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Franjieh met with Berri on Monday/NNA

Lebanon: Birth of Cabinet this Week Depends on Public Works Portfolio

by Paula Astih | Dec 13, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – A pour of meetings and talks intensified in Lebanon this week with an attempt to solve the remaining obstacles ahead of announcing the birth of a new cabinet before the festive seasons. Meetings held on Monday and the comments delivered by some...

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Supporters of Lebanon’s so-called Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah wave Hezbollah flags during a rally on the 7th anniversary of the end of Hezbollah’s 2006 war with Israel, August 16, 2013. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho

Hezbollah Ties with Lebanese Allies Ruled by Regional, International Interests

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 9, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut-The so-called Hezbollah party has been lately busy with the two-and-a-half year Lebanese presidential crisis and its repercussions that created disputes between allied parties. Despite being active in the fighting along the Syrian regime in Syria since 2012,...

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A young girl takes pictures of the memorial flame erected at the site of the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, on the 11th anniversary of his death on February 14, 2016 in the capital Beirut. (ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

Lebanon: March 14 Official Says No Initiative to Revive Alliance

by Wajdi Al-Aridi | Aug 19, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut-Despite a recent meeting between head of the Democratic Gathering deputy Walid Jumblat and high-ranking officials from the March 14 alliance, there is still no initiative to revive the group. A dinner hosted by Jumblat in honor of former deputy Samir Franjieh...

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MPs gather in Parliament on Monday/National News Agency

Siniora’s Comments Drive Confusion in Lebanon, Necessitates his Apology from Berri, Salam

by Paula Astih | Aug 9, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut- The comments of head of the Future parliamentary bloc, Fouad Siniora, created confusion in the political arena on Monday when his words were placed out of context, driving requests he should apologize from each of Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Tamam...

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Suleiman Franjieh

After External Support, Franjieh Obtains the Patriarchate’s Blessing

by Caroline Akoum | Dec 5, 2015 | Latest News, Middle East

Consultations between political forces have intensified in Lebanon, especially between Christian parties, to push for the nomination of MP Suleiman Franjieh as president of Lebanon. The flurry of activity comes after the Marada Movement leader appeared to have both...