A 360-degree turn in Lebanon's political mood has prompted activists to organize into political parties and alliances. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Lebanon’s Spiralling Economic Crisis
Political chaos, the COVID-19 pandemic and a huge explosion at Beirut's port, which killed nearly 200 people and caused billions of dollars in damage, have all deepened Lebanon's troubles. After ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s President vows to see through PM nomination, face anyone blocking reforms
Lebanese President Michel Aoun delivers televised address to the public on eve of Lebanon's centenary at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon in this undated handout released on Augu ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s President Aoun vows to see through new PM nomination
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said on Wednesday he would fulfill his ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s unfinished revolution: One year after protests, change has yet to come
It's been one year since anti-government protests broke out in Lebanon. They resulted in the resignation of the country's Prime Minister Saad Hariri. However, the sectarian system of politics that ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo discusses Israel-Lebanon common maritime boundary with Aoun
I also underscored the importance for Lebanon's political leaders to implement reforms as called for by the Lebanese people,” Pompeo tweeted. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan calls new parliamentary election in December
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday set a new parliamentary election for December following a disputed vote that led to the resignation of the country's president.The Oct. 4 parliamentary election ... ( read original story ...)
Laos reports a new Covid-19 case after 39 days
The Lao Ministry of Health reported one new Covid-19 case on Wednesday (Oct 21) for the first time after 39 days, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 24. ( read original story ...)
Strong Jewish identities will safeguard Israel’s future
Jews with strong Jewish identities will continue to safeguard the well-being and security of Israel and fellow Jews. They will take responsibility for one another. They will draw upon Jewish texts and ... ( read original story ...)
WFP Tajikistan Country Brief, September 2020
English Situation Report on Tajikistan about Education, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic and more; published on 30 Sep 2020 by WFP ... ( read original story ...)