Lebanon

Photo Story: A Christmas tree made of protest banners in Beirut

A giant Christmas tree set up by Lebanese anti-government protesters in Martyrs Square in Beirut, Lebanon. The tree is made from protest banners currently being used in the streets of…

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Lebanon’s Hariri says no longer candidate for PM

Lebanon's Saad Hariri said Wednesday he would not seek to stay on as prime minister, ahead of much-delayed consultations to give the protest-wracked country a new government. Fifty days after…

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Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest

Lebanese security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets and water canon to disperse anti-government protesters in central Beirut on Sunday night in the second day of violent protests that have…

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Dozens hurt as police and protesters clash in Beirut

Clashes between riot police and anti-government protesters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, have left dozens of people wounded, witnesses say. The violence began as demonstrators, who had been attacked during…

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Anti-government protests in Lebanon persist

Scenes from Friday's Lebanese anti-government protest demonstrators attempt to block the highway during a protest at the Jal El Dib area north of Beirut, Lebanon, 13 December 2019. Since October…

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Lebanon’s Hariri resurfaces as PM candidate as Khatib withdraws

Lebanon’s leading Sunni Muslim politician, Saad al-Hariri, re-emerged as a candidate for prime minister on Sunday when businessman Samir Khatib withdrew his candidacy to lead a government that must tackle…

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Lebanon’s journalists targeted while covering protests

Lebanese journalists are facing threats and wide-ranging harassment in their work — including verbal insults and physical attacks, even death threats — while reporting on nearly 50 days of anti-government…

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The EU adopted €297 million in concrete actions for refugees and local communities in Jordan and Lebanon

The European Union adopted a new €297 million assistance package to support refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon via the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the…

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Lebanon’s Hariri says he does not want to be prime minister

Lebanon’s Saad al-Hariri said he did not want to be prime minister of a new government, calling his decision “decisive” and saying he was confident President Michel Aoun would convene…

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Lebanese protesters clash with Hezbollah supporters in Beirut

Clashes broke out between anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, early on Monday, as tensions escalated when demonstrators blocked a…

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Lebanon is like a sinking ship – Parliament Speaker

Lebanon is like a sinking ship that will go under unless action is taken, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was quoted as saying on Monday, referring to the country's deep economic…

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Lebanon’s Safadi withdraws candidacy to be next prime minister

Former Lebanese finance minister Mohammad Safadi withdrew his candidacy to be the next prime minister on Saturday, saying that he saw that it would have been difficult to form a…

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Mohammad Safadi nominated as Lebanese PM

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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 fire to disperse protesters blocking roads. The victim…

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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 predicted to run out in one month. The…

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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 demand the president make parliamentary consultations immediately…

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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 tackle an emerging economic crisis worsening by the…

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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 lead nationwide protests and took to the streets,…

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Protesters block roads in Beirut

Protesters blocked roads in Beirut and in other parts of Lebanon on Monday, pressing a wave of demonstrations that have paralysed the country for more than two weeks. Demonstrators have…

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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 revolution." Despite its reputation for conservatism, impoverished Tripoli has emerged as a…

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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 the prime minister to resign, with small numbers…

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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 to the country's custom of allocating political offices along…

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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 October 2019. Thousands of Lebanese started to open…

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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 demonstrations paralyzed the country and forced the prime…

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Lebanon’s PM resigns after two weeks of protests

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced he was resigning on Tuesday, succumbing to the demands of protesters who have staged nationwide demonstrations for nearly two weeks. The three-time prime minister…

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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 documents, according to a report by the Bild…

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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 unity amid a civil disobedience campaign against the…

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Scenes from the streets of Lebanon

A collection of photos by EPA’s photographers of the current protests on a scale that has rarely been seen before and that are rocking Lebanon’s political establishment. For over a…

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Anti-government protests in Lebanon also break out in Hezbollah’s heartland

The anti-government protests in Lebanon have spread also to the powerful Hezbollah heartland in the south. This area is dominated by Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal Party, who were…

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Lebanon’s religious leaders back protests against corruption, as demonstrations grow

Anti-government rallies in Lebanon received major support from the country's Christian and Muslim leaders who described the weeklong protests as "a historic and exceptional popular uprising" against corruption and mismanagement…

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Lebanon protests to continue

A policeman looks on as he stands at a military vehicle while anti-government protesters block the road in Beirut, Lebanon. Protesters announced they will continue demonstrations and the closure of…

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Protestors in Lebanon start singing Baby Shark to calm anxious boy

Elaine Jabbour, who was driving through Baabda District, in Beirut amidst a crowd of protesters with her 15-month-old son expressed her concern that the protestors might be scaring her son.…

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Lebanon’s Hariri announces reform package after days of protests

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri agreed on Sunday a package of reforms with government partners to ease an economic crisis that has sparked protests aimed at ousting a ruling elite they…

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Lebanese goverment reverses plan to introduce WhatsApp tax after protests

After word got around in Lebanon that the government was planning to tax WhatsApp calls, thousands of people demonstrated in the streets of Beirut. The plan was to impose a…

