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Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

World News // 10 months ago

Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

Lebanon's first post-collapse parliamentary elections, which trimmed Hezbollah's influence after its allies lost seats to opposition and reformist candidates, have opened a window of hope, but threats remain.

Explosion kills 1, levels two-story building in southwest Lebanon

World News // 11 months ago

Explosion kills 1, levels two-story building in southwest Lebanon

An explosion at a building in the southwestern Lebanese town of Banaafoul on Tuesday killed the mayor's son and injured several others, officials said.

Lebanon foreign minister calls on Saudi Arabia, Iran to include Hezbollah issue in talks

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon foreign minister calls on Saudi Arabia, Iran to include Hezbollah issue in talks

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has called on Saudi Arabia and Iran to include the issue of Hezbollah in their talks, saying the Iran-backed, heavily armed group is "a regional problem."

Deadly Beirut clashes fuel fears of security collapse

World News // 1 year ago

Deadly Beirut clashes fuel fears of security collapse

Deadly clashes that erupted Thursday during a protest organized by Hezbollah and its Shiite ally to demand the removal of the judge investigating last year's Beirut port explosion were a painful reminder of civil war.

Lebanon forms new government in effort to slow nation's collapse

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon forms new government in effort to slow nation's collapse

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati succeeded Friday in forming a new government, ending more than a year of stalemate that accelerated the collapse of the crisis-ridden country.

EU foreign policy chief threatens sanctions if Lebanon can't form gov't

World News // 1 year ago

EU foreign policy chief threatens sanctions if Lebanon can't form gov't

Lebanon could face targeted sanctions if its political leaders don't stop obstructing the establishment of a new reform government, the European Union's foreign policy chief warned Saturday.

French plan to aid Lebanon lost in internal disputes, new Mideast dynamics

World News // 1 year ago

French plan to aid Lebanon lost in internal disputes, new Mideast dynamics

France, which has been trying for nine months to help end Lebanon's political deadlock and rescue the country from its economic crisis, seems unlikely to shift intransigent political leaders.

Lebanon offers a path to save maritime border talks with Israel

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Lebanon offers a path to save maritime border talks with Israel

Lebanon is seeking a quick resumption of U.S.-mediated negotiations over its maritime border dispute with Israel, putting on hold new claims to more offshore territory and inviting international experts to step in.

Lebanon's fate linked to regional settlement

World News // 2 years ago

Lebanon's fate linked to regional settlement

Lebanon, stuck in an uphill struggle between the United States and Iran, will have to wait for a settlement in the region to regain some political and economic stability and deal with the growing influence of Hezbollah.

Shiite fears, demands jeopardize French initiative to save Lebanon

World News // 2 years ago

Shiite fears, demands jeopardize French initiative to save Lebanon

Internal disputes, Shiite demands and fears -- fueled by new U.S. sanctions on two former officials -- are obstructing French-led efforts to form a new government aimed at saving Lebanon from a deep economic crisis.

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If anything less than what he expects shows up, then he will not convene the session
Presidential election scheduled in Lebanon Sep 06, 2007

We are witnessing scenes that remind us of the civil war
Lebanon curfew ends Jan 26, 2007

So why is Israel putting conditions? What it's doing is justifying its blockade, on the airport and the sea, because one of the objectives of this war is to hit Lebanon economically and this war is still continuing
Israel accused of waging economic war Aug 25, 2006

This is a very dangerous matter, which we cannot approve at all
Lebanon: No Israel collaborators amnesty Jul 28, 2005

The first phase of the elections will be held on May 29, and that is definite
Lebanon's elections to start May 29 Apr 27, 2005

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Nabih Berri (Arabic: نبيه بري‎; born January 28, 1938) is the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon. He heads the mostly Shi'a Amal Movement.

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