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Geagea strikes deal backing Aoun presidency in Lebanon

A possible end to the political deadlock at the summit of Lebanese politics may be in sight. Christian Michel Aoun’s presidential candidacy has been

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Why is Hezbollah targeting Israeli troops?

The militant group vows to retaliate for the death of a prominent Lebanese militant in a missile strike on Damascus last month.

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Syrian refugees struggle to keep warm during winter in Lebanon

Nearly two million Syrian refugees have settled in Lebanon. As another harsh winter sets in, many people struggle to keep their tents warm enough for

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Lebanon's growing garbage mountains

The Lebanese cabinet met on Monday to discuss how to deal with huge garbage mountains that have accumulated in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The crisis

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Son of former Libyan leader Gadhafi freed after being kidnapped

Hannibal Gadhafi, a son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi, has reportedly been freed after being kidnapped by an unknown Lebanese group. He

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Islamist militant kills his mother and wife in Lebanon blast

A suspected Islamist militant killed died along with two members of his family when he blew himself up as the army raided his home in northern

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A long road ahead for Syria says Lebanese politician Walid Jumblatt

Walid Jumblatt, is a Lebanese MP. He is a front line politician, leader of the Progressive Socialist Party and also the Druze community in the land

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Prisoner swap frees Lebanese soldiers and ISIL leader's ex-wife

16 Lebanese soldiers and policemen held captive by Al Qaeda’s Syrian wing, the Nusra Front, have been released. The group was kidnapped during an

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Lebanon arrests terror suspects, including several Syrians

Lebanon’s government said on Monday that authorities have detained at least nine people, including several Syrians, who they suspect of involvement

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Funerals begin in Beirut as Lebanon's politicians appeal for unity

The funerals have begun in Beirut of the 44 victims of Thursday’s bombing in a busy neighbourhood loyal to Hezbollah. November 13, 2015 Beirut

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Beirut: is Syria's war spreading?

A day of mourning is underway across Lebanon, after one of the worst attacks on civilians since the end of the country’s civil war. Lebanon mourns

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ISIL claims responsibility for bloody Beirut bomb blasts

ISIL has claimed responsibility for the deadly double bomb attack in Beirut. At least 43 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in the

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More than 40 dead and 180 injured in Beirut suicide blasts

More than 40 people are reported dead and 180 are wounded after twin suicide blasts in a southern suburb of Beirut, a stronghold of the Lebanese

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Beirut blasts: Suicide attackers kill and injure dozens in Hezbollah stronghold

At least 37 people were killed and 180 are injured after twin suicide blasts on Thursday in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The almost simultaneous

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The day of mourning: Ashura

The day of mourning: Ashura Thousands of Hezbollah supporters and Shi’ite Muslims took to the streets of Lebanon on Saturday to mark the anniversary

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Security forces in Beirut fire tear gas and water canon on protesters

Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water canon to break up anti-government protests in Beirut. The demos were sparked after the country’s

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Austrian climber first to ascend Lebanese landmark

Twenty-five year old Austrian climber David Lama has become the first person to scale Baatara Gorge sinkhole in Lebanon, also known as the Cave of

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Beirut: clashes between police and protesters ahead of political talks

Riot police and protesters clashed in Beirut (September 16) ahead of a second “national dialogue” meeting aimed at resolving the political crisis

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Hunger strikers dig in to protest over Beirut rubbish crisis

Hunger strikers in Lebanon are continuing their protest at the mounds of stinking rubbish that are piling up In Beirut. The protests began in August

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Lebanese government moves to end weeks of street protests

Lebanon’s government agreed to a plan late on Wednesday that it hopes will end weeks of street protests in Beirut over its failure to deal with a

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