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Rain helps control enormous wildfires in Lebanon

A tree burns in Mechref south Beirut, Lebanon. Massive wildfires spread across Lebanon this week, before moderate rains in the evening of Tuesday brought them under control in most affected…

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Photo Story: ‘Designers and Brands’ fashion show in Beirut

A model presents a creation by Kuwaiti designer Adiba El Mahboub during the 'Designers and Brands' fashion show in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Sidon, Lebanon

A picture taken with a drone shows an aerial view of the Sea Castle in Sidon (Saida), south Lebanon. The ancient Phoenician port city of Sidon, that is located on…

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United Arab Emirates lift ban on citizens visiting Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates lifted a ban it had imposed on its citizens visiting Lebanon the Lebanese government sought help from UAE in steering the heavily indebted economy out of…

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Bikini model scandal amid economic crisis threatens Lebanese PM

Lebanese Prime Minster Saad Hariri made the private payments totalling some €14.6 million prior to his current term of office, according to a New York Times report based on court documents…

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Photo Story: Tenth edition of the Beirut Art Fair

A visitor looks at an artwork during the opening of the 10th edition of the Beirut Art Fair in Beirut, Lebanon. Initiated in 2010, Beirut Art Fair is a yearly…

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First US warship enters Lebanon in more than 30 years

US destroyer USS Ramage (R) sails from Beirut port, Lebanon, on Sunday 15 September 2019. According to the US embassy in Beirut, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer docked in…

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Hezbollah says it shot down Israeli drone

Hezbollah said on Monday that it had downed an "Israeli drone" as it flew over the border with Lebanon. The Islamist militant movement said that the unmanned aircraft was now…

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Israeli military vehicle destroyed by Hezbollah

Militant group Hezbollah claims it has destroyed an Israeli military vehicle near the border with Lebanon, killing and wounding those inside. Israel's military said anti-tank missiles were launched from southern…

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Israeli military orders extra forces to Lebanon border area

Israel’s military ordered extra forces to deploy to its northern command and postponed a training exercise as tensions remained high with Lebanon’s heavily armed Shi’ite movement Hezbollah. The army said…

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Israeli air strikes hit Palestinian military position in Lebanon

Israeli Air Force drones hit a military position belonging to a Palestinian group in Lebanon, near the Syrian border, early on Monday. The attack is believed to have been Reports…

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Two Israeli Drones Crash in Beirut

An Israeli drone fell in the southern suburbs of Beirut, dominated by the Iran-backed movement, and a second drone exploded near the ground before dawn on Sunday, Hezbollah officials have…

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Lebanon Issues Arrest Warrant against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Authorities in Lebanon this week issued arrest warrants in absentia for ten Libyan in the case of the disappearance of Shia cleric Moussa Al-Sadr and his two companions Mohammed Yaacoub…

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Hezbollah leader warns Israel will vanish in next war

Israel will be wiped out in the next war with Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah warned on Friday in an interview with Al-Manar TV on the 13th anniversary of the Second…

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Two Hezbollah members of Lebanon’s parliament put on US sanctions blacklist

The US Treasury placed two Hezbollah members of Lebanon's parliament on its sanctions blacklist on Tuesday -- the first time Washington has taken aim at the Iran-allied group's elected politicians.…

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Singer Dua Lipa visits children uprooted by Syria’s conflict

Dua Lipa traveled to Lebanon with UNICEF this week to meet children and young people who were uprooted by the eight-year conflict in Syria. There are more than 1 million Syrian refugees…

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Three soldiers injured in Israeli air strike in Syria

An Israeli air strike on a military position in central Syria injured three soldiers, possibly Iranian, on Saturday, the official Syrian news agency SANA said. SANA, citing a military source,…

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Israel completes military drills simulating war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Israel yesterday completed military drills simulating war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Spokesman for the Israeli Army, Avichai Adraee, said that the Givati brigade of the Israeli army carried out the week-long…

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Lebanon announces new national government

Lebanon announced the formation of a new national unity government line-up on Thursday, ending an eight-month wait that had heightened fears of a major economic collapse. The new cabinet, unveiled…

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Deal reached for new unity government in Lebanon

Lebanese leaders reached a deal on Thursday to set up a new unity government, three political sources from different factions said, ending nine months of wrangling over how to share…

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2-year old child dies on Alitalia flight after heart attack

A 2-year-old Lebanese girl died on Tuesday on an Alitalia flight from Beirut to Rome, after she suffered a heart attack. The baby was suffering from hyperoxaluria, a serious and…

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Watch: Special Feature France 24 : 400 refugees return from Lebanon to Syria

France 24: Some 400 refugees on Thursday crammed into trucks, tractors and buses lined up by the Lebanon-Syria border to join the convoy that would bring them back to Syria. “I prefer…

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Hezbollah and its allies win Lebanon’s elections

Hezbollah and its political allies are the biggest winners in Lebanon's first general election in nine years, an analysis of the preliminary results show. Hezbollah and Amal - dubbed the…

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