UN chief welcomes formation of new Lebanese government (People’s Daily)
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday welcomed the formation of a national unity government in Lebanon led by Saad Hariri, calling on the new government to recommit to the full implementation of Security Council resolution1701. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ban expressed his satisfaction that Lebanese political leaders have been able to reach agreement on the formation of a …
Impasse Over, Lebanon Forms Cabinet (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
BEIRUT, Lebanon — More than five months after holding parliamentary elections, Lebanon formed a new cabinet on Monday. The agreement ended a long period of gridlock that illustrated once again the myriad dysfunctions of the country’s bitterly divided political class.
Lebanon press warns of pitfalls facing new govt (Khaleej Times)
BEIRUT – The Lebanese press on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s new unity government but doubted he would be able to tackle the deep rifts between his camp and the rival Hezbollah-led opposition.
Hariri forms unity government in Lebanon (UPI)
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 9 (UPI) — Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri formed a unity government Monday, delivering his list of Cabinet minister to the president after months of wrangling.
Citi foundation marks a decade of support in Lebanon with grants exceeding $500,000 (AME Info)
Beirut-the Citi Foundation, Citi’s philanthropic arm, recently extended three grants to financial aid programs at the American University of Beirut, Lebanese American University and Université Saint Joseph.
Lebanon’s new cabinet formed, Saad Hariri as PM (People’s Daily)
Lebanese new Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the formation of Lebanon’s new cabinet on Monday night, bringing an end to the five-month cabinet impasse following the June parliamentary elections. &$ &$Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri speaks after announcing the new cabinet at the presidential palace in Baabda, near Beirut, November 9, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo …
Lebanon’s new cabinet formed, Saad Hariri as PM (Vietnam Net)
Lebanese new Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the formation of Lebanon’s new cabinet on Monday night, bringing an end to the five-month cabinet impasse following the June parliamentary elections.
On a visit to Beirut Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano reiterates his country’s support for Lebanon (Monday Morning)
During his meeting with his Italian counterpart, who was on a two-day visit to Beirut, he thanked Italy for “the constant support that it has extended to Lebanon”, a support expressed recently by its vote in favor of Lebanon’s two-year non-membership of the UN Security Council.
Lebanon press warns of pitfalls facing new govt (Zawya)
BEIRUT, Nov 10, 2009 (AFP) – The Lebanese press welcomed Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s new unity government on Tuesday but doubted he would be able to tackle the deep rifts between his camp and the rival Hezbollah-led opposition.
UN coordinator congratulates on Lebanon’s newly-formed cabinet (People’s Daily)
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams on Monday night congratulated Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and the new Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri on the formation of a national unity cabinet, state-run NNA news agency reported. “The formation of a Lebanese national unity cabinet is an event which has delighted us all,” Williams said. Williams congratulated all the Lebanese …
