Archive for November, 2009
Aridi: Hezbollah left deep wounds in May 2008
New TV: Minister of Public Works and Transport Ghazi Aridi said: “The current government is unique, and we tried to reach a consensus on the Ministerial Statement and achieved the best possible.”
He noted that the Lebanese has the right to “resistance” as long as there is an occupied territory, pointing out that when people talk about the army they have to realize that there is a decision to prevent the this army from being armed.”
Aridi stressed that “national unity is the only guarantor of the success of the resistance,” and pointed out that the events of May 2008 left a deep wound for which the resistance paid a steep price.
UAE has moved to calm fears of a bank run
The United Arab Emirates’ Central Bank has moved to calm fears of a bank run when markets and banks open on Monday by announcing a new funding facility for local and international lenders.
A gunman kills 4 police officers in Washington State coffeehouse
A gunman burst into a coffeehouse in Washington State near a US air force base Sunday and opened fire on four police officers as they sat working on their laptops, killing the three men and one woman in what an official described as a targeted ambush. Source: AP
White House says ‘time is running out’ for Iran on nuclear program
The White House on Sunday said “time is running out” for Iran to address global concerns about its nuclear program, after the Iranian government reportedly approved a plan to build 10 new uranium-enrichment facilities. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said that the reports, if true, “would be yet another serious violation of Iran’s clear obligations under multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, and another example of Iran choosing to isolate itself.” The U.N. has demanded Iran halt its nuclear program.
Iran will build 10 new sites to enrich uranium
Iran’s government will build 10 new sites to enrich uranium, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday, a dramatic expansion of the country’s nuclear program and one that is bound to fuel fears that it is attempting to produce a nuclear weapon. Ahmadinejad told state news agency IRNA that construction of at least five nuclear facilities was to begin within two months.
Jumblatt praised reconciliation efforts of President Suleiman
Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt praised on Sunday the efforts of President Michel Suleiman in sponsoring Jumblatt’s recent reconciliation meetings with Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun and with Marada Movement leader MP Suleiman Franjieh. “Suleiman’s efforts have reduced tension and helped speed up cabinet cabinet formation ,” Jumblatt said.
March 14 wins Pharmacists Syndicate elections
March 14-backed List won Pharmacists Syndicate Elections. Pharmacist Ziad Nassour was elected President of the syndicate with 1349 votes. T
Prime Minister Saad Hariri preparing for visit to Syria
New TV: The center home is preparing for the visit of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri to Syria
PM Hariri will head Lebanese delegation to Copenhagen to discuss global warming
Environment Minister Mohammed Rahhal announced that PM Saad Hariri will head a Lebanese delegation to Copenhagen to discuss global warming. Accompanying Hariri will be Rahhal himself and other associations’ and ministry staff.
Probability of a re-run of elections at Pharmacists Syndicate due to a tie in votes
The probability of a re-run of elections at Pharmacists Syndicate due to a tie in votes. Source: Lebanon Files
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