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Progressive Socialist Party MP Walid Jumblatt. (AFP/File)

April 23rd, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Lebanon’s Jumblatt proposes hybrid electoral law to halt political crisis

The proposed law is a compromise between proportional representation and a winner-takes-all system.

With Saad Hariri's endorsement of Michel Aoun for President, Lebanon's parliament will have a large enough quorum to hold a vote. (AFP/File)

October 28th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Lebanon: Quorum ‘guaranteed’ for presidency vote on Oct. 31

Lebanon's parliament is expected to hold an electoral session on Monday. (AFP/File)

October 25th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Lebanon: Aoun’s candidacy for President ‘confirmed’ ahead of Monday parliament session

Lebanon has been without a president since the term of President Michel Suleiman ended in May 2014. (AFP/File)

August 8th, 2016 - 11:48 GMT

Lebanon elections fail yet again: Salam stresses importance of dialogue

Lebanon has been without a president for more than 18 months amid political deadlock. (AFP/File)

June 27th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Lebanese presidential vacuum prolonged after Brexit instability and Hezbollah preoccupation with Syria

People walk past posters of Lebanese candidates running in the country's municipal election. (AFP/File)

May 30th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Final stages of municipal elections kick off in northern Lebanon

Lebanon: US watching presidential elections closely, no favored candidate yet. (AFP/File)

April 18th, 2016 - 12:31 GMT

Lebanese presidential elections fail again: Postponed till May

Al Bawaba

December 1st, 2015 - 07:30 GMT

Lebanon celebrates prisoner swap, begins move to bring home remaining captives

Lawmakers attend a Parliament session in Beirut on Friday. Image via The Daily Star

June 1st, 2013 - 03:00 GMT

Lebanese parliament extends term by 17 months in light of Syria spillover

The protesters closed off all entrances to the premises with metal chains as EDL administration staff stood outside and tried to negotiate with the contract workers to allow them in

July 31st, 2012 - 11:10 GMT

Nationwide blackouts to hit Lebanon, says EDL

PM Hariri

January 12th, 2011 - 07:49 GMT

Opposition ministers expected to quit Lebanese government

Al Bawaba

December 14th, 2009 - 09:19 GMT

Youngest brother of Syrian President barried in his hometown

November 7th, 2009 - 07:12 GMT

Lebanon: Opposition agrees to join national unity cabinet