Drilling off the Lebanese coast has shown some traces of gas but no commercially viable reserves, Energy Minister Raymond Ghajar said on Monday. “Initial drilling results showed the presence of gas at …
Lebanon protests hinder virus testing by health teams
BEIRUT (AP) — Scattered anti-government protests broke out in several parts of Lebanon on Monday amid a crash in the local currency and a surge in food prices, leading to road closures that prevented …
Reports: Israeli strike on Syria kills 4 gunmen, 3 civilians
Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon fired missiles toward areas near Damascus early Monday, killing three civilians, the Syrian military and state media said while a war monitoring group said four …
Iran-Backed Groups in Lebanon and Iraq Seek Public Support Through Coronavirus Fight
Groups in Lebanon and Iraq have mounted highly publicized campaigns against the new coronavirus as they seek to bolster their reputations and regain their footing after coming under pressure from …
Lebanon County company first to be cited for violating closure order
A Lebanon County roofing company is the first non-essential business to be cited for violating Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus closure order. After receiving warnings by state and local police, Middle …
Her uncle died in Lebanon; 38 years later, she’s a bereaved family officer
I hope that when I become an officer in July the corona emergency will be over and they can come to my graduation ceremony and be proud of me,” the soldier added.
On This Day: Syrian troops leave Lebanon after 29 years
In 2005, the last of Syria’s troops left Lebanon, ending a 29-year military presence. In 2010, longtime Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, sought by the International Criminal Court in connection with …
Attackers lob explosive at Lebanon bank amid currency crisis
Lebanon’s national news agency says unknown assailants have lobbed an explosive device at a private bank branch in the country’s south causing material damage …
Lebanon Bank Attacked With Explosive Amid Economic Crisis
Assailants lobbed an explosive device at a bank in Lebanon Saturday, in the latest attack on financial institutions in a country facing its worst economic crisis in decades. The official National News …
Lebanon PM says bank deposits plunge $5.7 bln
Prime Minister Hassan Diab said Friday that Lebanese bank deposits have plunged $5.7 billion in the first two months of the year despite curbs on withdrawals and a ban on transfers abroad. Lebanon is …