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Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy

Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.

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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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Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President

The Lebanese Parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president after 12 failed attempts, ending a two-year political vacuum and paving the way for international aid for reconstruction. Aoun, who received 99 votes in a second ballot, previously oversaw the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Is...

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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 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 Poised to Elect President Amidst Israeli Aggression

Lebanon's parliament is expected to elect a new president on January 9th, ending a two-year vacancy largely due to Hezbollah's political obstruction; however, Israel's continued aggression threatens this progress.

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Joseph Aoun Elected President of Lebanon

Following over two years of political gridlock, Lebanon's parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the new president on Thursday, securing 99 votes; he'll require a constitutional amendment to assume office.

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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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Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President

Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as president after 13 voting rounds, ending a two-year leadership vacuum and paving the way for international aid, amid pledges to fight corruption and strengthen national security.

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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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Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate

Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...

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Failed Arrest Attempt of Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korean authorities failed to arrest former President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence on Tuesday, despite a warrant issued after his controversial declaration of military emergency last month. Thousands of supporters clashed with police, while Yoon's security detail blocked access, citing a law ...

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