Tag #Middle East

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Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with Western Nations in Geneva

Iran will hold talks with the UK, Germany, and France on January 13-14 in Geneva to discuss its nuclear program, following concerns raised by France about Iran's uranium enrichment nearing a 'point of no return' and calls for potential sanctions.

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Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President After Two-Year Vacuum

After 12 failed attempts, Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as its new president on January 25th, ending a two-year political vacuum and paving the way for international aid, crucial for rebuilding after a war and political turmoil. Aoun secured 99 votes in a second round of voting.

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Identity Politics and the Elusive Peace

A deeply divided society, locked in a cycle of conflict fueled by identity politics and competing power struggles, prevents fair resource distribution and hinders lasting peace, despite numerous attempts at reconciliation. The author argues that without a fundamental shift in approach, peace will re...

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Lebanon Elects US-Backed Army Chief as President

Lebanon's parliament elected US-backed army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a years-long stalemate, ending 12 failed attempts; Aoun won 99 out of 128 votes, vowing to tackle Lebanon's crises and disarm Hezbollah.

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Trump Alleges Hezbollah Role in January 6th Insurrection, Plans Pardons

President-elect Donald Trump alleged Hezbollah involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack and mentioned FBI ties among some defendants, while discussing potential pardons and hostage negotiations in the Middle East.

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Lebanon Elects New President After 13 Failed Attempts

Following 13 unsuccessful attempts, Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday. Aoun secured 99 votes in the second round of voting, pledging to initiate talks for a new prime minister and establish a state monopoly on weapons, aiming to rebuild areas damaged by recent conf...

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Lebanon to Elect New President After Two-Year Delay

Lebanon's parliament will elect a new president on Thursday, ending a two-year vacancy caused by political gridlock exacerbated by Israel's 2023 war and foreign interference; General Joseph Aoun is the leading candidate.

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Syrian Refugees React to HTS Takeover of Damascus

Three Syrian refugees who fled the country after being imprisoned and tortured during the 2011 protests expressed mixed emotions following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover of Damascus, expressing relief at the fall of the Assad regime but apprehension about HTS's past as a designated terroris...

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NYT Rejects Ad Labeling Israeli Actions in Gaza as Genocide

The American Friends Service Committee cancelled a New York Times ad after the paper rejected its use of the word "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, citing varying international views and legal standards, despite the AFSC citing multiple human rights organizations supporting their clai...

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Lebanon Elects Army Commander Joseph Aoun as President

The Lebanese parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a two-year deadlock after 12 previous failed attempts; he secured 71 votes in the second round, following 71 votes in the first round, surpassing the simple majority needed after failing to achieve the two-th...

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Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions

Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.

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Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Power Shift

Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a prolonged political vacuum and marking a shift in the country's power balance away from Hezbollah, with international support crucial to his victory and future stability.

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