May 22, 2008

Lebanonwire

Lebanon Press Highlights

Beirut free form sit-in, bourse surges and the winds of relief promisesa  prosperous Summer

Doha Accord consecrates balance of gains and yields

Suleiman the 12th president Sunday with the widest political support

Paris views deal as a great success; Iran, Riyadh and Damascus welcomes

Washington focuses on supporting army

Siniora thanks Arab leaders, receives congratulations from army chief

Sfeir: Lebanon must regain its sovereignty, and I call on all Lebanese to drop what drifts them apart

First reading of the 2008 electoral law version

Gemayel: Doha deal is an important page, and I will say congratulations upon implementation

Hoss welcomes Doha Accord, says it had violated Taef in two instances:

Adopting Caza base and neglecting the gradual abolishment of sectarianism

Feature: The Sit-in has ended, but at what cost and at whose expense? - Antoine Andaraos

Baabda Palace: Everything is ready to receive the new president

Amsheet celebrates the election of its son Michel Suleiman

Qaouk: The Resistance is stronger then ever and our only emey is America

UNIFIL: A special relationship with Suleiman

Baroud: Doha electoral version is acceptable

Geagea receives official invitation to visit Qatar, Says Doha Accord is a starting point

Kenaan: Deal enhances stability, and Aoun is at the core of the Christian equation

Abi Nasr: We want a government that will declare Lebanon's independence

Franjieh praises Hariri, criticizes Sfeir, reiterates optimism

Says a new atmosphere will prevail with Suleiman

Khalil Zada: We support any deal that unites the Lebanese

Mufti Qabbani: Lebanon won with Doha agreement

Mufti Qabalan: Right has won and our optimism is absolute

Fadlallah calls for studying equations that would save Lebanon from political and military shocks

Hariri: Dialogue over weapons will be calm

Says wounds are deep but will be treated with logic and action

Karami supports Doha agreement, says stability will follow

As-Safir

Lebanon exits from strife and Beirut regains its spirit

Doors  open for a meeting between Nasrallah and Hariri

Arab and international support before oath session

Report on the last moments before the shocking birth of the agreement

Unprecedented surge in money markets and banks

Qatar Emir asserts Lebanon's exit from conflict and Moussa vies issue as a no-victor no-vanquished deal

Suleiman president; 16-11-3 government; and 10-5-4 allocation in Beirut

Berri declares end of sit-in

Siniora asks Arab League to mend relations with Syria

Hariri to opposition: Let's open a new page

Gemayel and Geagea: Doha Acoord marks beginning of solution

Majority: It's victory over weapons; Opposition: A prelude to partnership - Denise Atallah Haddad

Dividing Beirut constituency: Sunnite concentration, Christian freedom, Shiite balance... and the result is 10 in hand and 9 in the arena

Teheran welcomes Doha agreement, says what is good for the resistance is good for us

Damascus: Agreement has turned the page of the past

Doha Accord is bigger than the issue of Lebanon - Sami Kleib

Bush receives Sfeir

Text of Doha Accord

A General in Baabda Palace for the 4th time

Lebanese Forces are not reserved over Suleiman but demands amending constitution

Abbas Zaki: Palestinians practiced positive neutrality

Nijad and Qatar Emir: Lebanon's enemies are upset

Washington to continue boycotting Hezbollah's ministers

Al-Mustaqbal

Doha Accord opens a new phase amid Arab and international satisfaction

Michel Suleiman to be elected president on Sunday

Banning use of weapons as a guarantee for national partnership

Arab-sponsored dialogue to assert state authority and a 16-11-3 government

Hariri delares opening a new page and Siniora asserts Taef will be the guidline for Lebanese

Hariri calls Arab leaders, thanks them for their support

Doha Accord is a turning point and March 14 is before a new phase of unity - Nassir Al Asaad

Al-Akhbar

Lebanese celebrate and wait for government

Evacuating downtown precedes evacuating Serail

Administrative preparation for Suleiman's election amid Arab and international welcome

May 21, 2008: A new agreement for the Lebanese pending implementation

Does Doha success means bankruptcy of the Arab League? - Ibrahim  Al-Amin

Aounists and the bitter dream of losing the presidency - Ghassan Saoud

Doha electoral law an insult for parliament and deputies - Thaer Ghandour