Lebanon

Lebanon

What is ammonium nitrate and why is it blamed for the Beirut disaster?

The compound blamed for the disaster is not easily combustible but has been implicated in several explosions and attacks.

05/08/2020

Lebanon

In pictures: Beirut suffers unprecedented damage following explosions

Two explosions near the Lebanese capital's port destroyed nearly half the city, officials said.

05/08/2020

Lebanon

Beirut blast: Macron to visit Lebanon as countries offer help

Lebanon has received offers of help from abroad after the Beirut port blast amid fears over health, food security and the country's already-shattered economy.

05/08/2020

Lebanon

Beirut blast: Death toll rises as three days of mourning start

Lebanon's Health Minister warned 'there are probably more (victims) under the rubble".

05/08/2020

Lebanon

Dozens killed and thousands injured in Beirut port blast

The explosion took place at the port shortly before 19:00 local time (18:00 CET) with a large cloud of smoke billowing over the city. Eyewitnesses reported significant damage.

04/08/2020

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Beirut wakes up to damage after clashes as currency hits new low

Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Beirut who had poured into the streets to protest as the national currency tumbled to a new low.

12/06/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon: Clashes and tear gas in Beirut as protests turn to riots

Opposing groups and police clashed as demonstrators tried to revive Lebanon's nationwide protests that began late last year amid an unprecedented economic and financial crisis.

07/06/2020

World

Solidarity in Lebanon: Local initiatives respond to rising poverty levels

Thousands of Lebanese people are struggling to survive amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s deepening economic crisis. Inflation, coupled with insufficient state support, has made daily living a challenge for much of the population.

22/05/2020

Lebanon

Lebanese government 'treats population with disdain'

Riots are taking place in Lebanon because of the government’s failure to address deep-seated economic problems in the country, it's been claimed.

30/04/2020

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Lebanon riots: Protesters face off against police after funeral

The protests follow a devastating crash in the national currency, the Lebanese pound.

28/04/2020

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Drone roses for a confined mother's day in Lebanon

In a quiet Lebanese village under lockdown for the novel coronavirus, a drone buzzed into a balcony on Saturday to deliver a red rose to a surprised smiling mother.

21/03/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon government wins confidence vote as protests rage

Lebanon's government has won a vote of confidence in parliament in part because of its plan to tackle the country's financial crisis.

11/02/2020

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Clashes in Beirut ahead of government confidence vote

Security forces used tear gas and water cannon to stop the protesters near the parliament building in downtown Beirut

11/02/2020

Lebanon

Euroviews. Lebanon is burning. World leaders at Davos have little interest in putting it out ǀ View

Lebanese politicians have broken their promises in the past and have few credible ideas on how to end the country's dire economic crisis.

23/01/2020

Lebanon

New government in crisis-hit Lebanon ends 3-month vacuum

The move, which comes three months after former Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned, is unlikely to satisfy protesters.

21/01/2020

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45 hospitalised after protests turn to violent clashes in Beirut

The Red Cross said more than 145 people were injured in the clashes in Beirut including 45 who needed treatment in hospital.

20/01/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon protests: At least 150 injured in Beirut violence

Protesters have taken to the streets to condemn a political elite that has been in power for decades.

18/01/2020

Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers deny Nissan's allegations and claim collusion

Carlos Ghosn's legal team issued a statement on Friday denying the latest allegations by Nissan, Ghosn's former employer, against the fugitive businessman.

17/01/2020

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Lebanese resume protests demanding end to political vacuum

Lebanese protesters resumed blocking major highways on Tuesday in what they said would be a "week of wrath"

14/01/2020

Lebanon

Ghosn sheds light on Japan's legal system

The former Nissan chairman escaped Japan last week. In his first appearance since, he attacked Japan's justice system.

08/01/2020

Lebanon

'I escaped alone': Carlos Ghosn clears family of helping Japan escape

It came after Lebanon said it had received an Interpol notice calling for Ghosn's arrest.

31/12/2019

Lebanon

54 injured in Lebanon: violence erupts as police clash with protesters

Dozens were wounded late on Saturday as police clashed with anti-government protesters. It was one of the most violent confrontations since demonstrations began in October.

15/12/2019

World

How are Lebanese protesters using art to express their views?

Against the backdrop of Lebanon’s political protests, which began in October, a creative and musical art scene emerged.

28/11/2019

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Women march in Lebanon to demand government resignation

Several hundred women lit candles while marching in Beirut on Wednesday (November 6) demanding the resignation of Lebanon's entire government.

07/11/2019

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Thousands rally in support of Lebanese president Michel Aoun

Thousands of protesters rallied outside Lebanon's presidential palace on November 3.

03/11/2019

Lebanon

UK announces up to €22 million in support of Lebanon's army

UK announces up to €22 million in support of Lebanon's army, saying they are the security forces entrusted with keeping Lebanon safe.

01/11/2019