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Shakespeare celebrated at Beirut's Al Bustan festival
This classical music festival marks 400 years since England's greatest poet and playwright died.This classical music festival marks 400 years since England's greatest poet and playwright died.
Music and Shakespeare
Over 300 operas have a Shakespearean connection. How come the Bard has been such a huge hit with composers?Over 300 operas have a Shakespearean connection. How come the Bard has been such a huge hit with composers?
UN urges members to take 'all necessary measures' to defeat ISIL
The United Nations is calling on member states to take “all necessary measures” to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The Security CouncilThe United Nations is calling on member states to take “all necessary measures” to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The Security Council
Beirut blasts: Suicide attackers kill and injure dozens in Hezbollah stronghold
At least 37 people were killed and 180 are injured after twin suicide blasts on Thursday in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The almost simultaneousAt least 37 people were killed and 180 are injured after twin suicide blasts on Thursday in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The almost simultaneous
Hunger strikers dig in to protest over Beirut rubbish crisis
Hunger strikers in Lebanon are continuing their protest at the mounds of stinking rubbish that are piling up In Beirut. The protests began in AugustHunger strikers in Lebanon are continuing their protest at the mounds of stinking rubbish that are piling up In Beirut. The protests began in August
More violent protests as Lebanon's cabinet splits over rubbish crisis
Rubbish and violence of the streets of Beirut as calls grow for the country's hamstrung cabinet to quitRubbish and violence of the streets of Beirut as calls grow for the country's hamstrung cabinet to quit
Lebanon: clean-up underway after second night of unrest
Workers are clearing away debris and makeshift barricades after a second night of unrest in Beirut. Anger has come to a head over the LebaneseWorkers are clearing away debris and makeshift barricades after a second night of unrest in Beirut. Anger has come to a head over the Lebanese
Beirut protesters clash with police at demonstration over uncollected rubbish
At least 20 people were injured on Saturday during clashes between police and protesters in Beirut, according to the Red Cross. Police used waterAt least 20 people were injured on Saturday during clashes between police and protesters in Beirut, according to the Red Cross. Police used water
Artist Laudi Abilama immortalises Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew in print
Thousands of Singaporeans have been paying tribute to former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, the man credited with transforming the country into one ofThousands of Singaporeans have been paying tribute to former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, the man credited with transforming the country into one of
Suspected suicide car bomb explodes in Beirut
A suicide bomber has blown up his car near an army checkpoint in Beirut on Monday night. The bomber was killed in the attack and around 20 peopleA suicide bomber has blown up his car near an army checkpoint in Beirut on Monday night. The bomber was killed in the attack and around 20 people
Syrian artists in exile 'preserve the human spirit'
There are now an estimated 2.5 million Syrian refugees scattered across neighbouring countries, including many artists. Rabee Kiwan is one ofThere are now an estimated 2.5 million Syrian refugees scattered across neighbouring countries, including many artists. Rabee Kiwan is one of
Lebanon: Four die in double bomb blast in Beirut
An al Qaeda-linked group says it was behind deadly twin bomb blasts in the southern suburbs of Beirut this morning. Suicide bombers killed at leastAn al Qaeda-linked group says it was behind deadly twin bomb blasts in the southern suburbs of Beirut this morning. Suicide bombers killed at least
Lebanon: Suicide bombing in minibus
A suicide bomber has blown himself up in a minibus in southern Beirut, as Lebanon continues to struggle with the fallout from Syria’s civil war. AtA suicide bomber has blown himself up in a minibus in southern Beirut, as Lebanon continues to struggle with the fallout from Syria’s civil war. At
Four people dead in Beirut bomb attack
Four people were killed in a bomb blast in Beirut on Tuesday. According to reports, a suicide bomber triggered the explosion. The area, in theFour people were killed in a bomb blast in Beirut on Tuesday. According to reports, a suicide bomber triggered the explosion. The area, in the
At least five dead in suspected suicide bomb attack in Beirut Hezbollah stronghold
Investigators have been examining the site of a powerful bomb attack in Beirut which has claimed the lives of at least five people according to mediaInvestigators have been examining the site of a powerful bomb attack in Beirut which has claimed the lives of at least five people according to media
Lebanon explosion kills at least 5, injures 20 people
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 20 wounded in Beirut on Thursday after a large explosion during rush hour rockedLebanon’s Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 20 wounded in Beirut on Thursday after a large explosion during rush hour rocked
Several killed as car bomb hits crowded Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut
There has been a powerful explosion in southern Beirut in an area that is a stronghold of Hezbollah. At least four people are said to have beenThere has been a powerful explosion in southern Beirut in an area that is a stronghold of Hezbollah. At least four people are said to have been
Family of assassinated ex-Lebanese minister Chatah mourn
The family of assassinated former Lebanese minister Mohamad Chatah are mourning his death in a bombing on Friday. He was killed in his car whileThe family of assassinated former Lebanese minister Mohamad Chatah are mourning his death in a bombing on Friday. He was killed in his car while
Beirut rocked by a massive explosion
An explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday causing an unknown number of casualtiesAn explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday causing an unknown number of casualties
Could Chatah killing be linked to assassination of ex-Lebanon PM Rafiki?
