Lebanon
Lebanon’s economy minister says country is a ‘failed state’
The economic crisis in Lebanon has turned the country into a "failed state" but there "is light at the end of the…
Lebanon’s Christian patriarch blames Hezbollah for crisis
Hezbollah should take the blame for Lebanon's economic collapse, the country's top Christian cleric said in an interview this week, his most…
Lebanon records new coronavirus infection high
Lebanon’s number of new coronavirus infections increased for a third consecutive day to a record 86, the government said on Saturday. Lebanon…
Night of anti-Government protests in Beirut
Anti-government protesters carry Lebanese flags and burn tires as they block the main highway during a protest over deteriorating living conditions and…
Lebanon’s Aoun sees “civil war” climate as critics boycott meeting
President Michel Aoun warned of an "atmosphere of civil war" during recent unrest in Lebanon and what he described as attempts to…
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Harissa, Lebanon
The statue of Our Lady of Lebanon is pictured empty of people during a curfew lockdown implemented to stem the spread of…
Lebanon to re-open Beirut international airport from July 1
Lebanon will re-open Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport for commercial flights beginning July 1 but will keep air traffic at 10% of…
Protesters in Lebanon demand new government to tackle crisis
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Beirut on weekend against the government and its response to the worst economic crisis Lebanon has seen…
Protests escalate in Lebanon as currency collapses
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in cities across Lebanon amid escalating protests as the country faces a collapse in…
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Beirut, Lebanon
A picture taken with a drone shows deserted streets during curfew lockdown against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic at Al Ring Bridge in…
Lebanon at risk of major food crisis
Lebanon is at risk of a major food crisis and many Lebanese may soon find it hard to afford bread because of…
Lebanon imposes ‘total’ shutdown
Lebanon has imposed a "total" shutdown after experiencing a resurgence in reported coronavirus cases. The curfew will start on the evening of…