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September 11, 2022 at 11:09 pm

In parts of Mideast, power generators spew toxic fumes 24/7 VIEW

They literally run the country.

Nation & World

June 23, 2022 at 9:03 pm

A world apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka share economic collapse VIEW

A shared history of political turmoil and violence in two countries a world apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka, led to the collapse of once-prosperous economies...

Business

May 31, 2022 at 2:56 am

Lebanon’s new parliament narrowly elects longtime speaker VIEW

Lebanon’s longtime parliament speaker who has held the post for 30 years has been reelected for a seventh four-year term with a slim majority.

May 25, 2022 at 11:16 pm

In Lebanon, a nascent reform movement faces tough road VIEW

Lebanon's elections brought into parliament 13 new independent lawmakers who hail from the movement of protests against the country's traditional political factions.

Nation & World

May 15, 2022 at 12:32 am

Ailing Lebanon votes for parliament, but big shift unlikely VIEW

Lebanese voted for a new parliament against the backdrop of an economic meltdown that is transforming the country and low expectations that the voting would...

May 12, 2022 at 11:01 pm

Lebanon vote seen as last chance in crisis-plagued nation VIEW

In every household in Lebanon it's likely that one or more family members plan to emigrate — if they can get a passport.

Nation & World

FILE – This image made from video broadcast on Syrian State Television Oct. 8, 2013 purports to show a chemical weapons expert taking samples at a chemical weapons plant at an unknown location in Syria. Legal and moral taboos were shattered with the use of chemical weapons during Syria’s civil war. Hundreds were killed in poison gas attacks widely blamed on President Bashar Assadâ€™s forces under the protection of his chief ally, Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Several years later, concerns are growing that such weapons could be used in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Syrian State Television via AP video, File) XHM505 XHM505

April 13, 2022 at 8:58 am

Chemical weapons use from Syrian war stokes Ukraine’s fears

Legal and moral taboos were shattered with the use of chemical weapons in Syria's civil war. Could Russia could turn such weapons upon Ukraine?

March 27, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Ukraine war threatens food supplies in fragile Arab world VIEW

Soaring energy and food prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are pushing some Middle Eastern and North African countries to the brink.

Nation & World

March 18, 2022 at 1:59 pm

Syria’s Assad visits UAE, 1st trip to Arab country since war VIEW

The Syrian presidency says President Bashar Assad has travelled to the United Arab Emirates, marking his first visit to an Arab country since Syria’s civil...

March 12, 2022 at 6:52 am

Russian footholds in Mideast, Africa raise threat to NATO VIEW

Far from the icy battlefields of Ukraine, Russia President Vladimir Putin is busily advancing Russia's footholds and influence in Africa and the Middle East.