Lebanese anger at economy grows as political deadlock persists

March 6th, 20210 BEIRUT — Protesters blocked some roadways in Lebanon for a second day on Wednesday, after the currency’s fall to a new low further enraged a population long horrified by the country’s financial meltdown. In the past year, Lebanon has been through a popular uprising against its political leaders, the bankruptcy of the state and...

Lebanon: Hariri forms new government, vows bold reforms

January 31st, 20190 BEIRUT - Lebanon formed a new national unity government on Thursday, ending nine months of wrangling, and Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said bold moves were needed without delay to address chronic problems facing the heavily indebted state. This cabinet of Hariri, who has Western backing, includes most parties including the Hezbollah...