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Govt. formation negotiations: Latest developments
The formation of the new government is stuck at the issue of the finance portfolio and the “fifth Shiite minister,” Al-Jadeed TV quoted “presidential” sources as saying on Wednesday.“Negotiations with ...
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Restoring international trust key to financial aid, says Lebanon's minister of economy
Gaza Lebanon must regain the trust of the international community to unlock desperately needed financial aid for ...
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Sudden Obstacles Hinder Formation of New Lebanese Govt
Beirut: Government formation efforts in Lebanon have hit a sudden snag over internal and foreign objections to the candidacy of former minister Yassine Jaber for the position of finance minister. The ...
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US Congress members send letter urging Lebanon's leaders to enact reforms and counter Hezbollah’s influence
U.S. Congress members Darin LaHood and Darrell Issa sent a letter to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf ...
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Salam wants govt. that meets 'aspirations' and 'need for reform'
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he is continuing his consultations to form a government that “meets the aspirations of the Lebanese and the urgent need for reform,” dismissing ...
Naharnet on MSN1d
New govt. will likely be formed in next few days
The past hours carried developments indicating that the new government will be announced in a few days, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Tuesday.MTV had reported overnight that the government is ...
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Amal and Hezbollah continue to obstruct Lebanon government formation
The formation of Lebanon’s new government remains stalled due to the demands of political factions, particularly the “Shiite ...
Naharnet on MSN5d
Govt. formation process: Latest developments
President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam are “not opposed to giving the finance portfolio to the Shiite community, but not to the Shiite Duo,” MTV reported on Friday.Moreover, ...
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Salam Continues to Face Obstacles in Lebanon’s Government Formation
Beirut: The formation of Lebanon’s new government remains stalled due to the demands of political factions, particularly the “Shiite Duo” (Hezbollah and the Amal Movement), which is reportedly ...
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Joint UN vote scheduled for ICJ Judge replacement
The UN Security Council has confirmed that both the Security Council and the General Assembly will jointly vote on Friday afternoon, January 24th, to appoint a new judge to the International Court of ...
Saudi foreign minister: Lebanon must adopt reforms, adhere to cease-fire with Israel
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that ...
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Lebanon’s new president faces uphill struggle to steer country away from brink of collapse
Lebanon’s parliament elected a new president on January 9 after a two-year political deadlock and 12 failed attempts. Joseph ...