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Washington and the Arab world (Part 2)
26/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Washington and the Arab world (Part 2)

Don't make a push for democratic change in Egypt if you can't back it up. So warns one of François Picard's panellists as guests debate the relative merits of George W Bush's Freedom Agenda, and note the contrast between the Obama administration's silence after Egypt's allegedly rigged legislative elections and its call for more free speech today.
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Washington and the Arab world
26/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Washington and the Arab world

Don't make a push for democratic change in Egypt if you can't back it up. So warns one of François Picard's panellists as guests debate the relative merits of George W Bush's Freedom Agenda, and note the contrast between the Obama administration's silence after Egypt's allegedly rigged legislative elections and its call for more free speech today.
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Lebanon: Hezbollah on the rise?
26/01/2011 - TALKING POINTS

Lebanon: Hezbollah on the rise?

What will the appointment of the Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati as the new Prime Minister mean for the future of Lebanon? Does his appointment signal a sea change in Lebanese politics or even in the dynamics of the whole region?
Lebanon calm after 2 days of protests over PM appointment
26/01/2011 - LEBANON

Lebanon calm after 2 days of protests over PM appointment

Lebanese security officials say all roads have been opened and barricades removed Wednesday after two days of protests in the country following the appointment of Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati as prime minister.
Hezbollah-backed candidate Mikati appointed premier
25/01/2011 - LEBANON

Hezbollah-backed candidate Mikati appointed premier

Hezbollah-backed candidate Najib Mikati, a telecoms billionaire, was appointed Lebanon's prime minister-designate on Tuesday. The move sparked anger among many Sunnis who criticise his ties to Hezbollah, which receives support from Iran.
Mikati's nomination sparks ‘day of rage’ against Hezbollah
25/01/2011 - LEBANON

Mikati's nomination sparks ‘day of rage’ against Hezbollah

Supporters of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri took to the streets in north Lebanon on Tuesday to protest the expected nomination of Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati to form the next government.
Hariri allies say Hezbollah launched pro-Iran coup, call for protests
24/01/2011 - LEBANON

Hariri allies say Hezbollah launched pro-Iran coup, call for protests

Allies of Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri accused Hezbollah on Monday of carrying out a coup to place the country's government under Iranian control and called for a "day of anger" Tuesday to protest against the militant group.
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Hariri rejects unity government led by Hezbollah-appointed candidate
24/01/2011 - Lebanon

Hariri rejects unity government led by Hezbollah-appointed candidate

Lebanon's acting Prime Minister Saad Hariri (pictured) Monday ruled out participating in a unity government led by a centrist, Hezbollah-appointed candidate.
Hezbollah ready to form unity government again in Lebanon
24/01/2011 - Lebanon

Hezbollah ready to form unity government again in Lebanon

Hezbollah and its allies are open to forming a new unity government for Lebanon should their candidate receive parliamentary support as prime minister, the Shi’ite group's leader Hassan Nasrallah (pictured) said Sunday.
Lebanon’s Druze leader backs Hezbollah in quest to find new prime minister
21/01/2011 - LEBANON

Lebanon’s Druze leader backs Hezbollah in quest to find new prime minister

Lebanon's Druze leader Walid Jumblatt says his group will support Hezbollah in picking a new prime minister, effectively giving the Shiite militant group enough clout to shut out caretaker Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri.
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