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Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank and 2 others charged with corruption, embezzling public funds

February 23, 2023

Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank and 2 others charged with corruption, embezzling public funds

Lebanon Central Bank's governor and two others were charged with corruption and embezzling public funds. Lebanon is in the midst of a historic economic and financial crisis.

Prosecutors in Lebanon order all suspects detained in the 2020 Beirut port explosion to be released

January 25, 2023

Prosecutors in Lebanon order all suspects detained in the 2020 Beirut port explosion to be released

Lebanon's chief prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat has ordered the release of all suspects detained in the Beirut port explosion in 2020. The investigation has stalled for years.

Investigation into Beirut's massive 2020 port explosion resumes following 13-month halt

January 23, 2023

Investigation into Beirut's massive 2020 port explosion resumes following 13-month halt

Beirut Judge Tarek Bitar reopens investigation into 2020 port explosion following 13-month halt. Bitar plans to release some of the detainees related to the case.

Lebanese court upholds death sentence for Uber driver convicted of killing British woman

December 16, 2022

Lebanese court upholds death sentence for Uber driver convicted of killing British woman

Lebanon's Court of Cassation decided to uphold the death sentence for Tariq Houshieh, an Uber driver who was convicted of killing a British woman.

Irish United Nations peacekeeper killed, several wounded after attackers opened fire in Lebanon

December 15, 2022

Irish United Nations peacekeeper killed, several wounded after attackers opened fire in Lebanon

Attackers opened fire in Lebanon on Thursday, killing a United Nations peacekeeper and wounding several others. One of the wounded soldiers is in serious condition.

Hezbollah transporting chemical weapons to Lebanon with help of Iran and North Korea, report claims

November 22, 2022

Hezbollah transporting chemical weapons to Lebanon with help of Iran and North Korea, report claims

Hezbollah has moved hundreds of chemical weapons to the Lebanese-Syrian border with the help of North Korean scientists and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Thanksgiving master chef Jay Hajj offers amazing secrets for the tastiest, tenderest turkey ever

November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving master chef Jay Hajj offers amazing secrets for the tastiest, tenderest turkey ever

Jay Hajj, chef-owner of Boston landmark Mike's City Diner, has served turkey dinner every day for 27 years. He offers Fox News Digital readers his tips for the perfect bird.

Israel announces maritime border deal with Lebanon

October 11, 2022

Israel announces maritime border deal with Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon reached a "historic agreement" on their shared maritime border Tuesday, which could allow for natural gas production in the Mediterranean.

As Lebanon faces a financial crisis, depositors break into banks to forcefully withdraw trapped savings

October 5, 2022

As Lebanon faces a financial crisis, depositors break into banks to forcefully withdraw trapped savings

As Lebanon’s economy continues to spiral, angry depositors have stormed into multiple banks in demand to withdraw their trapped savings.

95 people dead in ill-fated voyage on migrant boat from Lebanon

September 26, 2022

95 people dead in ill-fated voyage on migrant boat from Lebanon

Over 100 people attempted to migrate to Europe in overcrowded boats to escape poverty in Lebanon. However, 95 people, including women and children, died in an accident.