Lebanon's presidential frontrunner Joseph Aoun, respected army chief

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Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 9, 2025

Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun, the frontrunner in Thursday's vote for president, is a political neophyte but is expected to benefit from his position as head of one of the country's most respected institutions. Widely seen as the preferred pick of army backer the United States, as well as...

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Lebanon's parliament elects US-backed army chief as head of state after 12 failed attempts
Following tense scenes early in the session, the first round of Thursday's vote concluded with 71 votes for Joseph Aoun, the widely supported army commander.

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