09:18
Italy will empower Lebanon’s Army and enhance the role of UNIFIL troops, the president of the Defense Commission of the Italian Senate said Tuesday, while pledging to support Lebanon in its struggle against terrorism.
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 06:42
Friday’s shipment of rocket launchers and assault rifles from the United States to the Lebanese Army will be followed by unspecified heavy weaponry, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale pledged at a ceremony.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 06:53
The purpose of the $1 billion Saudi grant to the military is to strengthen “legitimate arms,” Prime Minister Tammam Salam said in remarks published Thursday, while expressing hope that the funding would swiftly make its way to the Army.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 06:51
Speaker Nabih Berri Tuesday pleaded with the ambassadors of the Big Five powers for an airlift to quickly provide the Lebanese Army with military assistance to help it in the battle against terrorism.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 12:08
The U.S. State Department has requested additional military personnel to provide security in Iraq, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 08:00
U.S. Republican Congressman Darrell Issa held meetings with top Lebanese officials Monday and Tuesday, in a brief visit to discuss U.S. support for the Lebanese state and army, a U.S. Embassy statement said.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 08:15
Foreign jihadists have been immigrating to Lebanon for years, but sources say that following the rapid conquest of territories in Syria and Iraq by Islamist groups, their numbers have recently been increasing to the extent that the country is at risk of becoming a hub for jihadists.