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Lebanon agrees ‘framework’ to negotiate on disputed maritime border with Israel – senior official

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Lebanon is ready for US-mediated talks with Israel to resolve a long-standing maritime border dispute, the speaker of Lebanon’s parliament, Nabih Berri, said. The two nations are technically in a state of war. … Read More >Lebanon agrees ‘framework’ to negotiate on disputed maritime border with Israel – senior official

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Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Invites Media to Visit Sites Israeli PM Netanyahu Claims Are Missile Depots

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After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday to be revealing the location of a Hezbollah missile factory in Beirut, Lebanon, the militant group invited the media to tour the facility, which turned out to be a gas canister factory. … Read More >Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Invites Media to Visit Sites Israeli PM Netanyahu Claims Are Missile Depots

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Bibi at it again? Israeli PM presents new PowerPoint at UNGA, this time detailing alleged Hezbollah arms depot in Beirut

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Lebanese group Hezbollah has a “secret arms depot” in residential Beirut, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in an address to the UN General Assembly, during which he again turned to a PowerPoint, maps, and other visual aids. … Read More >Bibi at it again? Israeli PM presents new PowerPoint at UNGA, this time detailing alleged Hezbollah arms depot in Beirut

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EU expresses ‘disappointment’ over resignation of Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges ‘unity’ amid political chaos

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Brussels has relayed its dissatisfaction with the political gridlock that led to the resignation of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, Mustapha Adib, stressing that the country must urgently form a new government. … Read More >EU expresses ‘disappointment’ over resignation of Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges ‘unity’ amid political chaos

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TONS of ammonium nitrate discovered at Beirut port weeks after same substance sparked devastating blast

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An inspection of Beirut port has uncovered tons of ammonium nitrate, the same highly explosive chemical substance that sparked the massive blast which ravaged the Lebanese capital in early August. … Read More >TONS of ammonium nitrate discovered at Beirut port weeks after same substance sparked devastating blast

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The real goal of US sanctions on ex-Lebanese ministers is not corruption… it is to weaken Hezbollah & combat Iranian influence

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US sanctions against ex-Lebanese ministers are an attempt to weaken Hezbollah, cast out “Iranian influence” and keep protests lukewarm in terms of their anger toward America which helped construct the corrupt Lebanese government. … Read More >The real goal of US sanctions on ex-Lebanese ministers is not corruption… it is to weaken Hezbollah & combat Iranian influence

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Lebanese president promises to punish perpetrators of new Beirut fire, whether ‘sabotage or negligence’ started it

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With Beirut once again blanketed in black smoke, Lebanese President Michel Aoun suggested that the latest fire in the city may have been the result of sabotage, and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. … Read More >Lebanese president promises to punish perpetrators of new Beirut fire, whether ‘sabotage or negligence’ started it

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Blaze with black smoke breaks out near Beirut harbor weeks after disastrous port blast (VIDEO)

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A massive fire has engulfed Beirut’s port facilities shortly after a bang was reportedly heard in the area. The incident is said to have caused panic in the city, still reeling from the port blast that killed 190 a month ago. … Read More >Blaze with black smoke breaks out near Beirut harbor weeks after disastrous port blast (VIDEO)

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Turkey’s Erdogan, Libya’s Sarraj Discuss Cooperation in Eastern Mediterranean

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fayez Sarraj, the head of Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord, have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation to protect the two countries’ interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Turkish Presidency said in a press release on Sunday. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan, Libya’s Sarraj Discuss Cooperation in Eastern Mediterranean