Lebanon

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Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of Western Asia, and the transcontinental region of the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies west across the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has 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. The official language, Arabic, is the most common language spoken by the citizens of Lebanon.

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Coronavirus lockdown adds strain to Lebanon's struggling economy Lebanon is losing its battle with coronavirus. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published 3 weeks ago

Protections for migrant workers in Lebanon stalled Activists say the attempt at labour reform had been a long battle, but it failed and they are back to square one. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published on November 7, 2020

Lebanon's economy: Syrian refugees among worst affected by crisis The United Nations says 16,000 of them were directly affected by the Beirut port explosion in August. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:30Published on November 6, 2020

Saad Hariri renamed as Lebanon PM a year after stepping down PLEASE EDITHariri named prime minister following consultations by President Michel Aoun with the various parliamentary blocs. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published on October 23, 2020

Lebanon: will Hariri be able to form government? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:49Published on October 22, 2020

Lebanon hyperinflation adds to economic crisis Lebanese central bank's warning that subsidies may soon end has provoked a rush to stockpile essential goods. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:42Published on October 19, 2020

Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of anti-gov’t protests Protesters mark the first anniversary of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published on October 18, 2020

Lebanese designers struggle to rebuild their brands following triple crisis Lebanon’s fashion industry is currently enduring a triple crisis. The current economic recession is the worst in the country’s history, COVID-19 has decimated sales and August’s port explosion.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:02Published on October 16, 2020

Meet one of Lebanon’s female garbage collectors Frustrated with the excessive garbage on the road of Metn, 35-year-old Lia Nurpetlian headed to a waste management company in Lebanon and applied for a job as a female garbage collector. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published on October 15, 2020

Lebanon, Israel launch talks over maritime border dispute Short session held on Wednesday, with state media reporting second round to take place on October 28. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on October 14, 2020

Lebanon, Israel hold talks on disputed sea border Markers out at sea show the maritime border between Lebanon and Israel. The two countries, still formally at war after decades of conflict, have launched talks to address a long-running dispute over Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published on October 14, 2020

Israel-Lebanon talks: Long-time foes hold indirects talks on maritime border Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published on October 14, 2020

Lebanon-Israel nagociations: US-mediated talks open over disputed sea border Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:18Published on October 14, 2020

Lebanon, Israel begin indirect talks over maritime border Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:58Published on October 14, 2020

Aerial shots of Lebanon forest fires in the Metn district Army helicopters were dispatched on Saturday to help douse the fire, the state-run National News Agency reported.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on October 10, 2020

Four dead and several injured in fuel tank explosion in Lebanon Four people died and several more were injured when a fuel tank exploded in a building basement in the Lebanese capital Beirut Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:05Published on October 10, 2020

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Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port month after deadly blast The blaze triggered panic among residents traumatized by last month's massive blast that devastated entire neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital. CBS News - Published on September 10, 2020
Pet owners in Lebanon reunited with beloved animals after Beirut explosion Animals Lebanon, an organization that works to rescue and advocate for animals in the country, has been sharing happy moments to spread some joy during a time of darkness. The organization has reunited.. CBS News - Published on September 1, 2020
Relatives remember loved ones who died in Beirut explosion Lebanese nationals all over the world have entered a period of mourning following the powerful blast on August 4, which killed at least 171 people. CBS News - Published on August 27, 2020
Lebanon begins partial lockdown amid spike in virus cases after deadly blast Officials have warned of increased risk of catching the virus because of crowding at hospitals and funerals, or as people searched through the rubble. CBS News - Published on August 21, 2020

Long-awaited verdict delivered in assassination of Lebanon's Hariri UN Tribunal's ruling comes at a tense time for Lebanon, and verdict finding just 1 of 4 Hezbollah suspects guilty may disappoint many in the divided nation. CBS News - Published on August 18, 2020
Hezbollah Hezbollah's movement gained momentum in Lebanon after an Israeli retaliation against the organization produced a massacre of innocent Lebanese civilians. Who and what is Hezbollah? Bob Simon reports. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020
Shock turns to anger in Beirut after explosion kills more than 200 people After last week's deadly explosion devastated Beirut, the Lebanese people are turning their anguish towards a government widely seen as corrupt. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from.. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020	Trump and Mark Esper's clash over Lebanon comes amid signals the Defense secretary's tenure may be cut short Speculation on the fate of Defense Secretary Mark Esper has intensified after a summer filled with clashes. Esper's successor may already be in place. USATODAY.com - Published on August 12, 2020
Lebanon prime minister and government step down after Beirut explosion Lebanese leaders reportedly received a warning last month about explosive chemicals being stored in Beirut's port. Those chemicals detonated in a huge blast last week, killing more than 160 people. The.. CBS News - Published on August 11, 2020	Lebanese prime minister resigns amid protests over deadly blast Lebanon's prime minister and his entire government stepped down on Monday, following public outrage over the explosions in Beirut that killed at least 160 people last week. But even their resignation.. CBS News - Published on August 10, 2020
AP Top Stories Aug. 10 Here are the top stories for Monday, Aug. 10th: Trump deciding where to give acceptance speech; Chicago officials decry downtown mayhem, looting; Baltimore blast kills one, injures others; Lebanon's.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 10, 2020	Lebanon's prime minister resigns amid protests over port explosion, says corruption has 'paralyzed' the state Before his resignation, Prime Minister Hassan Diab's government referred the matter of the port explosion to the Supreme Judicial Council, which handles crimes related to national and state security. USATODAY.com - Published on August 10, 2020
Lebanese PM steps down after deadly blasts and protests Hassan Diab said he has come to the conclusion that corruption in Lebanon is "bigger than the state." CBS News - Published on August 10, 2020	Protests erupt in Beirut after deadly blasts CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports on how hundreds have taken to the streets amid rising anger at the Lebanese government. CBS News - Published on August 10, 2020
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Sunday Journal: Aftermath of Beirut blast The death toll continues to climb from the horrific explosion in Beirut Tuesday that leveled much of the Lebanese city's port area and left a quarter-million people homeless. Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab.. CBS News - Published on August 9, 2020	Protesters clash with police in Beirut demonstration Fury mounted in Lebanon in the wake of the massive explosion which devastated much of Beirut, as protesters on Saturday poured into the streets to call for political change. (Aug. 8) USATODAY.com - Published on August 8, 2020
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