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Lebanon’s top Christian cleric urges politicians to form government
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Lebanon’s top Christian cleric urges politicians to form government

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s top Christian cleric urged politicians on Friday to rid themselves of external pressure and form a…
The blast that blew away Lebanon’s faith in itself
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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…
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
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Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis promised in his Christmas messages on Thursday to visit Lebanon and South Sudan as…
‘Glimmer of hope’: Beirut seeks Christmas cheer after devastating year
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‘Glimmer of hope’: Beirut seeks Christmas cheer after devastating year

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Near the wreckage of Beirut’s port, a charity is bringing Christmas cheer to a city hammered by…
What’s more important for Lebanon: Subsidies or a new government?
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What’s more important for Lebanon: Subsidies or a new government?

As the country’s financial crisis continues, Lebanon’s central bank has warned it could run out of money to pay subsidies…
Analysis-US, Iran and inertia, an axis to dampen France’s Lebanese dreams
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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…
Lebanon’s PM refuses further questioning over port blast
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Lebanon’s PM refuses further questioning over port blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister will not meet with the prosecutor investigating the Beirut port explosion as requested,…
Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination
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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…
Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast
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Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Ghassan Hasrouty spent most of his life working at the silos in Beirut’s port, unloading grain shipments…
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…
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