Syrian Advance Sends Hundreds of Thousands Fleeing in Idlib

SARAH EL DEEB and SUZAN FRASER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 The region, which is near the border with Turkey, is the last rebel-held bastion in the war-ravaged country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Riots in Lebanon’s Capital Leave More Than 150 Injured

BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2020 Protests in Beirut turn notably violent amid three months of anti-government demonstrations and a worsening financial crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Defiant Fugitive Ex-Nissan Boss Vows Fight to Clear His Name

SARAH EL DEEB and ZEINA KARAM / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2020 In first public appearance in Beirut after jumping bail on financial misconduct charges, he leaves out details of daring escape from Japan. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ex-Nissan Boss Ghosn in Lebanon, Left Japan Over ‘Injustice’

YURI KAGEYAMA / The Associated Press Dec 31, 2019 Criminal charges include under-reporting post-retirement compensation and diverting company money for personal use. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pompeo Is at Odds With Lebanese Officials Over Hezbollah

ZEINA KARAM and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Mar 22, 2019 The Secretary of State highlights U.S. concerns about the Iran-backed militant group's "destabilizing activities" in Lebanon. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Outsiders in Lebanese Politics Make a Small Win Look Big

PHILIP ISSA / The Associated Press May 7, 2018 A grass-roots movement of activists, journalists and other political newcomers say their one-seat victory in Lebanon's 128-seat national assembly is cause for celebration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Syria Monitor: Sunday’s Missile Attack Kills 26, Mostly Iranians

BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Apr 30, 2018 Iranian media gave conflicting reports about the attack on government outposts in Syria’s northern region amid speculation that it was carried out by neighboring Israel. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pompeo: U.S. Stands With Israel Against Iran

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 In Tel Aviv, the secretary of state call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Syria Controversy: Who Supports Assad in the Civil War?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 23, 2018 Truthdig writers Sonali Kolhatkar and Max Blumenthal disagree with each other regarding key elements in the recent reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in Douma. This is Kolhatkar's take on the issue. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Deal Reached to Evacuate Second Pocket of Syria’s Ghouta

SARAH EL DEEB and BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 Hours after the main rebel group in the area declares a cease-fire, an agreement is reached to evacuate the second of three areas held by opposition fighters east of Damascus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Foxtrot’ Director Samuel Moaz Unpacks the Trauma That Remains After War

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Mar 2, 2018 The filmmaker follows up his award-winning "Lebanon" with a moving reflection on the interplay of history and fate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Calls for ‘Immediate End’ to Syria Offensive

The Associated Press Feb 26, 2018 White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Syria is "terrorizing hundreds of thousands of civilians" with airstrikes, artillery, rockets and "a looming ground attack." Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )