Bassil: Nasrallah can't force me to vote for Frangieh
BEIRUT — Free Patriotic Movement head Gebran Bassil said in an interview published Friday night that “being the next president of Lebanon is not part of [his] plan” but that Hezbollah cannot...
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State-organized marches show Iran's 'power': President Raisi
DUBAI—Friday's pro-government demonstrations in Iran show the power of the Islamic Republic, President Ebrahim Raisi said, after days of unrest over the death of a woman detained by the country's...
23 September 2022
Higher Judicial Council: Heated debate over substitute for Judge Bitar
The Higher Judicial Council (HJC) has failed to agree on the appointment of a judge to replace Tarek Bitar — the lead investigator of the 2020 Beirut port blast probe — who would be empowered to...
Claude ASSAF, 23 September 2022
Palestinian President Abbas calls on Israel to resume negotiations immediately
JERUSALEM — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid's call for a two-state solution was a "positive development" but said the proof would be an immediate return...
23 September 2022
'Security measures' prevented Lebanese flag from entering Mikati-Raisi meeting, Bou Habib says
BEIRUT — "Exceptional security measures" surrounding US President Joe Biden's attendance of the United Nations General Assembly in New York Wednesday were to blame for the lack of a Lebanese flag...
23 September 2022
US expands sanctions exceptions to help provide internet to Iranians
NEW YORK — The US Treasury Department on Friday issued guidance expanding the range of internet services available to Iranians despite US sanctions on the country, amid protests around Iran...
23 September 2022
Tripoli fair rehabilitation wins international prize
BEIRUT — A project to renovate an abandoned pavilion on the grounds of the long-neglected Rachid Karami International Fair complex in Tripoli was one of the six winners of the international Aga...
Abby Sewell, 23 September 2022
One dead and several injured in violent fights in Saida
BEIRUT — A man died Friday in Saida, South Lebanon, after being stabbed during an argument, while another scuffle that escalated into a gunfight had earlier in the day injured several people in the...
23 September 2022
Iranian state-organized marchers call for execution of protesters
DUBAI — State-organized demonstrations took place in several Iranian cities on Friday to counter anti-government unrest triggered by the death of a woman in police custody, with marchers calling...
23 September 2022
Blom Bank confirms agreement with depositor behind Tariq al-Jadideh holdup
BEIRUT — Blom Bank reached an agreement on Friday with depositor Abed Soubra, who was behind the holdup of a Blom Bank branch in the Tariq al-Jadideh neighborhood, Beirut, last Friday, Blom Bank's...
23 September 2022
Iran arrests prominent activist, journalist: Reports
PARIS — Iranian security forces have arrested one of Iran's most prominent civil society activists and a journalist who played a key role in exposing the case of Mahsa Amini that sparked nationwide...
23 September 2022
'I am not Hezbollah's candidate,' Frangieh says
BEIRUT — Marada leader Sleiman Frangieh said in an interview with local channel MTV on Thursday that he "is not Hezbollah's candidate" for the Lebanese presidential elections despite him being...
23 September 2022
Charles Debbas: Lebanon’s first and last Orthodox president
BEIRUT– An old adage during the run-up to presidential elections in Lebanon is that every Maronite is a candidate for president. In practice, only a handful of elites are seriously considered for...
Mohamad El Chamaa, 23 September 2022
36 dead in protests over young woman's death: NGO
TEHRAN — At least 36 people have been killed in an Iranian crackdown on protests over the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in police custody, a New York-based rights group said. Amini, 22, died...
23 September 2022
Fuel and diesel prices down, gas prices up
BEIRUT — After a notable price hike on Thursday, gasoline and diesel prices went down on Friday in Lebanon, while gas prices increased once again. The Ministry of Energy announced new prices on...
23 September 2022
US praises progress in talks Lebanon-Israeli negotiations, Mikati not so optimistic
BEIRUT — The spokesperson of the US State Department Ned Price said in an interview Thursday with the American Arabic-language channel al-Hurra that progress was noted by the American envoy Amos...
23 September 2022
Death toll rises to over 80 in boat that left Lebanon and capsized off Syria
BEIRUT — The number of people found dead after their irregular migrant boat capsized off the northwestern Syrian port city of Tartus rose to 87 on Friday evening, according to Lebanese caretaker...
Sally Abou AlJoud, 23 September 2022
Guterres to Mikati: Continued UN support for the Lebanese people
BEIRUT — UN Secretary-General Antonió Guterres held on Thursday at the UN's headquarters in New York a meeting with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, to whom he expressed "the...
Sylviane ZEHIL in New York/L'Orient-Le Jour, 23 September 2022
More than 70 migrants dead off Syrian coast, public sector salaries inadequate for basic needs, EU urges immediate reforms: Everything you need to know to start your Friday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up . The number of sea migrants who were found dead yesterday following a shipwreck off the northwestern Syrian port city of Tartus...
23 September 2022
UK's Truss reviews location of British embassy in Israel
LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss has told her Israeli counterpart she is reviewing the location of Britain's embassy in Israel, her office said on Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Yair...
