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U.S. Envoy Talks Peace in Lebanon, but Stirs Anger With ‘Act Civilized’ Remark

At a delicate moment in Lebanese politics, the envoy, Thomas J. Barrack Jr., provoked outrage by warning journalists at a ...
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US envoy meets Lebanese president in Beirut to discuss Hezbollah disarmament

Tom Barrack, Joseph Aoun discuss implementation of government’s decision to collect all weapons under state control, ...

Lebanon sees first breakthrough in militant disarmament after Palestinian groups hand over weapons

The weapons handover came as part of a deal between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Palestinian factions in Beirut begin handing over weapons at refugee camp

It was a modest first step. One pickup left the camp loaded with light weapons packed in bags. The butts of machine guns ...

Lebanon to propose Hezbollah disarmament plan on August 31, US envoy says

Lebanon will come up with a plan on August 31 to convince Hezbollah to disarm, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Lebanon ...
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Israeli drones issue border warnings in south Lebanon, make low passes over Beirut

Israeli drones on Thursday dropped warning leaflets over the southern Lebanese town of Shebaa, cautioning residents to stay ...
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Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer

The investigation was derailed by political interference, but a new government is trying to get justice back on track.

A father’s grief and a nation’s hope: Lebanon awaits justice 5 years after Beirut blast

Five years after the Beirut port explosion, families of victims are still seeking justice. The blast, caused by detonated ...

$60 to swim: Lebananon has epic coasts, so why is swimming a luxury?

Temperatures regularly soar to 40 degrees Celsius in the Lebanese summer, with humidity reaching up to 60%. For Beirut's 2 ...