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Hollande rings presidential hopeful Frangieh

Hollande rings presidential hopeful Frangieh

In 2015, French President François Hollande made a significant phone call to Sleiman Frangieh, a prominent Lebanese political figure and leader of the Marada Movement, to discuss his potential candidacy for the Lebanese presidency. This conversation marked an important development in efforts to resolve Lebanon’s prolonged presidential vacancy, which had persisted for 18 months. During their 15-minute conversation, Hollande and …

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No endorsement until Frangieh meets us halfway: Gemayel

No endorsement until Frangieh meets us halfway: Gemayel

In 2015, Lebanese political dynamics were particularly tense as the country grappled with a prolonged presidential vacuum. Amidst these complexities, Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel made headlines with his stance on Sleiman Frangieh’s candidacy for the presidency. Gemayel emphasized that his party would not endorse Frangieh unless he demonstrated a willingness to meet halfway, indicating a need for significant political …

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Legislative session crucial for Lebanon: Central Bank Governor

Legislative session crucial for Lebanon: Central Bank Governor

In 2015, Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh emphasized the critical importance of holding a legislative session to address pressing financial and economic issues facing the country. Salameh highlighted that without legislative action, Lebanon risked further economic instability and a deterioration of public confidence in the financial system. Salameh stressed the urgency of passing several key financial laws. These included …

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11 dead in rebel shelling on Damascus: activists

11 dead in rebel shelling on Damascus: activists

On September 11, 2015, rebel rocket fire on the Syrian capital, Damascus, resulted in the deaths of 11 people, with at least 20 others injured. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the attack targeted the Duwaylaa neighborhood on the southeastern outskirts of the city, primarily affecting civilians. State news agency SANA confirmed four deaths and 25 injuries from …

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Riot police charge ‘YouReek’ protest, 1 hurt

Riot police charge 'YouReek' protest, 1 hurt

BEIRUT — Tensions escalated in Beirut as riot police charged a protest organized by the ‘YouReek’ movement, resulting in one person being injured. The demonstration, which took place in Martyrs’ Square, was part of the ongoing protests against the Lebanese government’s handling of the garbage crisis. The ‘YouReek’ movement, known for its vocal stance against corruption and environmental mismanagement, gathered …

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Drastic measures must be taken to solve trash crisis: Lebanon health minister

Drastic measures must be taken to solve trash crisis: Lebanon health minister

In 2015, Lebanon’s health minister stressed the urgent need for drastic measures to resolve the country’s severe waste management crisis. The crisis began when the Naameh landfill, which had been accepting waste for 18 years far beyond its intended capacity, was closed without a viable alternative in place. This led to garbage piling up on the streets of Beirut and …

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Iran spends billions to prop up Assad

Iran spends billions to prop up Assad

Iran is spending billions of dollars a year to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, according to the U.N.’s envoy to Syria and other outside experts. These estimates are far higher than what the Barack Obama administration, busy negotiating a nuclear deal with the Tehran government, has implied Iran spends on its policy to destabilize the Middle East. On Monday, a spokeswoman for the U.N. special envoy …

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Syria regime revenues shrink as losses mount

Syria regime revenues shrink as losses mount

BEIRUT: With most of its natural and mineral resources having fallen under rebel control, Syrian state revenues have shrunk, leaving the government dependent on unstable sources of income for its survival. Four years of conflict have decimated the state coffers. Now the government’s only revenues are drawn from dwindling customs and income taxes, heavily bolstered by lines of credit from …

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Chelsea Defeat Benfica to Reach Club World Cup Quarters After Weather Chaos

Chelsea secured a place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 4-1 win over Benfica following extra time in a match that was significantly prolonged due to severe weather conditions. The game, held at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, stretched over four hours and thirty-nine minutes, largely because of a lengthy weather delay. The …

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The Batman Part II Script Done, Filming Set for 2025

Director Matt Reeves has finalized the script for the highly anticipated sequel to The Batman, putting an end to speculation surrounding the project’s future. Rumors of its cancellation had circulated due to the parallel development of the DC Universe’s own iteration of Batman under the leadership of DC Studios’ co-head James Gunn. However, with Reeves confirming the script’s completion, production …

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UN Warns Iran Could Enrich Uranium Within Months

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within a few months, despite recent airstrikes that caused significant damage to its nuclear infrastructure. His comments come amid growing concern over the status and location of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium following coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States. …

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Hezbollah Ready to Confront Israel, Says Qassem

Amid ongoing regional instability, Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a strongly worded speech during Ashoura commemorations, broadcast overnight. His address underscored escalating frustration with the current state of affairs along the Israeli-Lebanese border and signaled that continued restraint from the group should not be taken for granted. In his remarks, Qassem accused Israel of perpetuating what he called …

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Lebanon Seeks Israeli Pullout for Hezbollah Arms Deal

Lebanese authorities have submitted a revised response to a diplomatic proposal from U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, anchoring their position on the principle of reciprocal action. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Lebanese side firmly opposes the framework outlined by the U.S. representative, which reportedly demanded the immediate surrender of Hezbollah’s weapons as a precondition for American efforts to …

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Transformers Reboot in the Works with Michael Bay Back at Helm

Veteran director Michael Bay is officially returning to direct the next installment in the Transformers film series, according to newly surfaced industry reports. Bay, who originally brought the iconic 1980s animated series to live-action format in 2007, is set to step back into the director’s role after a significant hiatus. His previous five films in the franchise collectively generated billions …

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