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Lebanon’s prime minister-designate steps down in blow to French initiative
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Lebanon’s prime minister-designate steps down in blow to French initiative

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister-designate quit on Saturday after trying for almost a month to line up a non-partisan…
Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline
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Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline

BEIRUT (AP) — France said on Wednesday it regretted that Lebanese political leaders have failed to form a new government…
France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians
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France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians

BEIRUT (AP) — During his visit this month, French President Emmanuel Macron gave Lebanon’s politicians a road map for policy…
Turkey says France’s Macron ‘hysterical’ over Syria, Libya, East Mediterranean
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Turkey says France’s Macron ‘hysterical’ over Syria, Libya, East Mediterranean

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s foreign minister said on Friday French President Emmanuel Macron had become “hysterical” over developments in the…
Lebanese leaders begin talks to form new crisis government
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Lebanese leaders begin talks to form new crisis government

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate began consultations on Wednesday to form a new, crisis Cabinet, a day after French…
Foreign interference, Islamic state main challenges for Iraq, says France’s Macron
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Foreign interference, Islamic state main challenges for Iraq, says France’s Macron

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support for Iraq on Wednesday and said the main challenges facing the…
Macron to mark Lebanon’s centenary as nation teeters on brink
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Macron to mark Lebanon’s centenary as nation teeters on brink

BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will mark Lebanon’s centenary on Tuesday by planting a cedar tree, the emblem…
Macron to meet iconic singer Fairuz in push for Lebanon reform
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Macron to meet iconic singer Fairuz in push for Lebanon reform

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will next week meet iconic singer Fairuz and members of Lebanon’s political leadership as he…
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
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Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises

BEIRUT (AP) — It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on…
Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit
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Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is set to be designated prime minister on Monday ahead of…
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