Hezbollah, Amal, Baath members are arming Syrian rebels, report

Lebanese security sources have confirmed that “dozens of members of Shiite Hezbollah and Amal movement are involved in smuggling arms across the Syrian border to the Syrian rebels.” These elements buy the weapons in Lebanon and Libya and smuggle them to the “Free Syrian Army”, (more…)

Shura Council rejects Nahhas’ proposal on wages, Al Liwa

Al Liwa newspaper quoted well informed sources as saying that the “Shura Council has informed Labor Minister Charbel Nahhas that his proposal on wage increases was rejected on the basis that he cannot combine transportation allowance with the minimum wage.” (more…)

Lebanon FM condemns the suicide bombings in Syria

Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs Minister Adnan Mansour called his Syrian counterpart, Walid Mouallem, on Friday to denounce the blasts that rocked Damascus earlier in the day.

“In the name of the Lebanese government, we strongly condemn the inhumane criminal attack on Syria,” Mansour was quoted as telling Mouallem.
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Hamadeh: Aoun willing to destroy Lebanon for presidency

March 14 MP Marwan Hamadeh said on Saturday that “ Change and Reform bloc leader MP Michel Aoun is willing to destroy the whole country in order to realize his dream of becoming president.” (more…)

Hezbollah, Amal reaffirm their support to Syria, Iran

For the second time in so many days Hezbollah and the Amal Movement reaffirmed their support to Syria against “international conspiracies” and said they are opposed to Lebanon being used as a conduit for plots against its neighbor.
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Hezbollah, Amal voice support for Syrian regime

Hezbollah and the Amal Movement officials met on Saturday and reiterated support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, in a statement following the meeting. (more…)

Aoun failed to secure the post of top security chief to the Maronites

Free Patriotic Movement MP Michel Aoun has reportedly failed in returning the post of director-general of the General Security Department to the Maronite sect according to media report.

Aoun reportedly faced strong objections from his own allies Hezbollah and Amal who insisted that he should be Brig. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim a Shiite. (more…)

Cabinet renews Salameh’s mandate, appoints new Army Chief of Staff

The cabinet convened at Baabda Presidential Palace for the first time after securing the parliament’s vote of confidence, National News Agency reported on Thursday.

The session was chaired by President Michel Suleiman, the report also said, adding that there are 73 items on the cabinet’s agenda.

Suleiman and Prime Minister Najib Mikati met before the session convened, the report added. (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…)

Bizzi attacks Hariri and members of his Future Movement

Amal Movement MP Ali Bizzi launched a strong attack against Caretaker PM Saad Hariri and members of his Future Movement parliamentary during a meeting with a visiting delegation at his office in Bin Jbeil. (more…)