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À quelle majorité le prochain chef de l’État devra-t-il être élu le 31 ?

Oct 25 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
L´Orient Le Jour

À moins d'une semaine de la séance électorale du 31 octobre, où l'on s'attend à ce que le chef du bloc du Changement et de la Réforme, Michel Aoun, soit mené à la tête de l'État, le président de la Chambre, Nabih Berry, aurait laissé entendre que le futur locataire du palais présidentiel devrait obtenir les deux tiers des voix des députés présents, puisque la séance du 31 octobre s'inscrit, selon lui, dans le cadre du premier tour qui

Change and Reform: National Partnership is Solution to Lebanon's Crises

Oct 12 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

The Change and Reform parliamentary bloc led by MP Michel Aoun on Tuesday stressed that “national partnership” is the solution to Lebanon's compounded problems, urging a mass turnout at the Free Patriotic Movement's annual October 13 rally which has been pushed to October 16 this year.

“We will not back down from our rights, democratic Lebanon and national partnership,” bloc secretary MP Ibrahim Kanaan announced after the weekly meeting in Rabieh.

Nasrallah Calls for Involving Berri in 'FPM-Mustaqbal Agreements', Renews Support for Aoun

Oct 12 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah revealed Tuesday that the Free Patriotic Movement and al-Mustaqbal Movement have reached “agreements” regarding the presidential election, calling for involving Speaker Nabih Berri and Marada Movement chief MP Suleiman Franjieh in the understandings.

Khalil: Lebanon's 2017 State Budget Will be Ready on Time

Jul 21 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil stressed on Thursday that Lebanon's state budget for the year 2017 will be ready before the constitutional due date, al-Joumhouria daily reported.

“I am in the process of reaching the final stages in preparing the state's financial plan. It will be presented to the cabinet as soon as a session is set to discuss it,” said Khalil in an interview to the daily.

Jumblat from Bkirki: Presidency Settlement More Important than Candidate

Jul 18 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat stressed Monday from Bkirki that exerting efforts to reach a “settlement” over the stalled presidential vote is “more important” than focusing on candidates.

After talks with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi, Jumblat said he visited the patriarch to ask him to “bless the completion of the renovation of the Our Lady Church in Mukhtara.”

Daryan Rejects 'Self-Security', Slams 'Some MPs' for Blocking President Election

Jul 05 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan stressed Wednesday that only state institutions can protect the Lebanese against terrorism, not the formation of vigilante groups, as he criticized “some MPs” who are boycotting the presidential vote sessions.

“The regional blaze must prompt us to create an insulating wall through establishing a strong State and supporting the army and the security forces,” said Daryan during his Eid al-Fitr sermon at the Mohammed al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut.

Berri Advises MPs to Approve his Initiative Before it is 'Too Late'

Jul 01 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Speaker Nabih Berri urged Lebanon's political forces on Friday to accept an initiative he made to end the political impasse and warned that the due date for the parliamentary elections are growing closer, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Friday.

“This is our last chance and time is passing,” Berri told the daily.

Cabinet Tackles Security Situation away from Thorny Files

Jun 30 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

An ordinary cabinet session chaired by Prime Minister Tammam Salam convened at the Grand Serail on Thursday and focused on the security issues mainly after the Qaa bombings, without touching on any of the controversial files.

“Salam has assured that the Security Forces maintain readiness levels and capability to confront terrorism,” Information Minister Ramzi Jreij said after the meeting.

Lebanon fears more attacks after multiple suicide bombings

Jun 28 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
REUTERS
The Lebanese government warned on Tuesday of a heightened terrorist threat after eight suicide bombers targeted a Christian village at the border with Syria, the latest spillover of that country's conflict into Lebanon.

The village of Qaa was targeted on Monday in two waves of suicide attacks that killed five people. The first group of bombers attacked before dawn and the second later at night, two of them blowing themselves up near a church.

Security officials believe Islamic State militants were behind the attack. There has been no claim of responsibility.

Saudi FM Says Hizbullah to Blame for Lebanon Political Vacuum

Jun 28 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Tuesday blamed Hizbullah and Iran for the protracting political vacuum in Lebanon, a day after the party accused Riyadh of blocking political solutions in the country.

“Hizbullah, with Iranian support, is to blame for the political vacuum in Lebanon seeing as it is obstructing any effort aimed at resolving the presidential void crisis,” said Jubeir at a joint press conference he held with his French counterpart Jean-Marc Ayrault.

Govt. Urges 'Embracing Legitimate Armed Forces' after al-Qaa Blasts, Declares 'Full Readiness'

Jun 28 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

The government called on all citizens on Tuesday to “embrace the legitimate armed forces” and not to “surrender to panic,” declaring that it will maintain “full readiness” to follow up on the security developments after the unprecedented suicide bombings that rocked the border town of al-Qaa on Monday.

Mashnouq: Interior Ministry Prepares for Parliamentary Polls

Jun 23 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq assured that Lebanon's parliamentary elections will be held on time and that the ministry has started the preparations needed for that purpose, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.

The parliamentary elections are scheduled for June 2017, amid disbelief that the long-awaited polls will be staged on time.

The parliament extended its own term twice, the first time in 2013 and a second time in 2014.

Change and Reform Urges Proportional Representation, Warns over 'State Security' Row

Jun 22 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

The Change and Reform bloc led by MP Michel Aoun on Tuesday called for passing an electoral law based on proportional representation and warned the government and Prime Minister Tammam Salam against committing any “violation” in the issue of the State Security apparatus.

“Lebanon is at a critical juncture and we need to reassure each other rather than fight each other,” Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil announced after the bloc's weekly meeting in Rabieh.

Report: National Dialogue Session to Convene, Outcome Crucial

Jun 21 2016
Lebanon
Source: 
Naharnet

The national dialogue session will convene in Ain el-Tineh on Tuesday where the participating political factions are set to give a final position on a suggestion put forward by Speaker Nabih Berri in May regarding the electoral laws, al-Akhbar daily reported.

“Tuesday's session is one of the most important meetings in the current rounds of talks, taking into consideration the issues that will be discussed and the Speaker's position with regard to the positions of the interlocutors,” said the daily.

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