A candidate backed by the Hezbollah movement was asked to form a new Lebanese government yesterday, prompting a wave of street protests against the growing influence of the Iranian-backed group. President Michel Sleiman appointed the billionaire tycoon Najib Mikati as Prime Minister-designate after he secured enough parliamentary votes to defeat the Western-backed Saad Hariri, who was prime minister…
Continue reading …Hezbollah’s chosen candidate has won enough support to be appointed as Lebanon’s new prime minister, sparking angry protests across the country and warnings of chaos to come. The government Najib Miqati forms may end up strongly resembling previous governments, but the symbolism of Hezbollah, once a shadowy militant group, picking…
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Supporters of Saad Hariri, Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, have called for a day of anger in protest against Hezbollah’s nomination of a candidate for the post of prime minister, a move that brings the
Continue reading …The militant Shia group Hezbollah has been given a boost in its efforts to form a coalition government in Lebanon, reports the BBC . Influential Druze leader Walid Jumblatt indicated he will support the group when parliamentary talks begin Monday to pick a new prime minister. Current PM Saad Hariri’s unity…
Continue reading …If you can’t buy ‘em , run ‘em out of town seems to be Google’s motto. Mashable reports exclusively that Internet 800-pound gorilla Google is planning to launch “Google Offers,” a service that offers a “pre-paid offers/vouchers program” to local merchants. While not announced, much less launched, it appears to be…
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The Islamic militant group Hezbollah and its allies resigned from the Lebanese Cabinet and topple the government on Wednesday. (Jan. 12)
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After Knesset approves establishment of inquiry commission into funding of left-wing Israeli organizations, National Union MK tells Jerusalem conference they are ‘enemies of Israel,’ equates them to Hamas, Hezbollah
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In phone conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu, King Abdullah discusses need for ‘serious and effective peace talks’. ‘Deadlocked peace process threatens entire region,’ says king
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Defense establishment fears that day after publication of report on Hariri murder investigation, Hezbollah will drag Lebanon into bloodbath that will reach Israel
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Leasing land to non-Jews blasphemous, anyone violating ban may be ostracized, rabbis say
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