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QAnon has an anti-Semitic theory behind the Beirut explosion

The family doesn’t own a single bank in Lebanon, let alone that one.

On by Claire Goforth

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No, the explosion in Beirut was not ‘atomic’

Nuclear weapons experts tell the Daily Dot why the explosion was not ‘atomic.’

On by Mikael Thalen

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Government officials are reportedly targeting protesters via WhatsApp

Protests in Lebanon exploded over a tax on the app’s use.

On by Samira Sadeque

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Major protests in Lebanon triggered by plan to tax WhatsApp calls

The proposed tax has resulted in protests against corruption and economic woes.

On by Mikael Thalen

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Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees

Life may be bleak, but one artist wanted to give these children a chance to dream.

On by Marisa Kabas

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Child marriage is legal in Lebanon, and this video wants to stop it

An adult man and his child bride appear in provocative human rights video.

On by Catherine Scott

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Campaign raises more than $120,000 for Syrian refugee who was selling pens to survive

#BuyPens connected strangers.

On by Patrick Howell O’Neill

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Beirut protester dance-bombs a live news broadcast

It’s never a bad idea to get down—even as the city burns.

On by Feliks Garcia

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This dating app is the Middle East’s answer to Tinder

Matchmallows wants to help alleviate the pressure of online dating.

On by Marisa Kabas

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Cat walks onstage during classical concert, to the delight of audience and performers

The pied orchestra of AUB have a new audience.

On by Michelle Jaworski

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Lebanese celebrities come together to promote LGBT rights

Middle Eastern celebrities came together to celebrate gay rights in this inspiring video.

On by Curt Hopkins

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A female Lebanese news anchor was told to shut up—here’s what she did instead

Rima Karaki is making a name for herself as a take-no-prisoners host.

On by Marisa Kabas

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International tensions flare over Miss Israel’s selfie with Miss Lebanon

The conflict between the two nations even made its way to the Miss Universe pageant.

On by Michelle Jaworski

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Distracting iPad causes evacuation at major airport

If you see something, swipe something.

On by Miles Klee

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ISIS targeted by flag-burning social media campaign

Viral crazes and religiously-charged geopolitics collide. 

On by Rob Price

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