Lebanon

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Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of 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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Saad Hariri renamed as Lebanon PM a year after stepping down PLEASE EDITHariri named prime minister following consultations by President Michel Aoun with the various parliamentary blocs. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published 2 days ago

Lebanon: will Hariri be able to form government? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:49Published 3 days ago

Lebanon hyperinflation adds to economic crisis Lebanese central bank's warning that subsidies may soon end has provoked a rush to stockpile essential goods. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:42Published 6 days ago

Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of anti-gov’t protests Protesters mark the first anniversary of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published 1 week ago

Lebanese designers struggle to rebuild their brands following triple crisis Lebanon’s fashion industry is currently enduring a triple crisis. The current economic recession is the worst in the country’s history, COVID-19 has decimated sales and August’s port explosion.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:02Published 1 week ago

Meet one of Lebanon’s female garbage collectors Frustrated with the excessive garbage on the road of Metn, 35-year-old Lia Nurpetlian headed to a waste management company in Lebanon and applied for a job as a female garbage collector. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 1 week ago

Lebanon, Israel launch talks over maritime border dispute Short session held on Wednesday, with state media reporting second round to take place on October 28. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon, Israel hold talks on disputed sea border Markers out at sea show the maritime border between Lebanon and Israel. The two countries, still formally at war after decades of conflict, have launched talks to address a long-running dispute over Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

Israel-Lebanon talks: Long-time foes hold indirects talks on maritime border Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon-Israel nagociations: US-mediated talks open over disputed sea border Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:18Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon, Israel begin indirect talks over maritime border Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:58Published 2 weeks ago

Aerial shots of Lebanon forest fires in the Metn district Army helicopters were dispatched on Saturday to help douse the fire, the state-run National News Agency reported.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Four dead and several injured in fuel tank explosion in Lebanon Four people died and several more were injured when a fuel tank exploded in a building basement in the Lebanese capital Beirut Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Lebanon, Israel agree framework for talks to end border dispute The two neighbours have contested borders for decades, including an area on the edge of three Lebanese energy blocks. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Israel and Lebanon to negotiate on borders, in diplomatic coup Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 3 weeks ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to talks on ending border dispute Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published 3 weeks ago

Lebanon crisis: economy in freefall as political crisis deepens Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:53Published 3 weeks ago

Help for Lebanon Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:18Published 3 weeks ago

Lebanese economy in freefall as political crisis deepens Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:13Published 3 weeks ago

France urges Lebanon's leaders to work on road map Resolving the political and economic crisis is critical as the country runs out of foreign reserves. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 3 weeks ago

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 on September 29, 2020

Political crisis in Lebanon: PM-designate resigns in blow to Macron initiative Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:26Published on September 28, 2020

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 on September 28, 2020

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