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Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces a barrage of Israeli airstrikes

The conflict is taking a devastating toll on Lebanon’s ancient heritage, with airstrikes wiping out centuries-old villages and endangering fragile, millenia-old archaeological sites, like the Roman ...

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Stir Fears of Sectarian Strife

Lebanon’s religious fault lines are straining as Israel’s war with the Hezbollah militant group grinds on.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

The Age of the Pogrom Returns

The attack on Israeli soccer fans comes after years of rising antisemitism in Europe, much within Muslim communities.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

‘Les Misérables’ Returns Home

The most famous French musical has never been popular in Paris. A major new production hopes to change that, reworking it for a contemporary French audience.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Could the N.B.A. Return to Seattle?

Ever since the Sonics left in 2008, the city has been waiting for another franchise. There’s an overriding sentiment that now is the time.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Mexican Officials Arrest Top Security Official in Mayor’s Beheading

Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán was killed less than a week after taking office in Chilpancingo. On Tuesday, the authorities arrested the city’s public security minister in connection with his death.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Is N.H.L. Officiating Bad? It’s a Trick Question.

An expert from The Athletic breaks down the evolution of hockey officiating, from its “biggest innovations” to its future.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say

Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.

Irish general election to be officially called

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.

Israel accused of killing journalists in Lebanon, kids at Gaza hospital

Israel says it's targeting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but health officials in both places say the civilian death toll is climbing.

An Israeli airstrike killed journalists covering the war in Lebanon as they slept

An Israeli airstrike that hit a guesthouse in southeast Lebanon has killed three journalists who were covering the Israel-Hezbollah war

World - ABC News - October 25

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israel made mistake with Iran attack, Khamenei says

The Israel Defense Forces conducted what it called "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month.

Furore as Israeli journalist helps blow up building in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties

A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission ...

World - ABC News - October 27

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms Naim Qassem as new leader

The war continues between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon.

Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

The Lebanese health ministry said 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way.

Middle East crisis live: airstrikes hit Lebanon’s Baalbek and Bekaa valley after Israel issues evacuation order

The evacuation orders cover the southern Nabatieh region and eastern cities of Baalbek, Ain bourday and Durous in the Bekaa valley. Under the laws – which will not be implemented for several months ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - October 30

Israel Demolished Hundreds of Buildings in Southern Lebanon, Videos and Satellite Images Show

At least 1,085 buildings have been destroyed or badly damaged since Israel’s invasion targeting the Hezbollah militia, including many in controlled demolitions, a New York Times analysis shows.

World - The New York Times - October 30

US draws up draft Israel-Lebanon ceasefire plan

Proposal leaked as senior Washington officials head to Middle East in effort to end year-long conflict

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge

A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrant

World - ABC News - October 31

Israel demands right to enforce any Lebanon ceasefire deal

Benjamin Netanyahu meets US envoys to discuss end to war against Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - October 31

US attempts to broker ceasefire as civilians killed in Lebanon and Israel

IDF airstrikes kill 45 people while seven die, including four Thai workers, in rocket attack on northern Israel. Senior US officials have held talks in Israel aimed at brokering a ceasefire with ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Israeli strikes pound Lebanon's Baalbek as new Hezbollah leader gives speech

Strikes hit Lebanon's Baalbek area after Israel warned residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, new Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem gave his first public speech since taking command. CBS News' Holly Williams ...

Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs

‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...

World - The Guardian - November 1