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March 30th, 2017 - 10:10 GMT

Letter from Lebanese politicians to the Arab Summit stirs controversy, aims to undermine Aoun

Several Lebanese officials condemned the letter, saying it should have been delivered to Aoun himself.

lebanon's President is demanding answers as to why a powership stopped working

May 1st, 2013 - 07:36 GMT

Lebanon's president demands answers on powership failure

The recently resigned head of Syrian’s opposition National Coalition demanded that the leader of Hezbollah withdraw his fighters from Syria, warning of a “plot” to drag the Muslim world into long-term Sunni-Shia strife.

April 25th, 2013 - 09:49 GMT

Khatib tells Hezbollah to leave Syria, warns of regional religious war

Reports that Yazigi, left, and Ibrahim had been released were refuted by the Greek Orthodox Church.

April 24th, 2013 - 05:21 GMT

Confusion surrounds fate of abducted Aleppo bishops

One man was killed and several people were wounded Sunday when Syrian gunmen slammed rockets into Lebanon’s border village of Qasr in the Hermel region, a Lebanese security source said. (Photo used for illustrative purposes)

April 14th, 2013 - 07:19 GMT

Fire from Syria kills man in Lebanese border village

Lebanon's decision to go to war should remain within the state, the new PM said on Sunday

April 8th, 2013 - 03:26 GMT

War decision remains "in the hands of the state" - Lebanon's new PM

MP Tamam Salam speaks during a news conference. (The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)

April 4th, 2013 - 08:36 GMT

Lebanese MP heads to Saudi for talks with former PM over new government

Syrian army tanks in Deraa province

April 2nd, 2013 - 10:24 GMT

Syrian regime issues ultimatum to Lebanon kidnappers - reports

Lebanese soldiers arrest a man in Tripoli after fighting broke out in the city (AFP Photo)

March 24th, 2013 - 10:15 GMT

Deadly violence in Tripoli, Lebanon: Army steps up response

An image grab taken from the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) news channel on March 22, 2013 shows Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announcing the resignation of the Lebanese government during a press conference in Beirut. (AFP PHOTO/LBC)

March 23rd, 2013 - 05:10 GMT

Lebanon's government resigns in a bid to ease divisions and calm tensions

Zero hour for wage hike quandary

March 21st, 2013 - 11:47 GMT

Decision time for Lebanese law makers over pay increases

Protestors near Beirut airport earlier in the week (Daily Star)

March 21st, 2013 - 08:55 GMT

Airport and schools out of action as strikes spread in Lebanon

New pay increases for public sector workers in Lebanon will be funded by tax hikes an increase in VAT

March 20th, 2013 - 06:33 GMT

Longer working hours and tax hikes to fund pay rises in Lebanon