Suad Mohammad had hoped for a better life when her husband climbed into a dinghy to flee poverty-hit Lebanon, but he disappeared into the waves before he reached Cyprus. In her family home in the …
France ‘regrets’ Lebanon has not yet formed a government
France “regrets” that Lebanon has been unable to form a new government after a mass resignation in the wake of a deadly explosion in Beirut’s port last month, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said …
Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline
France said on Wednesday it regretted that Lebanese political leaders have failed to form a new government in line with a commitment made to President Emmanuel Macron, but that …
French plan is last chance to save Lebanon, says leading politician
A French initiative is the last chance to save Lebanon from its deep crisis but some people do not seem to understand this, Lebanese politician Walid Jumblatt said, echoing a warning from Paris that …
French initiative is last chance to save Lebanon, Jumblatt says
Leading Lebanese politician Walid Jumblatt said on Wednesday it appeared some did not understand that French-led efforts to get Lebanon out of crisis were the last chance to save the country. “It appe …
France’s Macron gambles on Lebanon cabinet formation
In this light France also plays a role as the former colonial power, helping to direct operations against extremists across the Sahel and also playing a role in Lebanon.
Volunteers and local legislator’s staff help to clean up Mount Lebanon Cemetery
Just a few months ago, local residents were regularly driving to Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon to mow the lawn and cut the weeds at the graves of their loved ones. The word around town …
Lebanon fails to form new government
Despite two days of last-ditch talks, Lebanon’s politicians on Tuesday failed to form a new government ahead of a deadline agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron. President Michel Aoun met with …
Lebanon fails to form new government
Despite two days of last-ditch talks, Lebanon’s politicians on Tuesday failed to form a new government ahead of a deadline agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron. President Michel Aoun met with …
Man charged in vandalism, theft spree in Lebanon County
A Lebanon County man is charged in a crime spree in which he allegedly stole political signs and damaged and vandalized structures, equipment and vehicles.