Cash-strapped Lebanon is facing growing turmoil after the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak sparked violent protests over rising hunger and poverty. ( read original story ...)
Riots in crisis-hit Lebanon reflect growing poverty, despair
Hundreds of protesters in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli set fire Tuesday to two banks and hurled stones at soldiers who responded with tear gas and batons in ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters clash with troops in Lebanon; 1 killed
Much of Lebanon has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis but a shortage of currency and devaluation of salaries and savings has driven demonstrators into the streets to oppose government ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon protester dies from bullet wound after army clashes
A 26-year-old protester died Tuesday from a bullet wound he sustained during overnight clashes between hundreds of anti-government demonstrators and the army in north Lebanon. Protests rocked ... ( read original story ...)
Protester killed during unrest in Lebanon amid economic crisis
Soldiers fired into the air and used tear gas and rubber bullets during the unrest in Tripoli, a security source said. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds take part in funeral of man killed in Lebanon riots
Hundreds of Lebanese have taken part in the funeral of a young man killed during riots in the northern city of Tripoli ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon riots fuelled by ‘deep anger and poverty’ leave 1 dead and dozens hurt
Protesters have attacked banks in northern Lebanon and clashed with security forces leaving one demonstrator dead and dozens wounded, as anger over increased economic hardship due to coronavirus and a ... ( read original story ...)
Violent demonstrations, protester death grip northern Lebanon
Violent protests erupted in Lebanon's Tripoli again on Tuesday, with more banks set ablaze after a night of rioting that left one protester dead, according to security and medical sources, in ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s Hezbollah criticizes c. bank over pound’s collapse – report
Qassem said the "appropriate decision" must be taken to put the "country's interest ahead of all else" without further specifying. ( read original story ...)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra presents an exclusive Yom Haatzmaut concert
The Israel Philharmonic expends a great deal of effort to engage younger audiences through its Keynote music education and community outreach program, exposing over 20,000 children per year to the ... ( read original story ...)