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Apr 09, 2018
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says specialists found no trace of chemical attack in Syrian town
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russian specialists had found no trace of a chemical attack on the Syrian rebel-held town of Douma, after allegations from the international community. -
Feb 15, 2018
Rex Tillerson calls Hezbollah an 'unhelpful' influence in Lebanon, but says it's part of its political process
Despite being branded a "terrorist" organisation by the US and targeted with economic sanctions, Hezbollah has risen to play a decisive role in regional conflicts including Syria. -
Jan 29, 2018
Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Iran of wanting to 'turn Lebanon into one giant missile site', warns of consequences
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of wanting "to turn Lebanon into one giant missile site" and warned of the consequences as he left Monday for talks in Moscow. -
Jan 21, 2018
Over 13 Syrian refugees died of cold while fleeing to Lebanon, says United Nation
The number of Syrians who have died trying to flee their war-torn country into neighbouring Lebanon during a snowstorm has risen to at least 13, the United Nations said on Sunday. -
Jan 04, 2018
Iran protests will leave Donald Trump disappointed, says Hezbollah head Hassan Nasrallah
The head of Lebanon's powerful Tehran-backed Hezbollah movement has said he was confident protests in Iran would be brought under control and leave US President Donald Trump disappointed -
Dec 30, 2017
Donald Trump condemns arrest of protesters in Iran, tells Tehran 'the world is watching'
President Donald Trump on Friday condemned the arrest of protesters in Iran, telling Tehran that "the world is watching" as officials reported fresh demonstrations over the country's struggling economy. -
Dec 10, 2017
Donald Trump's Jerusalem announcement: Security forces use tear gas during protest near US embassy in Lebanon
Hundreds of protesters, some of them waving Palestinian flags, held demonstrations near the US embassy in Lebanon on Sunday. -
Dec 10, 2017
Donald Trump recognition of Jerusalem: Violence flares at protest near US embassy in Lebanon
Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water canons at protesters near the US Embassy in Lebanon on Sunday during a demonstration against President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. -
Dec 02, 2017
Syrian state media claims Israel launched several missiles at military post near Damascus
The airstrike came as violence resumed in the Damascus suburbs after days of calm while the government and opposition delegations attended peace talks in Geneva -
Nov 23, 2017
Lebanon PM shelves resignation after return to Beirut, eases crisis in West Asia; US welcomes decision
Lebanon’s Saad al-Hariri shelved his decision to resign as prime minister at the request of President Michel Aoun, easing a crisis that had deepened tensions in West Asia.
