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Lebanon's long-awaited parliamentary elections: analysis

These are the first parliamentary elections held in Lebanon since 2009, despite the constitution’s provision for electoral processes every four years. In order to understand what is at stake, we spoke with Marwan Maalouf, a political analyst at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslisk in Beirut

30/04/2018

World News

Oscars 2018: Here are the best foreign language film nominees

Ninety-two countries submitted a film for consideration as Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, the highest-ever number of submissions. The shortlisted nominees are from from Sweden, Lebanon, Chile, Russia and Hungary.

01/03/2018

World

Inside Elie Saab's atelier: dream clothing

In its second episode, Inspire Middle East delves into the universe of fashion icon Elie Saab with an exploration of the region’s elegant new trends.

09/02/2018

World

Elie Saab: "I don't believe in instant success"

The Lebanese fashion designer discusses his global success and his impact on world fashion.

06/02/2018

Lebanon

Angry protests in Lebanon after "thug" comments

Angry protests in Lebanon after the foreign minister refers to parliament's speaker as a "thug"

29/01/2018

Lebanon

EU and Lebanon hold first official talks since PM Hariri's return

The head of EU foreign policy Federica Mogherini spoke about Syria during her visit saying she wanted all Syrians who fled violence in their country to be protected and to be given the option to return home when the time is right.

20/12/2017

Lebanon

British embassy worker found strangled near Beirut

Thirty-year-old Rebecca Dykes worked in Beirut since January 2017

17/12/2017

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Protests in Lebanon

Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Sunday during a demonstration against President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

10/12/2017

Lebanon

Hariri withdraws resignation in Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri has rescinded his resignation and said all members of the government had agreed to stay out of conflicts in Arab countries

05/12/2017

Lebanon

Hariri warns Hezbollah to respect Lebanon's "neutral" policy

Lebanon's prime minister says the Iranian backed group must stay out of regional conflicts to help end the country's political crisis

28/11/2017

Green News

24 Hours in Beirut

Strolling the Lebanese capital food scene and discovering its eye-catching design architecture.

27/11/2017

Lebanon

Lebanon's PM Hariri reverses resignation for more talks

Lebanon's prime minister quit his role earlier this month amid claims he was the target of an assassination plot

23/11/2017

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Lebanon's Saad Hariri makes first official appearance in three weeks

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, takes part in independence day events.

22/11/2017

Lebanon

Hariri suspends resignation to allow for 'responsible dialogue'

Lebanon's Saad al-Hariri has agreed to put his resignation as prime minister on hold after a meeting with the country's president.

22/11/2017

Lebanon

Lebanon's Hariri agrees to put resignation on hold

Lebanon's Saad al-Hariri has agreed to put his resignation as PM on hold after a meeting with the country's president

22/11/2017

Lebanon

Hariri returns to Lebanon amid political crisis

PM Saad Hariri returns to Lebanon for the first time since triggering a political crisis with his shock resignation

22/11/2017

World News

Arab League slams "Iranian aggression"

Saudi Arabia leads strong criticism of Iran at Arab League

20/11/2017

France

Hariri to return to Lebanon

Lebanon's former prime minister Saad al-Hariri says he will return to Lebanon on Wednesday for Independence Day celebrations and hold talks with President Michel Aoun

18/11/2017

Lebanon

Lebanon's Hariri to meet Macron in Paris

Saturday's meeting will mark Hariri's first trip outside Saudi Arabia since resigning as Lebanese PM

18/11/2017

World News

Lebanon's Hariri to meet Macron in France

Lebanon's president says he hopes the crisis will come to an end now Hariri has plans to leave Saudi Arabia for France.

16/11/2017