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# lebanon - Yesterday’s News
Lebanon's parliament approves two-week state of emergency in Beirut
Dozens of demonstrators shouted as lawmakers arrived at parliament to ratify the emergency measure.
# lebanon - Monday 10 August, 2020
The entire Lebanese government has resigned over last week's massive explosion
The cabinet has been under increasing pressure after several ministers quit or expressed their intention to step down in recent days.
# lebanon - Sunday 9 August, 2020
Countries pledge €250m in aid for port blast to be delivered 'directly' to Lebanese people
Countries pledged financial aid and called for an independent inquiry at a virtual donor conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron today.
# lebanon - Saturday 8 August, 2020
'People want revenge': Heated protests in Beirut call for accountability after port blast kills 158
At least 158 people were killed in the blast, and 6,000 have been injured.
# lebanon - Friday 7 August, 2020
I knew of chemicals weeks before Beirut blast, says Lebanon’s president
Michel Aoun said he ordered action to be taken at the time but he has no authority over the port.
Lebanon's president rejects global probe into port blast
Michel Aoun today said a missile or negligence could have been responsible for the explosion.
Protesters clash with police on the streets of Beirut days after deadly explosion
Tear gas was used against those protesting against political leaders.
# lebanon - Thursday 6 August, 2020
Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast
It is unclear how much support the international community will offer the notoriously dysfunctional government.
Emergency aid arrives in Beirut as city reels from massive explosion
Lebanon’s prime minister has called on “friendly countries” to lend their support.
# lebanon - Wednesday 5 August, 2020
Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'
Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.
Port officials under house arrest after explosion in Lebanon’s capital
At least 100 people died and thousands were injured in the blast which caused damage over a large area of Beirut.
Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'
Prior to the devastating blasts, Lebanon was already dealing with its worst economic recession in decades.
'People just want to burst into tears': Beirut blast sends shockwaves through Lebanon
A large area of the Lebanese capital sits under rubble today following the blast less than 48 hours ago.
In pictures: The aftermath of the massive Beirut explosions
The scale of the destruction was such that the city has been left resembling the scene of an earthquake.
Trump says US generals 'feel' Beirut explosion was an 'attack', despite no evidence
Lebanese officials say they have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Ammonium nitrate: What is the chemical that has been blamed for the Beirut blast?
Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said 2,750 tonnes of the agricultural fertiliser had blown up.
Rescuers work through the night as death toll rises following massive Beirut explosions
Lebanon’s prime minister said the blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.
# lebanon - Tuesday 4 August, 2020
At least 73 dead and 3,700 wounded in Beirut blasts
“It is a disaster in every sense of the word,” Health Minister Hamad Hassan said.
# lebanon - Monday 22 June, 2020
Over 100 peacekeeping troops arrive home from Lebanon after Covid-19 delay
Minister Paul Kehoe has thanked them for their service.
# lebanon - Friday 22 May, 2020
Irish troops in Lebanon to return home at the end of next month after Covid-19 delay
Upon arrival in Ireland, personnel will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation.
# lebanon - Monday 13 April, 2020
'You're living in a jungle and you have to survive': The reality of life in a refugee camp
Refugee camps in Lebanon are at breaking point but many people don’t want to leave their homes, instead choosing to improve them from inside.
# lebanon - Sunday 12 April, 2020
'I feel as though I am dead but in a living body': The mental health toll of life as a refugee
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
# lebanon - Saturday 11 April, 2020
'My nephew was hit by a rocket, we couldn't find any trace of him': Syrians explain why they fled their homes
NGOs in Lebanon are trying to build bridges between Syrian refugees and local people, using techniques from Northern Ireland.
# lebanon - Thursday 12 March, 2020
'We're showering twice a day': Concerns over 'disastrous' consequences Covid-19 could cause in refugee camps
NGOs have warned that self-isolation is virtually impossible in refugee camps and informal settlements.
# lebanon - Tuesday 31 December, 2019
Authorities left dumbfounded after ex-Nissan boss flees Japan to Lebanon while awaiting trial
Carlos Ghosn, formerly a giant of the motor industry, faced charges of financial misconduct.
# lebanon - Saturday 19 October, 2019
President Higgins and Minister Paul Kehoe evacuated from Beirut hotel due to 'security concerns'
Their itinerary for today was cancelled due the ongoing protests in the city.
# lebanon - Monday 2 September, 2019
Concerns grow as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire along the Lebanese border.
# lebanon - Thursday 4 April, 2019
Delayed Defence Force members now due home from Golan Heights on Sunday
They had finished a six-month tour of duty and the soldiers to replace them have already arrived.
# lebanon - Monday 25 March, 2019
Opinion: In makeshift refugee camps a lost generation of Syrian children cling to hope
The Syrian crisis may be entering its ninth year but a return home still feels a long way off for half a million children stranded in Lebanon, writes Aine Costigan
# lebanon - Monday 18 March, 2019
Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony
There are 458 Irish personnel attached to Unifil.
# lebanon - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
Heavy rain and snow wrecks Syrian refugee settlements in Lebanon
Thousands have been left in need of emergency assistance, according to aid workers.
# lebanon - Thursday 27 December, 2018
Another 22 Syrian families have been relocated to Ireland today
They come here under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.
# lebanon - Wednesday 3 October, 2018
Return of 119 troops from Syria delayed for two weeks over error in clearance to travel through Lebanon
The issue emerged on Monday morning as the troops were preparing to return from UN peacekeeping.
# lebanon - Friday 8 June, 2018
'This should never have happened' - Report into killings of Irish soldiers finds catalogue of mistakes
Minister Kehoe repeated his apology to both families.
# lebanon - Friday 22 December, 2017
'You should be proud': Taoiseach visits Irish troops serving in Lebanon this Christmas
This Christmas some 580 troops will be serving overseas.
# lebanon - Thursday 21 December, 2017
'It’s tough to be away from home': Varadkar visiting Irish troops in Lebanon
Hundreds of Irish people will be deployed overseas this Christmas.
# lebanon - Monday 18 December, 2017
Driver arrested over murder of British embassy worker in Lebanon
Local media have reported that the man has confessed to killing Rebecca Dykes.
# lebanon - Sunday 17 December, 2017
UK embassy worker found dead on the side of a motorway in Lebanon
The BBC reports that Rebecca Dykes’ body was found on the side of a motorway yesterday.
# lebanon - Tuesday 14 November, 2017
Explainer: Why the baffling resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister is escalating Middle East tensions
Saad Hariri has denied he is being held prisoner in Saudi Arabia, and that he was forced to resign.
# lebanon - Tuesday 21 February, 2017
Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon
The National Front candidate promptly refused and made a brief statement to journalists before leaving.
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