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One month on, Lebanon's PM rescinds shock resignation

Baabda - Muslimchronicle

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Tuesday that he had withdrawn his resignation, a month after his shock announcement that he was quitting sparked political upheaval. The announcement brought some respite to Lebanon, which had been gripped by fears of new political and economic instability in a country riven by deep divisions and caught up in regional rivalries. MinutesRead more

We won’t accept Hezbollah’s positions that affect our Arab brothers

Baabda - Muslimchronicle

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Saturday that he will not accept Iran-backed Hezbollah's positions that "affect our Arab brothers or targets the security and stability of their countries", a statement from his press office said. Hariri had announced his resignation from his post on Nov. 4 but revoked it after returning to Lebanon late last week. source: AlarabiyaRead more

Israeli enemy plane violates Lebanese skies

Beirut - Arab Today

An Israeli enemy drone violated on Tuesday at 12:00 noon the Lebanese skies from above Alma Al-Shaab village, executed a circular flight over Baabda and Beirut and its suburbs, and then left at 11:10 p.m. from above Nakoura village, a communiqué issued by the Army Command- the Guidance Directorate said on Wednesday. Source: NNARead more

Aoun meets customs, general security delegations

Beirut - Arab Today

The President of the Republic Michel Aoun welcomed in Baabda Palace a delegation from the customs headed by retired General Assaad Al-Toufaili. Later, the President welcomed a delegation from the General Security Major-General Abbas Ibrahim. Source: NNARead more

Polls close in second round of Lebanon's municipal elections

Beirut - Arab Today

The polling stations in the second round of the municipal elections in the Mount Lebanon district closed on Sunday. The elections were organized to cover 325 municipalities in the main regions of Baabda, Jbeil, Keserouan, Aley, al-Chouf, and Metn amid tightened security measures. The voter turnout was 56.5 percent in Jbeil, 47.2 percent in Metn, 49.5 percent in Chouf, 58Read more