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Officials: Libyan forces round up 500 migrants in crackdown
Middle East
October 2, 2021
Officials: Libyan forces round up 500 migrants in crackdown
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan security forces on Friday detained at least 500 African migrants, including women and children, two officials…
Divided UN extends its mission in Libya till after elections
Middle East
October 1, 2021
Divided UN extends its mission in Libya till after elections
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to extend the U.N. political mission in Libya…
In crisis-struck Lebanon, school year is gripped by chaos
Middle East
September 30, 2021
In crisis-struck Lebanon, school year is gripped by chaos
BEIRUT (AP) — This fall, the academic year in Lebanon is gripped by the same chaos that has overwhelmed everything…
Lebanese minister sees ‘harmony’ in talks over financial losses
Middle East
September 29, 2021
Lebanese minister sees ‘harmony’ in talks over financial losses
BEIRUT, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s banking sector, central bank and other players in its financial system are working in…
Judge suspends probe into Lebanon port blast amid challenges
Middle East
September 27, 2021
Judge suspends probe into Lebanon port blast amid challenges
BEIRUT (AP) — The lead judge investigating last year’s massive blast in Beirut’s port suspended his work in the case…
Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay
Middle East
September 21, 2021
Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new Cabinet won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Monday during a session that was…
Parliament session on Lebanon cabinet begins late after power cut
Middle East
September 20, 2021
Parliament session on Lebanon cabinet begins late after power cut
BEIRUT, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament began a session on Monday that is scheduled to discuss the new cabinet’s…
Iran’s fuel shipments violate Lebanon’s sovereignty -PM
Middle East
September 18, 2021
Iran’s fuel shipments violate Lebanon’s sovereignty -PM
DUBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Iranian fuel shipments imported by the Hezbollah movement constitute…
Judge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast
Middle East
September 16, 2021
Judge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast
BEIRUT (AP) — The lead judge investigating Lebanon’s massive port explosion last year issued an arrest warrant Thursday for a…
Hezbollah-organized fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon
Middle East
September 16, 2021
Hezbollah-organized fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon
AL-AIN, Lebanon (AP) — A convoy of tanker trucks carrying Iranian diesel crossed the border from Syria into Lebanon early…