Lebanese citizens released by UAE back home after mediation

BEIRUT (AP) — Eight Lebanese citizens who had been detained in the United Arab Emirates have returned home after mediation efforts by a Lebanese official led to their release. Tuesday’s release is part of efforts by a top Lebanese security official who recently visited the UAE and said the UAE will release 11 Lebanese citizens. It wasn’t immediately clear why the men were held but it comes at a time of rising tension in the Middle East between Iran and the Saudi-led six-nation