Lebanon

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Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies west across the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity. At just 10,452 km², it is the smallest recognized sovereign state on the mainland Asian continent. The official language, Lebanese Arabic, is the most common language spoken by the citizens of Lebanon.

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Ghosn offers executive training in Lebanon Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan and Renault head who fled Japan where he was facing trial, is launching a university business program in Lebanon. Edward Baran reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published 1 day ago

Political crisis in Lebanon: PM-designate resigns in blow to Macron initiative Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:26Published 2 days ago

France's Macron urges Lebanon to form gov't in six weeks That is in line with his initiative to rescue the Lebanese from their political and economic crisis. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 2 days ago

Lebanon crisis: France's Macron says failure to form govt is 'betrayal' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:38Published 2 days ago

'Our government is not here': Lebanon trying to rise from its rubble Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 days ago

Lebanon PM-designate steps down amid impasse over gov’t formation Mustapha Adib says he wants to recuse himself from ‘the task of forming the government’. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published 4 days ago

Local NGOs rally to rebuild Beirut in wake of port explosion Lebanon’s political instability, failing economy, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Lebanese pound to lose 80% of its value, since August, according to the Associated.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:59Published 5 days ago

Aoun says Lebanon faces cabinet crisis, no solution on horizon Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:55Published 1 week ago

Lebanese attempt to flee, claim asylum in Cyprus For years the desperate migrants who boarded small boats on Lebanon's northern coast were mostly Syrians or Palestinians. But with Lebanon in freefall, it's citizens have started joining the ranks of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

Lebanon's Christian rivalries return amid crisis An old rivalry between Christian factions who fought each other in Lebanon's civil war has flared again on the street and in political debate. It's renewing fears of fresh unrest as the nation grapples.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon's Hezbollah accuses US of obstructing government formation Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:43Published 2 weeks ago

France 'regrets' Lebanon has not yet formed government Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:03Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon crisis: No formation of new govt as Macron deadline expires Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:05Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon political crisis: Politicians fail to form govt before Macron's deadline Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published 2 weeks ago

Beirut blaze alarms residents a month after blast A large fire erupted at Beirut port on Thursday, engulfing parts of the Lebanese capital in a pall of smoke weeks after a massive blast devastated the port and surrounding residential area. Edward.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port a month after explosion A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic amongresidents a month after a massive explosion at the site in Lebanon. It was notimmediately clear what caused the fire at the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

US sanctions Lebanese allies of Hezbollah for first time Two former ministers dismiss US accusations of corruption and providing material support to Hezbollah. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 3 weeks ago

U.S. blacklists two Lebanese for enabling Hezbollah The United States sanctioned two Lebanese former ministers for corruption and 'enabling Hezbollah', saying it was a warning to all politicians there. Lebanon is reeling from a deadly blast blamed on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Lebanon in crisis: What can Macron do? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 44:22Published 3 weeks ago

'No signs of life' in Beirut rubble Rescue workers digging through the rubble of a Beirut building for the third day on Saturday said there was no longer hope of finding someone alive more than a month after a massive port explosion.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published on September 5, 2020

Rescuers search Beirut rubble for third day Rescue workers continued to dig through the rubble of a Beirut building for a third day on Saturday, still hoping to find someone alive more than a month after a massive port explosion shattered.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:48Published on September 5, 2020

Lebanon: Over 4 tonnes of ammonium nitrate found near Beirut port Lebanon's army said it found the chemical near the entrance to Beirut port, the site of a powerful explosion last month. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published on September 4, 2020

Lebanon economic crisis Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:50Published on September 4, 2020

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Lebanon's PM-designate Adib fails to form new government after blast The previous cabinet resigned in August amid angry calls for reform after the Beirut port explosion. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
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Lebanon explosion 'destroys Hezbollah arms depot' Security sources say the blast in the village of Ain Qana was the result of an accident. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

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France rejects US allegation Hezbollah storing chemicals to make explosives in Europe France has rejected allegations by a senior US State Department official that the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has stored chemicals that can be used to make explosives in the European.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
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