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The hugely popular Rifi has unquestionably emerged as the new leader of Sunnis in Lebanon. (AFP/File)

May 30th, 2016 - 12:19 GMT

Lebanese municipal elections: Rifi elected as Sunni leader

While grass-roots organisations like Beirut Madinati and Baalbek Madinati failed to secure majority seats (although making impressive strides), the Tripoli results usher in a new leadership wave in Northern Lebanon.

People walk past posters of Lebanese candidates running in the country's municipal election. (AFP/File)

May 30th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Final stages of municipal elections kick off in northern Lebanon

Lebanese security forces stand guard as women stand in line to cast their vote. (AFP/File)

May 10th, 2016 - 04:49 GMT

Municipal lists still remain unclear for Tripoli: Lebanon elections

January 28th, 2015 - 05:37 GMT

Hezbollah's attack on Israeli military convoy receives praise, blame

The army’s operation to empty the city of the Islamist fighters was now “over” and that the army was carrying out mopping-up operations to clear out any remaining gunmen (AFP/File Archive).

October 27th, 2014 - 06:00 GMT

Fighting between Islamists and Lebanese army in Tripoli ends

February 13th, 2014 - 06:19 GMT

#Stripforjackie: Lebanese strip off in solidarity with Olympic skier

Participants start the 5km run during the 2013 Beirut Marathon on November 10, 2013 (AFP)

November 11th, 2013 - 05:30 GMT

Doing the running man! Kenyan runner scoops up gold medal at 2013 Beirut International Marathon

Sunni Salafist gunmen, who back the Syrian opposition, are seen in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on May 23 (AFP)

May 23rd, 2013 - 09:47 GMT