Lebanon

Hezbollah rejects US position on Lebanese government formation

Nov 26, 2019 04:44

The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has dismissed the condition promoted by the United States as a prerequisite for the formation of a new administration in Lebanon, amid nationwide anti-government demonstrations that have led to the resignation of prime minister Saad al-Hariri.
Burning US, Israeli flags, Lebanese slam foreign intervention

Nov 25, 2019 03:14

Hundreds of people have staged a demonstration near the US embassy in Lebanon to slam Washington's intervention in the country's domestic affairs in the wake of mass protests demanding departure of the ruling elite.
Hezbollah: US major obstacle to govt. formation in Lebanon

Nov 23, 2019 04:25

Hezbollah calls the US the most prominent obstacle lying in the way of formation of a government in Lebanon, which is direly in need of political stability.
Lebanese President Aoun says ready to dialogue with protesters

Nov 22, 2019 03:46

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has reiterated his call for a dialogue with protesters as the country is struggling to form a new government after Prime Minister Saad Hariri tendered his resignation nearly a month ago, and has been gripped by mass protests demanding departure of the ruling elite.
Lebanon PM hopeful Safadi withdraws candidacy: Reports

Nov 17, 2019 02:16

Lebanon has slipped into further political uncertainty as a candidate to fill the vacant post of the country’s premiership has decided to halt his bid.
UN passes resolution urging Israel to pay Lebanon $850mn over oil spill

Nov 16, 2019 11:09

The United Nations General Assembly Second Committee has overwhelmingly approved a draft resolution that urges Israeli regime to pay Lebanon over $850 million in compensation for a major oil spill during the regime's 2006 war on the Arab country.
Ex-minister Safadi emerges new pick for Lebanon PM

Nov 16, 2019 05:51

Lebanese parties have agreed to nominate Mohammad Safadi, a wealthy Lebanese businessman and former inance minister, to become prime minister, media reports say.
New Lebanese govt. to prioritize protesters demands: Aoun

Nov 15, 2019 04:33

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has expressed hope that a new government will be formed in the coming days, more than a fortnight after Prime Minister Saad Hariri tendered his resignation amid mass protests demanding departure of the ruling elite.
US, allies benefiting from Lebanon unrest to advance own interests: Hezbollah official

Nov 13, 2019 12:29

A high-ranking official from the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are taking advantage of the anti-government protests in the country in order to attain their own political objectives.
Anti-government rally held in Lebanon

Nov 13, 2019 03:48

Thousands of people have held yet another ant-government rally in Lebanon against alleged corruption.