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Lebanon will receive millions in U.S. military aid. (AFP/File)

December 15th, 2017 - 05:53 GMT

Lebanon to Receive Military Aid from U.S.

The United States has announced three new Department of Defense programs for Lebanon to help in its capability to conduct border security and counter-terrorism operations.

Lebanese troops in Tripoli, 2012 (Wikimedia)

November 21st, 2017 - 03:39 GMT

Lebanese Army 'Fully Prepared' to Face Israel's 'Threats and Violations'

Lebanon’s “most powerful woman” has lost her job after liking a tweet mocking Saudi women (Twitter)

October 4th, 2017 - 12:14 GMT

Female Lebanese Major Sacked for Liking Tweet Against Saudi Women Driving

The Lebanese army announced on Saturday the start of an offensive against Daesh close to the Syrian border. (AFP)

August 19th, 2017 - 08:50 GMT

Lebanese Army Launches Anti-Daesh Offensive on Syria Border

A Hezbollah fighter fires towards Syrian rebel areas on the Syrian side of the Qalamun hills close to the Lebanese border on May 16, 2015. (AFP/File)

September 1st, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Hezbollah kills Jabhat Fateh al Sham militants on Lebanese border

Saudi Arabia said it was halting $4 billion in grants to the Lebanese military and security forces over what Riyadh perceives as “hostile” stances linked to Hezbollah and Iran at Arab League and Islamic conferences. (Yalibnan)

April 13th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Lebanon appeals for Egypt's help in reviving Saudi aid package

A military investigative judge in Lebanon has indicted 16 suspected members of Daesh and Nusra Front. (File photo)

March 24th, 2016 - 03:30 GMT

Sixteen indicted in Lebanon for suspcted ties to Daesh, Nusra Front

Smoke from Israeli shelling covers the Lebanese town of Al-Majidiyah on the Lebanese border with Israel on January 28, 2015. (AFP/Ali DIia)

March 10th, 2016 - 10:12 GMT

Israel’s military deploys heavily near Lebanese border

Saudi's decision to halt aid the decision came after Lebanese officials took positions at Arab League and Islamic group meetings “which were not in harmony with the ties between the two countries.” (AFP/File)

March 6th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

French arms intended for Lebanon to be diverted to Saudi Arabia

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November 29th, 2015 - 12:30 GMT

Lebanese military, al-Nusra to exchange prisoners

Notorious Salafist Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir was detained by Lebanese authorities as he was trying to board a plane to Nigeria. (AFP/File)

August 27th, 2015 - 04:25 GMT

Salfist Sheikh Assir admits to funding Lebanese militants

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March 28th, 2015 - 11:23 GMT

Lebanese army reclaims strategic hilltop near Arsal from militants

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January 24th, 2015 - 09:11 GMT

Border clashes between Nusra, Lebanese army leave two soldiers dead, five missing