News Lebanon Government: Iran says detained US resident to be released to Lebanon
There was no immediate comment from Lebanon. Zakka, an internet freedom advocate ... "In this regard, no negotiations have taken place at any level with any person or any government," state TV said. ...
News Lebanon Government: British Countess Meets Syrian Refugees in First-ever Royal Family Trip to Lebanon
The peer also serves as the Prime Minister's special representative on preventing sexual violence in conflict, according to his government bio. Lord Ahmad said on Twitter the "historic" visit ...
News Lebanon Government: Detained US resident freed by Iran arrives in native Lebanon
Nizar Zakka, held in Iran since 2015 on charges of spying, arrived on a private plane accompanied by the chief of Lebanon's General Security Directorate ... place at any level with any person or any ...
News Lebanon Government: Detained U.S. resident freed by Iran and on his way to Lebanon
The photo showed Zakka wearing a dark suit and seated with Abbas aboard the private jet carrying them to Lebanon. Zakka is one of several ... have taken place at any level with any person or any ...
News Lebanon Government: Protests return to Lebanon as government discusses austerity
BEIRUT — Dozens of Lebanese military and security veterans are protesting for the second time in two weeks against proposed cuts to their pensions and benefits, as the government discusses a budget ...
News Lebanon Government: US official in region to mediate maritime dispute between Lebanon and Israel
The UN-demarcated Blue Line currently separates Lebanon and Israel’s territory with more than 200 points. Thirteen of the points are disputed by the Lebanese government. According to the report, ...
News Lebanon Government: Thousands attend funeral of Lebanon's war-era Maronite patriarch
The Shi’ite Hezbollah movement, a close ally of Syria’s government and an opponent of ... for the idea of a sovereign and independent Lebanon”. Hariri declared Wednesday and Thursday as ...
News Lebanon Government: Lebanon's president urges 'sacrifice' as budget cuts debated
Fears that the budget would include wage or pension cuts have sparked protests by public sector workers, pointing to the minefield that Lebanon's main parties face. The coalition government is seeking ...