Lebanon
Israel, with missile charges, seeks to ‘justify another aggression’, says Lebanon
Middle East
October 1, 2018
Israel, with missile charges, seeks to ‘justify another aggression’, says Lebanon
Lebanon’s foreign minister said on Monday that Israel was seeking to “justify another aggression” with false allegations of missile…
Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty
Middle East
September 25, 2018
Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament has ratified the international Arms Trade Treaty, angering Hezbollah legislators, some of whom walked…
Child drowns after boat with Syrians capsizes off Lebanon
Middle East
September 22, 2018
Child drowns after boat with Syrians capsizes off Lebanon
Lebanon’s army says a child has drowned after a boat carrying 39 migrants hoping to get to Europe capsized…
FBI chief meets Lebanese leaders, expresses support to army
Middle East
September 21, 2018
FBI chief meets Lebanese leaders, expresses support to army
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon says FBI Director Christopher Wray has expressed support to the Lebanese army during a visit…
With a calmer Syria, Hezbollah may reduce its fighters there
Middle East
September 21, 2018
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
September 20, 2018
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
September 15, 2018
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
September 11, 2018
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
September 8, 2018
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
September 6, 2018
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…