Lebanon

The Middle East and North Africa has by no means escaped the fall-out from the global financial crisis and economic slowdown, but, by and large, the region's debt burdens are either... 2008-10-16

Syrian troops have apparently gathered at Lebanon's eastern border, adding to speculation that the country is planning to re-enter its neighbour's territory, after troops were deployed... 2008-10-08

The US embassy has warned that early October could be a dangerous time for foreign nationals in Lebanon, with 'the potential for groups or individuals to undertake violent actions... 2008-10-07

News that Syria has amassed 10,000 troops on the Lebanese border underscores our view that the opposition is likely to strengthen its position, if not win outright, in next year's... 2008-09-29

There was yet another attack on the Lebanese army in Tripoli on September 29, with a car bomb killing three soldiers and injuring dozens more. Officials said they suspected that the... 2008-09-29

News that Syria has amassed 10,000 troops on the Lebanese border underscores our view that the opposition is likely to strengthen its position, if not win outright, in next year's... 2008-09-24

Rival Christian groups clashed in northern Lebanon today, in a gunfight that killed two people and injured three more. The incident, which took place in the village of Bsarma, was... 2008-09-18

We are not expecting great things from today's national dialogue in Lebanon, with the backdrop of six attempted bombings in Beirut's mainly Sunni Corniche al-Mazraa area being a very... 2008-09-15

The assassination of senior Lebanese Democratic Party politburo member Saleh al-Aridi last night is remarkable not for the fact that it happened - car bombings targeting politicians... 2008-09-11

The government has agreed on and approved a new minimum wage and a LBP200,000 pay increase for all employees in the public and private sectors. Up 67% on the last floor, set in 1996,... 2008-09-10