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Salam, Aoun, Berri, Hariri at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday/NNA

Lebanon: Ministerial Consultations Mark Independence Day Celebrations

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 23, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – The ministerial consultations on Tuesday marked celebrations held in Lebanon on the 73rd commemoration of the country’s Independence Day embraced by the four leaders, President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and...

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PM-designate Saad Hariri attending Sunday’s Marathon in Beirut/NNA

Hariri Says Political Parties Competing on Portfolios

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 14, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut- Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Sunday there is a “race” on the ministerial portfolios as efforts mounted to announce the creation of the new cabinet before the Nov. 22 Independence Day by removing the obstacles facing the government lineup. The...

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U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid) / Reuters

Opinions: The Problem With the US Elections’ Extremes

by Eyad Abu Shakra | Apr 6, 2016 | Opinion

The leading US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently announced his team of political, security and economic advisors; the – unfortunately interconnected – Middle East, Muslim world and terrorism files were given to Dr Walid Phares. On the Democratic...

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Berri Casts Doubt on Whether Christian Reconciliation Will Help Presidency

Berri Casts Doubt on Whether Christian Reconciliation Will Help Presidency

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 20, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

BEIRUT – The influential speaker of Lebanon’s parliament has cast doubt on whether the reconciliation of the country’s rival Christian leaders will help the country install a new president after nearly two years with the post empty. In a surprise...