Sustained Protests Are Exposing Algeria’s Brittle Old Guard
By Zaid M. Belbagi A stagnant economy and another ailing military strongman is not exactly what Algerians, young and old, protested for during the Hirak movement…
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No govt breakthrough after Aoun-Hariri meeting
Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and President Michel Aoun could not achieve any breakthrough over the Cabinet formation Monday, as their meeting ended with more disagreement.
Maritime mediation between Lebanon and Israel: Looking beyond the Hof Line
It took four rounds of indirect negotiations in Naqoura and one bilateral meeting between the US mediator Ambassador Desrocher and the Lebanese authorities to understand the difference in positions between … Read More
Scores killed in Niger near Mali border
Scores of people have been killed in raids on villages near Niger’s border with Mali, a zone notorious for jihadist attacks, local and security sources told AFP Monday.
Prime Minister-designate Hariri arrives at Baabda Palace for govt talks
Prime Minister-designate Hariri arrives at Baabda Palace for govt talks
Artist JR’s latest work shows off Italian ‘museum opening’
‘It’s a message that’s coming at a moment when we need an opening to the museums,’ JR said, adding that the public art might bring some relief ‘before the real … Read More
Amal breaks ranks with Hezbollah, calls for govt of specialists
The Amal Movement headed by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri Monday broke ranks with its Shiite ally, Hezbollah, by insisting on the formation of a Cabinet of nonpartisan specialists, implicitly rejecting … Read More
Hariri says will make his proposed govt lineup public
Hariri says will make his proposed govt lineup public
Hariri says rejects Aoun proposal for Cabinet lineup, says it’s unconstitutional
Hariri says rejects Aoun proposal for Cabinet lineup, says it’s unconstitutional
What can Russia offer Lebanon?
The recent flurry of diplomatic activities and frequent trips by Lebanese factions to Moscow, left the impression that Russia is poised to assume a mediating role in Lebanon in an … Read More