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Hezbollah and its allies make electoral gains in Lebanon

Unofficial results are showing that Hezbollah and its political allies made significant gains. They appear to have won just over half of all parliamentary seats.

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Hezbollah makes gains in Lebanese election

Hezbollah does well in Sunday's parliamentary election but it does not give them overall power as Prime Minister Saad Hariri is likely to form a new coalition.

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Voting ends in Lebanese elections

The Lebanese election sees a battle between a Western and Saudi-backed coalition headed by Hariri and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Angry protests in Lebanon after "thug" comments

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

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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.

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British embassy worker found strangled near Beirut

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

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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

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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

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24 Hours in Beirut

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Arab League slams "Iranian aggression"

Saudi Arabia leads strong criticism of Iran at Arab League