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Saad Hariri's return as Lebanese prime minister raises hope, skepticism

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Saad Hariri's return as Lebanese prime minister raises hope, skepticism

The return of veteran politician Saad Hariri as Lebanon's prime minister was met with mixed reactions as the country plunges deeper into economic crisis and despair grows among an exhausted population.

Shiite fears, demands jeopardize French initiative to save Lebanon

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Shiite fears, demands jeopardize French initiative to save Lebanon

Internal disputes, Shiite demands and fears -- fueled by new U.S. sanctions on two former officials -- are obstructing French-led efforts to form a new government aimed at saving Lebanon from a deep economic crisis.

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Syria gives nod to new Lebanese government

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi extended a note of congratulation Tuesday to his Lebanese counterpart, Tammam Salam, for forming a new government.

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Syrian troops backed by Hezbollah reclaim Qusair; hundreds trapped

The White House Wednesday condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the takeover of Qusair, Syria, by government troops and Hezbollah forces.

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Veteran tasked with steering Lebanon

Tammam Salam is a moderate voice who will be tasked with navigating Lebanon through difficult regional waters, an influential politician said.

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Cease-fire crumbles in Lebanon clashes

A cease-fire in Lebanon between opposition and loyalists of Bashar Assad's Syrian regime collapsed Friday as fighting killed a Salafist sheik, officials said.

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Lebanon wary of spillover from Syria

A rocket aimed at Israel has fueled concern turmoil in Syria could spill over to Lebanon, Lebanese officials said.

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Lebanon's political crisis continues

Lebanon's political future appears to be in the hands of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt of the Progressive Socialist Party, media reports indicate.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Jumblatt hails Lebanese 'resistance'

Israeli insistence on an aggressive stance against Lebanon means Hezbollah will continue as a facet of defense, a leading Lebanese leader said.

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Lebanon Druze cozy with Syria again

Lebanon's Druze leader, Walid Jumblatt, says his country will maintain its relationship with Syria and Iran.

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The Lebanese people have the right to be angry at us if we return to Lebanon without agreement and we are doing every thing possible to reach an agreement
Agreement reached to end Lebanon crisis May 21, 2008

Participating in the summit is a reward for the crimes of the Assad regime
Arab summit causing fury in Lebanon Mar 11, 2008

With this bunch of assassins in Damascus, they don't care about international justice
Day of mourning for Lebanese lawmaker Jun 14, 2007

The state of Hezbollah is already in existence in south Lebanon
Hezbollah building new military line Feb 26, 2007

We will not accept what the bulk of the people refuse, and we will not compromise on the interest of the public by selling out the public sector because we believe it could be improved
Jumblatt may exit Lebanese government Aug 15, 2005

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Walid Jumblatt (Arabic: وليد جنبلاط‎) (born August 7, 1949) is a Lebanese politician and the current leader of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP). He is the most prominent leader of Lebanon's Druze community.

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