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Saudi Ambassador Stresses Need for Lebanon to Hold Presidential Elections on Time

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari stressed on Tuesday the need for reforms in the country and for the presidential…

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Geagea: Aoun Is Worst President in Lebanon’s History

Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea launched on Sunday a scathing attack against President Michel Aoun and his son-in-law,…

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Lebanon: Aoun, Mikati Resume Government Formation Talks

Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati has resumed talks with President Michel Aoun on forming a government following weeks of deadlock over…

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Debate over 'Qualifications’ of Lebanese President Heats Up Between Geagea, Bassil

With the race over the presidency heating up in Lebanon, debate is raging over the qualifications of the next president.…

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Lebanon's Geagea Vows to Prevent Election of Pro-Hezbollah President

The head of the Lebanese Forces party, Samir Geagea, has rejected the election of a president from the so-called pro-Hezbollah…

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Lebanon’s Geagea Voices Support for Army Commander’s Presidential Nomination

Head of the Lebanese Forces party Samir Geagea voiced his support on Saturday for Army Commander General Joseph Aoun’s possible…

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Lebanon Planning to Return Syrian Refugees Home without Int’l Guarantees

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the…

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Lebanon: LF, FPM Won’t Nominate Mikati

Lebanon’s parliamentary consultations at the Baabda Palace on Thursday will see the deputies of Hezbollah and Amal Movement, as well…

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‘Major Confrontation’ with Hezbollah Ahead in Lebanon, Says Geagea

The Lebanese Forces party will veto as prime minister anyone aligned with the armed Shiite Hezbollah party and stick to…

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'Major confrontation' with Hezbollah ahead, says Lebanon Christian politician

The Christian Lebanese Forces party will reject anyone aligned with the armed Shi'ite movement Hezbollah as prime minister and stick…

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Nabih Berri: Lebanon’s ‘untouchable’ parliamentary speaker

Lebanese lawmakers on Tuesday re-elected Nabih Berri as parliamentary speaker for a seventh consecutive term, cementing the octogenarian politician's reputation…

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Lebanon's Opposition Tests its Unity in Electing the Deputy Speaker

Lebanon's opposition blocs and figures are set to face several challenges, beginning with the election of the parliament speaker and…

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Dispute over Govt Formation Looms in Lebanon

A political dispute is looming on the horizon in Lebanon over the shape of the new government. The country is…

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Hezbollah Grip on Lebanon Must End, Says Geagea

Lebanon's hijacked sovereignty must be restored after an election denied the Shiite Hezbollah party a parliamentary majority, said Lebanese Forces…

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Hezbollah grip on Lebanon must end, says Christian leader

Maarab (Lebanon) (AFP) - Lebanon's hijacked sovereignty must be restored after an election denied the powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah a…

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Post-election calm prevails in Beirut’s divided neighbourhoods

Fragile calm in Beirut’s Ain el-Remmaneh area, home to longtime rival parties that are now key players in parliament.

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The ‘untouchable’ parliamentary speaker at the heart of Lebanon’s next political storm

At 84, Nabih Berry is a seasoned Lebanese political player who has been the country’s parliamentary speaker for 30 years.…

France 24

Hezbollah lose ground, reformists surge in Lebanon polls

Beirut (AFP) - Shiite group Hezbollah and its allies lost their majority in Lebanon's parliament, official results showed Tuesday, while…

AFP

Factbox-What is the Lebanese Forces?

The Lebanese Forces (LF) party has said it is on course to emerge as the biggest bloc in Lebanon's parliament…

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Hezbollah, Allies Likely to Lose Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament following Sunday's elections, three sources allied…

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Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament, three sources allied to the group…

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Factbox-Who is running in Lebanon's election?

Lebanon holds a parliamentary election on May 15, with candidates vying for 128 seats that are divided among 11 religious…

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Lebanon’s Geagea Says Judicial Decisions against Party Unlawful

Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea said on Saturday that recent judicial decisions against his party were against the law.…

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Lebanese Christian politician says judicial decisions against party unlawful

Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea said on Saturday that recent judicial decisions against his party were against the law.

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Lebanese Forces, Mustaqbal Say Charge Against Geagea Is Politically Motivated

Political parties have rejected the accusation against Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, who was charged with "stoking strife" during the…

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