House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, at the second presidential palace in Ain el-Tineh. The meeting focused on the political and field developments following the recent Israeli pager attack on Lebanon, which resulted in 12 fatalities and over 2,800 injuries. After the meeting, Prime Minister Mikati commented briefly, stating, "In these circumstances, it is natural for me to consult with Speaker Nabih Berri about the current situation. We discussed and reviewed all matters." Source: National news agency - Lebanon
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…