Lebanon cabinet meets for the first time

Newly appointed Information Minister Walid Daouq announced following the first meeting of the new cabinet on Monday in Baabda, that the ministers agreed to “form a committee responsible for formulating the ministerial statement.” (more…)

Suleiman: The government is 100% Lebanese

Lebanon’s president defended the country’s long-delayed new government Wednesday against accusations that it gives foreign powers Syria and Iran far too much sway.

The Lebanese government is dominated by the militant group Hezbollah and its allies. Hezbollah, which has the strong backing of Syria and Iran, (more…)

Geagea: Lebanon was better off without a cabinet

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said on Wednesday during a press conference at his residence in Maarab that, lebanon was better off than the newly-formed cabinet, in its current shape which he called it ” dangerous for Lebanon” and does not represent the Lebanese people.

“It would have been better for Lebanon to remain without (more…)

Syrian Refugees in Turkey Call for Action

Syrian refugees began protesting Wednesday inside camps in Southern Turkey, demanding that the world take action act against the regime in Damascus even as it called for them to return home.

Refugees who managed to speak through blue plastic sheeting, thrown up around one of the Turkish camps to keep them from international media, (more…)

Arslan’s resignation accepted

Al Jamhouriah newspaper has revealed that intensive discussions took place during the past 24 hours between PM Najib Mikati, president Suleiman and Minister Talal Arslan who resigned his ministerial post on Monday. (more…)

Mikati 1, Lebanon0.

By Ghassan Karam

Score one for Najib Mikati. He has managed to present a cabinet after almost five months of discussions that at a first glance saves his political future.

Jumblatt: The new majority has proven that it can govern

Almost 24 hours after the cabinet was formed Progressive socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt claimed that the new majority has proven that it can govern the country .

“We proved to March 14 forces that we can govern the country, and they have to admit it,” Jumblatt told al-Jazeera news channel on Monday night. (more…)

MP Hubeish: The cabinet does not represent Akkar region

MP Hadi Hubeish criticized the newly formed cabinet and told Future TV that while Tripoli was represented with four ministers Akkar region does not have anyone representing it in the cabinet . (more…)

Lebanon IM called against interference in the ISF’s affairs

Interior Minister Marwan Charbel told Al-Manar television on Tuesday that “politics and robbery are two things that are forbidden in the Internal Security Forces (ISF).”

Charbel also called against interference in the ISF’s affairs. (more…)

Syrian forces head for second protest town

Syrian troops using tanks and helicopters are said to be pushing towards further towns and villages in the country’s north-west, having taken control of Jisr al Shughour on Sunday.

Witnesses say troops are pursuing a “scorched earth” strategy in the area, destroying houses and crops and arresting hundreds of people. (more…)