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Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
Middle East
January 14, 2020
Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
BEIRUT (AP) — Following a brief lull, Lebanese protesters returned to the streets, blocking several roads around the capital, Beirut,…
Ghosn to speak for first time since Japan escape
World
January 8, 2020
Ghosn to speak for first time since Japan escape
Carlos Ghosn is set to hold a highly anticipated press conference in Lebanon on Wednesday, the first by the fugitive…
Nancy Ajram’s husband kills armed robber at house
Art news
January 6, 2020
Nancy Ajram’s husband kills armed robber at house
The spouse of Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram killed an armed thief who broke into their house on Sunday, located at…
Japan blasts ‘unjustifiable’ Ghosn’s escape
World
January 5, 2020
Japan blasts ‘unjustifiable’ Ghosn’s escape
Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan is “unjustifiable” and he is thought to have left the country using “illegal methods”, the…
Turkish jet firm says employee falsified Ghosn records
World
January 3, 2020
Turkish jet firm says employee falsified Ghosn records
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish airline company whose jets were used to fly former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn from…
Lebanese protesters turn their ire on banks
Middle East
December 29, 2019
Lebanese protesters turn their ire on banks
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of Lebanese protesters held a brief sit-in inside a bank in Beirut and another in the…
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival
Middle East
December 28, 2019
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival
After decades of hard work, self-made Lebanese chocolatier Roger Zakhour thought he would finally be able to pass a successful…
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites
Middle East
December 22, 2019
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rafi Tabakian’s clothing store in a Beirut suburb is usually buzzing with customers during the holiday season,…
Syria says possible drone attacks hit 3 oil, gas facilities
Middle East
December 21, 2019
Syria says possible drone attacks hit 3 oil, gas facilities
BEIRUT (AP) — Near-simultaneous attacks believed to have been carried out by drones hit three government-run oil and gas installations…
Hezbollah supporters attack several protest camps in Lebanon
Middle East
December 17, 2019
Hezbollah supporters attack several protest camps in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Assailants attacked several protest camps in north and south Lebanon early on Tuesday, according to state-run media,…