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The Supreme Court stands in Washington May 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
by Nazeer Rida | Mar 26, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut – A US court paused accusations, on Friday, against Kassem Tajeddine, a Lebanese businessman who has close ties with “Hezbollah”, of evading US sanctions for financing terrorism. This step has reinforced US approach to put pressure on “Hezbollah” and its...
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The main entrance of the American University of Beirut. (AUB)
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 25, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut – The American University of Beirut (AUB) has agreed to pay $700,000 to settle a civil lawsuit over charges it assisted three organizations linked to “Hezbollah,” which is designated as a terrorist group by the US. The university, which is a recipient of...