Lebanese army makes strides in Tripoli

With its success in Tripoli, the Lebanese army is proving itself as the only military institution in the state able to confront terrorism.

Lebanon

Long-awaited Bekaa Valley security plan implemented

The Lebanese army has implemented a security plan in the predominantly Shiite areas in the northern Bekaa Valley, amid increasing kidnappings, thefts and killings.

Lebanon

Hezbollah arrives in Iraq

As the battle against the Islamic State evolves, experienced members of Hezbollah arrive in Iraq to provide guidance and training.

Iraq

Lebanese officials file lawsuit against the state

Six Lebanese nationals, including former and current deputies, filed a lawsuit against the state, accusing successive governments of illegally collecting and spending funds in the absence of a clear, lawful budget.

Lebanon

Lebanon looks to reform business practices

Lebanon was once a hub for business in the Middle East, but in recent years it has struggled to regain its former glory.

Lebanon

Recent events a good sign for Lebanon

Developments among parties in Lebanon as well as between Iran and the P5+1 might ultimately lead to solutions to Lebanon's current political stalemate.

Saudi Arabia

Could Assad end up in court?

As the Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague starts to hear testimony from several high-level Lebanese politicians, it's likely that evidence linking the assassination of Rafik Hariri directly to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will come to the surface, involving Assad directly in the trial.

Lebanon

Sidon: another Lebanese flashpoint

Following incidents in Tripoli and Arsal, members of a terrorist cell in Sidon, the capital of the Lebanese south, were arrested by the Lebanese army, thus foiling another attempt to escalate the security situation.

Lebanon

Lebanon's parliamentary reboot puts rivals on the same side

As Lebanese lawmakers vote to extend their own mandate for a second time, opposition groups find themselves on the same side.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s MPs extend own terms

The recent decision of the Lebanese parliament to extend its term for another 31 months, without holding elections, might be a step to put the country under foreign tutelage.

Lebanon

Palestinian-Syrian refugees face hardship in Lebanon

About 60,000 Palestinian-Syrians have fled to Lebanon, but many are finding that they cannot work and cannot afford food and housing.

Palestine

Syrian official: negotiations with US blocked by Saudi Arabia

A Syrian official spoke on the continued gains of the Syrian army, the failings of the international coalition and chances of talks between the opposing parties.

Lebanon