Vote count ongoing in Lebanon one day after critical elections

Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces have both claimed major gains in parliament ahead of the release of official results

Lebanon votes in first polls since economic collapse

Lebanon's complex ‘confessional' power-sharing system sees the 128 parliament seats divided into two groups – 64 Muslims and 64 Christians

Pope Francis postpones trip to Lebanon due to health issues

The Pope announced his plans to visit Lebanon when President Michel Aoun visited the Vatican last March

Lebanese Central Bank holds $17.5 billion in gold reserves: Banque du Liban chief

The central bank chief also denied recent comments by a high official saying the country is 'bankrupt'

Lebanon reaches agreement on reform plan with IMF

The reforms include a complete restructuring of the banking sector and the stabilization of currency exchange rates