by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Nov 25, 2012 | Sports
Due to travel warnings issued by the New Zealand Foreign Office, Lebanon will need to choose a neutral venue for its Davis Cup tie with the Kiwis: The International Tennis Federation has moved New Zealand’s Davis Cup tie at Lebanon out of the country because of...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Nov 4, 2012 | Looks Like Beirut
Christchurch, New Zealand The head of the Anglican church, Dr. Rowan Williams, had a first-hand visit to Christchurch which is still reeling from over 12,000 aftershocks since the major earthquake last year and here’s what he had to say about the destruction:...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Mar 26, 2012 | Looks Like Beirut
Wellington, New Zealand Fiery arson attacks on cars, boats and homes in and around Wellington has left much destruction with one resident clinging to the 30+ year old cliche: “It’s like Beirut,” says resident Colin Thompson, who had a car set alight outside his house...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Feb 20, 2012 | Looks Like Beirut
Wellington, New Zealand John Key’s comment on the destruction left behind by the 2011 Christchurch earthquake makes a total of two people who have publicly compared the damage to Beirut (the other being a local resident) which only emphasizes the unoriginality...
by Lebanon News Under Rug Swept | Jan 23, 2012 | Lebanese Abroard
Christchurch, New Zealand Having survived the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the Carson family defend their choice to leave the city behind for Nelson: It’s a long road ahead, Mr Andrew Carson says, but they’re of an age where they’re not prepared to...