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Lebanese president boycotts budget and delays new exchange rate
A dollar currently fetches around 38,000 Lira on the black market
Nov 03, 2022
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Lebanese President accuses PM of delaying new government formation
Aoun remarked that he had not seen a constitutional law that prevents the resignation of Mikati's government
Oct 28, 2022
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Lebanese president launches consultations to elect prime minister
Hezbollah and Amal have announced their support for current PM Najib Mikati, as several other political forces decide not to name anyone for the post
Jun 23, 2022
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Lebanese president emphasizes Hezbollah has no influence on the country’s security
President Aoun's comments were made after he and Pope Francis spoke about the 'peaceful religious co-existence' between various sects that exists in Lebanon
Mar 22, 2022
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Riad Salameh stands accused of money laundering, says Lebanese President Aoun
Salameh has refused to cooperate with the forensic audit request of the central bank’s accounts, and failed to provide the necessary documents
Feb 12, 2022
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US envoy meets Lebanese president to discuss Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks
Hochstein's visit to Lebanon comes a week after he traveled to Israel to mediate between Beirut and Tel Aviv
Feb 09, 2022
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Lebanese president says he’s had enough of Central Bank ‘procrastination’
Michel Aoun has also taken aim at Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea for his 'hate speech and incitement'
Feb 03, 2022
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Guterres meets Lebanese president, warns over lack of international support
Guterres has said that a politically paralyzed cabinet won't be getting much international help
Dec 22, 2021
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Session to elect president fails for 11th time as Lebanese pound plummets
As a result of a lack of consensus, an absence of quorum, and mounting external pressure, Lebanon has continuously failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun
Jan 19, 2023
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Lebanese Forces reaffirm support for US, Saudi-backed army chief’s presidential bid
Lebanon has continuously failed to name a successor to Michel Aoun, who is leaving office on Sunday
Oct 29, 2022
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Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun
Sep 29, 2022
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US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief
General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'
Jul 18, 2022
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Lebanese elections will determine if next president is ‘patriotic or pro-Israel’: Hezbollah MP
The resistance movement has expressed concerns about possible US meddling in the country's upcoming elections
Mar 01, 2022
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President Macron, Saudi Crown Prince hold conference call with Lebanese PM
French president uses Saudi Arabia visit to try and ease tensions between Riyadh and Beirut
Dec 05, 2021
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Syrian President hosts high level Lebanese officials, pledges to always support Lebanon
The meeting came one day after Syria agreed to help ferry gas and electricity to crisis-hit Lebanon
Sep 06, 2021
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France to host summit on Lebanon without Lebanese representation
France, the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt will take part in the summit, as all five have previously said they want to see army commander Joseph Aoun named president of Lebanon
Feb 03, 2023
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US sanctions former Paraguayan president for alleged Hezbollah ties
Paraguay's former president and current VP have been previously accused of being involved in systemic corruption
Jan 27, 2023
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Washington bankrolls temporary salary increase for Lebanese security forces
The US, Qatar, and the EU have proven instrumental in providing funds for the Lebanese army since the start of the economic crisis
Jan 25, 2023
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Hezbollah supports president who does not shy away from US threats: Nasrallah
The Hezbollah leader claimed Lebanon is being prevented from exploiting 'huge wealth' in its territorial waters and said the US is still pursuing proxy wars to control West Asia
Jan 19, 2023
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Arab leaders flock to Saudi Arabia as Chinese president receives lavish welcome
Heads of state from across West Asia and North Africa are set to take part in two major summits with the Chinese president
Dec 08, 2022
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Neo-fascist Christian militia takes to the streets in Lebanese capital: Report
Lebanon's new right wing Christian militia boasts members that took part in last year's shooting of Hezbollah and Amal supporters in the Tayouneh neighborhood of Beirut
Dec 03, 2022
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Qatar dangles aid in front of Lebanon in exchange for naming army chief as president: Report
Doha has joined Saudi Arabia, France, and the US in supporting General Joseph Aoun for president of the cash-strapped nation
Dec 02, 2022
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Lebanon’s presidential vacuum allows for French interference
France considers Joseph Aoun as a west-leaning candidate who can balance the relationship between Hezbollah and Lebanon's western allies
Nov 25, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fifth time, no solution in sight
The current presidential hopeful Michel Moawad is known as a US favorite, with deep ties to USAID and its activates in Lebanon
Nov 10, 2022
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Lebanese PM assures maritime agreement protection, even if Netanyahu wins elections
According to mediator and US energy envoy Amos Hochstein, the agreement will be upheld regardless of the outcome of the Israeli elections
Nov 02, 2022
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Germany, France ask to bypass Lebanese judges ‘impeding’ corruption probe into central bank chief
Riad Salameh faces money laundering and embezzlement charges in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, and Lebanon
Nov 02, 2022
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Outgoing president praises Hezbollah’s role in maritime deal with Israel
Michel Aoun said US sanctions would not prevent Gebran Bassil from running for president
Oct 30, 2022
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Lebanese delegation visit to Syria ‘not canceled but postponed’: Damascus
A Syrian diplomatic source denied the reports that Damascus canceled the visit of a Lebanese delegation to discuss the demarcation of the maritime borders
Oct 25, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fourth time in a row
So far, each session held has been plagued by either a lack of quorum or a failure to reach a consensus
Oct 24, 2022
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