Lebanon
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Islamic State claims twin Beirut blasts that killed dozens
Speed Read Two suicide bombs kill at least 43 people and injure more than 200 others in the Lebanese capital
By The Week Staff Published
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Lebanon has every right to limit refugees from Syria
In Depth The world cannot rely on Syria’s neighbours to carry the entire burden of the refugee crisis
By Venetia Rainey Published
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Capture of IS chief’s ex-wife a coup for fragile Lebanon
In Depth But while West is keen to help Lebanese take on IS, donor fatigue means Syrian refugees will go hungry
By Venetia Rainey Published
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Nuclear deal with Iran would make the world a better place
In Depth Five good reasons why the West and Iran should come to an agreement – and the sooner the better
By Venetia Rainey Published
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How to stop Islamic State: go for the roots, not the head
In Depth Bombing runs on IS targets are dismissed as ‘shock and yawn’: we need those living under IS to rebel
By Venetia Rainey Published
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The 'Jihadi Spring' - could Isis gain a foothold in Lebanon?
In Depth 'We understand no borders,' says one Isis fighter, 'we will go wherever our sheik wants to send us'
By Venetia Rainey Published
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Lebanese lose patience with the flood of Syrian refugees
In Depth With a quarter of its population now made up of fleeing Syrians, tiny Lebanon is clamping down
By Venetia Rainey Published
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Lebanon's war with al-Qaeda: is it a losing battle?
In Depth Hezbollah is not the perpetrator but the target because of its decision to fight alongside Assad in Syria
By Venetia Rainey Published
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Syrian refugee crisis: where is Lebanon's tipping point?
In Depth As another 50,000 Syrians register in one month, Lebanese generosity is being stretched to the limit
By Venetia Rainey Published
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