Mar 16 Watch 5:37 Why COVID-19 could be the ‘last straw’ for Lebanon’s fragile economy For years, Lebanon’s financial practices have been unsustainable and its economy lagging. The country has one of the highest levels of debt per capita in the world. Now the foundation of Lebanon’s financial house of cards is giving way --… Continue watching
Feb 27 Lebanon begins ‘historic’ offshore oil drilling amid financial crisis By Zeina Karam, Associated Press Lebanon's president Thursday inaugurated the Mediterranean country's first offshore exploratory drilling for oil and gas. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 7:27 Lebanon’s refugees use technology to fight food insecurity By Christopher Livesay, Melanie Saltzman High poverty and unemployment rates among the world's 26 million refugees means that many are struggling with food security after fleeing their home countries. But in Lebanon, a U.N. pilot program is trying to use technology and digital innovations to… Continue watching
Jan 21 New government announced in crisis-hit Lebanon ends 3-month vacuum By Associated Press A new Cabinet was announced in crisis-hit Lebanon late Tuesday, breaking a months-long impasse amid ongoing mass protests against the country's ruling elite. Continue reading
Jan 19 Beirut braces for more violence, after night of riots By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Dozens of anti-government protesters gathered in Lebanon’s rainy capital on Sunday, as security forces braced for more rioting after a night of violence left hundreds wounded. Security forces, including Lebanese military, were heavily deployed across downtown Beirut after the worst… Continue reading
Jan 18 Lebanon police fire tear gas at protesters amid Beirut riots By Associated Press Riot police fired tear gas and sprayed water cannon near parliament in Lebanon's capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters after riots broke out during a march against the ruling elite amid a severe economic crisis. Continue reading
Jan 09 Lebanon issues travel ban for former Nissan chief Ghosn By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The travel ban comes after Carlos Ghosn was interrogated by prosecutors for nearly two hours over the notice about the charges he faces in Japan over financial misconduct. Continue reading
Jan 03 What’s known about Ghosn’s case after his escape By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Here's a look at the unfolding case of the fallen superstar of the auto industry. Continue reading
Jan 02 Interpol issues wanted notice to Lebanon for ex-Nissan executive By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Interpol issued a wanted notice Thursday for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who jumped bail in Japan and fled to Lebanon rather than face trial on financial misconduct charges in an escape that has baffled and embarrassed authorities. Continue reading
Jan 02 Japanese prosecutors raid former Nissan chair’s home By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Japanese media showed investigators entering the home, which was Carlos Ghosn's third residence in Tokyo since he was first arrested a year ago. Continue reading