Lebanon’s new president faces uphill struggle to steer country away from brink of collapse
Lebanon’s parliament elected a new president on January 9 after a two-year political deadlock and 13 failed attempts. Joseph ...
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Lebanon's parliament elects army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla) BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament voted Thursday to ... Hezbollah previously backed another candidate, Suleiman Frangieh, the leader of a small Christian party ...
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Lebanese parliament choses new leader
secured 99 votes in a second round of voting in Lebanon's 128-seat parliament, ensuring a comfortable majority. His election comes after Hezbollah-backed candidate Suleiman Frangieh withdrew from ...
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Lebanon’s new president: A symbol of Hezbollah’s decline
Joseph Aoun now faces the daunting task of steering Lebanon toward a brighter future. However, his tenure is likely to encounter persistent resistance from his opponents, particularly Hezbollah and it ...
Netanyahu, Biden speak on ceasefire and hostage deal
Officials close to the matter told ABC News on Sunday that a high-level Israeli delegation led by the head of the Mossad -- ...
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UAE reopens embassy in Lebanon following election of new president
The UAE’s move coincides with a pivotal moment for Lebanon. On Thursday, the country’s parliament elected General Joseph Aoun ... was cleared when Hezbollah-backed candidate Sleiman Frangieh withdrew ...