northern Lebanon

Views from the Cedars of God, a 25-acre forest preserve just six miles from the monastery. Situated in the Kadisha Valley, the site represents one of the last remaining pieces of old growth cedar forest in the country. Some of the trees are believed to be

These monks are on a mission to protect Lebanon's sacred cedar trees — before it's too late

Lebanon’s old-growth cedar forests have been decimated by centuries of logging. Now, rising temperatures from climate change are set to take the rest.

These monks are on a mission to protect Lebanon's sacred cedar trees — before it's too late
Maya and Nancy Yamout, sisters who have spent the last two years interviewing accused militants in Roumieh prison.

These two sisters are trying to understand why people join groups like ISIS — by meeting militants in prison

These two sisters are trying to understand why people join groups like ISIS — by meeting militants in prison

Kidnappings reported as Lebanese strain under Syrian refugee load

Kidnappings reported as Lebanese strain under Syrian refugee load

Syrian Army defectors find safe haven, community across border in Lebanon

Syrian Army defectors find safe haven, community across border in Lebanon