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Lebanon's poorest city faces grave threat to stability as poverty mounts

In Tripoli, 60 percent of the workforce make less than $1 a day. Lebanon is struggling with poverty and political instability amid a coronavirus outbreak.

What’s behind Lebanon's economic crisis?

The policy of relying too much on debt to fund the budget has created problems for the young government of Prime Minister Hassan Diab.

The pandemic brings Lebanon’s challenges to a boiling point

Six months after popular protests erupted across the country, the pandemic is making a meal out of an already fragile situation.

Lebanon tightens security around refugee camp over virus

Four residents of a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon test positive for the novel coronavirus, a health official says, bringing total cases in the settlement to five.

Lebanese Parliament starts work in a theatre, as protests resume — in cars

Coronavirus means that Lebanon, which has seen months of fractious politics, is now having to adapt to a new way of doing politics.

Lebanon says will restructure debt amid financial crisis

The country, hit by a severe liquidity crunch and months of anti-government protests, was due on March 9 to repay a $1.2-billion Eurobond, while another $700 million matures in April, and a further $600 million matures in June.

Lebanon Parliament passes 2020 budget

Its passage came amid questions over whether projected revenues were realistic in light of economic conditions that have deteriorated since protests against the country's elite erupted in October.

Is rocket attack on the US embassy part of Iranian retaliation?

At least three rockets hit the US embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone. Although no group claimed responsibility so far, fingers are pointed at Iran-backed armed groups.

Protesters hit Beirut streets to mark 100 days of demos

Protests demanding the removal of politicians deemed incompetent and corrupt have gripped Lebanon since October 17 and forced the resignation of the government.

Why Lebanese protesters have turned their anger on the banks

As the country slides closer to economic collapse and people are unable to access their money, questions are being asked about how the currency was kept stable for so many years during economic stagnation.

Lebanon seeking $4 to $5B in loans for wheat, fuel, medicine – minister

Lebanon, which formed a new cabinet amid a financial crisis and mass protests against poor governance, hopes it can restore confidence and secure urgent funding from foreign donors.

Exclusive: Mogherini under fire over stink in Lebanon from EU cash

Members of the European Union parliament are starting to get a whiff that EU waste management schemes in Lebanon are bogus, and the former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is in the firing line.