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Former Army Chief Michel Aoun elected president of Lebanon. (Reuters)

New President’s Inaugural Speech Stresses the Need to Dissociate Lebanon from External Conflicts

by Paula Astih | Nov 1, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – Newly elected Lebanese President Michel Aoun highlighted the need to adopt an independent foreign policy that would be based on Lebanon’s higher interests and the respect of international law. Aoun’s inaugural speech on Monday was seen by many observers as...

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Internally displaced refugees that fled violence ride a pick-up truck in Al-Kherbeh village northern Aleppo, Oct. 24/Reuters/ Khalil Ashawl

Moscow Extends Halt in Aleppo Airstrikes, U.N. Enraged

by Paula Astih | Oct 26, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut-Less than 24 hours after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov confirmed that a “humanitarian pause” in air strikes on Syria’s Aleppo was not being considered, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that Moscow and Damascus...

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Aoun met with Nasrallah on Sunday/NNA

Aoun’s Opponents Gather to Curb His Enthusiasm… Hezbollah Busy Pleasing Berri

by Paula Astih | Oct 25, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut: Opponents of the Change and Reform leader General Michel Aoun have accepted the fact they are incapable to affect the outcome of the October 31 parliamentary session during which a president would be elected. However, those opponents have decided to gather...

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An opposition fighter reloads the magazine of his weapon during clashes with regime forces in Ramussa on the southwestern edges Aleppo, Syria/AFP

Syrian Opposition Determined not to Leave Aleppo… Coalition Warns from “Forced Displacement”

by Paula Astih | Oct 19, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut- The Syrian opposition has refused to leave the city of Aleppo even after Moscow and the Syrian regime announcement they would halt their airstrikes in a move that Russia said was an “act of good will” ahead of an 8-hour ceasefire the Kremlin will...

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Lebanese Christian leader Michel Aoun arrives at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, near Beirut, to attend a new session of the national dialogue in 2015. Photo: Reuters

Government Presidency File Threatens Aoun’s Chances to Become President

by Paula Astih | Oct 18, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – Head of Change and Reform parliamentary bloc General Michel Aoun barely crosses the road bombs leading to the Presidential Palace to face a new barrage, which alludes there is a decision to prevent any internal election before a clear picture discloses...