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
Dec 31 Ex-Nissan chief skips bail, fleeing Japan for Lebanon By Yuri Kageyama, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn said he fled to avoid “injustice and political persecution.”… Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 6:55 News Wrap: House passes USMCA trade deal with broad bipartisan support In our news wrap Thursday, the House approved one of President Trump’s top priorities: the USMCA trade deal, which modernizes the existing NAFTA and won overwhelming bipartisan support, plus the backing of labor unions and business. Also, the Senate moved… Continue watching
Dec 19 Hezbollah-backed professor to form new Lebanese government By Sarah El Deeb, Zeina Karam, Associated Press Lebanon's president Thursday asked a university professor and former education minister supported by the militant Hezbollah group to form a new government, breaking a weeks-long impasse amid nationwide mass protests against the country's political elite. Continue reading