Lebanon’s parliament opens debate on new govt policy
Parliament opened a debate Monday on the policy statement of Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new government, before a vote of confidence that it appeared set to easily win.
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Lebanon’s {arliament opens debate on new govt policy
Parliament opened a debate Monday on the policy statement of Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new government, before a vote of confidence that it appeared set to easily win.