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Politics Jun 02

Lebanese leaders exchange barbs as country sinks into crisis

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

World Dec 16

Protesters react amidst a cloud of smoke during anti government protests in Beirut, Lebanon December 15, 2019. Photo by Mohamed Azakir/Reuters
Lebanon delays talks on new prime minister amid protests

The postponement followed a violent weekend in the tiny Mediterranean nation that saw the toughest crackdown on demonstrations in two months.

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

World Oct 29

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News Wrap: Deadly violence, anti-government protests continue in Iraq

In our news wrap Tuesday, masked gunmen killed 18 people and wounded hundreds at a tent encampment in Karbala, Iraq. The bloodbath sparked one of the largest anti-government protests yet in Baghdad, where police fired tear gas. Also, Lebanon’s embattled…

World Oct 29

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon October 29, 2019. Photo by Mohamed Azakir/Reuters
Lebanon prime minister resigns amid nationwide protests

Saad Hariri spoke Tuesday after nearly two weeks of nationwide mass demonstrations.

By Andrea Rosa, Bilal Hussein, Associated Press

World Nov 23

Saad Hariri, who suspended his decision to resign as prime minister, speaks at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon on Nov. 22. Photo by Aziz Taher/Reuters
What you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s tensions with Lebanon

The ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran is the centerpoint of the current crisis, according to some experts.

By Jennifer Hijazi

Nov 18

Lebanese prime minister visits France, says he will return home

By Kamala Kelkar

Two weeks after disappearing to Saudi Arabia and resigning, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri arrived in France on Saturday, announcing he will return home, though failing to quash speculation that he’s under the Saudi government’s control.

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Rival Lebanese Leaders Sign Political Pact

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Feuding Lebanese leaders signed a breakthrough deal Wednesday to end 18 months of political conflict, abating fears of a fresh civil war and opening the door for the election of a new president.

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