Jacob Russell

'Moment of Truth' Approaching for Crisis-Wracked Lebanon  VOA Asia

Gas, Electricity, Medicine in Short Supply in Lebanon  Voice of America

International Donors Pledge Emergency Aid for Lebanon’s Struggling Army  Voice of America

Pressure is on for US, EU to Impose Lebanon Sanctions  Voice of America

Lebanese troops on Sunday aborted an attempt to smuggle dozens of Syrian migrants to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, the military said. The attempt to smuggle 69 Syrian citizens comes as Lebanon is witnessing a severe economic and financial crisis that has thrown more people into poverty. Ther…

Lebanon’s farmers union described as “arbitrary and unjust” the decision by Saudi Arabia to ban Lebanese produce from going through the kingdom over allegations of drug smuggling, calling on Saturday for it be repealed. The ban, ordered by the kingdom’s Interior Ministry and due to take effect Sund…

Millions of Christians around the world are celebrating Easter Sunday in unusual circumstances again this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are fewer restrictions than the last year in some countries. Dean of Durham Andrew Tremlett greets …

A number of Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to praise Villans academy winger Charlie Farr for his brace in Friday night’s Premier League 2 game.

With Beirut’s airport partially reopening from a three-month virus shutdown, the government is hoping thousands of Lebanese expatriates will return for the summer — and bring dollars desperately needed to prop up the crashing economy. But Lebanon’s far-flung diaspora, renowned as entrepreneurs who f…

Through 15 years of civil war and various bouts of violence since, Lebanon’s Barbar eatery never closed its doors, serving up sandwiches to customers even if it meant doing so from behind sandbags. The coronavirus pandemic, however, has managed to do what various wars could not: Close bars, restau…

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Ancient community flees fearing violent persecution as UN says “humanitarian tragedy” unfolding in Sinjar.

While people continue their day to day business an atmosphere of tension lies over Kirkuk.