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Lebanese President Michel Aoun, left, meets with Prime Minister-Designate Hassan Diab at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, January 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
January 21, 2020, 11:13 pm
New government in crisis-hit Lebanon ends 3-month vacuum
But cabinet headed by Prime Minister Hassan Diab and backed by Hezbollah seen as unlikely to satisfy protests that have shaken the country
By Agencies and TOI staff
Riot police fire rubber bullets against anti-government protesters, during ongoing protests against the political elites who have ruled the country for decades, in Beirut, Lebanon, January 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
January 21, 2020, 8:27 pm
Lebanon frees US journalist falsely accused of live-streaming for Israeli outlet
Nicholas Frakes released after 42-hour detention over suspicion that he sent footage of protests to Haaretz newspaper
By Bassem Mroue
Riot police stand guard during clashes with anti-government protesters, during ongoing protests against the political elites who have ruled the country for decades, in Beirut, Lebanon, January 19, 2020. (Hassan Ammar/AP)
January 21, 2020, 5:18 am
Lebanon officials vow to deter ‘infiltrator’ attacks after weekend violence
Escalation sees more than 540 people wounded as wrangling delays formation of new government to replace that of PM Hariri, who quit last year in the face of street protests
By Hashem Osseiran
An anti-government protester stands on barriers as he throws stones at riot police during ongoing protests against the political elites who have ruled the country for decades, in Beirut, Lebanon, January 19, 2020. (Hassan Ammar/AP)
January 20, 2020, 6:22 pm
Lebanese security chiefs plan crackdown to stop vandalism after riots
President Aoun huddles with officials after a week of unrest that saw hundreds injured, property damaged; US reporter detained for broadcasting live to Israeli newspaper
By Bassem Mroue
Lebanese anti-government protesters gather by the barricaded road leading to parliament in central Beirut as smoke billows from tear gas canisters, on January 19, 2020 . (PATRICK BAZ/AFP)
January 19, 2020, 7:47 pm
Lebanon protesters regroup after day of violent clashes injures hundreds
Despite rainfall, crowds demanding change in ruling class gather in central Beirut, rallying at barricades on road leading to parliament amid heavy deployment of security forces
By Tony Gamal-Gabriel
Lebanese police walk after dispersing a protest in Beirut, Lebanon, January 18, 2020. (AP/Hassan Ammar)
January 19, 2020, 2:20 pm
Lebanon to release protesters detained after night of intense riots
Prosecutors order 34 people released after worst night since demonstrations began, with nearly 400 injured
By Sarah El Deeb
Supporters of the Hezbollah terror group drive in a convoy in support of its leader Hassan Nasrallah's speech, in the area of Fatima's Gate in Kfar Kila on the Lebanese border with Israel, October 25, 2019. (Ali Dia/AFP)
January 18, 2020, 11:53 pm
Israeli FM, US top diplomat urge more countries to blacklist Hezbollah entirely
Following UK’s move, Katz and Pompeo call on nations to add the political wing of Iran-backed Lebanese group to terror list
By TOI staff and Agencies
Lebanese demonstrators block the main bridge linking the western and eastern sides of the capital Beirut, to protest against a political elite accused of corruption and incompetence, on Janury 17, 2020 (PATRICK BAZ / AFP)
January 18, 2020, 11:47 am
Lebanese demonstrators block roads as protests enter fourth month
Dozens close thoroughfares, hundreds gather near parliament and central bank, the target of renewed anger amid worst economic crisis country has experienced since civil war
By AFP
Hezbollah fighters parade during the inauguration of a new cemetery for their fighters who died fighting against Israel, in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on November 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)
January 17, 2020, 7:41 pm
UK adds entire Hezbollah movement to terror blacklist and freezes its assets
Israel and US welcome move and call on other nations to blacklist the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group; step follows British government decision last March
By AFP and TOI staff
Anti-government protesters smash a bank widow, during ongoing protests against the Lebanese central bank's governor and against the deepening financial crisis, at Hamra trade street, in Beirut, Lebanon, January 14, 2020. (Hussein Malla/AP)
January 15, 2020, 3:35 pm
59 arrested in Lebanon protests after clashes near central bank
47 police officers injured in hours-long street battles in Beirut’s key commercial district; rioters smash windows of private banks amid demands for regime changes
By Sarah El Deeb
Lebanese anti-government protesters clash with riot police in the capital Beirut, on January 14, 2020 (Marwan TAHTAH / AFP)
January 15, 2020, 3:59 am
Lebanon in ‘week of wrath’ protests over political vacuum, economic crisis
Debt-burdened nation has been without a government since Saad Hariri resigned in October, as political parties fail to agree on makeup of new leadership team
By AFP
Anti-government protesters burn tires during ongoing protests after weeks of calm in Beirut, Lebanon, January 14, 2020. (Hussein Malla/AP)
January 14, 2020, 2:31 pm
Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
Demonstrators burn tires, block 3 main highways leading to Beirut, demand removal of ruling elite and replacement with fresh leaders
By Sarah El Deeb
Then prime minister Ehud Olmert, center, shakes hands with Israeli investor Shai Agassi, left, and Carlos Ghosn at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
January 8, 2020, 5:38 pm
Fugitive ex-Nissan boss summoned by Lebanese prosecutor over Israel visit
Carlos Ghosn, who escaped prosecution for financial crimes in Japan, may face charges over 2008 trip that broke local law and boycott of Jewish state
By Agencies and TOI staff
Carlos Ghosn (R) and then Israeli president Shimon Peres at a meeting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, January 21, 2008. (Michal Fattal/Flash90)
January 2, 2020, 5:32 pm
Lebanese lawyers want ex-chief of Nissan prosecuted over 2008 Israel trip
Legal report argues that after he escaped Japan, Carlos Ghosn should stand trial in Lebanon ‘for the crime of having entered an enemy country and violated the boycott law’
By AFP
In this April 25, 2019, file photo, former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn leaves Tokyo's Detention Center for bail in Tokyo, Japan. (Kyodo News via AP, File)
January 2, 2020, 3:47 pm
Lebanon receives Interpol notice for Nissan ex-chair after Japan escape
Carlos Ghosn, wanted for financial offenses, reportedly fled in a private jet to Turkey, then continued to his native Lebanon where he entered legally
By Bassem Mroue and YURI KAGEYAMA
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