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September 11th, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

Jordan Anti-Corruption Agency Sends 'Tobacco Scandal' to Courts

The Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC) on Monday referred the “tobacco case” to the relevant judiciary after its personnel concluded a 50-day probe.

Since 2004, the EU has financed the construction of 10 solid-waste treatment facilities in Lebanon. (Shutterstock)

July 25th, 2018 - 09:45 GMT

EU, UN Face Backlash for Proposed Solutions on Waste Management in Lebanon

July 10th, 2018 - 01:15 GMT

GIZ Funds First Wasting-Sorting Project in Jordan's Irbid to Ease Landfill Pressure

blue whale was noticed in the Read Sea near Egypt Shores. (AFP/ File Photo)

June 1st, 2018 - 05:00 GMT

Egypt Spots Blue Whale Swimming in Red Sea

The ministry continues to insist the refugee influx and the 2006 war with Israel are the only causes of environmental catastrophes threatening the well-being of residents (AFP/File)

January 9th, 2018 - 07:53 GMT

Syrian Refugees to Blame for Waste-Polluted River: Lebanon Environment Minister

Lebanon has had no solid waste management plan since the Civil War (AFP/File)

December 6th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Lebanon Polluted Due to Syrian Refugees, Israeli Bombs: Environment Ministry

“We are in a garbage crisis whether there is trash on the streets or not,” HRW Lebanon and Kuwait researcher Bassam Khawaja said (AFP/File)

December 5th, 2017 - 08:11 GMT

The Trash Crisis Does Not Exist: Lebanon's Environment Minister

December 23rd, 2015 - 01:30 GMT

UN reiterates plea to Israel to compensate Lebanon for 2006 oil spill

Garbage continues to pile up in the streets of Beirut. (AFP/File)

November 11th, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Lebanon considers exporting trash, still no new landfills

September 21st, 2015 - 11:30 GMT

Clashes between protesters and police continue in Beirut

September 17th, 2015 - 12:51 GMT

At least 20 injured, 38 detained during anti-government rallies in Beirut

September 17th, 2015 - 03:15 GMT

Lebanese firm ordered to stop supplying electricity to politicians who haven't paid bills

September 16th, 2015 - 05:47 GMT