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Lebanon receives Interpol notice for auto tycoon Ghosn

Lebanese judicial officials say Beirut has received from Interpol a wanted notice for disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn, four weeks after French prosecutors issued an international arrest warrant for him, The officials did not give further details about the Interpol-issued Red Notice, which is a non-binding request to law enforcement…

The Independent UK

Lebanon's emboldened opposition goes from protest to parliament

When Halime El Kaakour enters Lebanon's parliament as a newly elected lawmaker next week, she will step past the same concrete barriers that security forces erected to keep her and other protesters out during massive anti-government rallies in 2019.

Reuters

The ‘untouchable’ parliamentary speaker at the heart of Lebanon’s next political storm

At 84, Nabih Berry is a seasoned Lebanese political player who has been the country’s parliamentary speaker for 30 years. Following Sunday’s legislative elections, the octogenarian stalwart is running for another term. But a record number of newcomers and political opponents are against his reelection – and in Lebanon, that…

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Lebanon's Hezbollah urges 'cooperation' as vote brings no majority

Beirut (AFP) - The head of Lebanon's powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah called Wednesday on parliamentary factions to cooperate, following elections that saw no bloc achieve a majority and the representation of independent lawmakers rise.

AFP

Analysis-For Riyadh, Hezbollah setback is rare good news from Lebanon

For Saudi Arabia, losses for Iran's allies in a Lebanese general election mark a rare piece of good news from a country where Tehran has long been ascendant, and could play to Riyadh's advantage in a regional tussle for influence.

Reuters

Tense times ahead for Lebanon after elections

Beirut (AFP) - Hezbollah's opponents might rejoice at their loss of majority in parliament but Lebanon's packed political calendar now sets the stage for protracted deadlocks at best or violence at worst.

AFP

MPs charged over Beirut blast re-elected, troubling families of victims

Two Lebanese lawmakers charged in connection with the 2020 Beirut port blast have been re-elected in the first poll since the catastrophe, leaving some families of victims fearing further delays in a stalled investigation into the explosion.

Reuters

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Hezbollah lose ground, reformists surge in Lebanon polls

Beirut (AFP) - Shiite group Hezbollah and its allies lost their majority in Lebanon's parliament, official results showed Tuesday, while independents achieved a surprise breakthrough.

AFP

A dozen independent newcomers elected to Lebanon parliament - Reuters tally of official results

A dozen independent freshmen MPs won seats in Lebanon's parliament, official results showed on Tuesday, in a breakthrough reflecting public anger at the country's financial collapse and lack of accountability for the Beirut port blast of 2020.

Reuters

Lebanon vote weakens Hezbollah bloc as reformists book gains

Beirut (AFP) - An election in crisis-hit Lebanon appears to have dealt a setback to the biggest bloc, led by the Iran-backed Shiite Muslim Hezbollah party, and boosted reformists, provisional results showed Monday.

AFP

Lebanon awaits results of first vote since multiple crises

Beirut (AFP) - The results of Lebanon's first elections since multiple crises ravaged the country were expected Monday, with opposition groups hoping for modest but unprecedented gains.

AFP

Crisis-hit Lebanon votes but few expect major change

Beirut (AFP) - Turnout was low as Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state.

AFP

Crisis-hit Lebanon goes to polls but few expect major change

Beirut (AFP) - Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state, a major test for new opposition groups bent on ousting the ruling elite.

AFP

To parents of toddler killed in Beirut blast, Lebanon's vote 'means everything'

Their index fingers stained with purple ink, Paul and Tracy Naggear emerged solemnly on Sunday from a polling station in the Lebanese capital – less than 2 km (1 mile) from where their daughter was killed in a chemical blast less than two years ago.

Reuters

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AFP

In blast-hit Lebanese capital, voters want new faces

Beirut (AFP) - After voting in Lebanon's elections Sunday, Beirut blast survivor Nessrin hoped the ink on her finger would be a toe in the door of parliament for new candidates fighting corruption.

France 24

Lebanon votes in first election since Beirut blast, economic crisis

Polls opened on Sunday in Lebanon's first election since the deadly Beirut port blast and the country's economic collapse, making it a test of whether Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies can preserve their parliamentary majority amid soaring poverty and public anger.

AFP

Lebanon votes in first election since crisis

Beirut (AFP) - Lebanon voted Sunday in its first election since multiple crises dragged it to the brink of failed statehood, a major test for new opposition groups bent on removing the ruling elite.

Reuters

Lebanon holds first parliament election since financial collapse, blast

Lebanese voted on Sunday in the first parliamentary election since the country's economic collapse, with many saying they hoped to deal a blow to ruling politicians they blame for the crisis even if the odds of major change appear slim.

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10 killed in deadliest recent Syria rebel attack

Beirut (AFP) - Syrian rebels killed 10 soldiers in northern Syria Friday, in the deadliest such attack since a truce deal reached over two years ago, a war monitor and state media said.

AFP

Lebanese activists launch mock 'lollar' currency

Beirut (AFP) - Lebanese activists Friday rolled out mock banknotes featuring paintings of a gutted central bank or the Beirut port explosion to denounce high-level corruption that has helped to wreck the country.

Al Jazeera

How Lebanon’s independent hopefuls seek to bypass media barriers

Contenders running against traditional sectarian parties are turning to podcasts and social media.

Reuters

Lebanon to vote in first election since financial meltdown

Lebanese vote on Sunday in the first election since their country's economic collapse, a test of whether Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies can preserve their parliamentary majority amidst soaring poverty and anger at ruling parties.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scarred by Crisis, Election Newcomers Aim to Unseat Lebanon’s Elite

Shot by security forces during protests over the 2020 Beirut port blast and frozen out of his bank savings during Lebanon's financial collapse, Firas Hamdan has plenty of grievances against the authorities. On Sunday, Hamdan hopes to start changing things for the better by winning a seat in parliament, one…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Vote Seen as Last Chance in Crisis-Plagued Nation

In households across Lebanon, it's likely that one or more family members are planning to emigrate - if they can get a passport. Demand is high but the bankrupt government has not paid the company contracted to issue or renew the documents. Lebanese spend their days at the banks, waiting…

The Independent UK

Lebanon vote seen as last chance in crisis-plagued nation

In every household in Lebanon it's likely that one or more family members plan to emigrate — if they can get a passport

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