Rafic Hariri

Two soldiers are shown in the near ground in soft focus with widespread rubble from Beirut's destroyed port in the destance.

Lebanon probes blast amid rising anger, calls for change

August 6, 2020Global Politics

Lebanese officials targeted in the investigation of the massive blast that tore through Beirut sought to shift blame for the presence of explosives at the city’s port, and the visiting French president warned Thursday that without serious reforms the country would “continue to sink.”

Hezbollah chooses Lebanon’s new Prime Minister

July 14, 2014Conflict & Justice

Lebanon’s government collapses

July 3, 2014Global Politics

Residents Struggle to Find Common Ground Inside Syria

September 17, 2013

Hezbollah threatens to topple Lebanese government

August 14, 2013Global Politics

UN Hezbollah indictments may destabilize Lebanon

August 14, 2013Global Politics

In 2005, former Lebanon Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was killed in a bombing along Beirut’s seafront. Some suspected Syrian agents, militant group Hezbollah, or both. A United Nations-backed court has been investigating the incident, and may now hand out indictments of Hezbollah members. In response, the group ? which has a strong presence in the […]

Return to Damascus: Obama Will Appoint Ambassador

August 14, 2013Global Politics

After four years with no official presence in Damascus, the Obama administration will reinstate an ambassador to Syria. The Takeaway talks to Andrew Tabler, a Syria expert with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Lebanon’s prime minister steps down

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Saad al-Hariri announced today he was stepping down after failing to form a government with rival groups. Hariri blamed the Hezbollah-led opposition for blocking his efforts. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports.

Syria and the West

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on signs that Syria may be trying to improve its relations with the West.

US backs Lebanese government

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Washington reiterated its support for the Lebanese government today, but as The World’s Matthew Bell reports, the fighting there has wider implications for U-S policy in the Middle East.