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Lebanese State Minister for Planning Affairs Michel Pharaon (NNA)

Lebanese State Minister for Planning Affairs: March 14 Coalition Still Holding Strong

by Wajdi Al-Aridi | Sep 27, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut– The March 14 coalition’s principles are still applicable and the alliance holds strong, a reflection of the concept of a real state in all aspects, Lebanese State Minister for Planning Affairs Michel Pharaon has said. The minister rejected the idea of...

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Aoun attends a mass service at “Our Lady of the Hill” Church in Mount Lebanon’s Deir al-Qamar on Sunday/Dalati&Nohra

Lebanon: Celebrations Of ‘Mountain Reconciliation’ Reveals Disputes Among Christians

by Wajdi Al-Aridi | Aug 8, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Lebanon’s political circles were busy on Monday following the repercussions of a ceremony held Sunday to commemorate the Mountain Reconciliation anniversary in the presence of President Michel Aoun. The ceremony ended up revealing a dispute between the two...

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Newly elected Lebanese President Michel Aoun (2nd L), reviews the honour guards upon arrival to the presidential palace in Baabda, near Beirut, Lebanon October 31, 2016. REUTERS/Aziz Taher

Fadi al-Haber: Hezbollah Gave Aoun the Presidency and Controlled Lebanon

by Wajdi Al-Aridi | May 29, 2017 | Interviews

Beirut – Lebanese MP Fadi al-Haber said that Hezbollah has granted the presidency to General Michel Aoun and tightened its grip over the country through its arms and its interference in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat, the Kataeb Party...

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View of Beirut- Reuters/Cynthia Karam

Lebanon’s Tourism Expects Promising Season

by Wajdi Al-Aridi | Feb 19, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Lebanon’s Tourism Minister Ouadis Kedenian expected on Saturday a promising tourism season after the Lebanese-Gulf ties regained their former glory. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Kedenian said: “We expect a promising season due to a number of...

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Deputy Premier and Health Minister Ghassan Hasbani at the handing over ceremony at the Ministry of Health. Photo: Dalati and Nohra

Lebanon’s Deputy PM: No Problem in Policy Statement, Electoral Law is Priority

by Wajdi Al-Aridi | Dec 23, 2016 | Interviews

Beirut- Lebanon’s new deputy Premier and Health Minister Ghassan Hasbani expected the adoption of the cabinet’s policy statement soon, saying the priority in the coming stage is to agree on an electoral draft-law. Hasbani said that the policy statement will not be a...