Person: Rafik Shalala

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Lebanese President declares state of emergency

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud ordered the army to take over security powers today, saying the country is in a "state of emergency".

Fri, 23 Nov, 2007

Rice makes surprise visit to Beirut

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will arrive in Beirut today for a surprise visit, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2005

Saniora to head new Lebanese government

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud appointed the anti-Syrian coalition’s candidate Fuad Saniora as prime minister today to head the first Cabinet in 30 years to be free of Syrian interference.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Syrian pullback to be completed by end March

The withdrawal of Syrian troops to Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley will be completed by the end of March, the presidents of both countries agreed today.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2005