Lebanon

Renowned imam calls on Muslims to engage with France
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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