Lebanon

Lebanon, Turkey mull opening embassies in al-Quds

Dec 14, 2017 15:39

Lebanon and Turkey are considering opening diplomatic missions in the occupied al-Quds in response to US President Donald Trump’s controversial recognition of the whole city as the "capital" of the illegal Zionist entity.
Hezbollah leader says Trump, White House isolated over al-Quds decision

Dec 11, 2017 14:01

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement says the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to formally recognize al-Quds as the capital of the illegal Zionist entity has made the United States and White House isolated in the world.
Protesters, police clash outside US embassy in Beirut

Dec 10, 2017 05:58

Clashes have erupted between Lebanese security forces and people protesting US President Donald Trump’s recognition of al-Quds as the" capital" of the illegal Zionist entity.
Lebanon proposes anti-US sanctions over embassy move

Dec 10, 2017 02:45

Lebanon's foreign minister has told an emergency Arab League meeting that imposing economic sanctions should be considered against the US over its embassy relocation move.
Fire in Lebanon refugee settlement kills 7 Syrian children

Dec 09, 2017 04:10

The UN refugee agency says a fire in a Syrian refugee settlement in eastern Lebanon has killed seven children.
US al-Quds move to pose new security challenges to Mideast: Lebanese PM

Dec 08, 2017 13:43

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has warned that US recognition of al-Quds as Zionist entity’s capital will pose new challenges to the security of the Middle East.
Trump's decision on Quds insults Muslims, violates intl. law: Nasrallah

Dec 07, 2017 14:22

The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says US President Donald Trump’s recognition of al-Quds as Israel’s capital of the illegal Zionist entity is an insult to all Muslims and a violation of international law.
Lebanese Prime Minister Sa'ad Hariri rescinds resignation: Cabinet

Dec 05, 2017 10:29

Lebanese Prime Minister Sa'ad Hariri has revoked his resignation, the country’s cabinet says, one month after he made a surprise departure announcement in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and threw the Middle Eastern country into political turmoil.
HRW warns of health risks of Lebanon garbage crisis

Dec 01, 2017 15:59

Human Rights Watch has warned that the open burning of garbage in Lebanon is posing serious health risks for the residents.
Hariri: I may withdraw resignation if conditions remain positive

Nov 30, 2017 02:19

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri has announced that he may retract his resignation by next week.