Lebanon’s opposing political alliances, along with US, UK, and Syrian Armed Forces, are all at odds with one another – yet they’re sharing the same battlefield and fighting against ISIS. Phil and Cooper break down their differences and the context behind these unique (and secret) partnerships. Also, an update on Qatar, a sexual health hotline in Lebanon, and Gorka bids farewell.

• 03:40 - US, UK join Lebanon's strange military bedfellows (Nour Samaha)
• 17:09 - Hotline helps Lebanese talk about sex (Florence Massena)

Song: Haifa Wehbe – Baba Fen (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)