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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.

France 24

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.

Reuters

How Lebanon’s independent hopefuls seek to bypass media barriers

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

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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.

Reuters

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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Lebanon's Grand Mufti Meets GCC Ambassadors, Compares Elections Boycott to Surrender

Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian compared on Thursday a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary elections to "surrender". "We do not want to hand Lebanon over to the enemies of Arabism," he declared during a meeting with ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council to Beirut. The elections are set…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scarred by crisis, election newcomers aim to unseat Lebanon's elite

Reuters

Overseas Lebanese vote in key poll with high stakes for crises-hit country

Lebanese expats cast their ballots in France and dozens of other countries on Sunday in early voting for the May 15 parliamentary elections. Their numbers have swelled due to the economic crisis and calls for change have multiplied. But can the confessional system, entrenched political interests and opposition divides bring…

France 24

Lebanon's descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse

Lebanon holds an election on May 15 that could see a shift of power that sends shockwaves far beyond this small country squeezed between Syria and Israel.

Reuters

A rival sits out Lebanon's election. Now Hezbollah could fill the void

The stakes are high in Lebanon's election. The heavily armed Hezbollah movement has seen one of its main rivals descend into disarray, handing it an opportunity to cement power over a divided country that's sinking into poverty.

Reuters

Lebanese Abroad Vote in Parliamentary Elections

Lebanese in more than 40 countries voted in a national election on Sunday, days after a similar vote was held in 10 nations. Just under 200,000 Lebanese living overseas are eligible to participate in the vote for the 128-member legislature, the first since the 2019 financial collapse and port blast…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese expatriates vote in parliamentary elections

Opposition hopes for significant diaspora votes amid economic crisis, but analysts say status quo likely to be upheld.

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Scots gather to block Home Office ‘immigration raid’ at Edinburgh restaurant with police called

Police Scotland confirmed they are also in attendance to monitor the large crowd that gathered shortly before 7pm close to the Beirut restaurant.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Police scramble to mass protest over restaurant 'immigration raid'

Various vans have been spotted parked outside Beirut, in Nicolson Square, this evening, May 5, with locals spotted protesting the alleged raid. Police officers have been pictured in the area to help manage the situation

Al Jazeera

Hariri’s absence leaves Sunni voters unsure ahead of Lebanon poll

Experts say Saad Hariri’s absence from upcoming Lebanese election created a ‘political void’ for the Sunni community.

The Independent UK

‘An absolute scandal’: The Syrian teenager who died waiting to be resettled in Britain

Firas, 13, who had cerebral palsy, died in February, four years after he and his family were promised a place in the UK under a resettlement programme, reports Bel Trew

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Man overseeing Lebanon vote frets about disruptions, vote buying

Leaving his office this week, the 80-year-old head of Lebanon's election commission escorted journalists down eight flights of stairs, lighting the way with a mobile phone.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia, France launch humanitarian projects in Lebanon

Agreement will provide about $32m for projects focusing on food security and the battered healthcare system.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Vatican Committee Visits Beirut to Complete Preparations for Pope's Visit

Pope Francis' visit to Lebanon on June 12-13 is of great importance to many Lebanese who see it as a gateway to hope after all the difficulties that the country has experienced since 2019. Preparations are underway for the Pontiff's visit, in coordination between Lebanese and Vatican officials. In mid-April,…

Al Jazeera

Lebanese opposition election candidates face threats and attacks

Opposition candidates in the upcoming election accuse supporters of traditional parties of disrupting their campaigns.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Picks Career Diplomat Michael Ratney as Envoy to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Michael Ratney to be US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday. Ratney previously served as the charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the US special envoy for Syria. Ratney, whose official biography says he speaks…

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Lebanese Security Forces Intensify Measures in Hezbollah Stronghold Following Spike in Crime

Lebanon’s security forces carried out a series of raids in Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahieh, the strongholds of the Shiite Hezbollah party and Amal movement, following complaints by the local population over the security situation. The security forces arrested dozens of individuals, who are wanted for theft, armed robbery and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Beirut Port Blast Suspect Faces Extradition Hearing in Madrid

A Portuguese man faced an extradition hearing in Madrid over allegations he was involved in the devastating 2020 port explosion in Beirut, authorities said on Thursday. The man, named in court as Jorge Manuel Mirra Neto Moreira, flew to Chile from the Spanish capital this week but was put on…

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