As Lebanon tapped Saad Hariri to become its next PM, another former PM and veteran politician Tammam Salam speaks to Becky Anderson and discusses the country’s power dynamics — and power cuts.
Woman dies after boyfriend shoots her then shoots himself in Lebanon
Police say a woman died after her boyfriend shot her then shot himself in Lebanon Saturday night. The 35-year-old man is still being treated at a medical facility, according to authorities. It all …
Armenia’s Lebanese repatriates support humanitarian efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh
Small business owners from Lebanon who sought new opportunities in Armenia are now finding themselves at the frontline of Armenia’s humanitarian efforts amid the ongoing war with neighboring …
Armenia’s Lebanese repatriates support humanitarian efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh
Small business owners from Lebanon who sought new opportunities in Armenia are now finding themselves at the frontline of Armenia’s humanitarian efforts amid the ongoing war with neighboring …
UPDATE: Marshfield man dies in crash on I-44 near Lebanon
A Marshfield man died from injuries after a crash Sunday morning on Interstate 44 near Lebanon, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified Kenneth Harris, 65, as the victim. According …
The Latest: Lebanon Extends Nighttime Curfew to Fight Virus
Lebanese authorities are lengthening a nationwide nighttime curfew and placing a number of towns and villages under total lockdown as the country faces a relentless surge in coronavirus infections.
Despite Lebanon’s woes, Armenians spring to action for Nagorno-Karabakh
When Lebanon’s financial crisis pushed Vartkes to leave for Armenia this summer, he never imagined he would volunteer to fight in Nagorno-Karabakh.The young Lebanese-Armenian didn’t think twice, …
Hashish in Israel: Jewish pirates, stuffed camels ‘Reefer Madness’
The smugglers sail back to Lebanon or Syria to try their luck a different day, while the two Jewish would-be pirates head for shore to spend the booty on “wild campfire drinking.” This story of ad-hoc …
Funds needed to build Lebanon County First Responders Memorial
A new memorial is being planned in Lebanon County to honor first responders currently serving and those who died in the line of duty. It will be built in conjunction …
Sunset seen on seashore of Beirut, Lebanon
Sunset is seen on the seashore of Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 31, 2020. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich) Sunset is seen on the seashore of Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 31, 2020. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich) Sunset is seen on …