A group of parents and students protested Mt. Lebanon School District’s back-to-school plan for the fall, KDKA’s Pam Surano reports.
Lebanon must fight corruption after Beirut blast, says German foreign minister
Germany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Lebanon needed a government able to fight corruption and enact reforms as he toured Beirut port, scene of the devastating explosion that has kindled …
Cabinet reaffirms Qatar’s solidarity with Lebanon
The Cabinet’s regular meeting, chaired by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, Wednesday reaffirmed Qatar’s solidarity with Lebanon in facin …
Lebanon’s COVID-19 Cases Jump By More Than A Third In Week Following Beirut Port Blast
As Lebanon continues to dig through the rubble of last week’s port explosion in the capital city of Beirut, new COVID-19 infections and deaths have surged in the wake of the tragedy. The Ministry of …
How to Fix Lebanon’s Broken Politics
The finger of blame for the Beirut explosion is pointing at Lebanon’s corrupt and criminally negligent political leadership. Amid continuing protests, the government of prime minister Hassan Diab …
FM says Germany ready to help Lebanon but reforms necessary
Germany’s foreign minister says his country stands ready to help Lebanon with reconstruction and further investment after last week’s massive explosion …
Could the Beirut Explosion Be a Turning Point for Lebanon?
The huge explosion that resulted last week killed at least 200 people and left 300,000 homeless and a vast landscape of destruction. Beyond the human carnage, the blast also struck a devastating blow …
Will protests after Beirut blast bring reform to Lebanon?
The August 4 explosion in Beirut has intensified calls to overhaul a negligent sectarian system. But, with entrenched political interests at play, gradual change may be more realistic than complete …
World Health Organization Seeks $76 Million In Aid For Lebanon Following Beirut Explosion
The World Health Organization is seeking millions in humanitarian aid for Lebanon as the country tries to deal with the aftermath of a recent explosion in its capital, along with a surge in COVID-19 …
Next Lebanon Government to Face $30 Billion Reform Test
Lebanon may be in line for $298 million in emergency aid after the Beirut port blast, but the more than $30 billion some estimate it may need to rebuild its shattered economy will not be forthcoming …