Berjawi: No one can force us out of Tariq al-Jedideh

Arab Movement Party leader Shaker al-Berjawi said on Monday that “no one can force us out of Tariq al-Jedideh,” a day after clashes in the Beirut neighborhood left two people dead and 18 wounded. (more…)

Army tanks on Beirut streets after clashes over Syria

A  tense calm prevailed Monday across the Lebanese capital following overnight clashes between pro and anti-Syrian Sunni-Muslim groups, which left two people dead and 18 injured, the state-run Lebanese News agency said.

Troops backed by tanks were deployed across the city (more…)

9 wounded in Beirut protests against murder of cleric

Protesters blocked several roads on Sunday all across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, to to protest against the murder of Sheikh Ahmed Abdel Wahid.

Sheikh Abdel Wahid was killed at an army checkpoint in the Akkar town of al-Kweikhat on Sunday . (more…)

Lebanon PM rules out resignation for now

Following a security meeting at the Grand Serail , Lebanese PM Nagib Mikati ruled out resignation for now . ” The time now is to accept responsibility and not to quit”, he told reporters after the meeting that he chaired to discuss the security measures after the murder on Sunday of Sunni cleric Sheikh Ahmad Abdel Wahid. (more…)

Druze Sheikh Akl condemns murder of Sunni cleric

Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Akl Naim Hassan condemned the murder of Sunni cleric Sheikh Ahmad Abdel Wahid on Sunday, National News Agency reported.

“ I call on everyone to practice self-restraint , calm down and be [wise],” NNA quoted Hassan as saying.
Hassan offered his condolences to Dar el Fatwa , called for punishing the perpetrators “no matter who they are,” and urged the Lebanese army (more…)

Akkar Muslim clerics call for a strike on Monday

The muftis and clerics of Akkar on Sunday called for a general strike across Lebanon to protest against the killing on Sunday of Sheikh Ahmed Abdel Wahid at an army checkpoint in the Akkar town of al-Kweikhat. (more…)

Aoun sues Geagea, others

Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun filed a lawsuit against Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea over his recent statements on the political assassinations in Lebanon since 2005, FPM press office revealed on Saturday in a statement (more…)

UAE, Qatar travel advisory upsets Lebanon, update

UAE and Qatar’s foreign ministries issued a travel advisory in which they restricted travel to Lebanon and urged their nationals in the country to leave because of the unstable security situation.

“The UAE is keen to preserve the safety of its nationals and expats (more…)

U.S. Embassy ruled out the return of Syrian army to Lebanon

The U.S. Embassy ruled out on Thursday the return of the Syrian army to Lebanon, calling on Christians to open the doors of dialogue instead of focusing on fears.

This comes in response to Rifaat Eid, the head of the Arab Democratic Party, who called on Wednesday for the return of the Syrian army (more…)

13 year old boy killed in renewed Tripoli clashes

A 13-year-old boy was killed and at least four other people wounded by sniper fire in the Lebanese city of Tripoli in north Lebanon on Wednesday . (more…)