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BEIRUT (AP) — In crisis-hit Lebanon, lawyers have been increasingly alarmed by a recent ban from their union on media appearances not authorized by th...

Lebanese lawyers are increasingly alarmed by a recent ban from their union on media appearances not authorized by the syndicate, and say it amounts to political interference

Prominent Lebanese lawyer Nizar Saghieh, who heads the local rights-based organization Legal Agenda, faces the threat of sanction – including possible disbarment – for speaking out against the Beirut Bar Association’s decision to arbitrarily and unlawfully limit what lawyers can say in public.

Lebanese authorities target journalists and citizens for their online freedom of expression.

Two editors-in-chief of independent Lebanese news outlets have been summoned by security services, reigniting freedom of the press issues in Lebanon.

LONDON: The Coalition to Defend Freedom of Expression in Lebanon denounced on Wednesday the instances over the past two weeks in which authorities had summoned journalists for investigation. The media watchdog believes the moves aim to stifle freedom of expression, according to a statement published by Amnesty International, a member of the coalition. The Council of the Beirut

McCormick Talks Future. How Did Zabel Stay In Office? Calling Ron. Blizzard of 93. Here is Monday’s Playbook.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: The County elections division has released the unofficial list of candidates running in the May primary for county and city offices. We talk to WESA’s government and accountability editor Chris Potter about last minute additions and who is no longer in the running. (0:00 - 9:13). Rates of colorectal cancer are rising among people under the age of 50, which is concerning doctors. We talk to Dr. James McCormick, the Allegheny Health Network Chairperson of ...

Thousands of homeowners in Allegheny County may have a shot at reduced property taxes. Are you among them? Everything you need to know.

A lawsuit forced Allegheny County to change an obscure calculation, tilting the property tax appeal system in owners' favor — and more changes are likely.