Northern part of damaged Beirut grain silos collapses – media
Beirut, LebanonReuters The northern section of the grain silos damaged two years ago by a blast at the Beirut port collapsed early on Tuesday after warnings the structure was leaning too far to stay up. The crash sent a cloud of brown-grey dust billowing over the waterfront, the LBCI television station reported. There were no […]
Truth about Beirut port blast cannot be hidden, Pope says
Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis said on Wednesday he hoped the people of Lebanon can be comforted by justice over the Beirut port blast that killed at least 215 people two years ago, saying “the truth can never be hidden”. Pope Francis leaves after the weekly general audience at the Vatican, on 3rd August. PICTURE: […]
Lebanon holds first parliament election since financial collapse, blast
Beirut, LebanonReuters Iran-backed Hezbollah has been dealt a blow in Lebanon’s parliamentary election with preliminary results showing losses for some of its oldest allies and the Saudi-aligned Lebanese Forces party saying it had gained seats. With votes still being counted, the final make-up of the 128-member parliament has yet to emerge. The heavily armed Shi’ite […]
Lebanon’s top Christian cleric issues elections plea
Beirut, LebanonReuters Lebanon’s top Christian cleric, Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, stressed the importance of the country holding legislative elections next year as he delivered his Christmas sermon on Saturday. Al-Rai also called for the government to convene, saying that failing to do so sets a precedent that may hinder the function of future governments. Maronite […]