"According to the selection committee, the city of Beirut was selected “in the light of its focus on cultural diversity, dialogue and tolerance..." Tolerance? The place is on the brink of civil war, sectarian clashes are reported weekly on the streets of Beirut, and they speak of tolerance? What world do they live in? Well, it is the same world in which the UN's guy refers to Palestinian children as "terrorists." (thanks Anon)