R A P I O will stop its publication during the festive season and will go back on line on January 3rd, 2009.

R A P I O wishes its Readers a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanuka, a Happy Hajira Year and a Fantastic 2009.

It is high time the people of Lebanon search for a real 3rd alternative after the failure of both the majority and minority to create a new and modern country.

Deputy Prime Minister Abu Jamra decides to boycott his job until he gets an official Job Description and Prerogatives from his Boss Fouad Saniora who is completely ignoring the Former.

Hizbolla shuts down Beirut after Friday's Prayers today in support of the Balestinians while totally ignoring the Lebanese Prisoners held hostage in Syrian jails. . .

UN Secretary General Ban Qi Moon announces that the official start of the international Tribunal for the assassination of Hariri and other Lebanese has been set for March 1st 2009.

Mass Demonstrations called for by Hezbolla in support of Balestine are set to bring the Lebanon to a stand still at noon time on Friday!

Warlord Michel Aoun reveals that Feudal Lord and Chief Chameleon Michel Murr is actively working against him for the up-coming Parliamentary elections.

Lebanese Minister of Defense announces that Russia decided to donate 10 Mig 29 interceptor-bomber fighter jets to Lebanon. Russia did not confirm the news and neither Syria or Israel has expressed any comments.

The US Treasury drops the interest rate to a historic low of nearly 0%!

Balestinian Terror Group Hamas, supported by Lebanese Hezbolla declares the end of the truth with the Jewish State.

Hezbolla Chieftain Dr. Nasroulla calls for a mass demonstration in support of Hamas in the Beirut Southern District on Friday.

Media reports reveal that Chief Chameleon Michel Murr and Feudal Lord Amin Gemayel have decided to form a coalition front against Minority Chieftain Michel Aoun in the Metn District.

SAY NO TO FEUDALISM

NO TO TRADITIONAL FAMILIES RULING THE LEBANON

NO TO CLERGYMEN IN POLITICS

Lebanon Destroyer Jimmy Carter confirms from Syria that he will be monitoring the Lebanese Parliamentary elections next May! RAPIO calls on Mr. Carter to dare monitoring the elections in Syria.

Iran's Isfahan University grants Hezbolla's Eternal Chieftain Hassan Nasroulla a Honorary Doctorate; thus making him Dr. Nasroulla.

Political Analysts note that Al Wali Jumblat is in disarray in his political statements not knowing what he wants.

President Michel Sleiman heads to Jordan tomorrow for a 24 hour visit!

Minister of Defense Elias (Lillo) El-Murr heads to Russia to engage in arms' deal for the Lebanese Army after the Pentagon's refusal to help the Lebanon with new weapons. . .

Exchange of Ambassadors between Lebanon and Syria before end of the year and for the very first time in the history of both countries.

Shopping at ABC Mall in Ashrafieh causes extreme and heavy traffic throughout Beirut due to bad parking entrance design and to lack of proper traffic management.

A Memorial Mass for the Late Gibran Tueiny is to take place in Mar Mitr Church Ashrafieh today.

The American University of Beirut appoints Peter Dorman as the new University President.

St. Joseph Jesuit University shuts down all political activities, clubs and associations on Campus.

Former Lebanon Destroyer Jimmy Carter remains in Lebanon trying to solicit support for his organization to monitor the up-coming elections!!! God Help the Lebanon...

Britain lifts its travel restrictions on the Lebanon.

Unconfirmed reports reveal that US President G.W. Bush may visit Lebanon in January 2009 around the same time as French President N. Sarkozi's visit.

Lebanese Minister of Justice and member of the Lebanese Forces Ibrahim Najjar had a major car accident last night which caused him broken bones and the death of his driver.

Saudi Arabia decides to pay for the weapons that Lebanon wants to buy from Russia since the US refused to sell arms to the Lebanese Army.

Russia has expressed its readiness to sell the Lebanese Army heavy weapons after the United States has refused to do so.

High tension is still reported in the Christian neighbourhood of Jdeideh after street fighting erupted among Christian thugs over 48 hours ago.

Minority Chieftain Michel Aoun returns from Syria empty handed while certain media is reporting that Syria may be releasing some political Lebanese Prisoners by the end of the year...



After Aoun, PM Saniora is planning a trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran!

R A P I O wishes all its Muslim and Druze Readers a Happy Ad-Dha Eid. Publication will resume on Wednesday, December 10th 2008.

Feudal Lord Cameleon Michel Murr distances himself from his today's political ally Michel Aoun by re-opening ties with his old feudal once-ally-once-foe Gemayel family in the Metn District.

The BBC Financial Reporter Natalie Antelava reports that Lebanon is immune to the Global Financial Crisis.

Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon announces that 1.2 Million tourists have visited Lebanon this year so far exceeding all expectations.

Covert Israeli marine operation uncovers Syria's return to plutonium production.

Feudal Lord Amin Gemayel declares on Live TV that he will not hesitate to call for the partitioning of the 10,452km2 when the time is ripe.

Does anyone know where Al-Wali Jumblat has been lately?

Syria's newest Lover Michel Aoun declares that he will modify the Taef Agreement to give more prerogatives to the Christian President if he gets the majority in the Parliament!!!! Ya right... As if the Sunni Muslims will ever allow this to happen.

While Aoun receives a Hero's Welcome in Syria, Sleiman receives a Daddy's Welcome in Germany!

The only honorable thing that Aoun can do now is to bring back from Syria all Lebanese Political Prisoners home.

Lebanon bids goodbye to Actress Layla Karam one of the founders of the Lebanese Actors Guild and a dam good one! RAPIO calls on the Lebanese President to Honor Karam now that she is dead because she, as all actors and artists in Lebanon, was never given the proper recognition while she was alive.

The US Administration officially states that the Lebanese Army does not need advance weaponry but instead it only requires trucks and more trucks and more trucks.... And then, the US Administration wonders why Lebanon goes to a terror sponsoring regime such as Iran to defend herself!

Aoun and Assad: Arch Enemies of Yesterdays, Best of Allies Today! We pray for the Sole of the fallen Ones who have been betrayed by their so-called Leaders...

Ain El-Heloueh Balestinian Terror Camp is on its way of disintegration like its predecessor in Nahr Al-Bared at the expense of loosing hundreds of Lebanese Army soldiers in the up-coming Operation expected to start after Al-Adha Eid. YOU READ IT FIRST HERE ON RAPIO!


Minority Chieftain Michel Aoun has let bygone be bygone with all the thousands of Lebanese killed at the merciless hands of the Syrian intelligence when he enters the Syrian Capital as a Hero of the Baath Regime which is also behind the killing of thousands of Lebanese Army troops who were under his command.

Lebanese Army Commander General Jean Kahwaji informs the US that the Army is not going to accept the 60 used M60 Tanks if they are not equiped with advanced weapons. The Army, Kahwaji stated does not need more Armored Personnel Carriers but it requires advanced weaponry.

An Ethiopian wins this year's Beirut Marrathon.

The Harir Clan supports and finances Michel Mekattaf against his father-in-law Amin Gemayel for the next Parliamentary elections.