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Lebanese minister accuses Syria of 'ethnic cleansing'Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have begun ethnically cleansing Sunni Muslims and deliberately pushing refugees across the border into Lebanon, said the Lebanese caretaker minister for social affair More… |
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Protester killed outside Iran embassy in BeirutA Lebanese protester was killed outside the Iranian embassy in Beirut on Sunday after gunmen from the Iranian-backed Shi'ite militia Hezbollah opened fire when anti-Hezbollah Shi'ite demonstrators approac More… |
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Gulf states tell citizens to avoid LebanonGulf countries have issued a travel warning for Lebanon, telling their citizens to avoid what is a popular tourist destination for the region after a spillover of violence from neighbouring Syria. More… |
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Gulf states mull action against HezbollahGulf countries will consider taking action against Hezbollah if the Shi'ite Lebanese movement continues its involvement in Syria's civil war or interferes in Gulf affairs, Bahrain's deputy foreign min More… |
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Hezbollah, rebels in deadly Lebanon clashesSeveral fighters were killed in an overnight clash between Hezbollah fighters and Syrian rebel forces in Lebanon's eastern border region with Syria, Lebanese security sources said on Sunday. One source said 15 rebels were kill More… |
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Lebanese MPs delay June polls as rift deepensLebanese lawmakers have decided to extend their term by 16 months until November next year, postponing a scheduled June parliamentary election, because of political deadlock and violence spilling over from neighbouring Syria's civil war. More… |
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Over 30 trillion cu ft offshore gas in LebanonOffshore seismic surveys suggest Lebanon has at least 30 trillion cubic feet in just a small fraction of its Mediterranean waters, Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said. Lebanon has selected 46 international oil companies to bid to e More… |
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Rockets hit south Beirut after Hezbollah vowTwo rockets hit a Shi'ite district of southern Beirut on Sunday and wounded several people, residents said, a day after the leader of Lebanese militant movement Hezbollah said his group would continue fightin More… |
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Iraq Trade Bank to expand into Lebanon, TurkeyState-owned Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) plans to expand its domestic presence as well as open branches in Lebanon and Turkey to tap growing trade between the countries, the bank's top executive said on Thursday. The bank, set up More… |
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M&S to open first store in LebanonMarks & Spencer (M&S), the top British retailer, has announces plans to open its inaugural store in Beirut this July as part of its regional expansion plans. Located in the heart of Beirut, the City Centre shopping mall is More… |
