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Change and Reform Urges Quick Policy Statement, Preparation for Presidential Vote

The Change and Reform parliamentary bloc on Tuesday called for finalizing the policy statement of the new cabinet “as soon as possible” to focus on resolving the pending issues and preparing for the upcoming presidential election.

“We must quickly move to legislative work through studying files, devising practical plans and going to parliament to prevent the suspension of legislation,” MP Ibrahim Kanaan said after the bloc's weekly meeting in Rabiyeh.

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Suleiman Hopes Policy Statement Will Be Approved before March Int'l Support Group Meeting

President Michel Suleiman hoped on Tuesday that a government policy statement will be approved before March 5.

He hoped that the statement will be approved and granted parliament's vote of confidence ahead of the International Support Group on Lebanon's meeting in Paris set for March 5 and 6.

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Army Releases Image of 'Dangerous' Fugitive

The army released on Tuesday the image of a "dangerous" fugitive, calling on whoever acknowledges him to report to the military institution.

The army command circulated the picture online, pointing out that the suspect had committed “dangerous crimes.”

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Israel PM Cites 'Security' after Syria-Lebanon Border Raid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israel was doing all that was "necessary" to ensure its security, following reports of an air raid against Hizbullah targets on the Syrian-Lebanese border.

"We are doing everything that is necessary in order to defend the security of Israel," Netanyahu said at a joint news conference in Jerusalem with visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Suspect Arrested in Tyre on Charges of Making Bombs, Transporting Arms

A suspect was arrested on Tuesday for making bombs and transporting weapons and ammunition, reported the National News Agency.

It said that the Lebanese national, identified as Safeiddine M.R., 54, was arrested in the southern city of Tyre.

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Iranian Delegation in Lebanon to Discuss Confrontation of Terrorism

An Iranian Parliamentary delegation is expected to arrive in Lebanon on Tuesday on a four-day official visit to discuss with senior Lebanese officials means to help security agencies in their confrontation with uncontrolled terrorism.

According to al-Joumhouria newspaper, the Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi will head the delegation.

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Report: Suleiman Insistent on Including Baabda Declaration in Policy Statement

President Michel Suleiman has emphasized to his visitors on Monday the need to include the Baabda Declaration in the new government's policy statement, reported the daily al-Joumhouria on Tuesday.

Widely informed sources told the daily that Suleiman will not, “under any circumstances,” accept the elimination of the Baabda Declaration from the statement.

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Israel Bombs 'Hizbullah Target' on Lebanon-Syria Border, Observatory Says Missile Base Hit

Israeli warplanes waged strikes on Monday evening near the Lebanese-Syrian border which reportedly hit a "Hizbullah target" suspected of being a "missile base."

"Two Israeli raids hit a Hizbullah target on the border of Lebanon and Syria," a Lebanese security source told Agence France Presse.

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Ministerial Committee Sets New Meeting Date as March 14 Camp Insists on Baabda Declaration

The ministerial committee tasked with drafting the policy statement failed again on Monday to agree on a final proposal as the March 14 camp insisted on including the Baabda Declaration as a main clause.

The March 8 coalition was given 24 hours to consider the suggestion before the committee's upcoming meeting on Tuesday.

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In Absentia Arrest Warrant Issued for Eid, His Son Says It's 'One Round in Battle with Rifi'

First Military Investigative Judge Riyad Abou Ghida on Monday issued an arrest warrant in absentia for Arab Democratic Party chief Ali Eid.

The warrant was based on the content of the lawsuit that was filed against him by the military prosecution in connection with the alleged smuggling of suspects wanted over the twin bombings that hit al-Taqwa and al-Salam mosques in Tripoli last summer.

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