Lebanon
One shot dead in protests in Lebanon as protests persist
A man was shot dead in south Beirut, Lebanon’s state news agency said early Wednesday, after the army announced it had opened…
Lebanon facing ‘major health disaster’ as economic, political crisis deepens
Experts warned of a pending “major health disaster” in Lebanon with hospitals turning away patients and stocks of medicines and medical supplies…
Anti-government protests in Beirut
Protesters block the main entrance of the Lebanese electricity company headquarters, during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon, 08 November 2019. Protesters…
World Bank ready to support Lebanon
The World Bank said it stood ready to back a new Lebanese government, warning the country had no time to waste to…
Anti-government protests in Beirut continue
Lebanese students carry the national flag as they march during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday 06 November 2019. Students…
Lebanese keep protest alive in northern city of Tripoli
Thousands of Lebanese flocked together Saturday in Tripoli to keep a protest movement alive in a city dubbed "the bride of the…
Lebanese banks reopen for first time in two weeks
Lebanese banks opened to customers on Friday for the first time in two weeks following an unprecedented wave of protests that led…
Lebanese president calls for an end to allocation of government posts by religion
Prompted by weeks of popular protests, Lebanon's President Michel Aoun called Thursday for the establishment of a technocratic government and an end…
Protests continue in Beirut, Lebanon
Lebanese riot policemen remove anti-government protesters blocking the main highway during ongoing anti-government protests near downtown in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday 31…
Lebanese army urges protesters to open roads after PM resignation
Lebanese soldiers and security officials urged protesters to open blocked roads on Wednesday so life could return to normal, after 13 days…
German embassy worker allegedly sold visas to Lebanese clan
A Lebanese man who used to work at the German embassy in Beirut is wanted by authorities over alleged "irregularities" involving visa…
Demonstrators in Lebanon form human chain across the country
Tens of thousands of Lebanese protesters have formed a human chain running north to south across the entire country to symbolise national…