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Owner of cruise ship sunk by Lebanon blast sues 'those responsible'

"Entrepreneur Merhi Abou Merhi, the owner of the Orient Queen cruise ship, has filed a lawsuit against all those responsible for this catastrophic blast," the National News Agency said.

Lebanon

Beirut blast: How Lebanon is facing crisis after crisis

Before this week's devastating explosion, Lebanon's economy was predicted to shrink by 12 per cent this year and its currency had lost 80 per cent of its value since October.

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Five stories you may have missed because of the coronavirus pandemic

Kosovo's and Serbia's land-swap troubles, the new Morandi bridge in Genoa, Poland's postal-presidential vote, protests in Lebanon and a new underwater bridge between Denmark and Germany.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Lebanon

What is next for crisis-hit Lebanon?

Some protesters see PM Hariri's resignation as a first step in a long process. They want the departure of all symbols of Lebanon's sectarian system.

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Lebanon's PM has quit but some protesters are not done yet | #TheCube

Protesters in Lebanon have vowed to remain on the streets despite the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri.

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Hezbollah supporters attack anti-government protest site in Beirut

Hezbollah supporters have attacked and ransacked the main anti-government protest site in the Lebanese capital

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Lebanon's Hariri resigns after days of nationwide protests

Lebanon's Hariri resigns after days of nationwide protests

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Protesters form human chain across Lebanon

Demonstrators across Lebanon formed a human chain across the country as part of ongoing anti-government protests.

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Clashes break out in anti-government protests near Tripoli, Lebanon

Lebanese anti-government protests continued on Saturday, but clashes broke out, injuring at least six people, near the city of Tripoli.

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Lebanon ex-minister urges election to 'get rid' of government

Walid Jumblatt's call came as the U.S. gave its support to protesters who have filled the streets for several days.

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Lebanon protesters sing 'Baby Shark' to soothe a toddler stuck in traffic

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How does Lebanon's government work?

Not very well, say many Lebanese.