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Lebanon Army says jihadist commander arrested

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 22:07

Lebanon`s army on Wednesday announced the arrest of a commander loyal to Al-Qaeda, adding he was involved in an attack against the military last month.

Lebanon Qaeda group to `continue striking Iran, Israel`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 22:34

A Lebanese group loyal to al Qaeda vowed on Tuesday to keep up its attacks against Iran, Hezbollah and Israel, less than a fortnight after the death of its leader, Majid al-Majid.

Iran`s Zarif to visit Syria ahead of peace talks

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 03:16

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is due to travel to Tehran ally Damascus in the next few days, media has reported, amid preparations for a Syria peace conference.

Lebanon teen death spurs `selfie` anti-violence protest

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 16:22

It started with a "selfie": a self-portrait picture of 16-year-old Mohammad al-Chaar, who was killed in a Beirut car bomb, has sparked a mini political protest by Lebanese citizens.

People in Muslim countries prefer woman cover hair: Research

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 17:18

Most people in seven Muslim- majority countries, including Pakistan, prefer that a woman completely cover her hair but not necessarily her face, according to a Pew research.

US warns citizens against travel to Lebanon

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 07:15

The US State Department has already warned US citizens on several occasions to avoid all travel to Lebanon and recommended those in the country to make plans to leave.

US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Lebanon

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 23:15

United States Embassy in Beirut is urging Americans in Lebanon to avoid hotels, Western-style shopping malls and social events where US citizens congregate, for fear of terrorist attacks.

Al Qaeda leaderMajid al-Majid dies in Lebanon

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:44

Majid al-Majid, a Saudi man suspected of leading an al Qaeda-linked group died on Saturday in detention in Lebanon from kidney failure.

UAE warns citizens against travelling to Lebanon

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:42

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has warned its citizens against travelling to Lebanon due to the events and the unstable security conditions being witnessed there.

More unrest likely for gridlocked Lebanon: Analysts

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 19:37

Politically paralysed by deep divisions exacerbated by the war in neighbouring Syria, Lebanon is likely to see a continuing cycle of political violence, analysts say.

Al Qaeda leader held in Lebanon raised funds for anti-Assad militants: Experts

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 04:45

The Saudi leader of an al Qaeda spinoff group arrested in Lebanon this week was a key fundraiser in the Gulf for militants fighting to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, official and private experts say.

Lebanon arrests head of al Qaeda-linked group: Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 21:09

Lebanese troops have arrested the leader of the Al Qaeda linked group that claimed a double suicide bombing at the Iranian embassy in November, the defence minister told a news agency on Wednesday.