Lebanon
Renowned imam calls on Muslims to engage with France
Middle East
December 7, 2020
Renowned imam calls on Muslims to engage with France
Prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Abu Zaid has urged Muslims in France to cooperate with the government. But he told DW…
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…
With no Lebanese political progress, France pushes aid meeting
Middle East
December 2, 2020
With no Lebanese political progress, France pushes aid meeting
PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron will seek to revive a French initiative on Lebanon when he hosts an international…
World Bank warns of ‘prolonged depression’ in Lebanon
Middle East
December 1, 2020
World Bank warns of ‘prolonged depression’ in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s economy faces an “arduous and prolonged depression,” with real GPD projected to plunge by nearly 20…
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…
UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim states – document
Middle East
November 25, 2020
UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim states – document
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including…
In Lebanon, army courts target anti-government protesters
Middle East
November 22, 2020
In Lebanon, army courts target anti-government protesters
BEIRUT (AP) — Khaldoun Jaber was taking part in an anti-government protest near the presidential palace outside Beirut last November…
Five Lebanese prisoners die in accident following mass prison break-out
Middle East
November 21, 2020
Five Lebanese prisoners die in accident following mass prison break-out
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Five escaping prisoners died on Saturday when their car hit a tree after more than 60 detainees…
Lebanon hires firm to clear dangerous material from shattered Beirut port
Middle East
November 20, 2020
Lebanon hires firm to clear dangerous material from shattered Beirut port
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s authorities signed a contract this month with a German company to clear dangerous material stored for…
Lebanon begins two-week lockdown to limit spread of virus
Middle East
November 14, 2020
Lebanon begins two-week lockdown to limit spread of virus
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese police on Saturday patrolled the streets of the capital Beirut, ordering shops to close as the…