Lebanon crisis hits Praguers at home
Kamil Hallak was a week away from receiving his university degree in business and economics when the bombs started to rain down on Beirut. Hallak, 23, who has a Czech mother and Lebanese father, grew up here but studied at the American University of Beirut.
Source: www.praguepost.com
The Almanac
Today is Monday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2006 with 139 to follow. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Uranus. The evening stars are Neptune, Mars, Jupiter and Pluto.
Source: www.upi.com
Reading on location
Often, the best kind of holiday read is one that's inspired by the place you're visiting. James Anthony and Sarah Crown suggest some classic literary accompaniments to your summer escapes.
Source: travel.guardian.co.uk
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