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FPM Says Failure to Form Govt. before Independence Day ‘Not a Setback’ for President

21 November 2016

MP Alain Aoun of the Free Patriotic Movement announced Sunday that failure to form a new government before Independence Day, which Lebanon will mark Tuesday, will not be a “setback” for the new presidential tenure, while urging “flexibility” from all parties. “There are essential hurdles […]

Wahhab Launches ‘Self Defense’ Brigades in Jahliyeh Paramilitary Parade

21 November 2016

Arab Tawhid Party chief ex-minister Wiam Wahhab officially announced Sunday the creation of the so-called “Tawhid Brigades” during a paramilitary parade that was held in his Chouf district hometown, Jahliyeh. Hundreds of masked, black-clad Wahhab supporters took part in the parade, which did not involve […]

Hizbullah MP Lauds ‘End of Christian Frustration’, Warns of ‘Lebanese Frustration’

21 November 2016

A Hizbullah lawmaker on Sunday said his party was “pleased by the end of Christian frustration,” in reference to the rising alliance between the Free Patriotic Movement and the Lebanese Forces, as he warned of a possible “Lebanese, cross-confessional frustration.” “We were pleased by the […]

Aoun Receives Independence Greetings from U.S., U.N., Regional Leaders

21 November 2016

President Michel Aoun has received cables greeting him on the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day from several world leaders, topped by U.S. President Barack Obama, state-run National News Agency reported on Sunday. In his cable, Obama pledged that the U.S. will maintain its support for […]

Aoun Insists on Naming Shiite Minister as Berri Threatens to Nominate Abou Jamra

21 November 2016

The latest obstacle that is hindering the cabinet formation process is President Michel Aoun’s insistence on naming a Shiite minister and Speaker Nabih Berri’s condition that he be also given the right to nominate a Christian minister, a media report said on Sunday. “After the […]

Boulevard Camille Chamoun reopened Bou Saab: He inspired us through his work

21 November 2016

NNA – The National Liberals Party (NLP) and Camille Chamoun Association held a celebration at Monroe Hotel in Beirut on the occasion of reopening the Boulevard of President Camille Chamoun. The event was attended by a host of top ranking political, military, diplomatic and religious […]

Aoun receives congratulatory letters for Independence Day

21 November 2016

NNA – On the occasion of the Independence Day, President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, will deliver a televised speech tomorrow, on Monday at 20:30. On this occasion President Aoun received a number of congratulatory messages notably from former U.S. President Barack Obama, Custodian […]

Trump election: Mitt Romney considered for secretary of state

21 November 2016

The statement, in a Fox News interview, comes after President-elect Donald Trump met Mr Romney, a Republican who criticised him during the campaign. There has been speculation that the post of top diplomat was discussed. Neither man gave details of their meeting on Saturday. Mr […]

How plants measure temperature How plants use a light receptor as a thermosensor

21 November 2016

Plants respond very sensitive to temperature changes in their environment. At 22 degrees Celsius, for example, the model plant Arabidopsis shows compact growth. But if the temperature rises only a few degrees, plants exhibit an increased elongation growth in the shoot and leaves, enabling plant […]

Al-Rahi in Baabda: Independence Day Regained Significance in Presence of President

21 November 2016

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi held a meeting with President Michel Aoun on Friday one day after the latter paid him a protocol visit in Bkirki. “I am here today to congratulate the President on the occasion of Independence Day which regained its luster and meaning […]

Report: Saudi Sends Envoys to Beirut to Congratulate Aoun on Election

21 November 2016

Two Saudi envoys dispatched by Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz are expected to arrive in Beirut early next week to congratulate President Michel Aoun on his election, media reports said Saturday. Prince Khaled al-Faysal accompanied by State Minister for Gulf Affairs Khaled al-Sabhan are […]

Aoun grants wish to teen with cancer, meets with her at Baabda Palace

21 November 2016

NNA – The dream of 17-year-old cancer patient Hayat Hennaoui came true on Saturday when President Michel Aoun met with her at Baabda Palace along with her mother and two siblings. Hayat’s dream to meet Aoun was made possible through the aid of Tamanna Organization. […]