Lebanon

Country in the Middle East

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Lebanon, officially known as the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus is west across the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland had contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity. At just 10,452 km², it is the smallest recognized sovereign state on the mainland Asian continent.

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Lebanon FM resigns as country nears bankruptcy Lebanon's foreign minister has resigned. Nassif Hitti says he could not continue because of the government's poor performance. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 06:25Published 15 hours ago

Lebanon poverty: Agency says 500,000 children are going hungry Decades of corruption and mismanagement are blamed for running the economy into the ground. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:49Published 3 days ago

Lebanon reimposes lockdown after COVID-19 surge Lebanon's health officials are warning if the spike is not checked, hospitals could be overwhelmed with new cases. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published 1 week ago

Lebanon's Hezbollah accuses Israel of fabricating border clash Tensions high in northern Israel, days after Hezbollah fighter killed in apparent Israeli air strike in Syria. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:18Published 1 week ago

Exchange of fire near Israel-Lebanon border Hezbollah carried out an operation against the Israeli military on Monday at the Lebanon-Israel border, Lebanese sources familiar with the operation said. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:11Published 1 week ago

French foreign minister in Lebanon to push reform Paris has backed successive governments in Lebanon but the country has nosedived into crisis. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanese accused of financing Hezbollah returns home Businessman released early from US jail after serving three years for funding the Lebanese group that US officials aim to classify as a terrorist organisation. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published on July 8, 2020

Lebanon music festival holds empty concert in ancient ruins The usually grand Baalbek Music Festival, set among 3,000-year-old Roman ruins in Lebanon, was reduced to just a single concert this year by the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:34Published on July 7, 2020

Lebanon bread price rises for the first time in 10 years Country's collapsing currency causes food prices to soar amid an economic crisis. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on July 2, 2020

Lebanon's economy: Central Bank tries to stabilise exchange rate The political elite, the Central Bank and the banking sector are arguing over who has bankrupted the state. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:34Published on June 26, 2020

How has Caracalla Dance Theatre influenced culture in the Middle East? Lebanese-born Abdel-Halim Caracalla created the Caracalla Dance Theatre during an era when pursuing a career in the expressive arts was not the norm.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on June 26, 2020

Lebanon president warns of deep political divisions Michel Aoun was addressing the nation over the prolonged economic crisis, but the opposition boycotted the meeting. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published on June 25, 2020

Lebanon has detained at least 100 activists since October United in the face of oppression, demonstrators in Lebanon say their freedom of speech is under threat. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:28Published on June 23, 2020

Caesar Act: Fresh sanctions on Syria could worsen Lebanon economy Concerns rise that Lebanon's economic crisis could be worsened by US sanctions targeting Syria's government. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published on June 23, 2020

Lebanon currency crisis: Dozens hurt in second night of clashes At least 33 people were injured during clashes between the Lebanese army and protesters in Beirut and Tripoli. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:48Published on June 13, 2020

Lebanon: Beirut wakes up to damage after clashes as currency hits new low Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Beirut who had poured into the streets to protest as the national currency tumbled to a new low. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published on June 12, 2020

Protests rock Lebanon as currency collapses Hassan Diab's government is facing growing calls to resign after the currency lost 25 percent of its value in two days. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:38Published on June 12, 2020

Lebanon’s migrant workers abandoned amid economic crisis Domestic workers abandoned and left homeless as Lebanon's worst-ever economic crisis deepens. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published on June 11, 2020

Lebanon: Clashes and tear gas in Beirut as anti-government protests turn to riots Lebanon: Clashes and tear gas in Beirut as anti-government protests turn to riots Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:10Published on June 7, 2020

Tear gas, stone throwing as Beirut demonstration turns violent Demonstrations have been taking place in Lebanon since October to demand solution to the ailing economy and corruption. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on June 7, 2020

Lebanon's new PM criticised for failing to keep economic promises The government seeks to borrow billions of dollars but so far talks with the International Monetary Fund have made little progress. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published on June 6, 2020

