Lebanese president Michel Aoun
Lebanon’s president says no one is protected in port probe
Middle East
July 14, 2021
Lebanon’s president says no one is protected in port probe
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s president said Wednesday there would be no political cover for anyone implicated in last year’s massive…
Lebanon president says PM-designate incapable of forming cabinet
Middle East
May 21, 2021
Lebanon president says PM-designate incapable of forming cabinet
Lebanon’s parliament will convene on Friday to discuss a letter written by the president saying Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri had…
Lebanese acting FM steps down over remarks on Gulf Arabs, IS
Middle East
May 19, 2021
Lebanese acting FM steps down over remarks on Gulf Arabs, IS
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s acting foreign minister stepped down on Wednesday amid a diplomatic row with Gulf Arab countries after…
France heightens pressure on Lebanon to form government
Middle East
March 30, 2021
France heightens pressure on Lebanon to form government
PARIS (AP) — France’s foreign minister has cranked up pressure on Lebanese leaders to form a government, urging them in…
Trump’s Golan move causes concern in Lebanon for land owners
Middle East
April 11, 2019
Trump’s Golan move causes concern in Lebanon for land owners
CHEBAA, Lebanon (AP) — Akram Kanaan looked toward an Israeli military position on a snow-capped mountain that overlooks the village…
At Arab summit, Lebanon’s Aoun calls for Syrian refugee returns
Middle East
January 20, 2019
At Arab summit, Lebanon’s Aoun calls for Syrian refugee returns
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun urged world powers on Sunday to step up efforts for Syrian refugees…
Egyptian FM meets Jumblatt in Lebanon
Egypt
January 19, 2019
Egyptian FM meets Jumblatt in Lebanon
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Walid Jumblatt, head of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), on the sidelines…
Beirut summit highlights divisions, turmoil in Lebanon
Middle East
January 15, 2019
Beirut summit highlights divisions, turmoil in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — An Arab economic development summit that Lebanon is hosting this weekend has been marred by controversy…
Lebanon president says US pullout from Iran deal will hurt Middle East
Middle East
July 16, 2018
Lebanon president says US pullout from Iran deal will hurt Middle East
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday the US withdrawal from world powers’ 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran would…
Lebanese president signs public sector pay rise and tax hike laws
Economy
August 21, 2017
Lebanese president signs public sector pay rise and tax hike laws
Lebanese President Michel Aoun signed off on public sector wage increases and related tax hikes on Monday, the national news…