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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…
Analysis-US, Iran and inertia, an axis to dampen France’s Lebanese dreams
Middle East
December 18, 2020
Analysis-US, Iran and inertia, an axis to dampen France’s Lebanese dreams
PARIS (Reuters) – During a visit to Paris last month, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made clear that Washington…
Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination
Middle East
December 11, 2020
Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A UN-backed tribunal sentenced a member of the Hezbollah militant group to life imprisonment Friday for…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah suing those accusing it of port blast
Middle East
December 4, 2020
Lebanon’s Hezbollah suing those accusing it of port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Hezbollah said Friday it is suing a former Christian lawmaker and a website affiliated with a…
Lebanon’s president seeks evidence behind US sanctions on son-in-law
Middle East
November 7, 2020
Lebanon’s president seeks evidence behind US sanctions on son-in-law
BEIRUT (Reuters) – President Michel Aoun said on Saturday that Lebanon would seek evidence and documents from the United States…
Lebanon, Israel hold 2nd round of maritime demarcation talks
Middle East
October 29, 2020
Lebanon, Israel hold 2nd round of maritime demarcation talks
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon and Israel held a second round of US-mediated talks Wednesday over their disputed maritime border and…
US sanctions 2 senior members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Middle East
October 24, 2020
US sanctions 2 senior members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — The US Treasury has sanctioned two high-ranking Hezbollah officials, including a former military commander in the country’s…
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships
Middle East
October 3, 2020
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships
ABOARD THE INS LAHAV (AP) — After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its…
Israeli PM to UN: Hezbollah storing missiles in Beirut
Middle East
September 30, 2020
Israeli PM to UN: Hezbollah storing missiles in Beirut
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah of maintaining a “secret…
Hezbollah leaders tell French president to change approach
Middle East
September 30, 2020
Hezbollah leaders tell French president to change approach
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of the militant Hezbollah group said Tuesday they still welcome the French initiative to help…