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‘It’s scary’: Israel war fears batter Lebanon’s struggling economy

Cafe footfall is down 80 percent; tourism has crashed and airlines are cutting flights even before Lebanon enters a war.

Men move supplies as people take part in an aid campaign leaving from Beirut to southern Lebanon

Now a wanted man, Lebanon’s central bank head steps down

Amid accusations of fraud, a tarnished end to a governorship that started in 1993 at the request of the PM.

Lebanon central bank protestors

Why is Hannibal Gaddafi on hunger strike in a Lebanese prison?

The son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is protesting his eight-year-long detention without trial.

Hannibal Qaddafi

Beirut’s Sursock Museum reopens three years after port blast

The palatial modern art museum was badly damaged in the explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital.

A view of the exterior of the white palace housing the Sursock Museum

‘Saved by a miracle’: Israel rocket attack on Lebanon spurs fears

People in south Lebanon fear a wider confrontation with Israel after cross-border violence.

Man stands in the middle of a room that has been damaged by a missile attack

After timezone fiasco, Lebanese ask for real change

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Lebanese say they want real action from their government, but don’t expect it.

A watch and a phone on display, both showing the time.

‘My life’s empty’: Father who lost family in Lebanon boat tragedy

Mohamed Fares boarded a boat with his family in the hope of a better life. Hours later, more than 100 were dead.

A man shows a picture on his phone in a dark room, others are in the background

Lebanon’s ‘Wonder Woman’ in hiding after bank heist

Sali Hafiz has been lauded as a hero in Lebanon after she entered a bank with a replica gun and demanded her money.

Sali Hafiz stands laughing and holding her left arm in front of an apple tree

Maritime gas dispute risks conflict between Lebanon and Israel

Hezbollah leader calls the Israeli plan to extract gas at the disputed maritime border a ‘red line’.

A drill ship in the middle of the sea

Occupy to survive: Brazilians squat to fight for housing rights

Many low-income people have taken over Sao Paulo’s vacant buildings to avoid living on the streets.

A child plays in front of her mother. Most residents here are single mothers.