Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister
The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as ...
The Cipher Brief1d
Another Inauguration – in Lebanon – Offers Hope for the Middle East
The new leadership in Lebanon may bring much needed positive change to the country - and that may spread to the rest of the region.
Lebanon's new president, Joseph Aoun, says a new phase has begun
Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, said Thursday that "a new phase" has started for the war-ravaged country and ...
The Associated Press on MSN12d
Who is Joseph Aoun, a low-profile army chief who is now Lebanon's president?
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say ...
The Associated Press on MSN13d
Lebanon's parliament elects army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock
Hezbollah previously backed another candidate, Suleiman Frangieh, the leader of a small Christian party in northern Lebanon ...
Lebanon to name a prime minister as new phase begins
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun began consultations with lawmakers on Monday to designate a prime minister in what political ...
Al-Monitor9d
Nawaf Salam secures enough votes to be Lebanon's next prime minister
The ICJ president is not a Hezbollah favorite, but has secured the backing of more than 70 parliamentarians to be Lebanon's ...