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France-Lebanon relations
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri (L) shakes hands with French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian as they attend a conference in Paris on April 6, 2018. (AFP/Pool/Ludovic Marin)
April 6, 2018, 9:33 pm
Lebanon donor conference raises billions
Country’s growth has plummeted due to political instability amid fallout from Syrian war
By Valerie LEROUX and Valerin Bontemps
French President Emmanuel Macron (C) walks between Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri (L) and UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed (R) as they arrive to attend the Lebanon International Support Group meeting in Paris on Decdember 8, 2017. (AFP/Pool/Philippe Wojazer)
December 8, 2017, 10:26 pm
Leave Lebanon alone, world powers tell Saudi Arabia, Iran
After Hariri resignation crisis, leaders meet in Paris to bolster Beirut in the face of power struggles by regional players
By Clare BYRNE and Valerie LEROUX
French President Emmanuel Macron stands at the main entrance of the Elysee Palace on November 20, 2017 in Paris. (AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN)
November 21, 2017, 12:54 am
France on a mission to restore lost Middle East clout
Emmanuel Macron aims to fill vacuum left by US, seeking to resolve Lebanon crisis, Iran missile development
By Daphné BENOIT
File: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, waves as he stands next to French President Emmanuel Macron, right, upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on July 15, 2017 ahead of their meeting. (AFP Photo/Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt)
November 19, 2017, 3:27 pm
With Hariri in Paris, Netanyahu, Macron discuss efforts to end Lebanon crisis
The two leaders also address Iranian moves in region, agree to meet early next month in Paris
By TOI staff and Agencies
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri speaks after meeting with French President at the Elysee Presidential Palace on November 18, 2017 in Paris. (AFP PHOTO / Thomas Samson)
November 18, 2017, 4:34 pm
Hariri, in France, vows to return to Lebanon by Wednesday
Lebanese PM had been in Saudi Arabia since his surprise resignation; Beirut has refused to accept it until he returns
By Katy Lee
The convoy of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri departs Le Bourget airport following Hariri's arrival early November 18, 2017 near Paris. (AFP PHOTO / GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT)
November 18, 2017, 9:43 am
Lebanon’s Hariri arrives in France after Saudi ‘hostage’ rumors
PM due to meet Macron at noon; denies he was held in Riyadh against his will; says he will attend Beirut Independence Day celebrations next week
By AFP and AP
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, shaking hands with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri during a press conference at the Murat Lounge in the Elysee Palace in Paris, September 1, 2017.(AFP/ludovic MARIN)
November 16, 2017, 2:24 pm
Saudis say Lebanon’s Hariri free to leave ‘when he pleases’
French officials say Lebanese prime minister is expected in Paris within days as Riyadh rejects accusations the kingdom is detaining him
By Agencies
Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri gives his first televised interview on November 12, 2017, eight days after announcing his resignation. (Screenshot)
November 15, 2017, 10:04 pm
Lebanese prime minister invited to France amid resignation crisis
French official says Saad Hariri expected to visit in coming days with his family
By PHILIP ISSA and Angela Charlton
France's far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen speaks during a press conference at the Presidential palace of Lebanese city of Baabda, on February 20, 2017. (AFP Photo/Anwar Amro)
February 20, 2017, 2:42 pm
Le Pen in Lebanon for first meeting with head of state
Anti-immigration, far-right French presidential candidate hopes to boost her credibility through talks with Michel Aoun
By AFP
French President Francois Hollande speaks during a joint press conference with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, right, after their meeting in Beirut, April 16, 2016. (AFP/ANWAR AMRO)
April 17, 2016, 1:49 pm
Lebanon asks France to resolve sea spat with Israel
Beirut says dispute over natural resources-rich offshore field is holding back its economic development, could lead to war
By Stuart Winer
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