Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war.
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Lebanon elects Joseph Aoun as president after two-year vacancy
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Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years
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