Tag: Beirut

Beirut, Lebanese mother throws her dead son into the water escaping from the sea
- By Alaina
- . September 21, 2020
A new drama in the odyssey of illegal immigration occurred this time not far from the Lebanese coast. Starting from mid-July, an escape route, by

Lebanon to create jugs and glasses from Beirut rubble, how turns a tragedy into an opportunity
- By Alaina
- . September 15, 2020
Transform one of the greatest tragedies in the country’s memory into an opportunity is the philosophy guiding a group of Lebanese citizens in an upcycling

Afghanistan: Taliban reopen female schools in Herat
- By Alaina
- . September 1, 2020
With backing of majority of MPs, Lebanon has appointed the former ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib as the new Prime Minister. French President Emmanuel Macron

Middle Eastern rich people’s profits during COVID-19 enough to pay Beirut blast repair bill, Oxfam shows
- By Alaina
- . August 29, 2020
The assets of the twenty-one richest people in the Middle East have improved by more than double the amount needed to reconstruct explosion-stricken capital of

Amid protests for revolution, Lebanon’s ruling class continues to control the system
- By Alaina
- . August 26, 2020
The devastating blast at Beirut’s port on August 4 sent shock wave across Lebanon, affecting thousands of life in the aftermath. Notedly, the responsibility of

Lebanon approves state of emergency; rights groups raise concerns over threat to freedom
- By Alaina
- . August 17, 2020
Lebanese Parliament on Thursday approved a state of emergency in the aftermath of widespread protests across the country against the mishandling of national affairs by

Coalition Government Hangs By Budget Approval In Israeli Marathon Vote Saga Starting Today
- By Alaina
- . August 12, 2020
The militarization of oil facilities, the presence of mercenaries as well as the military escalation increases the risks that hydrocarbons and chemicals stored at oil

International community comes together for Lebanon
- By Alaina
- . August 10, 2020
Following last week’s blast in Beirut, a donor conference held for Lebanon’s benefit has seen pledges of nearly 250 million euros. Over 250 million euros

Beirut blast sparks anger in people, protestors raise call for government to quit
- By Alaina
- . August 10, 2020
On Sunday, Central Beirut turned into a battle ground as over 10,000 protestors, gathered at Martyrs’ Square, tried to storm into the Parliament, government ministries

Beirut explosion: Officials warned over 10 times about piled explosives at the port
- By Alaina
- . August 8, 2020
On Friday, Lebanon officials said that the catastrophic blast near Beirut port could have been averted as frequent warnings were sent to the government authorities