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Monaco closes corruption probe into Lebanese PM

Monaco's three-year corruption probe into Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has proven fruitless, and was reportedly closed over a dearth of incriminating evidence.

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Strike planned for air traffic controllers at Lebanon's only civilian airport

The 13 air traffic controllers employed at Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, have announced their intent to go on strike next month.

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UNRWA temporarily suspends services in Lebanon's largest refugee camp amidst concern over armed groups

The United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees has made the decision to temporarily halt its services within Lebanon's most expansive refugee camp as a form of protest.

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Militants still occupying school in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian camp as clashes between factions have ended

A school compound led by the United Nations is still being occupied by militants in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, two weeks after clashes between factions have ended.

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Offshore drilling rig arrives off coast of Lebanon, will begin operating in coming weeks

A drilling rig arrived off Lebanon's coast on Aug. 16, 2023. The rig is set to begin operations in the coming weeks. The rig will drill near the country's border with Israel.

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Libya formally asks Lebanon to release son of late dictator Muammar Qaddafi due to his deteriorating health

Judicial officials from Libya are asking Lebanon to release the son of Moammar Qaddafi who has been held in Lebanon without charges since 2015.

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Vehicle of Lebanon's defense minister struck by gunshots near Beirut, no injuries reported

Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem's vehicle was struck by gunshots on Aug. 10, 2023, near Beirut. No injuries were reported following the shooting.

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Lebanon marks 3rd anniversary of Beirut explosion with continued disputes over death toll

Disputes over Beirut’s massive port blast are still ongoing three years after the disaster occurred. While the explosion led to 218 deaths, some claim the death toll is being undercounted.

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3 Hezbollah militants injured in Lebanon explosion near Israeli border

The Israeli army said soldiers had to use a stun grenade to force suspects to retreat from a security fence. Three members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group were injured in the explosion.

Politics 19 hours ago

Terrorist financier released under First Step Act, says he 'would be proud' to fund terrorists again

A man convicted in the U.S. of financing a Middle East terrorist group has been released under the First Step Act, and said he "would be proud" to send them money again.

Politics 19 hours ago

Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: 'Utterly disqualifying'

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Ted Cruz collaborated on a bipartisan plan to free an American detained in Lebanon during Ambassador Elizabeth Richard's tenure, which Cruz cited in his criticism.

World 19 hours ago

London-based company ordered to compensate Beirut port blast victims

A British court has ordered Savaro Ltd, a London-based chemical trading firm, to pay compensation to some families of the hundreds of victims affected by the 2020 Beirut blast.

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Health of Muammar Qaddafi's son deteriorating 3 days after starting hunger strike to protest detention

The health of Muammar Qaddafi's son Hannibal is rapidly deteriorating, according to his lawyer. Hannibal Qaddafi began a hunger strike three days ago to protest his detention.

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5 charged with killing Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanese military court

Five people were charged with killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper at a military tribunal in Lebanon. The five are allegedly linked with the military group Hezbollah.

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Lebanon gets Interpol notice following central bank chief's failure to appear

Lebanon has received an Interpol notice after the embattled governor of its central bank, Riad Salameh, failed to appear for questioning in one of several corruption investigations.

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US authorities seize over a dozen web domains linked to Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

Over a dozen website domains linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah were seized by the United States government. The government listed Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

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Lebanon's caretaker prime minister reverses decision to delay the start of daylight saving

Najib Mikati, the caretaker prime minister of Lebanon, reversed the decision to delay the start of daylight saving by a month. The decision was widely criticized by citizens.

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Tear gas, violent clashes unravel as Lebanese protesters try to storm government headquarters in Beirut

Retired policemen and soldiers demanding better pay as the country faces its worst economic crisis in modern history tried to storm the government’s headquarters in Beirut

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In Lebanon, protestors rally as currency value hits new low

Protestors in Lebanon closed down major roads in some areas of the country after its currency, the pound, dropped to 1/140,000 of the U.S. dollar's value.

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European legal team wraps up questioning of Lebanon's Central Bank chief in Beirut

The questioning period in the investigation into Riad Salameh, the chief of Lebanon's Central Bank, has been wrapped up. Salameh has been the central bank chief since 1993.

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Lebanon’s embattled Central Bank chief attends 1st corruption hearing in money-laundering probe

The Central Bank chief of Lebanon, which is grappling with its worst modern financial crisis, attended his first corruption hearing in a money-laundering probe linked to the governor.

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Lebanon's Central Bank chief once again charged with corruption, along with his brother, an associate

Riad Salameh, his brother, and an associate were all charged with corruption and detained in Lebanon. Salameh failed to show up for questioning regarding a money laundering scheme.

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Lebanon's currency hits record low as country's banks go back on strike

The Lebanese currency has reached a record low. The country's banks have gone back on strike and many businesses in the country are pricing their items in dollars.

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Top Lebanese intelligence chief, mediator with Syria steps down

Top Lebanese intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim will be stepping down after attempts to extend his term failed. Ibrahim has mediated the release of Westerners held in Syria.

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Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank and 2 others charged with corruption, embezzling public funds

Lebanon Central Bank's governor and two others were charged with corruption and embezzling public funds. Lebanon is in the midst of a historic economic and financial crisis.

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Prosecutors in Lebanon order all suspects detained in the 2020 Beirut port explosion to be released

Lebanon's chief prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat has ordered the release of all suspects detained in the Beirut port explosion in 2020. The investigation has stalled for years.

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Investigation into Beirut's massive 2020 port explosion resumes following 13-month halt

Beirut Judge Tarek Bitar reopens investigation into 2020 port explosion following 13-month halt. Bitar plans to release some of the detainees related to the case.

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Lebanese court upholds death sentence for Uber driver convicted of killing British woman

Lebanon's Court of Cassation decided to uphold the death sentence for Tariq Houshieh, an Uber driver who was convicted of killing a British woman.

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Irish United Nations peacekeeper killed, several wounded after attackers opened fire in Lebanon

Attackers opened fire in Lebanon on Thursday, killing a United Nations peacekeeper and wounding several others. One of the wounded soldiers is in serious condition.

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Hezbollah transporting chemical weapons to Lebanon with help of Iran and North Korea, report claims

Hezbollah has moved hundreds of chemical weapons to the Lebanese-Syrian border with the help of North Korean scientists and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Lifestyle 19 hours ago

Thanksgiving master chef Jay Hajj offers amazing secrets for the tastiest, tenderest turkey ever

Jay Hajj, chef-owner of Boston landmark Mike's City Diner, has served turkey dinner every day for 27 years. He offers Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital readers his tips for the perfect bird.