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Reformist MPs begin sit-in at Lebanese parliament in protest against political deadlock

Reformist MPs begin sit-in at Lebanese parliament in protest against political deadlock

  • It came after members failed, for an 11th time, to elect a new president to replace Michel Aoun, whose term ended almost 3 months ago
  • ‘I am ashamed of being a parliament member while people are asking for flour, milk, bread and electricity,’ protesting MP Melhem Khalaf told Arab News
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Special Escalating cost-of-living crisis hits Lebanese hard just days after parliamentary elections

Escalating cost-of-living crisis hits Lebanese hard just days after parliamentary elections

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Special The damaged Wardieh hospital is pictured in the aftermath of the Beirut blast that tore through Lebanon's capital in August, 2020. (AFP/File Photo) graphic

How political dysfunction precipitated Lebanon’s healthcare collapse

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Concern as mental health patients in Lebanon struggle to obtain medications

Concern as mental health patients in Lebanon struggle to obtain medications

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
US has told Lebanon not to fear sanction law over energy supply plans, says PM’s office

US has told Lebanon not to fear sanction law over energy supply plans, says PM’s office

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Lebanese political class trying to postpone elections: Expert

Lebanese political class trying to postpone elections: Expert

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Special Social media in Lebanon tells a tale of two different worlds photos

Social media in Lebanon tells a tale of two different worlds

By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
France’s Le Drian to head to Lebanon May 5-6 for crisis talks

France’s Le Drian to head to Lebanon May 5-6 for crisis talks

By Reuters ·
Special US envoy tells Lebanese leaders to ‘show some flexibility’

US envoy tells Lebanese leaders to ‘show some flexibility’

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Lebanon must ration subsidies before reserves run out — finance minister

Lebanon must ration subsidies before reserves run out — finance minister

By Reuters ·
Lebanon protesters block roads over worsening poverty

Lebanon protesters block roads over worsening poverty

By AFP ·
Beirut blast probe points to bungled storage of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate

Beirut blast probe points to bungled storage of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate

By Reuters ·
Special Anxious Lebanese turn to property amid banking crisis

Anxious Lebanese turn to property amid banking crisis

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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