Martin Armstrong
Meeting the Syrian Refugees Leaving Lebanon for Europe
Lebanon has taken in one million Syrians displaced by the war raging in their home country. Now, thousands are leaving every day on ferries for Europe.
Records and Revolution: We Went Crate Digging for Rare 'Ethio-jazz' in Addis Ababa
Ethio-jazz blended Ethiopian musical traditions with American jazz and soul, but the military coup in 1974 put an end to the scene, and records from back then are now as rare as they come.
Meeting Charles Chahwan, the Arab World's Answer to Charles Bukowski
The Lebanese author spoke to us about American literature, the Islamic State and how conservatism has shrunk the Arabic language.
Civil War Killed Lebanon's Vinyl Culture
Meaning, if you're a crate digger, you've got to fight for what's left.
A Choice Between Warlords: Lebanon Can’t Elect a New President
Two dominant political coalitions are bitterly divided as to who should become Lebanon's new president.
Why Was a Former Lebanese 'Spymaster' Trying to Become a UNESCO Delegate?
The assassination of the country's former Prime Minister has cast a shadow over Lebanon.
Meet the Lebanese Rapper Who Was Mistaken for a Terrorist
Double A the Preacherman was sent to the Anti-Terrorist Unit for dressing "like a cholo."
The Lebanese Rapper Who Was Mistaken for a Terrorist
Double A the Preacherman was sent to the anti-terrorist unit for dressing like a Cholo.
"Tripoli Is Crying": Lebanon's Second City Is On the Brink of Battle
After a brief truce, Tripoli's two warring neighbourhoods might start killing each other again.
The Syrian Refugees Living in an Abandoned Lebanese Shopping Mall
It's like Dawn of the Dead, only with poverty and skin infections instead of zombies and death.
The Search for Deso Dogg, the German Rapper Turned Jihadi Poster Boy
He was reportedly injured while fighting for the Syrian opposition.
Is the Syrian Regime Responsible for the Worst Chemical Attack in Decades?
Harrowing video footage of gassed civilians suggests it is.