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Conflict Over #al-Tal_Square: Is #Tripoli Poised to Become Another #Beirut?
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There is debate underway in Tripoli today as to what should happen to the city’s al-Tal Square. The debate is not concerned with possible ways to conserve the square as part of the city’s memory and heritage, or to preserve the historical character of the place — “the heart of the city,” as the people of Tripoli call it. The “developmental” discussions focus, rather, on choosing what project will be constructed in the square. On Tuesday, the municipality of Tripoli rejected a proposed parking lot, intended to start construction early next month, and instead accepted a Turkish donation of $50 million to construct a cultural and conference (...)

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#World_Cup: The company that made the Lebanese state kneel
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Lebanese shopping for flags during the 2014 World Cup in #Lebanon on June 6, 2014. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Lebanese shopping for flags during the 2014 World Cup in #Lebanon on June 6, 2014. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

The recent deal with the company #Sama, allowing the Lebanese to watch World Cup games for free, is not unique. It is similar to the many monopolies protected and supported by the state, which only intervened this time to save the company from losing money, even if it meant sacrificing #Télé_Liban and squandering public money.

Mouhamad Wehbe

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Aoun: Beware of repeating the “presidential sin” of 2008
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MP #Michel_Aoun (Photo: Marwan Tahtah) MP Michel Aoun (Photo: Marwan Tahtah)

In the absence of any serious external intervention to end the stalemate concerning the presidential elections – with the major powers limiting their efforts thus far to issuing a UN Security Council statement calling for the election of a new president – MP Michel Aoun has now warned against repeating the scenario where an undeserving candidate is installed in Baabda Palace. read more

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Salam and the Christians in government work to prevent presidential vacuum
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A picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister #Tammam_Salam in Jeddah during the latter’s visit to the kingdom on May 20, 2014. (Photo: AFP/HO/SPA) A picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam in Jeddah during the latter’s visit to the kingdom on May 20, 2014. (Photo: AFP/HO/SPA)

Since the presidential post will soon be vacant, the government of Prime Minister Tammam Salam will take center stage. Salam’s visit to #Saudi_Arabia will be the first step taken by the post-May-25-government. (...)

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#Lebanon: Presidential void inevitable
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Lebanese members of parliament count the votes after casting their ballots to elect the new Lebanese president in the parliament building in downtown Beirut on April 23, 2014. (Photo: AFP-Joseph Eid/POOL) Lebanese members of parliament count the votes after casting their ballots to elect the new Lebanese president in the parliament building in downtown Beirut on April 23, 2014. (Photo: AFP-Joseph Eid/POOL)

Judging from what happened on April 23 and April 30, the upcoming sessions of parliament to elect a new president are only a facade until political factions can decide on a consensus candidate. The number of MPs attending – those who want to reach quorum and those who want to evade it – will dwindle week after week. The (...)

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#Henri_Helou, a “serious” candidate
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Presidential candidate, MP Henri Helou. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Presidential candidate, MP Henri Helou. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

In the Lebanese parliament, greedy vicious beasts prevail, but there are also a few rather gentle creatures who reached the chamber by mere chance. MP Henri Helou is one of them. A decent man indeed, so decent you would think he belongs to one of those groups that gives free hugs. But after just one hour with him, you cease to ridicule his candidacy for presidency and actually start to sympathize with the man.

Ghassan Saoud

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Aoun aims to replace Kahwaji, fears he could be next president
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MP #Michel_Aoun. (Photo: Marwan Tahtah) MP Michel Aoun. (Photo: Marwan Tahtah)

For three years, the army has remained #Lebanon’s only functioning institution. To some extent, it managed to withstand all the political campaigns and armed attacks that targeted it, including the recent spate of suicide bombings. And unlike 1975’s events, the regional and interior strife stemming from the crisis in Syria hasn’t segmented the Lebanese military institution.

Hiyam Kossayfi

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The Sheikh-General
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MP Sami Gemayel. (Photo: Marwan Tahtah) MP Sami Gemayel. (Photo: Marwan Tahtah)

“A soldier every kilometer…200 soldiers…binoculars…helicopters…command rooms for the army…and a few reconnaissance airplanes….” Voila! This was the grand solution that MP Sami Gemayel proposed for #Lebanon’s border woes during yesterday’s parliament session debating the ministerial policy statement.

Wafiq Qanso

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Lebanese government allows citizens to resist #Israel
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Lebanon’s new government agreed to a compromise policy statement on Friday that fell short of explicitly enshrining the militant group #Hezbollah's role in confronting Israel but which would give all citizens the right to resist Israeli occupation or attacks. The agreement on the compromise language came after weeks of dispute brought the government to the verge of collapse, and now paves the way for Prime Minister #Tammam_Salam to put his government to a vote of confidence. read more

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#Lebanon forms government after 330 days of deadlock
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Lebanon announced that it has formed a government on Saturday after more than 330 days of deadlock between the various political blocs. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Lebanon announced that it has formed a government on Saturday after more than 330 days of deadlock between the various political blocs. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

Lebanon announced that it has formed a government on Saturday after more than 330 days of deadlock between the various political blocs. The announcement was made by Secretary General of the Council of Ministers Suheil Nouji in the afternoon after a meeting was conducted between Prime Minister-designate #Tammam_Salam with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman and other officials at the Baabda Presidential (...)

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Salam to present cabinet lineup amid uncertainties
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Lebanese Prime Minister-designate #Tammam_Salam was set to present his proposed cabinet lineup to the president on Friday. But it remained uncertain whether the ten-month government vacuum would end, as political disagreements over the composition of the proposed government made its approval appear uncertain. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Michel Aoun, the head of the Free Patriotic Movement, gave their green light to Salam’s proposal, al-Jadeed television reported, but Hezbollah was said to have rejected it. read more

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#Lebanon: A new government set to be formed after Friday Prayers unless minor hurdles emerge
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Prime Minister-designate Tamam Salam (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Prime Minister-designate Tamam Salam (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

A new cabinet is expected to be formed in the coming hours in #Lebanon, putting an end to months of political deadlock, unless some minor hurdles emerge. read more

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#Suhail_Bawji : #Lebanon’s De Facto Ruler
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Despite the end of his term and the questionable legality of his appointment, the man has persevered in his position for 13 years. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Despite the end of his term and the questionable legality of his appointment, the man has persevered in his position for 13 years. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

While Lebanon’s politicians are engrossed in fighting over the shape of the next government, the cabinet’s chief (...)

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#Tammam_Salam Interview: Dialogue Table Not the Place to Form a Cabinet
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Salam does not believe that he has failed. Instead, he remarked, “The task is difficult and strenuous, and it is all the political forces together that have failed, not I. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Salam does not believe that he has failed. Instead, he remarked, “The task is difficult and strenuous, and it is all the political forces together that have failed, not I. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate (...)

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