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Riachy: We seek equitable electoral law

20 February 2017

Information Minister, Melhem Riachy, said during his visit to the Syriac Orthodox church in Zahle that the Lebanese Forces seeks a balanced electoral law that provides equitable representation to all. He told Bishop Boulos Safr that he aimed at rectifying Christian representation in parliament, of […]

Kanaan: No elections except on basis of a new law

20 February 2017

“Change and Reform” Parliamentary Bloc Secretary, MP Ibrahim Kanaan, said that “the President of the Republic’s position is clear in terms of holding the parliamentary elections on basis of a new electoral law.” Speaking in a TV interview to “LBC” Channel on Saturday, Kanaan considered […]

Riachy confirms LF/Hezbollah communication limited to deputies, ministers

20 February 2017

Information Minister, Melhem Riachy, underscored that the relations between the Lebanese Forces (LF) and Hezbollah are limited to communication through their ministers and deputies. Minister Riachy added that there were no negotiations between the two parties due to prominent differences among them. Riachy whose words […]

Aoun: Message of Israeli Delegate at the UN poses a threat to Lebanon, any Israeli attempt to undermine Lebanese sovereignty will find its appropriate response

18 February 2017

President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, deemed on Saturday that “the message content of Israel’s Delegate at the United Nations, Danny Danon, poses a threat to Lebanon,” adding that “the international community ought to pay attention to the possible Israeli hostile intentions against Lebanon.” […]

Protesters rally in Beirut to demand new ‘fair’ voting system

18 February 2017

Protesters Saturday converged on the Nejmeh Square in Beirut’s Downtown to demand timely parliamentary elections based on a new electoral law.

REPORT: Ministry of Labor takes action against stores illegally run by Syrians

18 February 2017

The completion of the Syrian workers is not limited to a certain region in Lebanon. The Mont Lebanon town of Chehim which hosts more than 12000 Syrian refugees, is suffering from this particular issue. The Ministry of Labor took action against several stores that are […]

STL Defense Office Head Concludes Working Visit to Lebanon

18 February 2017

The Head of Defense Office of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, François Roux, has concluded a five-day visit to Lebanon, the STL said on Friday. During his visit, he met President Michel Aoun in order to congratulate him on his election and to brief him […]

Director of Political Affairs at Foreign Ministry Meets Kaag after Tweet

18 February 2017

Director of Political and Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Charbel Wehbe, held a meeting with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag on Thursday after the latter’s tweets replying to comments made by President Michel Aoun about Hizbullah’s arms. During the meeting, Wehbe […]

Basbous receives representatives from Interpol, UNODC

18 February 2017

Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Ibrahim Basbous, received at his office in the headquarters barracks, an official from the anti-terrorism unit in Interpol and a regional responsible for project communication between airports in the UNODC for the Middle East and North […]

Kahwagi vows to preserve Aoun’s tenure, next polls and country’s stability

18 February 2017

Army Commander General Jean Kahwagi pledged on Friday to safeguard the presidential tenure of President Michel Aoun and to protect the upcoming parliamentary elections. “The army units’ main missions for the coming period are defending the country against the Israeli enemy, fighting terrorism and safeguarding […]

British Interior Minister Calls for Electoral Law Acceptable to all Parties

18 February 2017

British Interior Minister, Amber Rudd stressed Lebanon’s need to stage the parliamentary elections on time, on the basis of an electoral law that meets approval of all Lebanese parties, the National News Agency reported on Friday. “It is encouraging to conduct the parliamentary elections this […]

Riachy in honor of Arafat Hijazi: We will fetch a new TV board council to alleviate personnel concerns

18 February 2017

Information Minister, Melhem Riachy, pledged a great renaissance for the gov-run Tele Liban Station, through a new board of council and a new work mechanism. Minister Riachy’s words came on Friday during a ceremony held by “Tele Liban”, on the second anniversary of the late […]