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Story Type Required Source Required Byline Optional No Photo Title Required 85 Characters Remaining URL(Alias) Required 27 Characters Remaining wave-of-lebanon-bank-heists-to-seize-back-frozen-savings Same as Title? Strap Required Maximum 150 Characters Sali Hafiz streamed a live video of her raid, in which she could be heard yelling at employees to release a sum of money while entrances to the bank were sealed. (Photo: Twitter)

Wave of Lebanon bank 'heists' to seize back frozen savings

Since the value of Lebanon's currency began plummeting and banks started imposing draconian restrictions on withdrawals.

16 Sep 2022 4:47 PM

Aftermath of a massive explosion is seen in in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris. (AP)

Two massive explosions in Beirut leaves 73 dead, thousands injured

Lebaon's PM said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored for years in a portside warehouse had blown up, leading to the second explosion

05 Aug 2020 9:11 AM

A picture shows the scene of an explosion in Beirut. AP photo

Huge explosion rocks Beirut

The afternoon blast shook several parts of the capital and thick smoke billowed from the city centre

04 Aug 2020 9:45 PM

Lebanon isn’t the only Middle Eastern country, though, where perceptions of corruption at the highest level have lately led to outrage on the streets. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lessons from Lebanon, Chile: Hard to tell the last straw

The lingua franca of the neoliberal upper crust, however, ‘reform’ all too often implies measures that target the poor at the expense of the rich.

24 Oct 2019 7:32 AM

Lebanon army cracks down on protests as government bickers

Groups of young people gathered on the streets of the capital, preparing for a new day of protests despite the burgeoning crackdown.

19 Oct 2019 7:52 PM

Adrian Darya 1 tanker was held by British overseas territory of Gibraltar for 6 weeks. (Photo: AP)

Iranian tanker released by Gibraltar after 6 weeks, now en route to Lebanon instead of Turkey

The ship was suspected of transporting crude oil to Syria and the US has called for it to be seized.

30 Aug 2019 4:05 PM

This year’s promising season marks a rare ray of light in an otherwise gloomy outlook for Lebanon’s economy which is struggling with massive public debt after years of low growth. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lebanon back on the tourist map after years of political unrest

Back on the map: Lebanon hopes for best tourist season in years.

12 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

While some showed up out of a love for jazz, many came to enjoy the chance to hear music at an outdoor event. (Photo: Pixabay)

All that jazz: Saudis attend country's first jazz festival

The entertainment plans are largely motivated by economics, part of a reform programme to diversify the economy away from oil.

24 Feb 2018 6:04 PM

The decision was praised by several prominent Lebanese public figures and politicians and caused a stir on social media.

Muslim boys insult Christianity, sentenced to memorise verses of Quran

The unique sentencing comes from a Christian judge in Lebanon where insulting religion can fetch up to three years in prison.

14 Feb 2018 12:50 PM

The life-size 4th century BC white marble bull's head, the star artefact among the works that were all looted in 1981. (Photo: AFP)

Lebanon museum unveils artefacts looted during civil war

The five pieces were discovered on the Phoenician site of Eshmun, near the southern port city of Sidon.

02 Feb 2018 9:23 PM

Lebanon officially bans Wonder Woman movie

The ban was decided by a six-member Ministry of Economy committee.

01 Jun 2017 10:41 AM

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