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Lebanon detains Hezbollah supporter in probe of Irish U.N. peacekeeper's killing

The Lebanese army detained over the weekend a main suspect in the recent killing of an Irish U.N. peacekeeper in a move coordinated with powerful armed group Hezbollah, two security sources and a Hezbollah spokesperson said.

Reuters

Hezbollah Reportedly Turns Over Suspect in Shooting of UNIFIL Convoy in Lebanon

Hezbollah reportedly turned over a suspect in the shooting of a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy that left one peacekeeper dead last week. An informed source told Asharq Al-Awsat that the incident “called for raising the level of coordination between the Lebanese army and international forces”. Pvt.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Macron says Lebanon must change leadership to break deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Lebanon to "get rid" of its political leadership who have for months blocked reforms vital to save its stricken economy. He said an international conference to offer support to the country would be organised in the coming weeks.

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Saudi Ambassador Calls for Electing President Who Returns Lebanon to Arab Fold

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari visited several Christian figures on Friday and will meet several others on Saturday to extend congratulations on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year. Bukhari met on Friday Ignatius Joseph III Yonan, the Syriac Catholic Patriarch, at the patriarchal headquarters in Beirut. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese Leaders Respond to Macron’s Call to ‘Remove Them’ with Silence

Lebanese politicians acted with disinterest towards the harsh statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron during his return from the Jordanian capital, Amman. Macron had attacked the Lebanese leaders, urging a change in the country's leadership. Macron's statements are considered the harshest that he had leveled against the Lebanese political…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Urges Lebanon to ‘Get Rid’ of Leaders Blocking Reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Lebanon Friday to "get rid" of its political leadership who have for months blocked reforms vital to save its stricken economy. "The problem with Lebanon is that we must solve people's problems and get rid of those who cannot do it," Macron said, referring…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab League Says Ready to Facilitate Dialogue between Lebanese Rivals

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed on Thursday that kicking off economic revival in Lebanon hinges on resolving the political deadlock in the country. The Arab League is prepared to facilitate dialogue between the Lebanese parties to that end, he told an economic forum in Beirut. The lack…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Identity is complex for Lebanon's Christian Palestinian camp

The residents of Lebanon's only Christian-majority Palestinian camp are trying to rebuild the ties to fellow Palestinians broken years ago the country's civil war

The Independent UK

Lebanon Pursues Suspect in Killing of Irish Peacekeeper

Lebanese military intelligence held on Thursday a number of people for their testimony and narrow down suspects in the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) last week that left an Irish peacekeeper dead. Pvt. Seán Rooney, 23, was killed and three others wounded when their unidentified…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mum's moving tribute to 'national hero' peacekeeping soldier son killed in Lebanon

Private Sean Rooney, 24, was killed in a convoy attack in Lebanon and he was laid to rest in Dundalk, Ireland, today as his distraught mum received a standing ovation following her eulogy

Daily Mirror

Lebanon's financial pains eased by remittances over holidays

A severe economic crisis in Lebanon has sapped the savings of millions of residents

The Independent UK

Sean Rooney hailed 'national treasure' as heartbroken mum tells funeral of her pride for son

In her eulogy, Pte Rooney's mum Natasha said there were 'no words strong enough' and 'no words great enough to express the love that I have for Sean and how proud I am of Sean'

Dublin Live

Sean Rooney hailed 'national hero' as heartbroken mum tells funeral of her pride for son

The congregation heard Pte Rooney 'adored' his family, especially his mother Natasha. In her euology for her son Natasha said there were 'no words strong enough' and 'no words great enough to express the love that I have for Sean and how proud I am of Sean'

Irish Mirror

Lebanon PM Says Sweeping Reforms Still Needed despite Return to Growth

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Thursday that sweeping reforms remain vital to rescue the stricken economy, despite a return to modest growth this year. Mikati said the economy had grown by nearly two percent in 2022 after two straight years of severe recession that saw Gross Domestic Product…

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Irish peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney killed in Lebanon a “national hero”, funeral hears

The Irish solider will be buried in a service in Co Donegal on Thursday afternoon

The Independent UK

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon a ‘national hero’, funeral hears

Private Sean Rooney will be buried with full military honours this afternoon.

The Independent UK

Funeral of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon under way

Private Sean Rooney will be buried with full military honours.

Irish Mirror

Trooper Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon gun attack back on Irish soil for treatment

He has now been transferred by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Wounded Irish Peacekeeper Will Be Evacuated from Lebanon

A wounded Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon was transferred on Wednesday from a hospital to Beirut's international airport to be medically evacuated to Ireland. Unidentified attackers opened fire on 22-year-old Pvt. Shane Kearney and three other Irish soldiers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) last week as…

Tribune News Service

Bingo Merriex left TCU in 2003 to play pro basketball. On Saturday he earned his degree.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bingo Merriex took about 20 years between college classes.

The Independent UK

Irish soldier injured in Lebanon attack returns home

Private Shane Kearney was hurt in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney.

Dublin Live

Hero soldier Shane Kearney landing in Dublin from Lebanon for care in Beaumont Hospital

The 22-year-old Cork soldier suffered a fractured skull in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Pledges to 'Punish' Killers of Irish Soldier

Lebanon on Monday pledged, through its caretaker Defense Minister, Maurice Sleem, to punish “everyone responsible” for last Wednesday’s fatal shooting of an Irish soldier. The convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under fire near the village of al-Aaqbiya late Wednesday, also wounding three other peacekeepers.…

Dublin Live

Three investigations underway as heroic soldier Sean Rooney to be laid to rest with full military honours

Two suspects were quickly identified following the shooting as Garda investigators join the probe in southern Lebanon

The Independent UK

Irish peacekeeper to be buried with full military honours

His body was returned to his grieving family after being repatriated from Lebanon on Monday morning.

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