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Party quits Lebanon govt after third day of protests
The demonstrators are demanding a sweeping overhaul of Lebanon's political system
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Lebanon scraps WhatsApp fee amid violent protests
Dozens set tires on fire, some of them ripping out billboards
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Lebanon's Hezbollah say they downed Israeli drone
Israel says drone fell inside southern Lebanon during routine operations but did not say what caused the crash
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Israel fired 40 rockets into south Lebanon, says army
Security officials in the region have described the target as linked to precision-guided missile projects
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UN renews peacekeeping mission amid Israel-Lebanon tensions
UN warned violations of the cessation of hostilities could lead to a new conflict
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Israeli drones in Beirut threaten Lebanon's sovereignty: PM Hariri
In first incident in more than a decade, one Israeli drone fell and second exploded in Beirut on Sunday
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Eight years on, Syria's neighbours weary of war refugees
With no political solution to the conflict in sight, neighbouring countries up pressure on Syrian refugees to return
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Feature: In Lebanon, a monastery brings together Christians scattered by war
The 1975-90 civil war may be over, but conflicts in nearby countries still devastate entire communities
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Lebanon ups pressure on Syrian refugees to return
The labour ministry is clamping down on businesses employing foreigners without the required papers
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Record 70.8 million people displaced at end of 2018: UN
UNHCR attributes the increase partly to surging displacements in Ethiopia and Venezuela
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Israel to free two prisoners in return for soldier's remains
Russia hands over the remains and personal effects of Zachary Baumel
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US puts up $10m reward for Hezbollah information
Areas include information on Hezbollah's donors, on financial institutions that assist its transactions
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Key dates in Israel since its creation in 1948
More than seven decades ago of war and violence
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Lebanese women hail first female Arab interior minister
Raya al-Hassan is one of four women to take cabinet jobs in the new coalition
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Israel took 'years' to find cross-border tunnels: Hezbollah chief
Israel alleges Hezbollah had planned to use the tunnels to kidnap or kill its civilians or soldiers
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Lebanon arrests two over killing of British radio host
53-year-old was discovered at his home in Beit Meri,where his employer Radio One is also based
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Lebanon army 'detains several hundred Syrians' in raids on camps
Many Syrians live in tough conditions in Lebanon and depend on international aid organisations for their survival
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British radio presenter found dead in Lebanon
Gavin Ford's lifeless body was discovered at his home in Beit Meri, where his employer Radio One is also based
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Lebanon newspaper goes blank to protest political crisis
An-Nahar, which was founded in 1933, published eight blank pages in print and linkless white boxes on its main page
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Germany, Saudi Arabia turn page on diplomatic dispute
Germany and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday agreed to return ambassadors
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Boat carrying Syrian refugees sinks off Lebanon, most rescued
Most were rescued by the Lebanese army but at least one child drowned
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Evacuation of two pro-Assad Syrian villages complete
Hundreds of residents left two towns at the border with Lebanon
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Refugees returning to Syria from Lebanese border town
Lebanese officials stress that they are not forcing returns, and that refugees are doing so voluntarily
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Lebanese city puts policewomen in shorts for all the ‘right reasons’
We want to change the bleak picture of country in the West, says town's mayor
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Saudi Arabia: a year of change with a new crown prince
Widely known as MBS, Prince Mohammed retains his role as defence minister
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Lebanon PM in second trip to Saudi since surprise resignation
It is the premier's second visit to Saudi Arabia since his surprise resignation after an earlier trip in February
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Lebanon charges officer for framing actor as Israel agent
Country upholds boycott of Israeli products, of contact with its nationals
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Hezbollah eyes gains after Lebanon vote
Members of the powerful Shiite group were suspected in the 2005 assassination of Hariri's father Rafiq
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Lebanese vote in first general election in nine years
Voting is scheduled to last from 7 am until 7 pm
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France's Macron dines with Saudi crown prince on global tour
Muhammad bin Salman meets Macron as part of his global tour, promoting the petrostate's progressive reforms
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Syria says ancient Christian site damaged in Turkish raids
Ankara began its offensive in January against the YPG, which it says is allied with Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
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France to provide 14 million euros in aid to Lebanese army
The army has few resources to deal with the instability on its border
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International Culinary Festival 2018: Renowned chefs hit cooking stations
Number of food and beverage companies are exhibiting their products and services at Alhamra
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Trump-Netanyahu meeting is chance to project common front vs. Iran
Netanyahu awaits a decision by Israel’s attorney general on whether to indict him
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Life in prison for US man who killed Lebanese neighbor
63-year-old man sentenced to life in prison after killing his Lebanese American neighbour
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Tillerson says Hezbollah 'part of political process' in Lebanon
US Secretary of State says they support a free, democratic Lebanon free of influence of others
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Lebanon museum unveils artefacts looted during civil war
The looted artefacts include a Phoenician bull's head returned by the United States
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Palestinian militant chief in Lebanon camp says he's moved to Syria
Militant sources in Ain el-Hilweh said Badr had gone to Idlib province
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As Syrian couples say 'I do,' Lebanon says 'No, not quite'
Syrian refugees in Lebanon caught up in red tape
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Lebanon detains Uber driver suspected of murdering British embassy worker: security official
Uber declined to confirm the suspect's name or how long he had been driving for the service
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Major powers to push Saudis, Iran to stop interfering in Lebanon
'Friday’s meeting isn’t anti-Saudi or anti-Iranian, it’s pro-Lebanon'
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A month after Hariri saga, Saudi's Lebanon gambit backfires
Not only did Hariri rescind his resignation, but Riyadh's power play paradoxically united Lebanese factions
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Lebanon's Hariri rescinds resignation, drawing line under crisis
Hariri's shock resignation had thrust Lebanon to the forefront of the regional quarrel between Saudi Arabia and Iran
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Lebanon will only survive if Hezbollah disarms: Saudi minister
Jubeir said the situation in Lebanon was 'tragic'
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Serious health risks from Lebanon waste burning: report
Rivers of rubbish flooding populated areas across the country, including in central Beirut
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Hezbollah emerges a winner from Mideast turmoil, alarming foes
It has fought in Syria and Iraq, trained other groups and inspired other forces such Houthis in Yemen
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Lebanon's Hariri suspends resignation as PM, easing crisis
He said all Lebanese parties must commit to keeping Lebanon out of regional conflicts
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Aoun warns Arab states against pushing Lebanon into 'fire'
Aoun's warning followed an Arab League meeting on Sunday
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Is war likely between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Despite tensions flaring, analysts are not convinced that an all-out war will take place yet
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Lebanon army chief calls for readiness at Israel border
Comments mark a rare acknowledgement by military of risk of a new conflict at a time of political crisis in Lebanon