Lebanon's Parliament on Friday amended the state's constitution in order to extend President Emile Lahoud's term in office by three years.
Syria, the main power broker in Lebanon, has supported Lahoud's bid to extend his six-year term, which was due to expire Nov. 24.
Ninety-six of the 125 lawmakers who attended the session raised their hands in support of the amendment, while the remaining 29 legislators voted against it. (albawaba.com)
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