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UN expert urged to investigate Lebanon over alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet
ByWilliam Christou November 1, 2025

Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi has been imprisoned in the UAE for almost a year for criticising Emirati, Egyptian and Saudi governmentsThe UN special rapporteur on torture is being urged to investigate Lebanon’s role in the treatment of the Egyptian-Turkish p…

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Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut October 30, 2025

IDF says it was attacking Hezbollah infrastructure when it fired at a ‘suspect’ and the incident is under reviewIsraeli troops have killed a Lebanese municipal worker while carrying out a raid in the south of the country, prompting Lebanon’s president …

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U.S. Middle East Envoy Presses Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah
ByEuan Ward and Adam Rasgon October 29, 2025

The visit by the envoy, Morgan Ortagus, coincided with a spike in Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in recent weeks that has stoked fears of a renewed conflict.

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U.S. Middle East Envoy Presses Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah
ByEuan Ward and Adam Rasgon October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The visit by the envoy, Morgan Ortagus, coincided with a spike in Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in recent weeks that has stoked fears of a renewed conflict.

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A lasting peace between Israel and Palestine? We’ve heard that before – the result was more bloodshed | Jason Burke
ByJason Burke October 15, 2025

In 1982, Ronald Reagan picked up the phone to Menachem Begin to tell him to end a war. There are lessons from history and we need to learn themSo, which year are we in? A US president, after months of tacit encouragement, has finally intervened to end …

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Agencies prepare to bring aid to starving people in Gaza as ceasefire appears to hold
ByOliver Holmes October 11, 2025

Unicef says ‘humanitarian crisis continues’ and expects to scale up aid deliveries on SundayGaza ceasefire – live updatesAid agencies are preparing to bring large amounts of vital aid to starving people in Gaza this weekend, as a ceasefire between Isra…

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Pope Leo to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first overseas trip
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome October 7, 2025

Pontiff expected to appeal for peace across the Middle East and speak about the persecution of Christians in regionPope Leo’s debut overseas trip will be to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace across the Middle East, the …

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
ByElisabetta Povoledo October 7, 2025

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
ByElisabetta Povoledo October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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Pop star turned Islamist militant Fadel Shaker surrenders to Lebanese military after 12 years on the run
ByAssociated Press October 5, 2025

Shaker, wanted over his connection to deadly shootout between militants and army, had been hiding out in Palestinian refugee campA Lebanese pop star turned wanted Islamist militant handed himself over to the country’s military intelligence service 12 y…

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