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Lebanon protesters rally against political stalemate, economic crisis

Demonstrators protest lack of proper government to deal with country's debilitating economic crisis.

Lebanese PM-designate: Cabinet needed to restore trust, hope

The economic and financial crisis roiling Lebanon is the gravest threat to its stability since the 15-year civil war ended in 1990.

More protests in Lebanon's Beirut as currency hits fresh low

Lebanese pound hits a new record low in Tuesday trading, adding to Lebanon's economic and financial woes.

Thousands join protests in Lebanon as local currency continues to slide

Thousands of people took to the streets of central Beirut to demand a new independent government to lift Lebanon out of its deepening economic crisis.

No hope as Lebanon gazes into the economic abyss

Hyperinflation, poverty, corruption, protests and a pandemic have driven the country right to the edge.

Protests in Lebanon continue over worsening poverty, political crisis

More than half of Lebanon’s population is living below the poverty line and prices have soared after the Lebanese pound lost more than 80 percent of its value.

Six months on, HRW says no justice served in Lebanon port blast

Lebanon’s authorities publicly promised an investigation into the blast that killed more than 200 people and devastated half the city would take five days, but six months later, the public is still waiting for answers.

Lebanon's Hezbollah claims downing of Israeli drone

The Israeli military said the drone was carrying out an operational activity along the border before it crashed. "There is no risk of breach of information,” the military added.

Lebanon PM Diab, ex-ministers indicted over port blast

Lebanon's outgoing premier Hassan Diab became one of the first politicians to be indicted along with three ex-ministers over the devastating August 4 blast that killed more than 200 people.

World Bank warns Lebanon economy to plunge after ‘deliberate’ inaction

Dire projections by the World Bank, including a 19.2 percent drop in gross domestic product this year alone, come as Lebanon suffers its worst economic and financial crisis in its modern history, posing a threat to the country’s stability.

Lebanon, Israel begin indirect talks over maritime border dispute

Lebanon and Israel have begun unprecedented talks sponsored by the UN and US to settle a maritime border dispute and clear the way for oil and gas exploration.

Macron slams Lebanon leaders for 'collective betrayal'

French President Emmanuel Macron says he was "ashamed" of Lebanon's lawmakers after they failed to form a government, while giving them four to six weeks of more time to implement his roadmap.