US offers of help aren’t always what they seem
The US and its ‘international partners’ will offer financial aid to Lebanon, which is struggling to deal with the economic fallout of the massive port blast — but only ……
Ben Wedeman reports from wrecked CNN bureau
A massive explosion ripped through central Beirut, Lebanon, injuring hundreds of people and blowing out windows in buildings across the city. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports from the damaged CNN bureau.…
Men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss flee Japan challenge U.S. extradition case
BOSTON (Reuters) – Lawyers for the former Green Beret and son wanted by Japan for helping former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country on Monday argued U.S.…
Men accused of helping ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan arrested
Carlos Ghosn jumped bail and fled Japan to Lebanon on a private jet. May 20, 2020, 4:02 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…
Ghosn: I thought Versailles palace party venue was a gift
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Former Nissan-Renault boss Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday he had not initially paid to hold a family party in the grounds of the sumptuous Versailles Palace because…
Japan orders tighter immigration procedures after Ghosn flees country
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan on Sunday said it would tighten immigration measures after former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled the country while on bail, its first official response to an…
Ghosn fled Japan after security firm hired by Nissan stopped surveillance
TOKYO (Reuters) – Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn left his Tokyo residence after a private security firm hired by Nissan Motor Co stopped monitoring him, three sources familiar with the…
New Jersey man arrested for allegedly spying for Hezbollah: Feds
A New Jersey man was indicted Thursday on charges he supported Hezbollah by scouting possible targets for an attack. Alexei Saab began training with Hezbollah operatives overseas and surveilled multiple…
France’s Macron talks to Iranian president, urges restraint
French President Emmanuel Macron has talked with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and urged Tehran to show restraint amid rising tensions in the region. Macron’s office said Saturday that the French…
Hezbollah leader: We have no missile factories in Lebanon
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Saturday categorically denied Israeli claims about his group having factories to produce precision-guided missiles in Lebanon, saying such “lies” were an attempt to justify…