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Jun 20 2026POLITICS

Finding What's Left After the Storm

Abed Hachem stood where his home used to be, now just twisted metal and broken bricks scattered across the ground. His garden, once full of life, was buried under gray dust that covered everything from children’s toys to the torn remains of his living room furniture. The mosque’s minaret was the onl

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s Cease-Fires: A Cycle of Broken Promises

Lebanon has tried stopping wars before. Many times. Since breaking free from colonial rule in the 1940s, the country has signed at least seven peace deals under international pressure. Each one promised calm, but none delivered lasting safety. Instead, Lebanon has bounced between civil war, cross-bo

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Small Village, Big Conflict

In the quiet village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, a sudden air attack left two soldiers wounded and three rescue workers trapped beneath rubble. Lebanese army officials confirmed the injuries, while civil defense reports say a joint effort is underway to free those buried. The Israeli forces

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Lebanon and Israel Clash Over Army-Hezbollah Ties

A recent incident has sparked a heated debate between Lebanon and Israel. An Israeli airstrike near Sidon killed a Lebanese soldier, but Israel claims the man had ties to Hezbollah. They say he was part of a group working to rebuild Hezbollah's infrastructure and even accused him of being a double a

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Lebanon's Plan to Fix the Money Mess: What You Need to Know

Lebanon is in a serious money mess. The country's economy has been struggling since 2019. The government is now trying to fix it. They want to pay back people who have money stuck in banks. This is a big deal. It could help the economy get better. The plan is to pay back small depositors first. The

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Nov 30 2025RELIGION

Lebanon's Christians: Holding On Amidst Change

Lebanon is a land of deep history and diverse faiths. The Monastery of Mar Maroun, nestled in the mountains, is a place where ancient traditions meet modern challenges. This monastery, overlooking the Mediterranean, is one of the stops for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit. The congregation here is smal

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Nov 20 2025HEALTH

Why Sperm DNA Might Be the Hidden Culprit in Male Infertility

Male infertility is a growing issue, but traditional semen tests might not tell the whole story. These tests often come up short, leaving many questions unanswered. That's where sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) comes in. SDF is a newer way to look at male infertility, but it's not yet clear how it conn

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

Finding Balance: How Lebanese Patients View Recovery from Mental Illness

In Lebanon, understanding how people recover from mental health issues is crucial, especially with all the challenges the country faces. A recent study dug into this topic by talking to patients in a major hospital. They used a method called grounded theory to figure out what recovery means to these

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Tough Task: Disarming Hezbollah

Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they k

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel Targets Beirut

In a move that has reignited tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. This was not a random act of aggression. Israel claimed that the target was a Hezbollah storage facility holding "precision-guided missiles. " These missiles, according to Israel, po

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