Thousands rally in protest of dire living conditions in Lebanon amid coronavirus outbreak

Beirut/Xinhua: Thousands of Lebanese people on Monday took to the streets across the country to protest against dire living conditions, TV channel MTV reported.

Lebanon: UN rights office calls for de-escalation of protest violence

New York/IBNS: What had been largely peaceful demonstrations against Lebanon’s Government in the capital Beirut grew increasingly violent over the weekend, sparking the concern of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Lebanon: 140 injured in clashes between police, protesters

Beirut/Xinhua/UNI: Secretary General of Lebanese Red Cross Georges Kettaneh announced on Monday that the number of injured people reached 140 during Sunday's clashes between protesters and riot police, local media reported.

Russian ambassador to Lebanon urges end of US presence in Iraq

Beirut/Xinhua: Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin said the US presence in the region is illegitimate and should end immediately, a local media outlet reported Friday.

Over 1,000 Syrians return home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours: Russian Military

Moscow/Sputnik: Over 1,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from neighbouring Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Thursday.

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn pulls off stunning escape from Japan to Lebanon

Tokyo/IBNS: Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who is under trail for financial misconducts, slipped out of the Japanese authorities by fleeing the country to reach Lebanon without a passport and even using wooden musical instrument box, media reports said.

At least 500 restaurants closed in Lebanon amid economic slowdown

Beirut/Xinhua: Tony Ramy, head of Lebanon's Syndicate of Restaurants Owners, announced Tuesday that 500 restaurants were closed in Lebanon in 2019, local media reported.

Lebanese security forces stabilize situation in Beirut after clashes with Sunni protesters

Beirut/Sputnik/UNI: The Lebanese security forces have stabilized the situation in downtown Beirut after the clashes with Sunni protesters in the area, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.

Shia party supporters attack demonstrators, burn tents in Southern Lebanon - Eyewitnesses

Beirut/Sputnik/UNI: Supporters of the Amal Movement, a Shia-affiliated political party in Lebanon, have attacked anti-government demonstrators in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, burning their tents, eyewitnesses told Sputnik.

Over 800 Syrians return home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours: Russian Military

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: More than 800 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from neighboring Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Sunday.

Nearly 700 Syrians return home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours - Russian Military

Moscow, Oct 29 (Sputnik) Nearly 700 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Lebanon and Jordan over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

Saudi embassy evacuates 132 Saudi citizens from Lebanon

Beirut (Xinhua/UNI) The Saudi Embassy in Lebanon announced on Sunday that it has evacuated 132 Saudi citizens from Lebanon to date, the National News Agency reported.

Over 50 security officers injured in Beirut protests, 70 people detained - Authorities

Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) At least 52 members of Lebanon’s security forces have been injured during anti-government protests in Beirut, while 70 people have been detained, the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) said.

Hundreds of Lebanese protest against deteriorating living conditions

Beirut, Oct 6 (Xinhua/UNI) Hundreds of Lebanese people protested on Sunday against deteriorating economic conditions in the country and the absence of basic services, the National News Agency reported.

Terrorists carry out three attacks on Lebanon’s Tripoli, one soldier killed

Beirut, Jun 4 (Sputnik/UNI) A group of terrorists has carried out three attacks on a military patrol and police officers in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, killing one soldier and injuring several others, local media reported.