Us Commander In Lebanon To Discuss Army's Needs
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8/29/2007
US Central Command Admiral William Fallon arrived in Beirut this morning accompanied by a delegation of 7 officers. His visit is aimed at discussing the needs of the Lebanese army. US aids earlier announced to the Lebanese army amount to two hundred and thirty seven million dollars.
Paris says consensus needed over political program
From Paris, diplomatic sources said that France's concept of consensus over a Presidential candidate in Lebanon does not mean electing a Presdient that does not belong to neither March 8th nor 14th. The sources explained that consensus is needed over the political program of the candidate. It added that this program would lead to electing a President seen by all parties capable of guaranteeing the implementation of the program. |