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Lebanon faces political deadlock with economy on brink
What began as an economic crisis in Lebanon has quickly escalated into a political stalemate as protests entered their fourth day on Sunday, with ... Economy -
Samir Geagea calls on all parties to resign from Hariri cabinet
The head of the Lebanese Forces Party (LF) Samir Geagea said on Sunday that the Lebanese streets which are flooded with protesters waving the Lebanese ... Middle East -
Lebanese protesters issue statement, say halting protests is ‘up to the people’
Lebanese protesters confirmed in a statement on Sunday that the decision whether to halt protests across the country is up to the people. “The ... Middle East -
Protests in Lebanon: All you need to know
Here is an explainer of the current developments, as Lebanon witnesses the second day of fiery protests. Who governs Lebanon? Lebanon has a ... Features -
Lebanese PM Hariri cancels cabinet meeting, set to speak on protests
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri cancelled the Friday cabinet meeting and is set to make an address in response to a second day of fiery protests ... Middle East -
Lebanon in lock down as protesters demand new government
Protesters have called on the Lebanese government to resign after unpopular new tax proposals sparked two days of mass demonstrations. The protests ... Features -
Lebanese PM Hariri gives ‘government partners’ 72 hours to back reforms
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Friday that his “partners in the government” had 72 hours to show that they are serious ... Middle East -
Lebanese PM talks to Saudi minister about support for economy
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri spoke to the Saudi finance minister on Saturday about support for the Lebanese economy and preparations for ... Economy -
PM Hariri: Lebanon to discuss Saudi financial support in new joint body
Heavily indebted Lebanon will discuss getting help from Saudi Arabia with its financial situation at a new bilateral council the two countries are ... Economy -
Macron: France remains committed to helping Lebanon's economic reforms
France remains committed to helping Lebanon in its plans for economic reforms, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday at talks in Paris with ... Economy -
Lebanese PM: France working to reduce escalation after Aramco attacks
France is working to “reduce the escalation” following an attack on Saudi oil installations, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on ... Middle East -
PM Hariri: Lebanon wants to avoid escalation with Israel
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Monday his government wants to avoid an escalation with Israel but the international community must ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s Hariri hopes for decision in September on sea border talks
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Thursday after talks in Washington that he hoped for a final decision, possibly in September, on a ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s Hariri to meet Pompeo in a visit to Washington
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday, during a personal visit to Washington. ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s PM Hariri says cabinet to meet Saturday after reconciliation
Lebanon’s cabinet will convene on Saturday morning, bringing to an end weeks of political paralysis, Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s parliament passes 2019 state budget: Hariri
Lebanon’s parliament passed the 2019 state budget on Friday, Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said in a live broadcast as his coalition government ... Economy -
Lebanon’s Hariri says US sanctions will not affect government’s work
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Wednesday that US sanctions targeting Hezbollah lawmakers for the first time marked “a new ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s Hariri calls for cabinet solidarity in budget debate
Lebanon Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on Tuesday called for parliament to quickly approve the country’s 2019 budget and urged his coalition ... Economy -
Lebanese PM: Our relations don't change according to whims of political forces
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said in a speech Tuesday that his country’s relations with other Arab nations do not change according to ... Middle East -
Lebanese cabinet agrees draft budget to cut deficit, hopes to avert crisis
The heavily indebted Lebanese government approved a draft budget to cut its large deficit on Friday, aiming to ward off a financial crisis which top ... Economy -
Lebanon budget stabilizes finances, falls short on reform
The draft budget being finalized by Lebanon’s government stabilizes the financial situation in the heavily indebted state but falls short of the ... Economy -
Lebanon finance minister says no need for more talks over draft budget
Lebanon’s finance minister said on Tuesday there was no need for more delay or talks over the 2019 draft budget including spending cuts which ... Economy -
Lebanon PM Hariri says backs pensioners, also wants to protect pound
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Wednesday he supported state pensioners but also wanted to protect the Lebanese pound, local media ... Economy -
Lebanon Cabinet approves watershed electricity sector reform
Lebanon’s Cabinet has approved a much-anticipated plan to restructure the electricity sector, which has been deeply dysfunctional for over four ... Energy -
Hezbollah hits back at US criticism of its role in Lebanon
Hezbollah hit back against US condemnation of its role in Lebanon on Thursday, calling it a “violation of sovereignty”, after the United ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s new government wins vote of confidence in parliament
Lebanon’s parliament gave the new coalition government the green light to start working with a vote of confidence on Friday after a televised ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s PM: Economy needs urgent ‘surgery’ to avoid collapse
Lebanon’s economy needs urgent “surgery” or it could collapse, Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Sunday, though he also tried to ... Economy -
Dollar offered in market since government formed in Lebanon
US dollars are being offered in Lebanon’s local market to buy Lebanese pounds since the formation of a new government, al-Jadeed television ... Economy -
Lebanon’s daily Al-Mustaqbal closes its print edition
Lebanon’s daily Al-Mustaqbal, which is owned by Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri's family, says it is ceasing its print edition and turning ... Print -
Lebanon announces government after 8-month delay
Lebanon announced the formation of a new national unity government line-up on Thursday, ending an eight-month wait that had heightened fears of a ... Middle East