Macron, Lebanon and France
The French president is scheduled to meet prime ministerial nominee Nouf Salam and newly elected President Joseph Aoun.
Lebanon police this week reported to council members that there were more than 1,100 calls for service at the local Walmart in 2024, which has led to some initial steps and planned discussions to address store safety moving forward. The retail giant’s superstore anchors the Cedar Square shopping center on South Cumberland Street.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Israel must accelerate its withdrawal from south Lebanon to achieve a full pullout,
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said on Friday the formation of a new government would not be delayed, indicating a very positive atmosphere in discussions over its composition.
Geopolitical shifts in the troubled Middle East, highlighted by the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran's dwindling influence, present a rare opportunity for Lebanon to regain control of its own fate.
LEBANON (WGME) -- A man from Lebanon is dead after his house burned down Friday. The fire broke out before noon at 117 Smith Road, which is off Route 202. Investigators say one person who lived at the house made it out with some burns, but the other was missing until investigators recovered his body Friday evening.
A Code Blue alert will start in Lebanon County on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. and is set to end Friday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m.
The fall of the Assad regime will have a substantial impact on Lebanese politics, highlighting border tensions, refugee challenges, and Hezbollah’s influence. Normalization with Damascus depends on Lebanon’s domestic politics,
Lebanon now has a new government in waiting for the first time in two years after Nawaf Salam was nominated for prime minister.
Crews responded to South 6th and Oak streets in Lebanon City around 11:10 a.m. The crash is causing slowdowns in the area. Drivers are reminded to be alert and cautious. At this time, the details of the crash are unclear.
Syrian-Canadian Amrou Nayal is about to visit Syria for the first time in 16 years. He reflects on lost hope, sacrifices, and how he's able to dream again about the future for Syria.