Lebanon has long sought energy development but political bickering and dispute with Israel over maritime border has caused delays. Two countries have unresolved maritime border dispute over a sea zone of about 330 square miles.
Many Eurovision contests were not held in the official capitals of the winning countries. In Israel's case, however, holding the event in Tel Aviv is a loss.
After the Islamist attacks, which killed over 250 and left hundreds more wounded, mobs are moving through the country's northwest, ransacking mosques, burning Qurans, and firebombing Muslim-owned shops.
Amid increasing speculation of new Iranian aggression, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggests neither side wants war. Leader insists country will not renegotiate nuclear deal from 2015.
Two legal groups are seeking information on potential influence the government of Qatar is wielding at Texas A&M University and a satellite campus of the university.
