Lebanon

Lebanon FM skips Arab League summit on Iran

Nov 19, 2017 13:46

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil on Sunday was conspicuous by his absence at an emergency Arab League summit, which Saudi Arabia has called to discuss "confronting" Iran and Hezbollah.
Lebanese FM warns Israel against war, says Beirut wins

Nov 19, 2017 09:12

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has warned the illegal Zionist entity on waging a war on his country, citing Beirut’s confidence to secure victory in the battle.
Hariri says will clarify stance on Lebanon after returning home

Nov 18, 2017 13:19

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri has said he will announce his position with regard to the ongoing crisis in the country after he returns to Lebanon in the coming days.
Lebanon’s Hariri in Paris, 2 children stay behind in Riyadh

Nov 18, 2017 10:27

Saad Hariri, who unexpectedly resigned as Lebanon’s prime minister while in Saudi Arabia and was widely known to have been under restrictions there, has arrived in France, but two of his children have stayed behind in Riyadh.
Lebanon's Hariri leaves Saudi capital for France: Lebanese TV

Nov 18, 2017 03:04

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has left the Saudi capital Riyadh for France some two weeks after he announced his abrupt resignation in a televised address from the Arab country, Lebanese television says.
Saudi plot against Lebanon foiled by Nasrallah’s remarks: Emami Kashani

Nov 17, 2017 15:37

Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayer Leader Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani said recent remarks made by Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah foiled the Saudi regime’s plot to undermine unity in Lebanon.
Lebanon FM vows response to foreign interference

Nov 17, 2017 15:29

Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil says his country's sovereignty is not for sale, vowing response to any attempts at outside interference, Russia's RIA news agency reports.
Lebanese security forces bust Daesh terrorist network

Nov 17, 2017 15:27

Lebanese security forces have arrested a group of people suspected of affiliation with Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in neighboring Syria, and planning to carry out a series of deadly attacks in Lebanon.
In Germany, Bassil warns ‘Lebanon no toy in others’ hands’

Nov 17, 2017 05:02

Lebanon’s foreign minister warns that his country should not be treated as a plaything by any country, as he continues his foreign tour aimed at securing the return of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who is said to be under house arrest in Saudi Arabia after he was forced to resign.
Hariri to visit France Saturday amid Lebanon political deadlock

Nov 16, 2017 14:08

Lebanese President Michel Aoun says Prime Minister Saad Hariri will arrive in France on the weekend as the Mediterranean country is teetering on the brink of a political crisis following his shock resignation announcement in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.