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Gallant: strike on Beirut - Israel's revenge

Gallant: strike on Beirut - Israel's revenge

Israel's military claimed it killed Hezbollah's most senior commander in an airstrike on Beirut on Tuesday, in retaliation for a cross-border rocket attack that killed 12 youngsters three days ago which it blamed on the Lebanese armed …

Armenia attracts Lebanese refugees amid outflow of its own population

Armenia attracts Lebanese refugees amid outflow of its own population

Against the background of the Beirut blast, the Armenian diaspora's activities intensified, the cabinet members rushed to declare their readiness to accept refugees in the republic, since the Armenian community of Lebanon was facing the threat of a humanitarian catastrophe

Russian rescuers return from Beirut

Russian rescuers return from Beirut

Specialists of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, who took part in eliminating the consequences of the explosion in Beirut, returned to Russia. Il-76 and Superjet planes of the Ministry of Emergencies of the Russian Federation landed at …

Damage from Beirut port explosion surpasses $15 bln

Damage from Beirut port explosion surpasses $15 bln

Damage from the powerful explosion on August 4 in the port district of Beirut has been estimated as over $15 bln, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said in a phone conversation with Felipe VI of Spain. "President Aoun noted that …

Lebanese leader accepts cabinet resignation

Lebanese leader accepts cabinet resignation

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has accepted resignation of the cabinet led by Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Monday, the leader’s press service said in a statement. "Prime Minister [Hassan] Diab have handed in his written …

World pledges €250 million to Lebanon

World pledges €250 million to Lebanon

World leaders pledged more than €250 million for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be delivered "directly" to a population reeling from the deadly port blast in Beirut. …

Clashes between protesters and police continue in Beirut

Clashes between protesters and police continue in Beirut

Clashes between protesters and law enforcers continue in central Beirut, Al Jazeera TV reported. According to the television channel, clashes are reported Sunday from an area near the Lebanese parliament’s building. The …