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Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast

# Beirut

Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast

Aug 6th 2020, 5:49 PM 21,181 Views 0 Comments

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

# Support

Emergency aid arrives in Beirut as city reels from massive explosion

Aug 6th 2020, 7:05 AM 16,979 Views 13 Comments

Lebanon’s prime minister has called on “friendly countries” to lend their support.

Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'

# Concern

Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'

Aug 5th 2020, 8:00 PM 23,310 Views 26 Comments

Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.

Port officials under house arrest after explosion in Lebanon’s capital

# Beirut

Port officials under house arrest after explosion in Lebanon’s capital

Aug 5th 2020, 7:54 PM 29,324 Views 6 Comments

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'

# Lebanon

Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'

Aug 5th 2020, 5:00 PM 18,334 Views 5 Comments

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

# Explosion

'People just want to burst into tears': Beirut blast sends shockwaves through Lebanon

Aug 5th 2020, 3:08 PM 15,762 Views 5 Comments

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

# Lebanon

In pictures: The aftermath of the massive Beirut explosions

Aug 5th 2020, 1:21 PM 27,961 Views 23 Comments

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

# Lebanon

Trump says US generals 'feel' Beirut explosion was an 'attack', despite no evidence

Aug 5th 2020, 10:59 AM 35,821 Views 45 Comments

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?

# Lebanon

Ammonium nitrate: What is the chemical that has been blamed for the Beirut blast?

Aug 5th 2020, 9:04 AM 38,931 Views 27 Comments

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

Rescuers work through the night as death toll rises following massive Beirut explosions

Aug 5th 2020, 7:02 AM 37,012 Views 24 Comments

Lebanon’s prime minister said the blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.

At least 73 dead and 3,700 wounded in Beirut blasts

# Lebanon

At least 73 dead and 3,700 wounded in Beirut blasts

Updated Aug 4th 2020, 9:40 PM 108,408 Views 49 Comments

“It is a disaster in every sense of the word,” Health Minister Hamad Hassan said.

Over 100 peacekeeping troops arrive home from Lebanon after Covid-19 delay

# Defence Forces

Over 100 peacekeeping troops arrive home from Lebanon after Covid-19 delay

Jun 22nd 2020, 10:41 AM 15,261 Views 4 Comments

Minister Paul Kehoe has thanked them for their service.

Irish troops in Lebanon to return home at the end of next month after Covid-19 delay

# Coming Home

Irish troops in Lebanon to return home at the end of next month after Covid-19 delay

May 22nd 2020, 11:22 AM 13,047 Views 12 Comments

Upon arrival in Ireland, personnel will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation.

'You're living in a jungle and you have to survive': The reality of life in a refugee camp

# Beirut

'You're living in a jungle and you have to survive': The reality of life in a refugee camp

Apr 13th 2020, 9:00 PM 18,326 Views 12 Comments

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.

'I feel as though I am dead but in a living body': The mental health toll of life as a refugee

# Lebanon

'I feel as though I am dead but in a living body': The mental health toll of life as a refugee

Apr 12th 2020, 9:00 PM 23,515 Views 15 Comments

Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.

'My nephew was hit by a rocket, we couldn't find any trace of him': Syrians explain why they fled their homes

# Lebanon

'My nephew was hit by a rocket, we couldn't find any trace of him': Syrians explain why they fled their homes

Apr 11th 2020, 9:00 PM 23,547 Views 11 Comments

NGOs in Lebanon are trying to build bridges between Syrian refugees and local people, using techniques from Northern Ireland.

'We're showering twice a day': Concerns over 'disastrous' consequences Covid-19 could cause in refugee camps

# Lebanon

'We're showering twice a day': Concerns over 'disastrous' consequences Covid-19 could cause in refugee camps

Mar 12th 2020, 7:00 AM 21,069 Views 20 Comments

NGOs have warned that self-isolation is virtually impossible in refugee camps and informal settlements.

Authorities left dumbfounded after ex-Nissan boss flees Japan to Lebanon while awaiting trial

# Carlos Ghosn

Authorities left dumbfounded after ex-Nissan boss flees Japan to Lebanon while awaiting trial

Dec 31st 2019, 10:20 AM 16,887 Views 0 Comments

Carlos Ghosn, formerly a giant of the motor industry, faced charges of financial misconduct.

President Higgins and Minister Paul Kehoe evacuated from Beirut hotel due to 'security concerns'

# Protests

President Higgins and Minister Paul Kehoe evacuated from Beirut hotel due to 'security concerns'

Oct 19th 2019, 6:37 PM 25,188 Views 41 Comments

Their itinerary for today was cancelled due the ongoing protests in the city.

Concerns grow as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah

# Lebanon

Concerns grow as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah

Sep 2nd 2019, 8:31 AM 13,039 Views 48 Comments

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire along the Lebanese border.

Delayed Defence Force members now due home from Golan Heights on Sunday

# Stuck

Delayed Defence Force members now due home from Golan Heights on Sunday

Apr 4th 2019, 6:30 PM 10,738 Views 24 Comments

They had finished a six-month tour of duty and the soldiers to replace them have already arrived.

