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June 16th, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Sally Shakkour

LIP KISS in 'Hob Ala Waraq': Haya Maraachli, Anas Tayara spark criticism

ALBAWABA - Social media users were buzzed after a lip kiss in the third episode of "Hob Ala Waraq", the Arabic version of the Turkish series "Sen Çal Kapımı" [You Knock on My Door // Love is in the Air]. The unexpected kiss between stars Haya Maraachli and Anas Tayara dominated talks online after it became the biggest shock in the finale of the third episode of the romantic comedy ...

Islam, through the US's FBI authority's eyes, is reduced to bunch of generalizations and 'medieval' stereotypes, that could fuel
'ignorance and suspicion' says blogger.

September 3rd, 2011 - 02:00 GMT

Islam 101: the FBI's 'guide' to Muslims is Medieval!

Turkey's relationship with Israel has been an on-off love affair with distinct hot-cold moments.
After the lack of apology by Israel for the deadly Flotilla raid, comes a detente.

September 3rd, 2011 - 11:44 GMT

Turkey cools off on Israel; Aisha Gaddafi's private photos revealed

Oil refinery: Al-Doura, Iraq. A country home to the the world’s third-largest oil reservoir, Iraq's oil fields are seen to play a significant role in Geo-political strategy for the region.

September 1st, 2011 - 06:00 GMT

The Oil Myth Spills from Iraq to Libya

Steve Jobs’ Syrian father, Abdulfattah John Jandali, speaks up in an emotional account of his (non)relationship with boy
genius Mac-mastermind. The 80 year-old fears he will never communicate with his son, even from each's respective 'deathbed'.

August 29th, 2011 - 11:00 GMT

Steve Jobs’ real father, Abdulfattah Jandali's, Syrian pride- not seeking son's fortune

Queen Rania gives Arabs fighting for freedoms and light from dark oppression a torch of hope, as a celebrated world figure- who Tweets and radiates hope on the world stage.

August 29th, 2011 - 08:51 GMT

Arab pride: Queen Rania in Forbes' "World's 100 Most Powerful Women" and Lebanese Swim for Gold

Oliver trees in Palestine are treasured by residents in the agricultural sector for their economic value, as well as by
others for their historical significance, their grandiose appearance and cultural worth to a besieged heritage.

August 28th, 2011 - 12:50 GMT

The Olive Revolution Knocks on Jerusalem's Gates

In New Delhi, history was made in Parliament August, 2011 by Anna-Hazare, the marathon faster who protested his people-right to have his voice heard.

August 28th, 2011 - 09:53 GMT

Indian Fasts for People Power- not Ramadan

Condoleezza Rice and Muammar Gaddafi meet in Tripoli 2008; but the visit stayed in Gaddafi's heart a lot longer it would seem, if the photo album found in Gaddafi's den is anything to go by.

August 27th, 2011 - 06:05 GMT

Gaddafi and Condy Rice Sitting in a Tree.....

Photo of Steve Jobs courtesy of Ali Lars. Who is the man behind the Mac.? And why are we so sad, if not surprised, to see his departure from the helm of Apple Computers.

August 25th, 2011 - 12:44 GMT

Steve Jobs is originally Syrian?

Stepping down, but not away from Apple's limelight: Steve Jones' biological or natural father is Syrian Abdulfattah Jandali, but
he was raised by his adoptive parents in the United States.

August 25th, 2011 - 09:34 GMT

Apple's loss saddens Arab Region to which Steve Jobs Biologically Belongs

The allure of a wedding ring on a man's finger is sometimes not just for the bride: Affairs with married men are age old,
but today's trend indicates that home-wrecking is less taboo and more en-vogue in Lebanese circles than yester-year.

August 24th, 2011 - 11:47 GMT

The Women Who Pursue Married Men: Lebanese Fashions

Tripoli of North Lebanon gets dragged onto the Libyan crisis map, just when we thought Beirut had become a place of peace.

August 24th, 2011 - 09:12 GMT

CNN covers Libya crisis from the wrong Tripoli