Lebanon
Lebanese army deploys to area in north after deadly violence
Middle East
August 26, 2021
Lebanese army deploys to area in north after deadly violence
BEIRUT, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The Lebanese army has deployed troops to an area of the north where two men…
Aid groups: Millions in Syria, Iraq losing access to water
Middle East
August 24, 2021
Aid groups: Millions in Syria, Iraq losing access to water
BEIRUT (AP) — Millions of people in Syria and Iraq are at risk of losing access to water, electricity and…
Iran is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, says Iranian official
Middle East
August 23, 2021
Iran is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, says Iranian official
DUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Iran said on Monday it is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed,…
Lebanese hospitals at breaking point as everything runs out
Middle East
August 23, 2021
Lebanese hospitals at breaking point as everything runs out
BEIRUT (AP) — Drenched in sweat, doctors check patients lying on stretchers in the reception area of Lebanon’s largest public…
US to help Lebanon with electricity: Lebanese presidency
Middle East
August 20, 2021
US to help Lebanon with electricity: Lebanese presidency
The US has agreed to help Lebanon obtain electricity, as the country struggles with mass fuel shortages, the Lebanese presidency…
Hezbollah says Iranian fuel tanker to sail to Lebanon soon
Middle East
August 19, 2021
Hezbollah says Iranian fuel tanker to sail to Lebanon soon
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said Thursday that an Iranian fuel tanker will sail…
Lebanese parliament to discuss fuel crisis on Friday
Middle East
August 18, 2021
Lebanese parliament to discuss fuel crisis on Friday
BEIRUT, Aug 17 (Reuters) – The Lebanese parliament will convene on Friday to discuss what to do about a fuel…
At least 22 killed in Lebanon fuel tank explosion -health officials
Middle East
August 15, 2021
At least 22 killed in Lebanon fuel tank explosion -health officials
BEIRUT, Aug 15 (Reuters) – At least 22 people were killed and 79 injured when a fuel tank exploded in…
Lebanese hospital warns power cuts endanger its patients
Middle East
August 15, 2021
Lebanese hospital warns power cuts endanger its patients
BEIRUT (AP) — A top medical center and one of Lebanon’s oldest and most prestigious university hospitals warned on Saturday…
Lebanese leaders at loggerheads as fuel crisis worsens
Middle East
August 14, 2021
Lebanese leaders at loggerheads as fuel crisis worsens
BEIRUT, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun called an emergency meeting to discuss a worsening fuel crisis on…