# Opinion

Opinion: In makeshift refugee camps a lost generation of Syrian children cling to hope

Mar 25th 2019, 7:00 AM 7,402 Views 9 Comments

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

Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony

# Peacekeeping

Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony

Mar 18th 2019, 2:30 PM 16,965 Views 16 Comments

There are 458 Irish personnel attached to Unifil.

# Refugees

Heavy rain and snow wrecks Syrian refugee settlements in Lebanon

Jan 9th 2019, 9:05 AM 11,229 Views 10 Comments

Thousands have been left in need of emergency assistance, according to aid workers.

Another 22 Syrian families have been relocated to Ireland today

# Céad Míle Fáilte

Another 22 Syrian families have been relocated to Ireland today

Dec 27th 2018, 12:10 AM 59,429 Views 207 Comments

They come here under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.

Return of 119 troops from Syria delayed for two weeks over error in clearance to travel through Lebanon

# UN Peacekeeping

Return of 119 troops from Syria delayed for two weeks over error in clearance to travel through Lebanon

Oct 3rd 2018, 4:09 PM 13,461 Views 33 Comments

The issue emerged on Monday morning as the troops were preparing to return from UN peacekeeping.

'This should never have happened' - Report into killings of Irish soldiers finds catalogue of mistakes

# Joyce And Doherty

'This should never have happened' - Report into killings of Irish soldiers finds catalogue of mistakes

Jun 8th 2018, 9:54 PM 20,759 Views 18 Comments

Minister Kehoe repeated his apology to both families.

'You should be proud': Taoiseach visits Irish troops serving in Lebanon this Christmas

# Irish Defence Forces

'You should be proud': Taoiseach visits Irish troops serving in Lebanon this Christmas

Dec 22nd 2017, 9:44 PM 16,310 Views 52 Comments

This Christmas some 580 troops will be serving overseas.

'It’s tough to be away from home': Varadkar visiting Irish troops in Lebanon

# Away For Christmas

'It’s tough to be away from home': Varadkar visiting Irish troops in Lebanon

Dec 21st 2017, 9:44 AM 13,061 Views 76 Comments

Hundreds of Irish people will be deployed overseas this Christmas.

Driver arrested over murder of British embassy worker in Lebanon

# Rebecca Dykes

Driver arrested over murder of British embassy worker in Lebanon

Dec 18th 2017, 7:42 PM 26,728 Views 19 Comments

Local media have reported that the man has confessed to killing Rebecca Dykes.

# Lebanon

UK embassy worker found dead on the side of a motorway in Lebanon

Dec 17th 2017, 7:06 PM 73,753 Views 9 Comments

The BBC reports that Rebecca Dykes’ body was found on the side of a motorway yesterday.

Explainer: Why the baffling resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister is escalating Middle East tensions

# New Cold War

Explainer: Why the baffling resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister is escalating Middle East tensions

Nov 14th 2017, 12:18 PM 10,560 Views 35 Comments

Saad Hariri has denied he is being held prisoner in Saudi Arabia, and that he was forced to resign.

Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon

# Islamic Veil

Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon

Feb 21st 2017, 1:47 PM 25,779 Views 113 Comments

The National Front candidate promptly refused and made a brief statement to journalists before leaving.

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon at risk from 'jihadist threat' says top general

# Keeping The Peace

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon at risk from 'jihadist threat' says top general

Feb 19th 2017, 2:16 PM 15,977 Views 29 Comments

Major General Michael Beary said that UN forces were wary of returning jihadists from Syria.

Serving in Lebanon for Christmas: 'I have Love Actually and Home Alone ready to go'

# Defence Forces

Serving in Lebanon for Christmas: 'I have Love Actually and Home Alone ready to go'

Dec 21st 2016, 11:00 PM 13,743 Views 20 Comments

Lieutenant Thomas Quigley will be serving with the Defence Forces over Christmas.

A mock firefight and IED blast: Irish soldiers prepare for Lebanon

# Defence Forces

A mock firefight and IED blast: Irish soldiers prepare for Lebanon

Oct 21st 2016, 6:00 PM 10,896 Views 57 Comments

The troops will be working as part of the United Nations alongside Finnish and Estonian troops.

Tánaiste agrees to allow an extra 260 refugees resettle in Ireland

# Migrant Crisis

Tánaiste agrees to allow an extra 260 refugees resettle in Ireland

Jul 6th 2016, 5:44 PM 22,395 Views 264 Comments

Some 273 asylum seekers have already arrived here from Lebanon.

On board the 24-hour bus journey into the heart of the Islamic State

# Delivery Men

On board the 24-hour bus journey into the heart of the Islamic State

Mar 26th 2016, 10:00 AM 24,812 Views 24 Comments

The Charles Helou bus station in Beirut provides a rare link between IS-held turf in Syria and the outside world.

Defence Forces take a break from their missions to send Valentine's Day messages home

# Lovely

Defence Forces take a break from their missions to send Valentine's Day messages home

Feb 14th 2016, 8:45 AM 10,288 Views 8 Comments

‘Hugs and kisses from the Lebanon’.

Harassment and humiliation in Lebanon: 'If I get into a cab, the driver will try to touch me'

# A Safe Place

Harassment and humiliation in Lebanon: 'If I get into a cab, the driver will try to touch me'

Feb 4th 2016, 6:05 AM 20,788 Views 28 Comments

Female refugees living in the country have spoken of sexual harassment and attempts by men to exploit them.

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