Hariri ends ‘positive’ consultations to form govt

6 November 2016 English

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri ended consultations with parliamentary blocs Saturday following two days of talks over the formation of a new government ahead of his meeting with President Michel Aoun.

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Arslan Adheres to Proportional Electoral Law, Says 1960 Law Unfair for Druze

11 February 2017 English

Minister for the Displaced Talal Arslan stressed on Friday that the 1960 electoral law does not provide just representation for the Druze community while proportional representation does, the National News Agency reported. “The 1960 electoral law does not achieve justice for Druze lawmakers,” said Arslan […]

(Pics) Lebanese Army advances in Border Towns; Seizes ISIS Weapons!

22 August 2017 English

Third phase of Lebanese Army’s assault on ISIL in Ras Baalbek and el-Qaa outskirts kicks off. The Lebanese army intensified shelling of ISIL positions in Ras Baalbek outskirts, and destroyed the terrorist group’s fortifications. Furthermore, OTV correspondent reported that fierce clashes between Lebanese army units […]

Lebanon’s Hariri backs Aoun as president in bid to end political deadlock

21 October 2016 English

Lebanon’s former prime minister Saad al-Hariri said on Thursday he would back Michel Aoun, a Hezbollah ally, to be president, a move that faces significant opposition but could help resolve a political crisis if it wins support from all the main factions. Backing Aoun, a […]