Street colonizing and tambourine resistance
For the past few days, the highways and overpasses of East Beirut have been decked in the orange…
Easy on the heels
Although I tortured the NY Times for their recent coverage of Lebanon, I have to say that the…
Persian rebels?
I’ve just stumbled upon this new anti-Syrian regime Farsi language channel. Not sure where it is based or…
Facebook TV?
There’s a new revolution, er TV channel, in town. It’s available on Egyptian provider Nilesat and “coming soon”…
Investigating Lebanon’s internet
Here’s a copy of my cover story for this month’s issue of Bold Magazine: WEB OF DECEIT: HOW…
What fire? Local news didn’t see it.
(*Update below) As I type this, an Armageddon-shaped black cloud of smoke hangs over Beirut, caused by a…
Lebanon’s grotesque rivers
An appalling program was aired last night on MTV (Murr TV) Lebanon, showcasing the abominable state of Lebanon’s…
Can Nasrallah help RT’s low ratings?
Saving scoop? Hezbollah’s leader interviewed by RT Though they may have landed the year’s biggest scoop by interviewing…
The myth of Lebanese television news
“We will not be silenced and brainwashed by your media,” read a message posted by a group of…
New York Times struggles with Beirut dangers
Charlize Theron’s feet would have a rough time in Beirut Ah the Beirut of the New…