The Lebanese government on Thursday approved a long-awaited plan to rescue the debt-saddled economy from its worst crisis in decades, following a fresh wave of angry streets protests. Demonstrators in …
In riot-hit Lebanon, central bank chief blames govt leaders
Clashes broke out between protesters and the Lebanese army Wednesday, hours after the under-fire central bank chief blamed a lack of government reforms for a spiralling economic crisis that has …
Key U.S. official urges Lebanon to prove commitment to reforms: Al-Arabiya
The U.S. State Department’s top diplomat for the Middle East has urged crisis-hit Lebanon to prove its commitment to reform in order to secure international assistance, Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV …
FN America, Colt’s awarded $383.3M to make M16A4s for Iraq, others
FN America and Colt’s Manufacturing received a $383.3 million, five-year contract to manufacture M16A4 rifles for Afghanistan, Grenada, Iraq, Lebanon and Nepal through the Pentagon’s foreign military …
As Lebanon’s Crisis Deepens, Politicians Trade Blame
Lebanese politicians who have led their country into financial disaster are squabbling over who is to blame, stirring up old rivalries that may spell even deeper trouble ahead. Lebanon faces its …
Lockdown lifts in Lebanon, protests erupt over economic crises
After coronavirus restrictions were eased, protests resumed full-force in Lebanon against the country’s worsening economic situation. The weeks-long lockdown threw tens of thousands more people out of …
Riots in crisis-hit Lebanon reflect growing poverty, despair
Hundreds of protesters in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli set fire Tuesday to two banks and hurled stones at soldiers who responded with tear gas and batons in …
75% of Lebanon needs aid after coronavirus, and hungry protesters are back on the streets
Cash-strapped Lebanon is facing growing turmoil after the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak sparked violent protests over rising hunger and poverty.
Lebanon protester dies from bullet wound after army clashes
A 26-year-old protester died Tuesday from a bullet wound he sustained during overnight clashes between hundreds of anti-government demonstrators and the army in north Lebanon. Protests rocked …
Protesters clash with troops in Lebanon; 1 killed
Much of Lebanon has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis but a shortage of currency and devaluation of salaries and savings has driven demonstrators into the streets to oppose government …