“It doesn’t mean that we are becoming allies; we still need to sort our 75 years of enemy culture, but we need to think about business in 2020 and save Lebanon economically and financiall …
Why Is Saad Hariri Back In Charge of Lebanon?
An entrenched sectarian political system, self-serving leaders leftover from the civil war, and a protest movement more ambitious than organized seem to have set …
In his comeback as Lebanon’s PM, Hariri vows to halt collapse
Hariri, talks to the media after being named Lebanon’s new prime minister at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir …
Lebanon names Saad Hariri as prime minister, almost one year after he resigned
After a year of economic collapse, the coronavirus and calls for change, Lebanon is bringing back its old prime minister.
Saad Hariri returns as Lebanon’s prime minister
Saad Hariri, who resigned as Lebanon’s prime minister a year ago, was appointed Thursday to lead the country again during one of its most tumultuous times decades.
Saad Hariri, Who Quit Amid Lebanon Crises, Could Again Lead the Country
The former prime minister, who stepped down amid protests last year, could return as the head of the government as the country deals with an even deeper crisis.
Lebanon’s Hariri returns as prime minister – one year after protests forced him out: ‘It’s a massive step back’
Saad Hariri has been chosen as Lebanon’s prime minister once again, despite being ousted by nationwide protests last year, in what is being seen as a desperate bid to stop the country’s collapse. The …
For 4th time, Hariri is back as PM in crisis-hit Lebanon
President Michel Aoun designated Hariri after a slight majority vote by lawmakers, securing the return of an old name to lead the country desperate for change. Hariri now faces a more impoverished …
Watchdog says Lebanon probe into port blast flawed
A leading international human rights group on Thursday said a Lebanon-led probe into the devastating port explosion in Beirut this summer has been marred by political meddling …
Saad Hariri Named New Lebanon PM, Promises Reform Cabinet
Three-time Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri was named to the post for a fourth time Thursday and immediately promised a government of technocrats committed to a French-backed reform plan. Hariri …