Suleiman calls for dialogue and for funding STL

President Michel Suleiman is addressing the Lebanese people on the eve of Lebanon’s independence anniversary.

He reiterated his call for dialogue and for respecting previous agreements reached during dialogue talks specially with regards to the funding of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the illegal Palestinian arms outside the camps. (more…)

Murr after meeting Suleiman: things are back on track

Former Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr met with President Michel Suleiman for the first time since New TV aired its “Truth Leaks” series earlier this year in which the former minister criticized Suleiman for his performance while he was the Army Commander. (more…)

STL: Future tells Mikati, Suleiman we want action not words

The Future Movement bloc issued a statement Tuesday commending President Michel Suleiman and Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s for declaring that Lebanon is committed to international resolutions.

“These statements are a good start , but it is necessary to transform them into action, (more…)

Suleiman to pursue dialogue talks in Beiteddine

President Michel Suleiman is expected to move to the summer presidential residence in Beiteddine on Tuesday where he is expected to continue his consultations with top Lebanese leaders regarding the national dialogue talks which are aimed at resolving the differences between the March 8 and 14 rival camps. (more…)

Musician arrested for song calling for President to “go home”

Lebanese authorities on Wednesday detained local musician Zeid Hamdan for allegedly defaming President Michel Suleiman, according to people familiar with the case.

In 2010, Hamdan and his band, Zeid and the Wings, wrote a song called “General Sleiman” that called on the president, who led the army before his 2008 election, to “go home.” (more…)

Suleiman, Siniora & Geagea condemn terrorist attack on UNIFIL

President Michel Suleiman contacted his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, condemning Tuesday’s attack that targeted a French UNIFIL patrol, according to a statement issued by Sleiman’s press office. (more…)

Suleiman: Lebanese tired of disputes, calls fo dialogue

President Michel Suleiman said on Saturday night during a dinner that he hosted at his residence in Amchit in honor of Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rai that stability in Lebanon requires “a political will” from its parties. (more…)

DP Speaker: The cabinet belongs to Syria

“How can we accept that you will be part of a government in which you don’t have a say?” Deputy Parliament Speaker Farid Makari said as he was addressing PM Nagib Mikati during the afternoon session of the first day of Parliamentary debate over the ministerial statement. (more…)

Charbel prevents Rifi from traveling to France

Interior Minister Marwan Charbel  has reportedly prevented  Internal Security Forces chief Ashraf Rifi  from  travel outside of Lebanon “during this critical time” in the country.

Rifi was reportedly planning to take part in a security conference in France, according to  Al-Akhbar newspaper.

Former PM Saad Hariri is reportedly still in Paris because he has received several threats on his life . (more…)

Lebanon Interior minister clashes with Internal Security chief

The newly named Interior Minister Marwan Charbel clashed with Internal Security Forces chief Maj. Gen. Ashraf Rifi over the issue of promotions within the security forces . (more…)