Tammam Salam

Few believe election will end rule of political elite accused of destroying nation

Four charged with negligence leading to deaths of more than 200 people in August

The country’s system creates power-sharing among the main confessional communities

Five dead after eight suicide bombers hit Christian village of Qaa at Syrian border

John Ging outlines humanitarian challenge ahead of London summit to raise money for Syria

Trash continues to pile up in streets of Beirut as no new landfill site has been designated

Government inaction on rubbish left on streets is blamed on political difficulties

Two Israeli soldiers and one Spaniard killed in strike on Lebanese border

Neighbouring countries tell delegates in Berlin financial support is not enough