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Illustrative image of a tank flying the Hezbollah terror group's flag seen in the Qara area in Syria's Qalamoun region on August 28, 2017 (AFP Photo/Louai Beshara)
June 21, 2018, 9:07 pm
Monitor group: Hezbollah is pulling back from Israel-Syria border, Iran isn’t
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Iranian-backed terror group withdrawing to positions 40 kilometers from boundary at Russian request, but Iran refusing to do the same
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Jamal Hilal, a 28-year-old Lebanese freediver, holds a speargun as he starts to dive off of the coast of Qalamun in northern Lebanon, on March 4, 2018, in a bid to promote regulated spearfishing and raise awareness against fast-depleting aquatic wildlife. (AFP PHOTO / IBRAHIM CHALHOUB)
June 2, 2018, 9:16 am
Lebanon’s spearfishers fight to preserve stocks
Growing number of amateur fishermen joining effort to raise awareness for fast-depleting aquatic wildlife in Mediterranean
By Ibrahim Chalhoub
Mohammed, a Lebanese roaming barber, better known as "Abo Tawila," rides his bicycle on the outskirts of the Palestinian refugee camp of Burj al-Barjaneh, south of the capital Beirut on May 29, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / JOSEPH EID)
May 30, 2018, 2:06 pm
Beirut’s dapper barber-on-a-bike offers curbside cuts
Inspired by vendors who once roamed the streets of the Lebanese capital, Abo Tawila hits the tarmac every night in vintage duds looking for customers
By AFP
Ziad Itani, a Lebanese stage actor who was indicted on charges of collaborating with Israel and drug possession, sends kisses to his supporters after he was released by Lebanese authorities, at his house, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
May 29, 2018, 7:03 pm
Lebanon charges officer for framing actor as spy for Israel
Lieutenant Colonel Suzanne Hajj indicted for fabricating case of collaboration with Israel against Ziad Itani as part of revenge plot
By AFP
An Israel Air Force F-16, December 31, 2015. (Ofer Zidon/Flash90/File)
May 28, 2018, 9:45 pm
Moscow: Reports Israeli jets intercepted over Lebanon are ‘amateur nonsense’
After its warplanes said to confront F-16s, Russia's Defense Ministry says it doesn't operate in Lebanese airspace
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
A Russian air force technician reports to a pilot that a Su-34 bomber is ready for a combat mission at Hemeimeem airbase in Syria on January 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Vladimir Isachenkov)
May 28, 2018, 12:36 pm
In rare face-off, Russian jets reportedly intercept Israeli planes over Lebanon
SU-34 planes said to have challenged IAF F-16s in Tripoli's skies despite mechanism to avoid conflicts between Moscow and Jerusalem
By TOI staff
In this Friday, April 13, 2018 photo, supporters of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah hold a banner with his portrait and Arabic words that reads: "All the loyalty to the man of nobility." (AP /Hussein Malla)
May 25, 2018, 6:15 am
New Hezbollah sanctions may hamstring formation of Lebanese government
Tasked with stitching together cabinet, Hariri faces challenge of allowing powerful group into coalition even as US and Gulf ramp up pressure
By Bassem Mroue
Outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, center, arrives to parliament to attend a session for the election of the house speaker, in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, May 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
May 24, 2018, 2:53 pm
Hariri expected to remain Lebanese PM as president begins consultations
Incumbent is supported by the largest blocs in parliament and will likely work on forming a national unity cabinet
By Agencies
A photograph of an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet flying over the Lebanese capital of Beirut, which was apparently leaked to Israel's Hadashot news. (Screen capture)
May 24, 2018, 1:30 pm
Stealth messaging: 7 things to know for May 24
From the Gazan sands to the skies over Lebanon, Israel is attempting to make itself heard, with varying degrees of success
By Joshua Davidovich
Drivers take part in the "Rallye des Graces" upon arriving in the Lebanese coastal city of Byblos, north of the capital Beirut, on May 19, 2018, during the first leg of the tour. / AFP PHOTO / JOSEPH EID
May 20, 2018, 1:52 am
Lebanon hosts first all-female classic car rally
28 drivers in two-day Rallye des Graces event include women from France, UK, China, and Algeria; driving from Beirut to the Syrian border
By AFP
Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah speaks on a screen via a video link during a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the death of Hezbollah top commander, Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in an explosion in Damascus, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon, on May 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
May 17, 2018, 12:35 am
​US, Gulf Arab states place sanctions on Hezbollah leadership
Nasrallah and other senior members listed in injuction freezing vulnerable assets and blocking access to global financial networks
By Agencies
In this picture taken Saturday, May 12, 2018, bracelets decorated with the rainbow colors are displayed at a restaurant during the launch event of Beirut Pride week in Beirut, Lebanon (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
May 16, 2018, 9:32 am
Lebanon’s gay pride week brought to halt after crackdown
Organizer detained for 'encouraging debauchery and offending public decency,' told to pledge to call off festivities
By AP and TOI staff
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on April 11, 2018. (Yoav Ari Dudkevitc/Flash90)
May 10, 2018, 12:11 pm
Liberman says Lebanon now under ‘complete control’ of Hezbollah
Defense minister warns that terror group's electoral success creates 'new reality' on Israel's northern border
By Raoul Wootliff
A Hezbollah armored vehicle sits at the site where clashes erupted between Hezbollah and al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Wadi al-Kheil or al-Kheil Valley in the Lebanon-Syria border, July 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
May 8, 2018, 7:02 pm
Hezbollah arsenal to go unchallenged after Lebanon vote — analysts
Terror group's electoral success said to guarantee its bloc an effective veto power over important decisions, meaning no action will be taken against its arms
By AFP and TOI staff
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivers a televised speech during a ceremony held by the terror group in Beirut commemorating its killed leaders on February 16, 2018. (AFP Photo/Joseph Eid)
May 7, 2018, 7:35 pm
Hezbollah head hails electoral ‘victory’ as protection from calls to disarm
Hassan Nasrallah tells supporters the 'resistance option' is safeguarding Lebanon, as PM Hariri sees large losses against Iran-backed group
By AFP
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