Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s government on Thursday endorsed a long-awaited economic rescue plan meant to address a spiraling financial crisis…

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Central Bank governor defended himself Wednesday against scathing criticism, claiming there is a “systematic campaign” meant…

TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) — Protests against growing economic hardship erupted in Tripoli and spread to other Lebanese cities on Tuesday,…

BEIRUT (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in northern Lebanon Monday amid a crash in the…

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq is planning painful cuts in social benefits relied on by millions of government workers. Saudi Arabia…

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon fired missiles toward areas near Damascus early on Monday, the Syrian military…

Assailants lobbed an explosive device at a bank in Lebanon Saturday, in the latest attack on financial institutions in a…

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister said Friday he is holding the country’s Central Bank governor responsible for the downward…

BAALBEK, Lebanon (AP) — Authorities closed all entrances to a Palestinian refugee camp in eastern Lebanon on Friday after four…

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s currency continued its downward spiral against the dollar on Thursday, reaching a new low amid financial…