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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

The Interior Ministry said that 5,976 candidates will be running for seats in 273 municipal councils and 1,553 candidates will be running for 740 mayoral seats.

Lebanese parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri has put forward a plan that will restore stability in the troubled northern city of Tripoli, which includes deploying the Lebanese army in the violence-struck town. (AFP/File)

December 2nd, 2013 - 11:13 GMT

Lebanese official puts forward plan to "salvage" restive Tripoli

January 31st, 2008 - 08:17 GMT

Mohammed al-Safadi latest

Final stages of municipal elections kick off in northern Lebanon

Lebanese official puts forward plan to "salvage" restive Tripoli

Syria ready to activate electricity agreement with Lebanon