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Comment: The rubble currently occupying large swathes of the city has turned Beirut's famous resilience into something more palpable: rage, writes Justin Salhani.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweeted that French President Emmanuel Macron was 'a fervent protector of European values and international law'.
Lebanon lawmakers back emergency powers assumed after deadly blast
Lebanon's parliament voted overwhelmingly for a two-week state of emergency, giving the military broad powers to crack down on protests following the devastating blast in capital Beirut.
France to beef up military presence in Eastern Mediterranean
France announced it would temporarily boost its military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean in response to Turkey's contested oil and ...
Three dead in India protest over 'Prophet Mohammed insult'
The since-deleted post was attributed to the nephew of a politician in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, where the deadly protest took ...
Greece-Egypt maritime deal aims to shackle Turkey's Mediterranean designs
Analysis: The pact between Athens and Cairo is part of a wider regional battle for influence in the Mediterranean.
EU to discuss Turkey-Greece tensions in Eastern Mediterranean
Ankara resumed gas exploration in the disputed Eastern Mediterranean this week after Athens signed a maritime borders agreement with ...
Lebanese army indiscriminately attacked unarmed protesters: Amnesty International
Lebanese security apparatus have attacked unarmed protesters, including attacking medics.
Turkey vows to step up gas exploration in Mediterranean
Turkey wants to step up its gas exploration in the Mediterranean sea, despite Greek opposition.
Lebanon observes one-minute silence for Beirut blast victims
Lebanese observed a minute's silence at 6:08 PM on Tuesday, exactly one week after the massive explosion at the Beirut port that killed more ...
Brutal murder shines spotlight on Turkey's femicide epidemic
The killing of a 27-year-old student has sparked nationwide protests, but the government is considering rolling back legislation that protects ...
Greece seeks emergency EU meeting on Turkey: PM
Greece has requested an emergency meeting to discuss an ongoing row with Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean.
Algeria wants to 'reassess' EU trade deal
Algeria's president has requested the country's trade minister reassess a deal with the European Union, ahead of a free trade agreement.
Yemen investigates reports of ammonium nitrate at port
Following Tuesday's tragic explosion at Beirut port, authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged presence of ammonium nitrate in ...
Iraq removes 'highly dangerous' material from Baghdad airport
Highly dangerous material was relocated from Baghdad's International Airport to a military site on Sunday, Iraqi authorities said.
Fourth Lebanese minister resigns as security chiefs questioned
Lebanese Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni resigned on Monday, bringing the embattled government closer to collapse, as a judge questioned security chiefs over last week's deadly Beirut blast.
Lebanon government on brink over blast fallout
The under-fire cabinet, struggling to weather the political storm, was due to meet in the afternoon amid widespread demands for an end to an ...
Greece says Turkish ship in eastern Mediterranean ‘threatening peace’
Greece accused Turkey of “threatening peace” and held a meeting of military chiefs after Turkey deployed a research ship in the hotly contested, ...
Lebanese justice minister resigns amid outrage over Beirut blast
Justice Minister Marie-Claude Najm has become the third Lebanese cabinet member to resign as angry protests continue over the deadly Beirut ...
Renewed Lebanon protests as ministers quit
Two members of Lebanon's government have quit over a deadly blast that unleashed public rage against the country's ruling class.
EU: Turkey navy operations in eastern mediterranean 'extremely worrying'
Turkey's resumed search for oil and gas in the eastern Mediterranean is "extremely worrying", the EU said after Greece and Egypt set up ...
One dead, 230 injured in protests following Beirut explosion
Described by activists as "Saturday of revenge" and "Judgement Day", wide-scale demonstrations in Beirut turned violent leaving one dead and ...
Macron hosts Trump for virtual donor conference on Lebanon
A virtual conference is due to be held on Sunday to bring together world leaders in efforts to assist Lebanon after the deadly Beirut port blast.
Canada launches Lebanon relief fund after deadly Beirut blast
Canada has vowed to match donations to a Lebanon relief fund to aid the victims of the Beirut port blast, where more than 150 people died and ...
Hassan Diab said he would propose early polls to cabinet on Monday.
In a phone call with Donald Trump, Saudi King Salman proposed a ground invasion of Qatar.
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