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VideosSpecial Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory

This is Beirut 06/11 11:38 - Reading : less than a minute

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We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...

US election : Trump Declares Victory

This is Beirut 06/11 11:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far. As jubilant supporters ...

Republicans Secure Senate Control in Key Midterm Wins

This is Beirut 06/11 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Republicans wrested the US Senate from Democratic control, US media projected early Wednesday, ending four years in the minority and providing a huge boost to the party in its quest to dominate every branch of government. The victory means that the incoming president will get enormous support to enact their agenda and appoint justices to the ...

SpotlightUS Presidential Election: States Already Won by Harris and Trump

This is Beirut 06/11 06:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for results expected. Projections are tumbling in, with US media calling wins for Trump so far in 22 states including big prizes ...

Numbers & FiguresDistribution of Votes by State at 12:00 AM Beirut Time

This is Beirut 06/11 00:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut presents you with a map of the United States showing the distribution of votes by state and by political party. Here's how the trends look at 12:00 AM Beirut time.

SpotlightIsrael’s Diplomatic “Bulldozer” Israel Katz Appointed as Minister of Defense

Malo Pinatel 05/11 23:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While the world’s attention is focused on the U.S. presidential election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. He has promptly replaced him with his Foreign Minister, Israel Katz—a choice that appears deliberate, as Katz is known for his loyalty to the Prime Minister. The ...

Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant

This is Beirut 05/11 21:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said. "Over the past few months that trust has eroded. In light of this, I decided today to end the term of the defence minister," Netanyahu said in a statement issued ...

VideosLive from Washington D.C.: Key Updates on the Historic US Presidential Election

Tylia El Helou 05/11 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Reporting live from Washington D.C., our special correspondent Tylia Helou brings you the latest figures and percentages from this historic election. Americans are set to make a pivotal choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, determining the country’s direction for the next four years. Stay tuned for updates on this ...

US Presidential Election: Why Results May Not Be Known Tonight

This is Beirut 05/11 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Americans are currently casting their votes to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next occupant of the White House. However, it's unlikely that the results will be revealed immediately, given the unpredictability surrounding the election. Voting procedures and the high risk of contested results could extend the wait by ...

ExplainerD-Day: The Presidential Race Will Make History

Tylia El Helou 05/11 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The latest polls show extremely close scores on D-Day. So, for the moment, it's not possible to determine one trend or another. Democrate candidate Kamala Harris is holding an election night party at her former college, Howard University, in Washington, while her rival and Republican candidate Donald Trump will be in Palm Beach, Florida, his home ...

Harris or Trump? Long Lines of Voters in Tense US Election

This is Beirut 05/11 18:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Millions of Americans headed to vote Tuesday in a presidential election defined by drama and uncertainty, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump left to await the outcome of a desperately close race after months of intense campaigning. The result, perhaps coming overnight, or not for several days, will either make Harris the first woman president in ...

Ireland Approves Palestinian Ambassador for First Time

This is Beirut 05/11 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ireland accepted the appointment of a full Palestinian ambassador for the first time on Tuesday, after Dublin formally recognized a Palestinian state earlier this year. Senior ministers confirmed that Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid would step up from her current position as Palestinian Head of Mission to Ireland. In May, Dublin said it was recognizing ...