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Arab World Lebanese Parliament Defies Aoun: Solution Lies in Forming New Government

Lebanese Parliament Defies Aoun: Solution Lies in Forming New Government

The Lebanese parliament ignored President Michel Aoun’s request to make a decision regarding the Central Bank’s move to lift fuel subsidies. Rather it…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Nasrallah’s Announcement to Import Iran Oil to Lebanon Sparks Spate of Warnings

Nasrallah’s Announcement to Import Iran Oil to Lebanon Sparks Spate of Warnings

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s announcement on Thursday that a vessel loaded with Iranian oil will be making its way to Lebanon to help it with its severe…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Arab World The Lebanese Are Experiencing The Worst Crisis in 50 Years, Fearing Hunger

The Lebanese Are Experiencing The Worst Crisis in 50 Years, Fearing Hunger

Mariam Shaheen, 72, has lived through four crises in the history of Lebanon, but had never experienced humiliation, oppression, fear and scarcity that she is…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon Parliament to Discuss Lifting Immunity of 3 MPs over Port Blast Probe

Lebanon Parliament to Discuss Lifting Immunity of 3 MPs over Port Blast Probe

The Lebanese Parliament’s Administration and Justice Committee will study on Friday a request to lift the immunity of three MPs, to enable the judicial…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Pope Says Visit to Beirut Hinges on Government Formation

Pope Says Visit to Beirut Hinges on Government Formation

Pope Francis met Thursday in the Vatican with 10 senior Christian leaders and said he hoped to visit Lebanon early next year if politicians agree on a cabinet…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Interviews Siniora to Asharq Al-Awsat: I Fear Deadlock With Israel Over Maritime Borders

Siniora to Asharq Al-Awsat: I Fear Deadlock With Israel Over Maritime Borders

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora expressed his fear that the demarcation of the maritime borders with Israel would become “another Shebaa Farms”…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon: Forensic Audit Sparks Internal Dispute

Lebanon: Forensic Audit Sparks Internal Dispute

President Michel Aoun’s recent criticism of Banque du Liban’s delay in launching a forensic audit has sparked political controversy. In a televised speech…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon Hopes Fuel Deals with Iraq will Help Generate Electricity

Lebanon Hopes Fuel Deals with Iraq will Help Generate Electricity

Lebanon wants to sign deals with Iraq to secure fuel oil for its power sector without imposing additional pressure on the country's remaining foreign currency…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)