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Miqati Announces Tripoli's Coalition List, Jabal Mohsen Residents Protest
Former Premier Najib Miqati announced the "Tripoli Coalition List" on Wednesday, stressing that the ticket would work for a strong and modern state that would preserve the country's sovereignty and independence.
The ticket includes: Miqati, Samir Jisr, Mohammed Safadi, Mohammed Kabbara and Ahmed...
Qandil: Saniora's Nomination in Sidon Ends Doha Agreement
Former Member of Parliament Nasser Qandil said that Prime Minister Fouad Saniora's decision to run for the legislature in June ends the Doha agreement, adding that the decision to run was "made in America to create tensions in the city."
In a press conference on Friday, Qandil said: "Saniora's...
Karami Says Tripoli Doesn't Surrender as Coalition List Still Faces Obstacles
Former Prime Minister Omar Karami has announced that he will run for the Sunni parliamentary seat in the northern port city of Tripoli as the coalition list awaits more consultations particularly over the Orthodox seat.
Karami's press office denied that the former premier visited Damascus. It ...
North's Electoral List Undergoes Changes
Last-minute deliberations between MP Saad Hariri and former Premier Najib Miqati have resulted in a new combination for the north's electoral ticket with MP Mustapha Allouch sidestepping in favor of Miqati, press reports said Sunday.
During a Friday night meeting, Hariri and Miqati also agreed...