The decision, first announced by Lebanon’s caretaker finance minister on Nov. 20, is a blow to Lebanon as the audit is a key demand of foreign donors to help it exit a financial meltdown, …
Black Friday sales near but does anyone in Lebanon care as ‘Black Year’ bites?
Black Friday 2020 is normally one of the busiest times of the year but retailers in Lebanon fear the worst. The offers are here, but will the customers come? This is the question that shop owners are …
Arab Pop Idol judge’s husband is charged by police after shooting dead a masked intruder armed with a fake gun in Lebanon
Arab Idol judge Nancy Ajram – shot Syrian Mohammed Hassan al-Moussa 16 times during the break-in north of Beirut.
Alvarez & Marsal confirms withdrawing from Lebanon forensic audit
Restructuring consultancy Alvarez and Marsal confirmed on Thursday that it had withdrawn from a forensic audit of Lebanon’s central bank as it had not received the information required to carry out …
Clerical Error Leaves Refugee Mom Bound For Canada Stranded In Lebanon
Landing in Canada would be a moment of triumph for Nega. As a teenager, she escaped domestic violence in Ethiopia, then worked precariously as a housekeeper. She was lef …
Judge files charges against 2 over Lebanon port blast
A Lebanese prosecutor filed charges Tuesday against current and former customs officials over the massive blast at Beirut’s port in August, including a former customs chief who was reportedly the …
Salvation Army of Lebanon in dire need of help for its Angel Tree program
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) – The Salvation Army of Lebanon says it’s in dire need of help this holiday season. It’s helping 850 children with gifts through its angel tree program. That’s 170 more than last …
Lebanon schools name interim superintendent
The Lebanon school board named Robert Buskirk interim superintendent, effective Jan.1. Buskirk, the district’s human resources director, will replace Superintendent Todd Yohey. Load Error “The board …
U.S. sanctions weaken Hezbollah’s allies in Lebanon
Recent U.S sanctions targeting Hezbollah’s close political allies have weakened the Iran-backed group’s alliances and longtime support in Lebanon, analysts said.
Lebanon on borrowed time not addressing Hezbollah’s weapons
In this photo released by the Lebanese Parliament Media Office, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, speaks after he was re-elected, at the parliament building, in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, May 23, 2018.