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During the summer months, the Embassy of Lebanon will be closing at 3:30 pm as of Tuesday, July 6, 2010 until Monday, September 6, 2010. Regular closing at 4:30 pm will resume as of Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

RIMA FAKIH MISS USA 2010

The Embassy of Lebanon in Washington, D.C. would like to congratulate American-Lebanese Ms. Rima Fakih for being elected Miss USA 2010.

Ms. Fakih is of Lebanese decent from Sarifa, a village in south Lebanon, and moved to the United States with her family as a baby. She was raised in New York City and in 2003 her family moved to Michigan where Rima later became Miss Michigan.

Rima is a graduate of the University of Michigan–Dearborn with degrees in economics and business management.

Memo to all Lebanese Citizens Residing in the U.S. Concerning their Vote in the Upcoming 2013 Lebanese Parliamentary Elections

إعلان الى جميع اللبنانيين المقيمين في الولايات المتحدة الأميركية حول المشاركة في الانتخابات النيابية القادمة عام 2013

The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) announces its 24^th international medical convention that will be held in Beirut, Lebanon from June 26 to July 1, 2010.

For more information or to register for the NAAMA's 24^th International Medical Convention in Beirut, please call 248-646-3661 or visit www.naama.com

VOTE NOW FOR JEITA GROTTO

Lebanon's Jeita Grotto Declared New 7 Wonders Finalist!

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The eyes of the world are upon Lebanon's Jeita Grotto now that it has been selected as a top 28 finalist in the ongoing Global Campaign to declare the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Today you have the chance to reveal to the world the true wealth, heritage, and beauty of Lebanon.

Now that the final phase of voting for the New7Wonders of Nature is underway, it is going to continue through 2010 and into 2011 where the final results will be announced.

Making this site a natural wonder makes all the difference, as it will help to preserve it for generations to come and further acknowledging it as an Icon for World Tourism.

Everyone's continuous support is vital for Jeita's Grotto to be a part of history!! Please let your voices be heard: Lebanon deserves your vote!!

On September 25^th, 2009 H.E. the President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel Sleiman addressed the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly. For a transcript of his speech, please click here.

The Embassy of Lebanon in Washington D.C. proudly announces the election of Lebanon as a non permanent member to the Security Council for a two year-term starting January 1st 2010, in which Lebanon will be also representing the Arab Group.

Lebanon received 180 out of 192 votes from the General Assembly; greatly surpassing the two-thirds majority needed for Security Council membership.