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Lebanese minister sees ‘harmony’ in talks over financial losses
Middle East
September 29, 2021
Lebanese minister sees ‘harmony’ in talks over financial losses
BEIRUT, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s banking sector, central bank and other players in its financial system are working in…
Judge suspends probe into Lebanon port blast amid challenges
Middle East
September 27, 2021
Judge suspends probe into Lebanon port blast amid challenges
BEIRUT (AP) — The lead judge investigating last year’s massive blast in Beirut’s port suspended his work in the case…
Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay
Middle East
September 21, 2021
Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new Cabinet won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Monday during a session that was…
Parliament session on Lebanon cabinet begins late after power cut
Middle East
September 20, 2021
Parliament session on Lebanon cabinet begins late after power cut
BEIRUT, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament began a session on Monday that is scheduled to discuss the new cabinet’s…
Iran’s fuel shipments violate Lebanon’s sovereignty -PM
Middle East
September 18, 2021
Iran’s fuel shipments violate Lebanon’s sovereignty -PM
DUBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Iranian fuel shipments imported by the Hezbollah movement constitute…
Judge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast
Middle East
September 16, 2021
Judge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast
BEIRUT (AP) — The lead judge investigating Lebanon’s massive port explosion last year issued an arrest warrant Thursday for a…
Hezbollah-organized fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon
Middle East
September 16, 2021
Hezbollah-organized fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon
AL-AIN, Lebanon (AP) — A convoy of tanker trucks carrying Iranian diesel crossed the border from Syria into Lebanon early…
Lebanon’s ex-PM leaves to US despite subpoena for port blast
Middle East
September 15, 2021
Lebanon’s ex-PM leaves to US despite subpoena for port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s former prime minister left the country for the United States on Tuesday, his advisor said, despite…
Lebanese president wants to resume bailout talks with IMF
Middle East
September 13, 2021
Lebanese president wants to resume bailout talks with IMF
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new government held its first meeting Monday with a call by the president to resume talks…
Lebanese leaders agree on government to address crisis
Middle East
September 10, 2021
Lebanese leaders agree on government to address crisis
BEIRUT, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Lebanese leaders agreed a new government on Friday after a year of political feuding over…