| TV MEDIA IN LEBANON |
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| Lebanon's mix of state controlled and
independently owned television stations reflect the diversity of Lebanese
citizens. More than 95% are ethnically Arab and 4% are Armenian. 70%
are Muslim (Shi'a, Sunni, Druze, Isma'ilite, Alawite or Nusayri),
30% are Christian (Orthodox Christian, Catholic, Marronite, Protestant)
and less that 1% are Jewish. |
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| Al-Manar |
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Al-Manar TV
is controlled by the Shiite fundamentalist movement Hezbollah, Party
of God, which holds a n umber
of elected positions in the Lebanese government. Hezbollah has been designated a terrorist organization
by U.S. Secretary of State. Al-Manar states that it "aims to preserve the Islamic values and
to enhance the civilized role of the Arab and Islamic community." Al-Manar presents
a combination of religious programming, international and local news, sports, politics, society,
culture and children's shows. The network includes live talk shows and dialogue programs in which
it tries to present a variety of perspectives, sometimes including viewers in the dialogues.
Al-Manar is no longer available in the U.S. via the satellite carrier GlobeCast.
On December 17, 2004, Secretary of State Powell concluded that Al Manar is a
"terrorist organization" within the meaning of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act,
placing the channel on the Terrorist Exclusion List. Aliens providing support to or associated
with Terrorist Exclusion List designated organizations may be found �inadmissable� to the
U.S., i.e., such aliens may be prevented from entering the U.S. or, if already
in U.S. territory, may in certain circumstances be deported.
Al-Manar TV
PO Box 354/25
Beirut - Lebanon
Phone: +961.3.217405
Fax: +961.1.555953
[email protected]
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| Future TV |
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Future
TV, founded in 1993, is privately owned and is collaboration with
MBC, a Saudi
Arabian TV network now based in Dubai.
With a rich variety of local and foreign programs, Future Television's
international broadcasts are seen throughout the Middle East, Northern
Africa, Europe, the U.S. and Australia. The network is a family oriented
station with a focus on youth. It is known for its "eccentric and
funky image". Future TV presents local and international news broadcast
in Arabic, English, French, and Armenian. The network also offers
American movies, Spanish soap operas, Lebanese comedy shows and Arab
children shows.
Future Television
White House, Spears Street
Sanayeh, P.O.Box 13-6052
Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone: +961 1 355355
Fax: +961 1 753232
[email protected] |
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| NBN |
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The National
Broadcasting Network (NBN) covers all local, regional and international
news on the hour. NBN is privately owned by Nabih Berri, speaker of
the Lebanese parliament and head of Amal, the moderate Shi'ite
organization and Hezbollah's rival in the Shiite community. The network
has become a reliable source of information for the Lebanese community
living in Lebanon and abroad, and it offers viewers a targeted programming
lineup that caters to their interests. NBN's primetime lineup includes
a variety of programs based on political, cultural, social, economic
and environmental subject matter. Programs include news updates and
in depth features, business news, fashion, astrology and sports.
National Broadcasting Network S.A.L
P.O.Box: 13-6633 Chouran,
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel.: +961 1 841020/1/2/3/4/6
Fax.: +961 1 841029
[email protected] |
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
- Library
of Congress Country Study
- Embassy
in US
- Lebanese
Newspapers and Magazines
- Additional
Links
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QUICK FACTS:
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| Population: |
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3,727,703 |
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| Total Area: |
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10,400 sq km |
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about 0.7 times the size of Connecticut |
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| Government Type: |
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Republic |
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| Currency: |
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Lebanese pound (LBP) |
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| Religions: |
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Muslim 70% (including Shi'a, Sunni, Druze, Isma'ilite, Alawite or
Nusayri) |
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Christian 30% (including Orthodox Christian, Catholic, Protestant),
Jewish <1% |
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| Languages: |
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Arabic (official) |
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French |
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English |
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Armenian |
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| Legal System: |
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Mixture of Ottoman law, canon law, Napoleonic code, and civil law;
no judicial review of legislative acts. |
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| Suffrage: |
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21 years of age; compulsory for all males; authorized for women
at age 21 with elementary education |
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