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Hezbollah Accused of Seeking to Eliminate Electoral Opponents

The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) and Lebanese Forces warned that the Hezbollah party and its allies were waging a "battle of elimination and existence" in the parliamentary elections. Addressing an electoral rally in Mount Lebanon, head of the Democratic Gathering MP Taymur Jumblatt said: "You want to eliminate us, but…

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UN Chief Urges Free, Transparent Elections in Lebanon on May 15

The UN chief called for Lebanon’s parliamentary elections on May 15 to be "free, fair transparent and inclusive" in a report circulated Wednesday and urged the quick formation of a government afterward that gives priority to implementing reforms addressing the country’s multiple crises. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in the report…

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Hariri’s absence leaves Sunni voters unsure ahead of Lebanon poll

Experts say Saad Hariri’s absence from upcoming Lebanese election created a ‘political void’ for the Sunni community.

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Mufti Qabalan Orders Vote for Hezbollah, Amal in Lebanon Elections

Jaafarite Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan issued on Tuesday what could be interpreted as a "religious order" by calling on Shiite followers to vote for the Shiite duo of the Hezbollah party and Amal movement in the May 15 parliamentary elections in Lebanon. He said the elections were a form of…

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Lebanon's Grand Mufti Warns of Danger of Boycotting Parliamentary Elections

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian warned against the danger of boycotting the upcoming parliamentary elections, calling for a heavy turnout. During his Eid al-Fitr sermon on Monday, Derian stressed the importance to seize “the opportunity to achieve change through the elections.” The prayers were attended by Prime Minister…

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Iranian 'Rumors' Speak of Attempt to Assassinate Assad

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was the victim of a failed assassination attempt on Monday, claimed Iranian sources. The failed attack allegedly took place as he arrived at the al-Hassan mosque in Damascus to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers. Iran's Mehr and Isna state agencies based their claims on a news alert…

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Lebanon’s Rai Calls for Calming Southern Front to Resume Border Demarcation Talks

Maronite Patriarch Beshara Al-Rai has called for “calming the southern front,” so that Lebanon, “under international auspices, resumes border demarcation negotiations with Israel.” His remarks came a day after Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah threatened to respond to any Israeli strike immediately, during maneuvers organized by the Israeli army along the…

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Lebanon: Concerns Rise of Total Darkness after the Polls

Warnings are growing in Lebanon that the country’s lingering electricity crisis could worsen after its parliamentary elections on May 15, amid fears of total darkness engulfing the nation in light of dysfunctional public services. Walid Fayyad, Lebanon’s Energy Minister declared that the completion of the contract to import gas from…

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Security Tensions Spike in Lebanon as Elections Draw Near

Security tensions are mounting in Lebanon as the parliamentary elections, set for May 15, draw near. More security incidents are being reported as the date approaches. The latest took place on Saturday against a convoy of head of the Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil as he was paying an…

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Lebanese Students in Limbo after Fleeing Ukraine War

Lebanese university students who fled Ukraine are now struggling to complete their education back home, facing a precarious future as an unprecedented economic crisis crushes their country and their career prospects. "Even war is better than being here," said 25-year-old Yasser Harb, who left Kyiv just two days before Russia…

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Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

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Soldiers in Lebanon and Ireland to march half-marathon this weekend for Coombe NICU fundraiser

"Marching for the Maternities" has raised over €20,000 so far

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Migrant boat disaster wrecks a Lebanese family amid crisis

A week ago, a boat carrying around 60 Lebanese trying to escape their country and reach Europe sank in the Mediterranean after colliding with a Navy ship

The Independent UK

Hezbollah leader: Iran could retaliate for Israeli strikes

The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group has warned that if Israel continues to target Iran’s presence in the region, Tehran could eventually retaliate by striking deep inside Israel

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The custom of firing the Iftar Cannon once during Ramadan is a popular tradition throughout the country, but Tripoli was the first of Lebanon’s cities to adopt it. While it is not particularly practically useful today because of technological advances, historically, it had been a great way to ensure everyone…

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Man overseeing Lebanon vote frets about disruptions, vote buying

Leaving his office this week, the 80-year-old head of Lebanon's election commission escorted journalists down eight flights of stairs, lighting the way with a mobile phone.

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Thousands stuck as Lebanese authorities suspend passport renewals

Lebanon’s General Security Organisation says that it has run out of passports, government has not paid for more.

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UN, Lebanon Sign Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that reforms were an urgent Lebanese demand, stressing that their implementation required full cooperation with parliament and government, official and private bodies. Mikati and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Najat Rochdi signed on Thursday the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework…

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Lebanon Army Says Thwarts Fresh Migrant Trafficking Attempt

Lebanon's military on Friday said it has detained five people in the northern city of Tripoli as they prepared to smuggle 85 migrants by boat to Europe. The announcement came days after a boat carrying more than 60 migrants capsized on April 23 off the coast of Tripoli. Seven bodies…

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Lebanon army says thwarts fresh migrant trafficking attempt

Lebanon’s military says it has detained five people in the northern city of Tripoli as they prepared to smuggle 85 migrants by boat to Europe

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Relief in Lebanon after Launch of Saudi-French Support Fund

Lebanon’s political, economic and popular circles have voiced satisfaction with the launch of the Saudi-French Fund to support food security and the health sector in the country. The joint initiative by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the French Development Agency and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief…

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Parliament pushes for capital controls law as Lebanese protest

Protesters gather in front of the Lebanese parliament on a weekly basis as it moves to pass a capital controls law.

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Israeli PM Applauds Thwarting of Arms Smuggling from South Lebanon, Vows to Respond

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lauded the Israeli police and army for their “success in thwarting a smuggling operation on the border with Lebanon.” “We thwarted an unusual arms smuggling operation on the Lebanese border… 100 hand grenades were seized, which were intended to be used to carry out (terrorist)…

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Lebanon vote holds little hope for change despite disasters

On May 15, Lebanese vote in national parliamentary elections, the first since their country's economy took a nosedive

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia, France launch humanitarian projects in Lebanon

Agreement will provide about $32m for projects focusing on food security and the battered healthcare system.

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