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New Hampshire December 24, 2020

Ahead of first Christmas without their dad, daughters of late American hostage Amer Fakhoury launch nonprofit

The daughters of an American hostage who died of cancer after being forcibly incarcerated in Lebanon during a family vacation have launched a foundation to support Americans in captivity overseas.

Lebanon December 11, 2020

Charges in Beirut port blast stir controversy in Lebanon

Both the militant group Hezbollah and Lebanon's grand mufti joined the prime minister-designate in criticizing the charges filed over the massive Beirut explosion.

Lebanon December 10, 2020

Lebanese judge charges caretaker PM in Beirut port explosion

Four high-ranking officials were charged in connection with the incident, which left hundreds dead.

Lebanon December 10, 2020

Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast

A former tourism minister proposed supporting the port and silos into a "tourist attraction," which has drawn harsh criticism as "heartless commercialization."

Israel October 14, 2020

Israel and Lebanon hold historic talks on maritime border

The first day of historic talks between Israel and Lebanon ended Wednesday in Naqoura as the two bitter rivals agreed to reconvene for a negotiation brokered by the United States.

Lebanon September 22, 2020

Mysterious blast rocks Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon

A powerful explosion shook a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, sending thick grey smoke billowing over the village, but the cause was not clear.

Soccer September 18, 2020

Lebanese soccer player dies from stray bullet head wound

Lebanon’s leading soccer player Mohammed Atwi died on Friday, nearly a month after he was wounded in Beirut by a stray bullet that hit him in the head, the state-run National News Agency reported. He was 33.

OPINION September 10, 2020

Judith Miller: Beirut thrown into panic by massive new fire

The cause of Thursday’s massive fire at the port of Beirut — a month after blasts there killed 190, injured over 6,000, and destroyed much of the city’s eastern coastal area — is still unknown. But the fire has re-traumatized Lebanese.

World September 10, 2020

Fire breaks out at Beirut port a month after deadly explosion

A massive fire has broken out at Beirut port on Thursday, a little more than a month since a huge blast devastated the port facilities and surrounding area.

Middle East September 4, 2020

Beirut to observe moment of silence as search continues for possible survivor 1 month after blast

The rescue efforts briefly halted so that rescue workers supposedly could find a crane to help with a sensitive part of the debris.

Lebanon September 3, 2020

More explosives found outside Beirut port month after deadly explosion

The Lebanese military on Thursday discovered more than 4 tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut's port, where a deadly explosion killed nearly 200 people last month.