Posts Tagged: Lebanon government
Lebanon’s Top Christian Cleric Urges Politicians to Form Government
Lebanon’s top Christian cleric urged politicians on Friday to rid themselves of external pressure and form a government to end political deadlock and help resolve...
French Spy Master Joins Effort to Deliver Lebanese Reforms, Sources Say
France's intelligence chief has joined efforts to push Lebanon to deliver a new government and reforms, Lebanese sources said on Thursday, buttressing President Emmanuel Macron's...
French Roadmap Sets Blistering Pace for Lebanon to Change Course
A French roadmap for Lebanon's next government calls for the immediate resumption of talks with the International Monetary Fund to fix the shattered economy and...
Lebanon’s Berri Tells Government Time for Action Not Words
Lebanon's powerful parliament speaker said on Friday it was time for government action to help citizens grappling with an economic crisis and this could not...
Crisis Puts Lebanon’s Survival at Stake, Hezbollah Warns
Lebanon may not survive if its new government fails, the powerful Hezbollah warned on Sunday, urging the country's divided politicians not to obstruct the cabinet...
Lebanon Government Wins Confidence Vote as Protests Rock Beirut
Lebanon's new government won a vote of confidence from parliament on Tuesday as protesters trying to block the session clashed with security forces, leaving hundreds...
Lebanon’s New PM Aims to Form Government Within Six Weeks
Lebanon's new prime minister designate Hassan Diab said in an interview with Deutsche Welle he will work on forming a government within six weeks to...
Lebanese Christian Party Says It Won’t Join Government on Hariri’s Terms
Lebanon's largest Christian political party will not join a new government under the terms set by caretaker premier Saad al-Hariri, but will not obstruct the...
Lebanon’s Aoun Hopes Government Will Be Formed Quickly
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Thursday he hoped a new government would be formed quickly to carry out essential reforms in a country grappling...
Lebanon Business Group Urges General Strike to Push for End to Crisis
A major Lebanese business group called on Monday for a three-day general strike to press divided politicians to form a government and end a crisis...
Hezbollah Lashes Out at US, Accusing It of Interference in Lebanon
JNS.org - Hezbollah accused the United States on Friday of meddling in the formation of a new Lebanese government amid one of the country’s worst...
Lebanon Slips Deeper Into Turmoil, No Sign of New Government
Protesters barricaded main roads across Lebanon on Wednesday after President Michel Aoun enraged demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against corruption and cronyism...
No Sign of New Cabinet as Lebanese Leaders Meet, Bank Curbs Continue
Lebanon's outgoing Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri met President Michel Aoun on Thursday without announcing progress towards forming a new government, and banking sources said most...
Lebanese Politicians Believe Government Will Be Formed This Week
Lebanon appeared to move closer to forming a new government on Wednesday after months of wrangling, with politicians from rival political factions indicating they believed...
