Michel Naim Aoun is a Lebanese politician who is the current President of Lebanon. He was elected president on 31 October 2016 on the 46th electoral session of the Lebanese parliament, breaking a 29-month deadlock. He is a Maronite Christian and the founder of the Free Patriotic Movement.
Lebanon ushered in a new government that will need to walk a political tightrope, as President Michel Aoun said its main task was to win back international confidence that could unlock the funding the.. Reuters - Published
President Michel Aoun told Lebanon's new government on Wednesday it must tackle the country's economic woes, win back international confidence and gain the trust of the Lebanese. Reuters - Published
A new Lebanese government is set to be announced on Tuesday and designated Prime Minister Hassan Diab is headed to meet with President Michel Aoun, official political sources said. Reuters - Published
President Michel Aoun has called on the Army and security forces to restore calm to Downtown Beirut, where violent clashes are ongoing.. ...... WorldNews - Published
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday that "obstacles" had prevented the formation of a new government which was expected last week. Reuters - Published
Japan's ambassador to Lebanon on Tuesday requested greater cooperation from President Michel Aoun in dealing with former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in order to avoid negative repercussions for their.. Reuters - Published
Lebanon President Michel Aoun designated Hassan Diab, an academic and former education minister with close ties to Hezbollah, as the country's next prime minister. Mr Diab was named after formal.. WorldNews - Published Also reported by •France 24
Lebanon President Michel Aoun has designated Hassan Diab, an academic and former education minister, as the country's next prime minister on Thursday. Reuters - Published
Beirut - Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Monday postponed consultations to select a new prime minister, after violent clashes erupted over the weekend between protesters and security forces... WorldNews - Published
Lebanese President Michel Aoun postponed consultations with lawmakers to designate a new prime minister by one week until Dec. 16, the presidency said on Sunday. Reuters - Published
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said that the coming days will bring "positive developments", Lebanese broadcaster Al Manara reported on Tuesday. Reuters - Published
Overnight confrontations between supporters and opponents of Lebanon’s president — mostly fistfights and stone throwing — erupted in cities and towns across the country, injuring dozens of.. WorldNews - Published
Lebanon’s Saad al-Hariri said on Tuesday he did not want to be prime minister of a new government, calling his decision “decisive” and saying he was confident President Michel Aoun would convene.. France 24 - Published Also reported by •Reuters
Lebanon's president Michel Aoun will hold binding consultations with members of parliament on Thursday to designate the country's next prime minister, sources at the presidential palace said on.. Reuters - Published
The United States is ready to work with a new Lebanese government that responds to the needs of its people, President Donald Trump said in a cable to Lebanese President Michael Aoun, according to a.. Reuters - Published
Lebanon's President Michael Aoun on Thursday said on his official Twitter account that he has hope in the possibility of the formation of a new government in the coming days. Reuters - Published
A new wave of protests paralyzed Lebanon on Wednesday after President Michel Aoun enraged demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against corruption and cronyism in the political.. Reuters - Published
President Michel Aoun said on Wednesday economic conditions in Lebanon were deteriorating further as a result of the situation in the country but the start of oil and gas exploration would help to.. Reuters - Published
President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday Lebanon faced a catastrophe if protesters did not go home, igniting a new wave of demonstrations during which a protester was shot and killed after an altercation.. France 24 - Published
President Michel Aoun warned on Tuesday that Lebanon faced a catastrophe if protesters did not go home, igniting a new wave of demonstrations during which local media and a security source said a man.. WorldNews - Published Also reported by •Reuters
President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday a government made up purely of technocrats would not be able to run Lebanon and so a it must include politicians, adding he had found Saad al-Hariri hesitant about.. Reuters - Published
Lebanese President Michel Aoun called on protesters to go home, saying their demands had been heard, and warned of a "catastrophe" if they stay in the streets. Reuters - Published
Protesters in Lebanon blocked roads with burning tyres in several parts of the country including the capital Beirut on Tuesday following a broadcast interview with President Michel Aoun in which he.. Reuters - Published
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday he had found outgoing Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri hesitant about taking the job again and he backed a cabinet mixing technocrats and politicians. Reuters - Published
Lebanon's outgoing Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri met President Michel Aoun on Thursday without announcing progress toward forming a new government, as banking sources said most financial transfers out.. Reuters - Published
Lebanese President Michel Aoun and caretaker Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri held talks on Thursday on responding to three weeks of nationwide anti-government protests that have thrown the country into.. Reuters - Published
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri met President Michel Aoun on Thursday and said after the meeting he would continue to hold talks with the head of state and other parties. Reuters - Published
Lebanese protesters demanding the overthrow of their country's elite poured back onto the streets on Sunday in the largest numbers since the government was toppled and hours after opposing supporters.. France 24 - Published Also reported by •Reuters
A huge rally of support for Lebanon's President Michel Aoun swarmed the country's presidential palace on Sunday, a rebuke to broader protests that have demanded the wholesale ouster of the country's.. Reuters - Published
A new Lebanese government should be formed quickly but without rash decisions that could lead to negative ramifications, President Michel Aoun said on Saturday, following the resignation of Prime.. WorldNews - Published
Lebanese President Michel Aoun called on Thursday for the formation of a new government of technocrats following the resignation of prime minister Saad al-Hariri amid nationwide protests against a.. Reuters - Published
Prompted by weeks of popular protests, Lebanon's President Michel Aoun called Thursday for the establishment of a technocratic government and an end to the country's custom of allocating political.. France 24 - Published
Lebanese President Michel Aoun pledged on Thursday to form a new government in which ministers would be chosen by expertise rather than political affiliation, after the resignation of Prime Minister.. Reuters - Published
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun on Wednesday asked the cabinet to continue in a caretaker role until a new government is formed, following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on Tuesday. Reuters - Published
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