Mikati meets US ambassador to Lebanon

Lebanese PM Designate Najib Mikati met on Thursday with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly before heading to the parliament to launch parliamentary consultations over the formation of the new cabinet. (more…)

Jumblatt: Lebanon is not Tunisia, different from all others

National Struggle Front ( formerly Democratic Gathering) bloc leader MP Walid Jumblatt said on Thursday following his bloc’s meeting with Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati.that “the U.S. should allow the Tunisian and Egyptian people to decide their own fate and let us make our own decisions in Lebanon because Lebanon is not Tunisia, it is different from all other countries, what’s important is to maintain dialogue in the country. (more…)

SSNP MP calls for ending sectarian incitement in Lebanon

Syrian Social Nationalist Party ( SSNP) leader MP Assaad Hardane called for ending sectarian incitement said on Thursday following his meeting with Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati over the cabinet formation.

“The role of any future government should be maintaining civil peace and ending sectarian incitement. ” He said and added: (more…)

Baath MP calls for protecting Hezbollah

Baath Party MP Assem Qanso called forming a national rescue cabinet and for protecting the Resistance ( Hezbollah) . He said after meeting with Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati:

“We are hoping for a national rescue cabinet that responds to the Lebanese people’s demands,” and added : “We called for the protection of the Resistance and for reform.” (more…)

Hezbollah MP: We set no conditions for Mikati

Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc leader MP Mohammad Raad called for a national unity government and for ending slogans and unrealistic statements . He said on Thursday after meeting with Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati. (more…)

What did Mikati promise Hezbollah and Syria ?

The big question in Lebanon right now is what did Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati promise Syria and Hezbollah in return for his nomination

As Arabs protest, U.S. offers assertive support

The Obama administration is openly supporting the anti-government demonstrations shaking the Arab Middle East,

Egypt protests escalate as toll rises

Two more people died and hundreds were arrested as the biggest uprising against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule widened, prompting Washington to prod its long-time ally on democratic reforms.

Incensed demonstrators appeared set for further protests despite a crackdown that saw hundreds detained and left six people dead over two days. (more…)

Egypt stock market fell over 6 % over protests

Egypt’s benchmark stock index fell to its lowest point in eight months on Wednesday, tumbling more than 6 percent as investors fled the market a day after massive protests engulfed the country’s capital and other cities in what emerged as one of the most serious challenges to the government in years. (more…)

Egypt bans protests seeking end to Mubarak rule

Egypt said on Wednesday it was banning demonstrations and quickly dispersed protesters who tried to gather, seeking to draw a line under unprecedented protests against President Hosni Mubarak’s rule.

Activists called on Egyptians to take to the streets again on Wednesday to end Mubarak’s 30-year rule (more…)