Lebanon

Jordan's national carrier suspends flights to Beirut

Royal Jordanian AirlinesAmman  - Royal Jordanian Airlines, Jordan's na

Saudi Arabia warns Lebanese of "foreign forces of extremism"

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia urged Thursday Lebanese powers behind the current escalation to reconsider their moves and warned them against serving the interests of "foreign forces of extremism".

Cautious calm prevails in Beirut as roads remain closed

Beirut  - A cautious calm prevailed Thursday across the Lebanese capital Beirut, a day after a labour union protest sparked armed clashes across the city.

Lebanon's labour union cancels protest

Beirut - Lebanon's Labour Union cancelled Wednesday a scheduled demonstration to protest the high cost of living, after roads were blocked and tension prevailed in the streets.

Pro-Syrian followers block roads leading to Lebanon's capital

Beirut - Dozens of pro-Syrian opposition followers Wednesday blocked roads leading to Beirut, a few hours before a scheduled protest by Lebanon's main labour union was due to start.

Most setto boycott opposition workers' Beirut demonstration

Lebanon, BeirutBeirut - Lebanon's rival factions appeared on a collision course Tuesday o

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