Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift

Lebanon's New PM Nawaf Salam Pledges to Rebuild his Shattered Nation
Lebanon now has a new government in waiting for the first time in two years after Nawaf Salam was nominated for prime minister.
Lebanon's PM designate Nawaf Salam resigns as member of International Court of Justice
Nawaf Salam, who has been designated as the new Prime Minister of Lebanon, has resigned as a member of the International Court of Justice, said the ICJ on Tuesday.
Lebanon’s PM designate Nawaf Salam calls for ‘new chapter rooted in justice’
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam has called for a new chapter in the country "rooted in justice, security, progress and opportunities" in his maiden speech. However, Mr Salam gave up his position as president of the International Court of Justice and arrived in Beirut on Tuesday morning,
Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift?
The appointment of Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as prime minister of Lebanon has many Lebanese feeling optimistic. His success in securing enough votes in parliament on Monday caps off a rapid period of political change after Joseph Aoun was elected president last week,
Lebanon's Nawaf Salam to be designated PM, angering Hezbollah
The head of an American organisation focused on hostage releases said on Monday he believes U.S. journalist Austin Tice was still being held in Syria by people loyal to toppled leader Bashar al-Assad.
Head of ICJ Nawaf Salam named as Lebanon's new prime minister
Lebanon’s new president names head of the International Court of Justice as the country’s new prime minister. View on euronews
Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
The top judge at the International Court of Justice Nawaf Salam has been designated Lebanon’s next prime minister in a surprising turnaround for the crisis-ridden country.
Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's new prime minister-designate?
President Joseph Aoun summoned jurist Nawaf Salam on Monday to designate him as Lebanon's prime minister, after a majority of Lebanese lawmakers nominated him for the post.
Nawaf Salam secures enough votes to be Lebanon's next prime minister
The ICJ president is not a Hezbollah favorite, but has secured the backing of more than 70 parliamentarians to be Lebanon's next prime minister.
Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister
The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.
Lebanon's Nawaf Salam wins enough support to become PM
Nawaf Salam, the head of the International Court of Justice, looked on course to become Lebanon's prime minister after more than half of lawmakers backed him for the post on Monday, reflecting the weakened position of Hezbollah which wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
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Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’
Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination.
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Nawaf Salam meets Guterres: Discuss Syrian refugees' safe return and UN support for Lebanon's government
Following his meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam emphasized the ...