One of the worst years in Lebanon’s tumultuous history is drawing to a close with the country reeling from the aftermath of a massive chemical explosion and an economic meltdown that looks set to …
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
Pope Francisto promised in his Christmas messages on Thursday to visit Lebanon and South Sudan as soon as he could. The pope traditionally mentions countries in his Christmas Day message, but he …
Timeline: Lebanon’s Ordeal From Civil War to Port Blast
Civil war erupts after Christian gunmen ambush a bus carrying Palestinians in southern Beirut. A “Green Line” frontline divides Beirut into Christian East and Muslim West. Israel invades all the way …
The blast that blew away Lebanon’s faith in itself
They gather in groups, wearing black, in the shadow of buildings gutted by the explosion that shook this city on Aug. 4. Men, women and children from Christian and Muslim sects cradle portraits of …
Lebanon yet to begin probe into Ghosn’s escape: top prosecutor
Authorities in Lebanon have yet to begin their investigation into the escape of former Nissan Motor Co. boss Carlos Ghosn, who jumped bail in Japan and fled to the country late last year, the top …
Lebanon eager for Christmas traditions in grim year
The people of Lebanon are keen not to break the tradition of celebrating Christmas despite a catastrophic year that plunged them into poverty and grief.
UPDATE 1-Lebanon to ask consultants to resume central bank audit, minister says
BEIRUT, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s caretaker finance minister said it would contact a consulting firm on Wednesday to resume a forensic audit of the central bank, a key condition for foreign aid …
UPDATE 1-Lebanon to ask consultants to resume central bank audit, minister says
BEIRUT, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s caretaker finance minister said it would contact a consulting firm on Wednesday to resume a forensic audit of the central bank, a key condition for foreign aid …
Lebanon Finally Criminalizes Sexual Harassment
Marcelle Dalal, a gender expert and women’s rights activist in Lebanon, told The Media Line that the law providing a clear definition of sexual harassment was long overdue since, until now, the penal …
A mysterious village murder raises questions in Lebanon
When Joe Bejjany was shot with a silencer as he got ready to take his two daughters to pre-school, it shocked not only his mountain village but a country already on edge. No clear motive has so far …