Adib meanwhile has been pushing to rotate the leadership of the Finance, Defense, Interior and Foreign ministries … disagreements between Lebanon’s political factions have slowed progress on that …
Lebanon’s PM delays Cabinet lineup, consults with Aoun
Adib meanwhile has been pushing to rotate the leadership of the Finance, Defense, Interior and Foreign ministries … disagreements between Lebanon’s political factions have slowed progress on that …
Putting Lives Back Together In Lebanon
One month after a deadly explosion shattered Beirut, UNICEF and partners are helping children and families get back on their feet.
Efforts to form new Lebanon gov’t stall amid wrangling
Efforts to form a new government in Lebanon within the 15-day deadline set by French President Manuel Macron have stalled, amid fears of serious political, economic and financial repercussions. Prime …
Local business Americano Foods raising money for Lebanese children impacted by explosion
The brother-and-sister team behind a Valley nut butter company is raising money to support childhood cancer patients impacted by last month’s explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
How Lebanon’s First Female Militant Made Her Fight More Faithful
A key player in the civil war that once tore the city apart, she spent the rest of her life trying to stitch it back together, and all of Lebanon with it. The Beirut explosion on August 4 reminded …
Lebanon lawyer warns coronavirus-hit prison ‘humanitarian time bomb’
The head of the Beirut Bar Association Monday warned a novel coronavirus outbreak in crisis-hit Lebanon’s largest and most overcrowded prison amounted to a “humanitarian time bomb”. Security …
Lebanon’s Cabinet formation hits snags as deadline looms
Macron held a telephone call with Berri on Saturday, during which the speaker reportedly insisted that the Finance Ministry is traditionally controlled by Shiites in Lebanon, according to his aides.
Jordan’s Capital Bank begins due diligence to buy Lebanon’s Audi’s units in Jordan, Iraq
Jordan’s Capital Bank has begun due diligence on buying Lebanese Bank Audi’s > Iraq and Jordan units in an acquisition that will help the Jordanian bank to diversify and expand domestically and …
Family of late NH man held in Lebanon starts foundation
The family of an American man who was jailed for months in Lebanon over decadesold murder and torture charges that he always denied has started a foundation in his name to …