Lebanon

With a calmer Syria, Hezbollah may reduce its fighters there
Middle East

With a calmer Syria, Hezbollah may reduce its fighters there

  BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia said Wednesday his group may reduce the number of its…
Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon
Middle East

Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon

  TAANAYEL, Lebanon (AP) — Every part of Lebanon’s national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the…
Lebanese tourist apologizes for insulting Egypt, says she would love to return
Egypt

Lebanese tourist apologizes for insulting Egypt, says she would love to return

  Lebanese tourist Mona Mazbouh on Friday apologized for her offensive comments towards Egypt, and has stated she would love…
Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri not seeking revenge for father’s murder
Middle East

Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri not seeking revenge for father’s murder

  THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the…
Lebanese arm wrestlers revive century-old tradition
Culture

Lebanese arm wrestlers revive century-old tradition

    On a seaside podium in Lebanon, Halim al-Achkar locks hands with an opponent, exerting pressure until he slams…
Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions
Middle East

Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions

  ROSH HANIKRA, Israel (AP) — Israel is building a massive wall along its northern border, saying the barrier is…
Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet
Middle East

Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet

  BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syria’s economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan,…
Lebanon in ‘intensive care’ and economy ‘very dangerous’, says parliament speaker
Middle East

Lebanon in ‘intensive care’ and economy ‘very dangerous’, says parliament speaker

  BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker said on Wednesday the country was in “intensive care” and the economic situation…
Israeli jets fly over Lebanon in rare daytime raid on Syria
Middle East

Israeli jets fly over Lebanon in rare daytime raid on Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli jets flying high over Lebanon struck at targets inside Syria on Tuesday, Syrian state media…
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty
Middle East

Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty

BEKAA, Lebanon (Reuters) – The contrast between the vibrant green of a cannabis field and the arid land nearby in…
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