Lebanon
Lebanon: Interpol issues warrants for people involved in Beirut port explosion
Lebanese state media said the international police organization has issued Red Notices for the owner and captain of a ship that brought tons of ammonium nitrate to Beirut years before last August's tragic explosion.
Al-Monitor Staff | Beirut explosion | Jan 12, 2021
A picture taken on Aug. 5, 2020, shows the damaged grain silo and a burnt boat at Beirut's harbor, one day after a powerful twin explosion tore through Lebanon's capital, resulting from the ignition of a huge depot of ammonium nitrate at the city's main port. Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images.
Lebanon declares 24-hour curfew, state of emergency
The round-the-clock curfew will take effect at 5 am on Thursday and last until Jan. 25.
Al-Monitor Staff | Coronavirus | Jan 11, 2021
Lebanon returns to lockdown as virus cases spike
The lockdown, which runs through Feb. 1, mandates an overnight curfew and the closure of most businesses.
Al-Monitor Staff | Coronavirus | Jan 7, 2021
Lebanon to enter new national lockdown Thursday
An overnight curfew and other restrictions will run through Feb. 1.
Al-Monitor Staff | Coronavirus | Jan 4, 2021
Nasrallah says Hezbollah would not be part of Iran nuclear talks
The Shiite party's leader also said Hezbollah has doubled its missile supplies.
Al-Monitor Staff | | Dec 28, 2020
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