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US strikes hit Iraqi militia blamed in contractor’s death
Middle East
December 30, 2019
US strikes hit Iraqi militia blamed in contractor’s death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia blamed for…
Hezbollah-backed professor to form new government in Lebanon
Middle East
December 20, 2019
Hezbollah-backed professor to form new government in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — A former education minister backed by the militant Hezbollah group and its allies was selected on Thursday…
Lebanese professor likely candidate for PM post
Middle East
December 19, 2019
Lebanese professor likely candidate for PM post
BEIRUT (AP) — A university professor and former minister received the backing of the Hezbollah group and its allies Thursday,…
Lebanon’s caretaker PM no longer candidate for post
Middle East
December 19, 2019
Lebanon’s caretaker PM no longer candidate for post
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said on Wednesday he’s no longer a candidate for the post, eliminating himself…
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,…
Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut
Middle East
December 17, 2019
Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese troops lobbed tear gas on Tuesday to disperse supporters of Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal who…
After violent weekend, Lebanese talks on new PM postponed
Middle East
December 16, 2019
After violent weekend, Lebanese talks on new PM postponed
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s president on Monday postponed talks on naming a new prime minister after security forces repeatedly used…
Hezbollah wants everyone in Lebanon government, insists on FPM
Middle East
December 14, 2019
Hezbollah wants everyone in Lebanon government, insists on FPM
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Friday the next government must bring together all sides so that it can…
Lebanon’s journalists suffer abuse, threats covering unrest
Middle East
December 7, 2019
Lebanon’s journalists suffer abuse, threats covering unrest
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese journalists are facing threats and wide-ranging harassment in their work — including verbal insults and physical…
Trump administration quietly releases Lebanon military aid
Middle East
December 3, 2019
Trump administration quietly releases Lebanon military aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has quietly released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after months…