Lebanese bank hostage situation ends after partial funds payout (Update 2)
A hostage situation in a Beirut, Lebanon, bank ended on Thursday after authorities agreed to grant a Lebanese gunman partial access to his frozen funds...
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Beirut blast probe again interrupted as interrogation of ex-PM halted
The judge heading Lebanon’s investigation into the devastating Beirut port explosion suspended the interrogation of former Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Thursday after Diab filed...
Explosions, deadly shooting rock Beirut as tensions over blast probe erupt (Update 3)
Gunfire in Beirut killed at least five Lebanese Shi’ites in what authorities said was an attack on protesters who were going to take part in...
Another fire in Beirut unnerves shattered residents
A fire erupted in a landmark building in Beirut’s commercial district on Tuesday, the second blaze this month to send shudders through a capital still...
Cabinet decides to set up committee to aid Lebanese people
The cabinet on Friday decided to set up a committee aimed at helping Lebanese individuals carry out their business from Cyprus and help students wishing...
Cyprus’ ambassador to Lebanon returning to Beirut on Thursday
The ambassador of Cyprus to Lebanon, Panikos Kyriakou, is due to return to Beirut on Thursday, while an apartment has already been found which will...
Volunteer Doctors Cyprus depart for Beirut
A three-member team of Volunteer Doctors Cyprus departed on Sunday for Beirut to assist in providing healthcare to the injured following the blast in the...
Anastasiades pledges €5 million aid for Lebanon
“Our actions and tangible solidarity towards Lebanon and its people must speak louder than words,” President Nicos Anastasiades told an international conference on aid for...
Cyprus rescue teams set to return to the island (with video)
The Cyprus rescue teams sent to Beirut to help sift through rubble in the search for survivors will return to the island on Monday after...
President calls on people to donate to people of Beirut (updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday appealed to Cypriots to donate food to help residents of Beirut who lost homes and businesses after a huge explosion...
