Nov 01, 2022
Leadership vacuum in Lebanon
The term of President Michel Aoun ends without a successor in sight. By Erin Viner Departure of the 89-year-old Christian president leaves a void at the top of a failing…
Jun 17, 2022
Int’l court orders life terms for 2005 Lebanon bombers
Appeals judged at the Hague sentenced two men in absentia to life imprisonment for their role in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri. By Erin Viner…
May 18, 2022
Hezbollah, allies lose Lebanese elections
The powerful Iran-backed terror group and the Shi'ite Muslim movement at large unexpectedly suffered a major blow, according to final results of Sunday’s election. By Erin Viner The Shi'ite Muslim…
May 10, 2022
Hezbollah could win Lebanese elections
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri announced his decision to withdraw from politics. By Erin Viner The move by the longtime leader and figurehead of the Sunni Muslim community is…
Sep 02, 2021
Clashes over Lebanon fuel crisis
Severe gasoline and diesel shortages in Lebanon are leading to daily clashes, that have ignited sectarian tensions between Shi'ite Muslim and Christian villages in the southern part of the country.…
Feb 12, 2020
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote amid ongoing strife
Hundreds of Lebanese citizens were injured outside the parliament building in Beirut, as members of the new government were inside awarding as the new cabinet selected by Prime Minister Hassan…