Thursday, 21 August 2014

Lebanon's Arabic press digest – Aug. 22, 2014



The following are a selection of stories from Lebanese newspapers that may be of interest to Daily Star readers. The Daily Star cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports.


Al-Liwaa


Aoun’s chances of reaching presidency null


A March 8 parliamentary source told Al-Liwaa that regional and international parties have informed MP Michel Aoun that the chances of reaching the presidency were null.


Al-Joumhouria


Some ministers rejected extension for Sukleen


A number of ministers, including those representing the Kataeb Party and the Free Patriotic Movement, have rejected the idea to extend Sukleen’s term, demanding the government to give a chance for other international companies to demonstrate their expertise in this area.


An-Nahar


Lebanese Forces doesn’t mind president elected by the people


A Lebanese Forces source told An-Nahar that the LF “doesn’t mind a president being elected by the people on condition that the Shiites and Lebanon are freed from the burden of Hezbollah’s weapons,” the source said.


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