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In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
Middle East
January 7, 2021
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
BEIRUT (AP) — The unveiling of a large statue in Beirut of an Iranian commander killed by the US last…
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
Middle East
January 4, 2021
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures…
Lebanon can stretch reserves for subsidies another six months, PM says
Middle East
December 30, 2020
Lebanon can stretch reserves for subsidies another six months, PM says
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon can ration two billion dollars in reserves left for subsidies to last six more months, the…
Lebanese PM slams ‘diabolical’ move to charge him over blast
Middle East
December 30, 2020
Lebanese PM slams ‘diabolical’ move to charge him over blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said Tuesday he was shocked to learn he was being charged with negligence…
The blast that blew away Lebanon’s faith in itself
Middle East
December 25, 2020
The blast that blew away Lebanon’s faith in itself
BEIRUT (Reuters) – They gather in groups, wearing black, in the shadow of buildings gutted by the explosion that shook…
‘Glimmer of hope’: Beirut seeks Christmas cheer after devastating year
Middle East
December 22, 2020
‘Glimmer of hope’: Beirut seeks Christmas cheer after devastating year
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Near the wreckage of Beirut’s port, a charity is bringing Christmas cheer to a city hammered by…
What’s more important for Lebanon: Subsidies or a new government?
Middle East
December 20, 2020
What’s more important for Lebanon: Subsidies or a new government?
As the country’s financial crisis continues, Lebanon’s central bank has warned it could run out of money to pay subsidies…
Lebanon’s PM refuses further questioning over port blast
Middle East
December 14, 2020
Lebanon’s PM refuses further questioning over port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister will not meet with the prosecutor investigating the Beirut port explosion as requested,…
Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast
Middle East
December 10, 2020
Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Ghassan Hasrouty spent most of his life working at the silos in Beirut’s port, unloading grain shipments…
Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks postponed
Middle East
November 30, 2020
Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks postponed
JERUSALEM (AP) — Talks between Israel and Lebanon over disputed maritime borders that were scheduled to take place this week…