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Lebanon marks first anniversary of protest movement
It has been one year since the protests erupted in Lebanon, and the coronavirus pandemic has paused the movement.
Four new COVID-19 deaths in Lebanon Palestinian refugee camps
The UN Palestinian refugee agency confirmed four new COVID-19 deaths in camps in Lebanon, calling for vigilance in observing hygiene measures as ...
Lebanon is not facing bread crisis after explosion: minister
Caretaker Economy Minister Raoul Nehme has said Beirut's port is open and ready to receive container ships following the deadly blast last week.
Struggling Lebanon records rising suicide cases
A 26-year-old in Lebanon became the fifth person to commit suicide in the economy-stricken country.
Lebanon suicides spark outrage at govt over economic crisis
A 61-year-old man shot himself on the sidewalk of a bustling Beirut shopping street in broad daylight.
Lebanon panic as 'apocalyptic' insects swarm homes
Small bugs and larger beetles swarmed homes in various Lebanese regions and caused alarm on Friday, though experts say the creatures are ...
Lebanon excludes refugees from coronavirus response at its peril
Comment: The Covid-19 era marks a new chapter in the erosion of refugee rights in Lebanon, and policymaking that excludes their access to ...
Detained Lebanon protesters 'electrocuted' by army intelligence
The Lebanese army intelligence is torturing protesters arrested in the country with beatings and electrocution, a group of lawyers claim.
Lebanon approves economic rescue plan
Leaks on the economic plan suggest the country needs $80 billion in funds to exit the crisis, including $10 to $15 billion in external financing ...
Lebanese protesters back on the streets as economy crumbles
Angered by Lebanon's economic crisis, demonstrators across the country are re-energising a protest movement against a political class the ...
Clashes as hundreds protest in Lebanon over ailing economy
Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli late Monday over a deteriorating economy, triggering clashes with ...
Attackers lob explosive at Lebanese bank amid currency chaos
The attack comes as the value of Lebanon's local currency remains in free fall, losing over 60% of its value against the dollar in recent weeks.
Lebanon becomes first Arab country to legalise medical cannabis
The Lebanese parliament has voted to legalise the growing of marijuana for medical and industrial use, as coronavirus exacerbates an already ...
Lebanese ex-'collaborator' killed after colleague escapes
Antoine Hayek was accused of torturing detainees as a warden at the notorious Khiam prison run by the pro-Israel South Lebanon Army militia.
Lebanon's new cabinet meet, as protesters slam 'failure government'
Prime Minister Hassan Diab unveiled Lebanon's new 'technocratic' cabinet on Tuesday evening, but protesters' desires have not yet been satiated.
Four arrested over burning of Tripoli Christmas tree
A mob of men on motorcycles threw fire bombs at the Christmas tree in Tripoli's main square, setting it on fire.
Lebanese children detained for tearing down president's party poster
Five people, including three minors, were detained on Saturday after ripping down a banner for the party of Lebanese President Michel Aoun.
Lebanese protesters force MPs to cancel session
Lebanon's parliament session planned for Tuesday has been postponed after protesters successfully prevented politicians from reaching Beirut's ...
Lebanon protests enter second month as demonstrators dig in
Thousands of Lebanese flooded main squares in Beirut, second city Tripoli in the north, and the southern port city of Sidon as well as ...
Defying ban, students lead Lebanon protests into fourth week
Lebanon's students have taken to the streets in large numbers to demand better opportunities and an end to mismanagement of their education, ...
Protesters agree to unblock Lebanese roads following Hariri resignation
Lebanese activist groups have called on protesters to reopen roads in Lebanon following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, while ...
Violent scuffles mar peaceful protests in Beirut
Last Friday saw violent scuffles at Riad al-Solh Square, in central Beirut, after a group of Hezbollah supporters attacked protesters chanting ...
Palestinian volunteer firefighters rushed to help put out raging wildfires across Lebanon.
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