Read More 1 minute read Facebook TV?byHabib BattahApr 30, 2012 There’s a new revolution, er TV channel, in town. It’s available on Egyptian provider Nilesat and “coming soon”…
IInternet Read More 11 minute read Investigating Lebanon’s internetbyHabib BattahApr 29, 2012 Here’s a copy of my cover story for this month’s issue of Bold Magazine: WEB OF DECEIT: HOW…
EEnvironment & Public Space Read More 3 minute read What fire? Local news didn’t see it.byHabib BattahApr 27, 2012 (*Update below) As I type this, an Armageddon-shaped black cloud of smoke hangs over Beirut, caused by a…
Read More 2 minute read Lebanon’s grotesque riversbyHabib BattahApr 26, 2012 An appalling program was aired last night on MTV (Murr TV) Lebanon, showcasing the abominable state of Lebanon’s…
Read More 2 minute read Can Nasrallah help RT’s low ratings?byHabib BattahApr 18, 2012 Saving scoop? Hezbollah’s leader interviewed by RT Though they may have landed the year’s biggest scoop by interviewing…
MMedia Read More 5 minute read The myth of Lebanese television newsbyHabib BattahApr 17, 2012 “We will not be silenced and brainwashed by your media,” read a message posted by a group of…
Read More 3 minute read New York Times struggles with Beirut dangersbyHabib BattahApr 14, 2012 Charlize Theron’s feet would have a rough time in Beirut Ah the Beirut of the New York Times.…
MMedia Read More 12 minute read What Murdoch is really doing in the Middle EastbyHabib BattahApr 7, 2012 Here’s a copy of my cover story for the inaugural issue of Bold magazine: By Habib Battah Under…
Read More 1 minute read Confused clouds?byHabib BattahApr 6, 2012 Normally the clouds move up the mountains, but today they sunk into the Bay of Beirut (above) From…