Person: Omar Karami

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Moderate named as Lebanon PM

Lebanon’s president has named moderate pro-Syrian lawmaker Najib Mikati as prime minister, breaking a political deadlock and reviving chances for holding parliamentary elections next month.

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Cabinet failure deepens Lebanese crisis

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Syrian intelligence officers begin leaving Beirut

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Crowd demands full Syrian withdrawal

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Million strong protest demands Lebanon freedom

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800,000 Lebanese rally to protest against Syria

Lebanon reinstates pro-Syrian premier

LEBANON'S president reappointed pro-Syrian Prime Minister Omar Karami yesterday, risking a fresh battle with the opposition which had forced the Sunni Muslim politician to quit only 10 days ago.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2005

Fears of unrest as Lebanese PM re-appointed

Pro-Syrian Omar Karami was reappointed Lebanese premier today – a move destined to increase the protests in the streets of Beirut.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005

Syria set to maintain grip on Lebanon

LEBANON President Emile Lahoud looks set to ask outgoing pro-Syrian prime minister Omar Karami to form a government, a step sure to anger the anti-Syrian opposition who pressured him to resign in the first place.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005

Syrians begin Lebanese withdrawal

Syrian soldiers flashed victory signs and waved automatic rifles as they drove east through Lebanon’s mountains in the first phase of a pullback today.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

Lebanese students hit out at Syria interference

Lebanese students and activists defied government warnings today and demonstrated in their thousands against Syria’s domination of their country.

Fri, 19 Nov, 2004