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UK court orders British firm to pay Rs 8 cr to Beirut explosion victims
Beirut: A London court has ordered a British firm to pay more than 800,000 pounds (Rs 8,30,36,734) in damages to some of the victims of the Beirut explosion, Reuters reported. British-registered chemical trading…
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Lebanon parliament fails to elect new president for 12th time
Beirut: The Lebanese parliament has failed to elect a new President for the republic during its 12th session, plunging the country into further political uncertainty. In the presidential race, Sleiman Frangieh, leader…
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Lebanon, France sign agreement for health cooperation
Beirut: Lebanon and France have signed an agreement to activate health cooperation between the two countries, media reported. Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad and his French counterpart Francois Braun signed the agreement…
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Gaddafi’s son Hannibal starts hunger strike in Lebanon prison
Riyadh: The son of Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been imprisoned in Lebanon since 2015, has started a hunger strike in protest of his detention without charge, local media reported.…
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Lebanon’s deputy PM calls for central bank chief’s resignation
Beirut: Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Saade Chami has called for the resignation of Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh who is facing money laundering and corruption accusations. “The central bank is one of…
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Lebanon asks UNHCR for Syrian refugee data to tighten control
Beirut: Lebanese Director General of Public Security Elias al-Baissari has called on the UNHCR to provide Lebanon with data on the displaced Syrians, aiming to tighten the country’s refugee measures. “I am…
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Lebanon’s public sector wokers begin two-week strike
Beirut: Public administration employees in Lebanon began a two-week strike, calling for better wages and transportation allowances. Around 90 per cent of the employees participated in the strike in the northern city…
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Saudi citizen Kidnapped in Beirut released
Beirut: A Saudi Arabian citizen kidnapped in Beirut ln Saturday has been released, the Lebanese army has said. “An army intelligence patrol managed to free kidnapped Saudi national Mashari al-Mutairi during a…
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Beirut museum reopens after 3-year repair from port blast
Beirut: The Sursock Museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art has reopened after three years of repair to its building and collections damaged by massive port explosions in Beirut in 2020. The…
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Bahrain set to restore diplomatic relations with Lebanon
Manama: A day after the Arab League summit was held in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Lebanon. The decision comes after more than a…
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Lebanon gets Interpol notice for central bank chief Riad Salameh
Beirut: Lebanon has received an International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) notice issued for its Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, according to the National News Agency. The notice on Friday followed an arrest…
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Lebanon resumes registration service for Syrian refugees willing to return home
Beirut: Lebanon’s General Security Directorate has resumed its registration service for Syrian refugees willing to return to their homeland. The directorate resumed the operation of a registration centre in Arsal, a town…
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Lebanon launches grant programme to support persons with disabilities
Beirut: Lebanon has launched a social grant programme that aims to provide the country’s differently-abled people with direct economic support. At least 20,000 people with disabilities will receive a monthly allowance of…
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Lebanon tightens control over Syrian refugees amid increased tension
Beirut: The Lebanese government has tightened regulations on Syrian refugees as tension between the displaced and the local Lebanese continues to grow. A statement released by the Council of Ministers said the…
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Lebanon postpones municipal elections due to lack of funds
Beirut: The Lebanese Parliament approved a bill to extend the mandate of municipal councils for up to one year, postponing their elections due to a lack of funding. Deputy Speaker of Parliament…
