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Aoun deplores use of weapons of mass destruction

9 April 2017

President of the Republic Michel Aoun said that the huge burden of the displacement of more than one and a half million Syrians to Lebanon, in addition to the presence of around 500,000 Palestinians on its territory, necessitates responding to the needs of Lebanon as […]

Clashes Continue in Ain el-Hilweh, Army Tightens Security

9 April 2017

Clashes continued on Saturday at the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain el-Hilweh in Sidon, after overnight armed clashes between the Joint Palestinian Security Forces and hardline Islamist group led by Bilal Badr, the National News Agency reported. NNA said that Fatah commander Munir Maqdah have […]

Reports: Govt. Meets Next Week over Electoral Law, Outcome Determines Fate of Elections

9 April 2017

Preparations have started at the Presidential Palace in Baabda for a cabinet meeting devoted to tackle Lebanon’s electoral law for the upcoming parliamentary elections, amid reports that Speaker Nabih Berri might schedule a term extension session if a breakthrough is not reached, media reports said […]

Lebanese Christians prepare for Palm Sunday

9 April 2017

The world as well as Lebanon are getting ready to celebrate Palm Sunday tomorrow. This report will shed light on the preparations of the Christians in Lebanon for the feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter.

Lebanese truck drivers stranded near Saudi port of Dabba

9 April 2017

Lebanese truck drivers are stuck since several weeks ago near the Saudi port of Dabba. The drivers were promised to be provided with ships to transport the trucks to Tripoli and Beirut ports. However, nothing happened.

REPORT: Beirut Order of Engineers’ council hold elections

8 April 2017

The list headed by Jad Tabet won on Saturday in the polls held to elect a head of the Beirut Order of Engineers and five new council members. The polls were held amid tight security measures and under the supervision of Khaled Shehab, the head […]

Khoury: Economy Ministry shall perform its full duties in prices control, especially during salary scale implementation

8 April 2017

NNA – Economy and Trade Minister, Raed Khoury, asserted, on Saturday, that his Ministry shall “carry out its utmost duties in monitoring prices, especially during the implementation phase of the salaries and ranks series.” “We have launched the Regional Center for Human Resources Training on […]

Bou Assi: Hariri has not declared acceptance of relativity law, we are attached to Bassil’s mixed formula

8 April 2017

NNA – Social Affairs Minister, Pierre Bou Assi, indicated, on Saturday, that “PM Saad Hariri has not declared his acceptance of the relativity electoral law but merely expressed that he has no objection to it, meaning that it is not his first choice.” “We are […]

Merehbi to Swedish Mission: Addressing displacement crisis repercussions is a general international responsibility

8 April 2017

NNA – State Minister for Displaced Affairs, Moueen al-Merehbi, asserted that “dealing with the repercussions of the displacement issue is a general international responsibility,” while stressing that “Lebanon can no longer shoulder any more burdens.” Merehbi’s words came before a Swedish Mission delegation including Swedish […]

Fenianos, Russian delegation discuss means to develop relations

8 April 2017

NNA – Minister of Public Works and Transportation Youssef Fenianos welcomed on Saturday at his ministerial office in Al-Fiyyadiyeh a Russian delegation with discussions reportedly featuring high on the current regional economic and political issues. They also discussed means of cooperation between Lebanon and Russia […]

Erslan to a visiting Russian delegation: Situation in Syria could be more critical, but definitely more solid than before

8 April 2017

NNA – Head of the Lebanese Democratic Party, Displaced Minister Talal Erslan, indicated that “the situation in Syria could be more dangerous; however, it is definitely more solid than it used to be.” Erslan’s words came before a Russian delegation, including current and previous members […]

LAF Commander General Aoun Inspects Eastern Border

8 April 2017

Newly appointed Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun inspected on Saturday and for the first time since his appointment as Lebanese army chief the border town of Arsal. General Aoun toured the entire town’s outskirts in particular the army’s positions in Daher el-Khayl, Wadi […]