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‘New direction’ needed to help Lebanon exit current crisis: US official
The new Lebanese government will have to chart “a new direction” on reform and anti-corruption in order to exit the current crisis, the United States ... Middle East -
Beirut residents unconvinced by Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate
As parliamentary blocs voted for a new premier Monday to form Lebanon’s new government amid the worst crises the country has ever faced, people in ... Features -
An international probe into Beirut explosion seems far-fetched
A week after the huge Beirut blasts, the Lebanese people have not discovered yet what happened and who was responsible for this atrocity, making an ... Middle East -
Israel behind Port of Beirut explosions, says former Lebanon interior minister
Lebanon’s former interior minister accused Israel of being behind the Aug. 4 Port of Beirut blasts that killed almost 200 people and injured over ... Middle East -
Senior foreign officials rush to Lebanon after Beirut explosions, ahead of new govt
Several senior foreign officials have rushed to Beirut since the deadly Aug. 4 explosions, with top US, French and Iranian officials landing on ... Home Page -
Beirut explosion: Main container terminal restarts operations at port
Beirut’s container terminal has restarted operations and sustained only minor damage in last week’s explosion, German container line Hapag Lloyd said ... Economy -
Renewed clashes between protesters and security forces in Downtown Beirut
Violence broke out Tuesday between protesters and security forces in Downtown Beirut after a peaceful vigil was held to mark the one-week passing of ... Middle East -
Beirut explosion: PM and president knew about 2,750 tonnes of chemicals last month
Lebanese security officials warned the prime minister and president last month that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in Beirut's port posed a security risk. Home Page -
France calls for 'rapid formation' of new Lebanon govt after PM steps down
France on Monday urged the "rapid formation" of a new government in Lebanon shortly after premier Hassan Diab stepped down over the deadly Beirut port ... Middle East -
Lebanese get to work to clean up after Beirut explosion in face of government absence
With the government failing to act, Lebanese have banded together once again to support those in need in the wake of Tuesday’s deadly blast at the ... Features -
Beirut explosion take a heavy toll: A father, a sister, a son lost
A close twin sister, now separated forever. An attentive and doting husband who sacrificed for his family and promised his wife the moon. A student ... Features -
The Beirut explosion is the latest disaster – Lebanese ruling elite must face justice
There are no words to describe the atrocities caused by the tragedy that struck Beirut and its people on August 4 at 6:08 p.m. Hundreds dead or ... Middle East -
Beirut explosion: Destroyed port used as quarantine center long before coronavirus
The Port of Beirut – the site of the disastrous explosions that shattered Beirut on Tuesday – came to prominence as a Mediterranean trading hub ... Middle East -
UNICEF estimates 80,000 children displaced after Beirut explosion
An estimated 80,000 children have become displaced due to the Beirut explosions that destroyed homes and buildings across the Lebanese capital, ... Middle East -
Beirut explosion: Captain of ship that brought ammonium nitrate to port speaks out
The chemicals that went up in flames in Beirut's deadliest peace-time explosion arrived in the Lebanese capital seven years ago on a leaky ... Middle East -
Sixteen arrested in connection with Beirut blasts: State-run news agency
Sixteen people have been arrested in Lebanon in connection with the massive explosions that rocked Beirut, a judge told the state-run news agency ... Middle East -
Lebanon's ambassador to Jordan resigns on live TV, cites rampant corruption
Lebanon's ambassador to Jordan announced her resignation on live TV Thursday, due to rampant corruption days after a massive Beirut explosion ripped ... Middle East -
French President Macron rips into Lebanese political elite after Beirut explosions
French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday launched a scathing attack against the Lebanese ruling elite and called for "deep change" from the country's ... Middle East -
US military sending aid to help Lebanese people recover after Beirut explosions
The US military will deliver three planes of food, water and medical supplies to Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the Beirut explosions, a ... Middle East -
Beirut explosion: Lebanese survivors emerge from blast angry at political elites
Walid Assi was cooking at a Beirut pizza joint on Tuesday night when a huge blast wave pushed him down. The ground beneath him shook. He saw a flash ... Middle East
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