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Who got the right to vote when? A history of voting rights in America.

5 November 2016

Only people who own land can vote Declaration of Independence signed. Right to vote during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods is restricted to property owners – most of whom are white male Protestants over the age of 21. But, New Jersey’s constitution of the same […]

President Aoun holds series of meetings

5 November 2016

President Michel Aoun received Friday Archbishop Niphon Saikali and ambassadors of the International Support Group for Lebanon. He also met with Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church Aram I Keshishian.

Frangieh: We won’t partake in government if given unsuitable portfolio

5 November 2016

Marada Movement leader, MP Sleiman Frangieh, said, following his meeting with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, that his party would not partake in the next government if granted a ministerial portfolio “that does not suit us.” “We asked to be represented inside the government with a […]

Jumblatt: Aoun’s election, Hariri’s appointment positive chance for Lebanon

5 November 2016

Democratic Gathering Head, MP Walid Jumblatt, said on Friday in the wake of his meeting with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri that the election of General Aoun and the appointment of Hariri was a positive opportunity for Lebanon.

Arslan after meeting Hariri: We asked for all inclusive government

5 November 2016

Head of the Lebanese Democratic Party, MP Talal Arslan, said, following his meeting with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, that he called for the formation of a government that would include all parties and blocs.

Gemayel: Positive general atmosphere

5 November 2016

Kataeb party chief, Sami Gemayel, said after meeting with Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri, that the general atmosphere in Lebanon was positive.

Adwan after meeting Hariri: Who seeks disruption to step out of government

5 November 2016

Lebanese Forces MP George Adwan indicated, following the bloc meeting with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, that he who seeks to disrupt or oppose the government, then he must be out of its lineup. “As LF, we confirmed our keenness on having a harmonious government,” he […]

Les défis à venir

5 November 2016

Vingt-six ans après avoir quitté le palais de Baabda sous les bombes de l’aviation syrienne, le général Michel Aoun réintègre ce lieu symbolique dans le costume du 13e président de la République libanaise. Une revanche sur l’histoire et un pari sur un avenir… truffé de […]

JM Ayrault espère une formation rapide du gouvernement

5 November 2016

Le ministre français des Affaires étrangères et du Développement international, Jean-Marc Ayrault, a encouragé ce vendredi, toutes les composantes libanaises à oeuvrer rapidement en faveur de la mise en place d’un nouveau gouvernement de rassemblement. “J’adresse mes félicitations les plus vives à M. Saad Hariri, […]

El Gobierno español felicita a Michel Aoun por su elección como presidente del Líbano

4 November 2016

MADRID, 31 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) – El Gobierno español ha expresado este lunes su “gran satisfacción” por la elección del veterano político libanés Michel Aoun como presidente del país tras una votación en la que ha recibido el apoyo de las principales fuerzas políticas del […]

EEUU felicita al pueblo del Líbano por la elección de Aoun como presidente del país

4 November 2016

El Gobierno de Estados Unidos ha felicitado este lunes al pueblo libanés por la elección de Michel Aoun como presidente del país, destacando que “es una oportunidad (…) para restaurar las funciones del Gobierno”. El portavoz del Departamento de Estado, John Kirby, no ha felicitado […]

Líder de ISIS llama a sus seguidores a dar la batalla en Mosul

4 November 2016

El lider de ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Bagdadi, expresó su confianza en la victoria del extremismo islámico, en su primer mensaje desde el comienzo de la ofensiva iniciada por fuerzas iraquíes y de Estados Unido para recapturar Mosul. En una grabación de audio divulgada este jueves […]