Following the death of former Lebanese finance minister Mohamad Chatah who was killed in an explosion in Beirut on Friday morning, euronews spoke toFollowing the death of former Lebanese finance minister Mohamad Chatah who was killed in an explosion in Beirut on Friday morning, euronews spoke to
Former Lebanese minister killed in Beirut explosion
Former Lebanese minister Mohammed Shattah was killed in an explosion that targeted his convoy in Beirut on Friday, three security sources toldFormer Lebanese minister Mohammed Shattah was killed in an explosion that targeted his convoy in Beirut on Friday, three security sources told
Lebanon sends its army in to keep the peace in Tripoli
Lebanon’s army is to take charge of security in the country’s second largest city of Tripoli. The mission is to last for six months followingLebanon’s army is to take charge of security in the country’s second largest city of Tripoli. The mission is to last for six months following
Beirut probes Iranian embassy bomb attack
Authorities in Beirut have launched an investigation into the double suicide bombing outside the Iranian embassy in the Lebanese capital. More thanAuthorities in Beirut have launched an investigation into the double suicide bombing outside the Iranian embassy in the Lebanese capital. More than
Al Qaeda-linked group says it bombed Iran embassy in Beirut
An al Qaeda linked group has said it was behind the deadly double suicide attack on the Iranian embassy in Beirut. The blast killed at least 23An al Qaeda linked group has said it was behind the deadly double suicide attack on the Iranian embassy in Beirut. The blast killed at least 23
Several killed as Iranian embassy in Beirut hit by suicide bombers
A Lebanon-based al Qaeda-linked group has said it was behind a double suicide blast on the Iranian embassy in Beirut that killed at least 23 peopleA Lebanon-based al Qaeda-linked group has said it was behind a double suicide blast on the Iranian embassy in Beirut that killed at least 23 people
Beirut witness: there was 'shooting between Iran embassy staff and attackers'
Euronews spoke to journalist Neyla Chehwan in Beirut where she works for Lebanese television. She witnessed the aftermath of the attack outside theEuronews spoke to journalist Neyla Chehwan in Beirut where she works for Lebanese television. She witnessed the aftermath of the attack outside the
Blasts target Iranian embassy in Beirut
wo explosions, at least one caused by a suicide bomber, rocked Iran’s embassy in Lebanon, killing at least 23 people, including an Iranian culturalwo explosions, at least one caused by a suicide bomber, rocked Iran’s embassy in Lebanon, killing at least 23 people, including an Iranian cultural
Double bomb blast shatters Iran's embassy in Lebanon
At least 32 people have been killed and nearly 150 injured in a double bomb attack on the Iranian embassy in southern Beirut. An al-Qaeda cell, theAt least 32 people have been killed and nearly 150 injured in a double bomb attack on the Iranian embassy in southern Beirut. An al-Qaeda cell, the
Deadly explosions rock Iranian embassy in Beirut
At least 23 people have been killed, 146 wounded and six buildings damaged in the Iranian embassy compound in Beirut after twin explosions. OneAt least 23 people have been killed, 146 wounded and six buildings damaged in the Iranian embassy compound in Beirut after twin explosions. One
Huge deadly car bomb in Beirut, Lebanon
There has been a powerful and deadly explosion in southern Beirut. The blast was near a complex used by Lebanon’s militant groupThere has been a powerful and deadly explosion in southern Beirut. The blast was near a complex used by Lebanon’s militant group