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BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday vowed to step up deportations as part of a crackdown on illegal residents in the country. “This matter is not up for debate, and orders have been given to the relevant authorities to implement what is necessary,” he said. Mikati’s comments came after the EU on Thursday announced a €1 billion ($1.07 billion) aid package for Lebanon, mostly to boost border control in a bid to curb refugee flows across the Mediterranean Sea to Cyprus and Italy. Lebanon hosts more than 1.5 million Syrian refugees.

The deaths were recorded out of nearly 200 suspected measles cases in the state of Adamawa, official says.

Texas, one of the most conservative US states, has implemented laws limiting the ability to protest against Israel.

The deaths were recorded out of nearly 200 suspected measles cases in the state of Adamawa, official says.

Franchise operator cites 'challenging economic conditions' amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.

US experiencing the biggest strike wave in 50 years.