Saad Hariri

UNIFIL talks security with Hariri

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The United Nations remains committed to monitoring the security situation along the southern border with Lebanon, top peacekeepers said. Italian Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano, the commander of the...

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Beirut weighs issue of Hezbollah weapons

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Lebanese lawmakers cited the issue of Hezbollah weapons as complicating the drafting of a policy statement expected from the new government Sunday. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri handed in...

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Baroud boycotts committee meeting over ISF, police row

By Elias Sakr Daily Star staff Saturday, November 21, 2009 Listen to the Article - Powered by BEIRUT: Another conflicting issue between the opposition and the majority emerged over the course of the week; however, this time...

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Hariri welcomes economic benefits of stronger EU ties

Business leaders highlight euromed relations By Dana Halawi and Elias Sakr Daily Star staff Saturday, November 21, 2009 Listen to the Article - “Lebanon has always been the portal of Europe to the Mediterranean and the portal...

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Unlock Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue

By Rami G. Khouri Daily Star staff Saturday, November 21, 2009 Listen to the Article - Powered by The new Lebanese government would do well to put high on its agenda one of the chronic stress points in the country, but one that...

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Did Baroud boycott Ministerial Statement meeting?

The Ministerial Statement Committee held its sixth session on Friday without Interior Minister Ziad Baroud, who may be boycotting the meeting. Meanwhile, NOW’s correspondent at the Grand Serail reported the economic section...

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Ya Libnan Political News: Friday News Briefs

Beirut - The issue of Hezbollah arms continues to delay the finalization of the ministerial policy statement . Yesterday the committee charged with drafting the statement met again but no agreement was reached . Many were...

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Hariri seeks new economic order to create perpetual prosperity

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri pledged on Thursday to establish a new economic order in Lebanon through which all Lebanese will be able to benefit from the prosperity opportunities that are going to be witnessed in...

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Lebanese pilgrims head for Mecca with luggage, wishes, prayers

BEIRUT/ SIDON: Departure lounges at the Rafik Hariri International AirportRafik Hariri International Airport are bustling with activity as hundreds of pilgrims begin their journey to the holy city of Mecca. The pilgrims are all...

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Williams hopes cabinet confirms commitment to Resolution 1701

Following his meeting with Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Friday, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams said he hopes the newly-formed cabinet will confirm its commitment to implementing UN Security Council...

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