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Lebanon's Siniora set to lead new government
Lebanon's parliamentary majority coalition agreed on Tuesday to nominate Prime Minister Fouad Siniora to form the country's first government under newly elected President Michel Suleiman.
Nations:Lebanon Syria People:Fouad Siniora Activities:Lebanon Political Crisis
2008-05-27
Lebanese parliament to elect Suleiman as president
Lebanon's parliament gathered on Sunday to elect army chief Michel Suleiman as head of state, reviving paralyzed state institutions after an 18-month standoff between a U.S.-backed cabinet and the Hezbollah-led opposition.
Nations:Lebanon Saudi Arabia Qatar People:Fouad Siniora Activities:Lebanon Political Crisis
2008-05-25
Rival Lebanese leaders forge deal to end conflict
Rival Lebanese leaders signed a deal on Wednesday to end 18 months of political conflict that had threatened to push the country to a new civil war.
Nations:Lebanon Saudi Arabia Qatar People:Fouad Siniora Condoleezza Rice Activities:Lebanon Political Crisis
2008-05-21
Bush tries to convince Arab skeptics on peace push
President George W. Bush sought to reassure skeptical Arabs on Sunday he is committed to securing a deal on Palestinian statehood before he leaves office, despite his outspoken support for Israel.
Nations:Saudi Arabia People:Fouad Siniora Mahmoud Abbas Hosni Mubarak George W. Bush Activities:2007 Palestinian Peace Talks Bush Admin.
2008-05-18
Bush says Lebanon faces "defining moment"
U.S. President George W. Bush said on Saturday Lebanon was facing a "defining moment" and pledged that the United States would stand by the pro-Western government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora against Hezbollah.
Nations:Lebanon People:Fouad Siniora George W. Bush Activities:Lebanon Political Crisis
2008-05-18
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