Emmanuel Macron
Hezbollah leaders tell French president to change approach
Middle East
September 30, 2020
Hezbollah leaders tell French president to change approach
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of the militant Hezbollah group said Tuesday they still welcome the French initiative to help…
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate steps down in blow to French initiative
Middle East
September 26, 2020
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate steps down in blow to French initiative
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister-designate quit on Saturday after trying for almost a month to line up a non-partisan…
Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline
Middle East
September 16, 2020
Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline
BEIRUT (AP) — France said on Wednesday it regretted that Lebanese political leaders have failed to form a new government…
France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians
Middle East
September 11, 2020
France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians
BEIRUT (AP) — During his visit this month, French President Emmanuel Macron gave Lebanon’s politicians a road map for policy…
Turkey says France’s Macron ‘hysterical’ over Syria, Libya, East Mediterranean
Middle East
September 4, 2020
Turkey says France’s Macron ‘hysterical’ over Syria, Libya, East Mediterranean
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s foreign minister said on Friday French President Emmanuel Macron had become “hysterical” over developments in the…
Lebanese leaders begin talks to form new crisis government
Middle East
September 2, 2020
Lebanese leaders begin talks to form new crisis government
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate began consultations on Wednesday to form a new, crisis Cabinet, a day after French…
Foreign interference, Islamic state main challenges for Iraq, says France’s Macron
Middle East
September 2, 2020
Foreign interference, Islamic state main challenges for Iraq, says France’s Macron
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support for Iraq on Wednesday and said the main challenges facing the…
Macron to mark Lebanon’s centenary as nation teeters on brink
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Macron to mark Lebanon’s centenary as nation teeters on brink
BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will mark Lebanon’s centenary on Tuesday by planting a cedar tree, the emblem…
Macron to meet iconic singer Fairuz in push for Lebanon reform
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Macron to meet iconic singer Fairuz in push for Lebanon reform
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will next week meet iconic singer Fairuz and members of Lebanon’s political leadership as he…
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
Middle East
August 31, 2020
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
BEIRUT (AP) — It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on…