Lebanon Press
Headlines
Annahar
- Maronite Bishops criticize sit-in, warn against resorting to
Chapter 7.
- Hot dates blocking Saudi attempt to gather Berri and Hariri.
- March 20 Parliamentary session raises tension between
majority and opposition.
- MP Fouad Saad: Article 32 of Constitution says parliament
can lawfully convene without needing an invitation from its speaker, and can be chaired by
its deputy speaker as well. Saad also said the parliament can, in its March 20 session,
call for a confidence vote in its speaker, now that two years have lapsed since his
election.
- Geagea challenges opposition to declare the amendment it
envisages for the tribunal.
- After conveying 'excellent ideas' to Berri and meeting
Siniora, Khoja says it would be 'very befitting' if Berri and Hariri meet.
- Riyadh, Khartoum seeking to avoid a repetition of having two
Lebanese delegations to the upcoming Arab Summit.
- Aoun says ready to drop reservations over tribunal.
- Hamadeh says no progress has so far been made, awaits
practical suggestions from opposition.
- Mitri says Moallem's statement contradicts Cairo decisions,
hopes Syria is not operating outside Arab consensus.
- Fneish: UNIFIL mandate limited to south of Litani.
- Expressing optimism over Murr's visit to Washington, MP Antoine Saad
says Syria has failed to undermine tribunal.
- Salloukh: Saudi-Iranian talks have erected a consensus umbrella over
Lebanon.
- Pakradoni: Arming is a bad omen
- Opposition impeding government formation to undermine tribunal. Syria
raising its price, Iran trying to lower it down. By Emile Khouri.
- Be pessimistic. By Rajeh Khouri.
- Hoss sees Syrian readiness to treat the Saudi 'wound'. By Samir
Mansour.
- When the outside world 'restructures' Lebanon... By George Nassif
Assafir
- Siniora: Let us leave naming the 11th minister to Saudi
Arabia.
- Maronite Bishops: Resorting to Chapter 7 would be a severe
blow to Lebanon, could lead to disintegration.
- Turki al Faisal: Rapprochement with Iran contributed to
halting Lebanon's explosion.
- Fatfat: Optimism expressed by opposition is theatrical.
- Geagea after visiting Siniora: Difference is not over number
of ministers, but over Lebanon's borders and future strategy.
- Gemayel returns form Paris.
- Fneish: Majority stance no more understandable.
- Saad: Ordinary session does not require invitation by
speaker; parliament can remove confidence from speaker at will.
Al-Mustaqbal
- Hamadeh refuses giving the opposition the power to disable
the government.
- Geagea stresses that March 14 is in full agreement on all
issues.
- Khoja resumes efforts, stresses that Saudi Arabia cannot
decide for others.
- Maronite Council regrets Syrian threat to closing borders.
- Reactions denounce Moallem's "operations order."
- Fabricated report in Hezbollah's 'Annour' Radio refers to
military training by Future government in Tripoli's Tal area.
- Turki Al Faisal: Lebanon crisis receding thanks to the
Saudi-Iranian contacts.
- Washington warns Arab businessmen against investing in Iran.
- Syria's judicial decisions show the dangers threatening
Lebanon's sovereignty.
- Jumblat: Hamadeh is in the circle of danger, targeted by
Syria. Iran training elements antagonistic to the Progressive Socialist Party in Iran and
South Lebanon. By Fares Khashan.
Ad-Diyar
- Berri and Hariri on the verge of meeting if Khoja's
mediation succeeds.
- Aoun: Civil war won't happen, and we are against keeping
weapons.
- Geagea accuses opposition of working at undermining
tribunal, says sit-ins aim at paralyzing institutions.
Al-Balad
- Thick dust engulfs reconciliation efforts; Khoja works hard
for a breakthrough.
- Bkerki: 'Chapter 7' a severe blow that would paralyze
Lebanon..
- Baabda: Geagea's statements necessitates prosecuting him
- Paris sounds the alarm over Lebanon rearming reports.
- Berri still optimistic, says caution necessary to confront
obstacles.
- Khoja visits Berri, says optimism rate did not retractl.
- Aoun: We are heading to solution, and there will be no civil
war.
Al-Akhbar
- Have the Saudi envoy become a postman .
- Maronite Bishops rejects passing tribunal under Chapter 7.
- Washington criticizes detaining officers without trial.
- Turki Al Faisal promoting the 'Fertile Crescent."
- Lahoud to Assad: Lebanese appreciates Syria's staying by
their side.
Al-Hayat
- Berri and Hariri respond to Riyadh's wish.
- Saudi Arabia urges dialogue 'without
pressures.'
- Warning against getting kidnapping by
Hezbollah, Israel calls on its citizens to avoid Islamic countries
Al-Siyassa
- Syria opposes Saudi-Iranian plan to end Lebanon's crisis.
Riyadh threatens to stop mediation.
- Khoja: Saudi Arabia won't decide for any body, won't dictate
its will.
- Majority will not give the opposition the power to undermine
the government, won't surrender to coup attempts.
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