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Trilateral Meeting between Foreign Ministers of Lebanon, Greece, Cyprus

A trilateral meeting was held on Wednesday at Lebanon’s foreign ministry between Foreign Ministers of Lebanon, Greece and Cyprus.

Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil met with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides and Greek minister Giorgos Katrougalos where discussions focused on “laying the foundation for improving cooperation in the sectors of tourism, education, economy, trade and energy.”

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Parliament Holds Accountability Session

An accountability session chaired by Speaker Nabih Berri and in the presence of PM Saad Hariri and ministers was held at the Parliament on Wednesday with 13 questions listed on the agenda.

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Report: Parliament Holds Q&A Session, State Budget on Front Burner

A question and answer session will be held at the parliament on Wednesday to question the government performance, and the country’s 2019 State Budget will be discussed by Cabinet before passing it to Parliament for approval, media reports said.

The Q&A session can become an “interrogation if the government’s answers turn unconvincing,” said the reports.

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Lebanon Fears for Future of Disputed Territory with Israel

Lebanon has voiced fears that the U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights undermines Lebanon’s claim to disputed territory also annexed by Israel.

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Jumblat: Hizbullah Can't Usurp Our Decision Forever, I Don't Agree with Bassil's Strategic Views

Progressive Socialist Party leader ex-MP Walid Jumblat announced Tuesday that Hizbullah cannot “usurp the decision” of the Lebanese people forever, amid a growing rift with the Iran-backed party.

“Hizbullah defended us in 2006 but it can't usurp our decision forever,” Jumblat said in an interview on LBCI television.

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Hariri Holds Talks with Geagea at Center House

Prime Minister Saad Hariri held talks with Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea Tuesday evening at the Center House.

A statement issued by Hariri's office said the discussions tackled “the political and general situations in the country” and that talks continued over a dinner banquet thrown by Hariri.

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Bassil Says FPM Not Covering Any Judge, Electricity Plan an FPM Achievement

Free Patriotic Movement chief MP Jebran Bassil on Tuesday stressed that the FPM is not providing political “cover” for any judge in the latest controversy over suspected corruption in the judicial body.

“Despite what is being said in the media, we are not covering anyone and there are no pro-presidency judges and anti-presidency judges,” Bassil said after the weekly meeting of the Strong Lebanon bloc.

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Banners Appear in Beirut 'in Support of Jon Snow'

Banners “backing” Jon Snow, a main character in the blockbuster TV epic 'Game of Thrones', have appeared in several Beirut streets in a humorous show of support.

“Beirut's Residents Back Jon Snow in His Battle against the White Walkers”, reads one of the banners.

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Hizbullah Minister Jabaq in Visit to Kuwait

Health Minister Jamil Jabaq arrived Tuesday in Kuwait to take part in the 21st edition of the Arab Healthcare Development Conference, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.

The minister was welcomed at the airport by a delegation from the Kuwait health ministry and Lebanese consul in Kuwait Nisrine Bou Karroum.

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Hariri Discusses Situation in the Region with Abu el-Gheit

Prime Minister Saad Hariri received on Tuesday the Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Abu el-Gheit and talks highlighted the latest developments in the Arab region, the National News Agency reported.

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