The Middle East has seen decades of unrest, much of it stemming from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The current Israel-Hamas war is the latest outbreak of violence that threatens lasting peace, not only in Israel and the Palestinian territories, but across the region and the globe. The World has compiled a comprehensive timeline of events to help understand some of the
Driving through Baton Rouge, you’ll likely pass several “Greek and Lebanese” restaurants in any given stretch. There are more than 50, a surprisingly high number for a city with a
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament speaker has called a Thursday session to elect a new president, despite a political deadlock caused by a splintered chamber failing to agree on a candidate. Nabih Berri’s announcement comes weeks before Michel Aoun is due to leave office, and as rival parliamentary blocs refuse to nominate or even discuss who should replace him. Lebanon’s