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Lebanese PM blames opponents for unrest as protests enter third day Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab accused his opponents on Saturday of deepening a currency crisis and fuelling unrest as the country entered a third day of protests sparked by a sharp drop in the.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Lebanon protesters burn roads, clash with security in second night of unrest Lebanese protesters set fire to roadways and clashed with security forces in a second night of unrest on Friday, according to witnesses and Lebanese media. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020

Lebanon to re-open Beirut international airport from July 1: statement Lebanon will re-open Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport for commercial flights beginning July 1, but will keep air traffic at 10% of capacity from a year ago, a statement from the prime.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Lebanese protesters shut down roadways with fires as currency collapses Lebanese cut roadways with burning tyres and rubbish bins across Beirut and other cities on Thursday in renewed protests sparked by a rapid fall in the pound currency and mounting economic hardship. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Turkish judge rules to keep five suspects in jail over Ghosn escape A Turkish judge ruled on Monday to keep five people in jail at the start of their trial over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul, a lawyer for one of the.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020

Lebanon's president urges unity after night of violence Lebanon's President Michel Aoun called for national unity on Sunday after violence erupted in parts of Beirut between supporters of rival sectarian political parties. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
Hundreds of Lebanese join anti-government protests as lockdown eased Hundreds of Lebanese protesters took to the streets on Saturday to voice outrage over the government's handling of a deep economic crisis, with security forces firing tear gas and rubber bullets to.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Lebanon aims to reconcile financial system loss figures next week Lebanon will agree next week on unified figures for losses in its financial system, the presidency said, seeking to reconcile different approaches taken by the government and central bank that have.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Syria says Israeli jets flying over Lebanon raid military base in Hama province Syria state media said Thursday Israeli jets flying over Lebanon hit military targets in northwestern Hama province causing only material damage, in Israel's latest escalation of raids in the last few.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020

Lebanon to adopt one approach on financial losses: presidency Lebanon will decide on one approach on figures it is presenting in IMF negotiations, the presidency said on Thursday, seeking to reconcile different approaches taken by the government and central bank.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Lebanese food aid drive underlines pain of economic collapse As Lebanon's debilitating economic crisis drags on, Lebanese whose living standards have plunged are relying more and more on a growing support system of charities and private initiatives to fend off.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
Lebanon must turn reform ideas into reality, U.S. ambassador says The Lebanese government must turn its reform ideas into reality and take concrete steps to win international support, the U.S. ambassador said in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020	For Lebanese families made poor by crisis, dinner means bread and no meat At a street market in southern Beirut, Lebanese crowd around volunteers handing out free rations of bread and pasta, staples that have become a lifeline to families whose living standards have plunged.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
Lebanon's Berri tells government time for action not words Lebanon's powerful parliament speaker said on Friday it was time for government action to help citizens grappling with an economic crisis and this could not wait for the outcome of International.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Trapped migrant workers suffer from Lebanon's dollar crisis, lockdown Temitope can't find work in Lebanon since the Nigerian domestic worker escaped her employer's house last month. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Lebanon at risk of a major food crisis: PM sounds alarm Lebanon's financial meltdown could tip the country into a full-blown food crisis, as people hit by soaring prices and the fallout of COVID-19 become unable to afford even basics like bread, the prime.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020	Timeline - Lebanon's ordeal: Economic and political crises since civil war Lebanon begins negotiations with the International Monetary Fund this week, seeking the IMF's financial assistance for the first time as the country grapples with an acute financial crisis. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Lebanon, fearing second virus wave, to shut down again for four days Lebanon's government has ordered most of the country to shut down again for four days, starting on Wednesday night, as it seeks to ward off a coronavirus resurgence after easing some restrictions. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020	Lebanon to go into four-day closure to prevent virus spread Lebanon's government agreed on a "full closure" of the country for four days, the presidency said as the cabinet met on Tuesday to try to ward off a second wave of coronavirus infections. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Lebanese designers fight coronavirus with fashion face masks Beirut-based designer Bokja specializes in making upholstered furniture with vintage fabric but the studio's workers now dedicate their time to sewing colourful silk face masks to curb the spread of.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020	Lebanon fears second coronavirus wave as new infections surge Lebanese authorities warned of a new wave of coronavirus cases after the number jumped to its highest point in more than a month as the government eased some restrictions on public life. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Lockdowns pile job losses and hunger onto Syrian refugees' plight Ahmad al-Mostafa can't afford milk for his baby daughter. A Syrian refugee, he has barely been able to feed his family since Lebanon sank into economic crisis last year. But now, a coronavirus lockdown.. Reuters - Published on May 10, 2020	Prominent Beirut university faces fight of its life as crises hit One of the Arab world's oldest universities faces its worst crisis since its foundation, with huge losses, staff cuts and an uphill battle to stay afloat as Lebanon's economic meltdown and the.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
Lebanon plan based on flexible exchange rate in 'coming period'- Finance Minister A government plan for getting Lebanon out of a financial crisis is based on a shift to a flexible exchange rate, but in the "coming period", and a currency peg will be maintained for now, Finance.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020	Lebanon urges unity to tackle crisis, says time is short Lebanese must set aside their differences as the country has no time to lose in tackling its major financial crisis, Prime Minister Hassan Diab warned on Wednesday, saying a government recovery plan.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020
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Lebanon summons German ambassador over Hezbollah ban Lebanon's foreign minister summoned the German ambassador on Tuesday to explain Berlin's decision last week to ban the Shi'ite Hezbollah movement on its soil. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020	Lebanon set to extend coronavirus shutdown until May 24 Lebanon's supreme defence council will advise the government to extend a shutdown to curb the spread of coronavirus by two weeks until May 24, a security source said after the council convened on.. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020
Hezbollah deems Lebanese government rescue plan an 'important step' forward Hezbollah's leader hailed the Lebanese government's crisis plan as an "important step" on Monday and warned the country should not blindly surrender in talks with the IMF to terms it can not bear. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Hezbollah: Germany bowing to U.S. will with ban The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Monday that Germany was "succumbing to American will" by banning his Iran-backed movement and designating it a terrorist organisation. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020
Lebanon banks reject rescue plan as government asks IMF for help An economic rescue plan that will form the basis of Lebanon's talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was panned by banks on Friday as one that would "destroy confidence" in the country. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020	Lebanon banking association rejects government rescue plan Lebanon's banking association said on Friday it can in "no way" endorse a government economic rescue plan it was not consulted on and which would destroy confidence in Lebanon, deter investment, and.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020
Hard work lies ahead for Lebanon on road to IMF aid deal With a rescue plan that will form the basis of talks for IMF aid finally in place, Lebanon must now enact painful steps and work out how it distributes the costs, with the country's banks likely to be.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020	France says urgent for Lebanon put into action reform plans France said on Friday it was urgent that Lebanon implement reforms that were essential for the country's recovery after the government adopted an economic plan and decided to request help from the.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020
Iran condemns Germany's ban on Hezbollah activity Iran has condemned Berlin's ban of Hezbollah activity in Germany and its designation of the Iranian-backed Lebanese group as a terrorist organisation, saying the move serves U.S. and Israeli interests,.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020	With economy in 'free fall', Lebanon aims for IMF aid Lebanon plans to seek International Monetary Fund aid after approving an economic rescue plan setting out vast losses in its financial system as it aims to chart a way out of a crisis seen as the.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020
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Lebanon cities erupt against economic hardship, one protester killed in Tripoli Protests against growing economic hardship erupted in Tripoli and spread to other Lebanese cities on Tuesday, with banks set ablaze and violence boiling over into a second night. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020	Protester killed in Tripoli as Lebanon hit by unrest Protests against growing economic hardship erupted in Tripoli and spread to other Lebanese cities on Tuesday, with banks set ablaze after a night of rioting that left one demonstrator dead, according.. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020
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Lebanon

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