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Army carries out raids in Qaser in search of wanted persons

31 December 2016

The Lebanese Army has carried out raids in Qaser, the border village, in search of wanted individuals, NNA field reporter said on Friday. Also, the Army has setup checkpoints and inspected the cars and the passengers’ identity cards.

Hezbollah delegation visits Bkirki to offer wellwishes on festive season

30 December 2016

A delegation of “Hezbollah” visited on Thursday Bkirki, where they met with Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rahi, on the occasion of the festive season. The delegation was led by Party’s Poliburo head Sayyid Ibrahim Amine Sayyed, and includes Mustapha Hajj Ali, Mohammed Saiid al-Khansa […]

REPORT: Aoun meets with Army Command delegation, vows constant support

30 December 2016

President Michel Aoun met Wednesday with a delegation from the Lebanese Armed Forces Command, where he stressed that the Lebanese people will always support the army and the political leadership will always stand by the military institution and provide it with the required immunity and […]

Hariri: We should build on the consensus that exists today

30 December 2016

Prime Minister Saad Hariri said that “we as politicians should sacrifice for the country’s sake and preserve stability because it is essential for the country’s progress and advancement.” He added: “There is a dangerous plot in the region and we should preserve Lebanon and keep […]

Hariri: We will spare no effort to support army, security forces

30 December 2016

Prime Minister Saad Hariri welcomed Thursday the role played by the army and the security forces in the preservation of security and stability in the country, as well as their efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism. “The government will spare no effort to provide […]

Riachi comments on closure of some media institutions: I will do my best to find solutions to staff, editors

30 December 2016

Minister of Information Melhem Riachi commented on Thursday evening on the closure of some media institutions and their staff’s layoff by saying “This is an unfortunate crisis, and I will do my best to find solutions to those institutions’ staff and editors, both with their […]

State Security arrests suspect of belonging to armed group

30 December 2016

The State Security regional directorate arrested on Thursday in Akkar a person from Mhammara village suspect of belonging to an armed group and of involvement in shooting at Army elements, the NNA correspondent reported.

Geagea: New Govt. Can be Formed if Needed, LF behind New Course in Country

30 December 2016

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has announced that the new government can be “held accountable,” or “ousted” if needed, noting that the LF was behind the recent change in the country’s political course. “We now have a president and vigorous political activity has returned to […]

Hasbani: We’ll Spare No Effort to Secure Release of Captive Troops

30 December 2016

Deputy Premier and Health Minister Ghassan Hasbani announced Thursday that the new government “will spare no effort” to secure the release of nine Lebanese troops held hostage by the extremist Islamic State group. “As Prime Minister Saad Hariri has promised, the government will spare no […]

Snow blankets In Kfardebian village Lebanon

28 December 2016

Snow covered on Tuesday the Kfardebian village and turned it into a natural masterpiece. This as Civil Defense members worked on reopening the Kfardebian-Faytroun road which was cut due to the accumulation of snow. All roads are now passable for SUV vehicles equipped with chains.

Hariri’s Cabinet Wins Parliament Confidence with 87 Votes

28 December 2016

Prime Minister Saad Hariri won a parliamentary vote of confidence after 87 lawmakers voted in favor of his government on Wednesday. Kataeb MPs Sami Gemayel, Nadim Gemayel and Samer Saadeh, and MP Khaled Daher withheld their confidence from the cabinet. MP Imad al-Hout, the only […]

Army in Major Hermel Crackdown in Search of Sergeant Killers

28 December 2016

Army troops and intelligence agents carried out a major crackdown at dawn Wednesday in the Hermel town of al-Qasr in search of culprits involved in the assassination of Sergeant Ali al-Qaq, state-run National News Agency reported. Five people were arrested and quantities of arms and […]