Nov 01, 2022
Leadership vacuum in Lebanon
The term of President Michel Aoun ends without a successor in sight. By Erin Viner Departure of the 89-year-old Christian president leaves a void at the top of a failing…
Jun 17, 2022
Int’l court orders life terms for 2005 Lebanon bombers
Appeals judged at the Hague sentenced two men in absentia to life imprisonment for their role in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri. By Erin Viner…
May 10, 2022
Hezbollah could win Lebanese elections
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri announced his decision to withdraw from politics. By Erin Viner The move by the longtime leader and figurehead of the Sunni Muslim community is…
Mar 30, 2021
Lebanon could sink like Titanic, says official
The Speaker of Lebanon’s parliament issued an urgent appeal for the approval of emergency funds to literally keep the lights on for two more months. “The whole country is in…