The Irish Times

At least 28 killed in Lebanon fuel tank explosion

Health ministry says 79 people injured, Red Cross searching site

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 11:34

The Irish Times view on Lebanon’s protests: the WhatsApp revolt

Huge crowds have taken to the streets in a show over anger against the ruling elite

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 19:00

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire along Lebanon border

Lebanon PM seeks intervention from US and France ‘in face of developments’ in south

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 16:12

Up to €4.4bn pledged to help refugees inside Syria and on borders

Leaders warn of social upheaval in own countries if assisted returns not sped up

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 19:02

New national unity government formed in Lebanon

‘Time for painkillers is over’, says prime minister Saad al-Hariri as cabinet announced

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 20:04

Mohammed bin Salman vows to bring Khashoggi killers to justice

Saudi prince told investors writer’s killing would not derail the kingdom’s reform drive

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 06:53

Jamal Khashoggi would have known risks of entering Saudi consulate

Not even royals are exempt from being ‘disappeared’ by despotic Wahhabist regime

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 17:42

Hizbullah allies set to take top posts in Lebanon’s parliament

Saad al-Hariri expected to continue as PM but faces tough negotiations to form government

Tue May 22 2018 - 15:52

Saudi Arabia sacks military leaders as war in Yemen flounders

Shake-up of armed forces aimed at tightening Crown Prince Mohammed’s grip on power

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 14:08

Family says they have lost contact with Egypt’s former PM

Ahmed Shafik deported to Cairo after saying he would run for president, claim relatives

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 18:35

Hariri back in Lebanon for first time since quitting as PM

Sudden resignation thrust Lebanon to fore of regional tussle between Saudi Arabia and Iran

Tue Nov 21 2017 - 22:45

Lebanon accuses Saudi Arabia of holding its PM hostage

France claims Saad al-Hariri will visit with his family in the next few days

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 19:09

Lebanese president won’t accept PM’s resignation until he returns – sources

Saad al-Hariri left Lebanon for Saudi Arabia on Friday citing assassination plot

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 18:21

Lebanese PM resigns saying his life is in danger

Saad al-Hariri cited assassination plot and accused Iran and Hezbollah of sowing strife in Arab world

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 17:02

French election: Marine Le Pen attempts global outreach

Front National leader’s popularity continues to grow, despite scandal over assistants

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 17:30

Suicide bombers kill 4 in Beirut

Al Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, claim responsibility for double attack

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 15:52