Who is not covering Egypt?
Almost every Arab and Western news channel is covering the violent army crackdown in Egypt live. All except…
Too cozy? PR and journalism in Lebanon
My monthly Media Uncovered column published in Bold Magazine, August 2013 The PR Press Nexus By Habib Battah…
Aoun, Geagea and Lebanese news judgement
Yesterday, LBC interrupted its regular programing to bring us a live speech by Samir Geagea, head of the…
On designations
So everyone is talking about the latest EU designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and I just…
LBC takes Charbel to task
“The problem with you journalists–some of you– is that you believe the liar and make the trustworthy lie.”…
Access to Qusair
While many news outlets have struggled to get crews on the ground in Syria, Lebanon-based networks like Al…
Tragedy and Patriotism
The American flag has figured prominently in the coverage of the murderous Boston explosions. Similar to the September…
A parade of experts
Screen shot of the latest murder trial that aired endlessly last month Governments fall, wars erupt, refugees suffer,…
Trouble in Byzantium… again
It’s that time of month again. What’s wrong with those crazy Lebanese? Time magazine tells all in another…
Vote for Beirut Report
Good news! Beirut Report has been nominated as “Best News Blog” in Lebanon’s first annual Social Media Awards.…