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Two decades ago, a restauranteur bought a chunk of unique land that he considered paradise — and now he's discovered just how special it is.

Lebanon's only carnivorous plant kept safe in private nature preserve

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Palestinian girls nurture 'Flower' magazine behind bars

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Newly elected Lebanese president Michel Aoun (C) sits with former prime minister Saad al-Hariri (R), who is expected to lead the new Lebanese government, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (L) at the presidential palace in Baabda, near Beirut, Lebanon November 3, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir - RTX2ROR8

What minefields await Lebanon's new president?

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In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict

A waiter carries two cups of Turkish coffee at a coffee shop in Istanbul October 19, 2007. Turks are turning their backs on traditional Turkish coffee as they acquire a taste for the cappuccinos and espressos served at global coffee chain outlets opening up across this economically booming Muslim country. Picture taken October 19, 2007. To match feature TURKEY-COFFEE REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY) - RTX7D

After 500 years, Turkish coffee percolates in popularity

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