U.S. Ambassador Maura Connelly considered on Friday the nomination of Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam “a positive first step in efforts to form a new government.” During a meeting with Salam at his residence in al-Msaitbeh, Connelly stressed that the formation of the cabinet “must be a Lebanese process,” said a statement issued by the U.S. […]

  BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman said Thursday that recent Syrian airstrikes on north Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley were unjustified as reports had shown the targets were nonmilitary, hours before a new round of strikes targeted areas near the town of Arsal. Arsal’s Deputy Mayor Ahmad al-Fliti told The Daily Star a Syrian aerial strike […]

KNOXVILLE, TN (Catholic Online) – In an endless cycle of meaningless violence, Muslims have attacked their Coptic Christian neighbors yet again. It seems there is no rhyme or reason in Egypt these days, only rumors and violence, shadows and blood born out of ignorance and hatred.  Of course, there are always explanations each time violence erupts. Some of the explanations for this latest round of violence are as follows: According to reports, it began around April 5 in the Khosous district just outside Cairo. Swastikas had been drawn on a mosque. Some Muslims blamed Christian children, but Mohamad Yousry, the local security force manager, said two Muslim children did it, and that the mosque Imam had confronted the Muslim children about it. Nevertheless, rumors about Christians defacing the mosque created a stir within the Muslim community.

As a result of the rumors, a mob of Muslims gathered near Saint George’s Coptic Church. Copts responded to the threatening mob by forming a human shield to protect the church. Then people heard the gunshots. When it was over, four Copts and one Muslim lay dead in front of the church. Security forces arrived about five hours later. Fighting could be heard throughout the night, and some Christian buildings were set on fire. Father Sourial Younan believes another reason may have sparked the violence. He said that some Muslims had sexually harassed some Coptic girls. A Coptic activist, Nader Shoukry, believes the incident was instigated by a neighboring Muslim religious institution in order to "purify the region of Christians."

  Maronite Wakfs of the Khazen family Despite being very wealthy, The Khazen family never built a castle but instead built an impressive number of 27 covenants and schools, among which: – St Antoine Church founded by Abou-Nader el-Khazen in 1600. – Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, offered by Abou-Nawfal in Ajaltoun 1647. – […]

  Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Wednesday held talks with former prime minister Saad Hariri in the French capital Paris. Earlier in the day, al-Rahi said the presence of Christians in the Middle East “protects Islam from bigotry and extremism,” during a lecture at the Catholic institute in Paris.   “It is our duty, we the […]

  Lebanon’s hosting of a key Cypriot Cabinet minister this week must have optimists in both countries hoping that in politics, at least, there really is no such thing as coincidence. Both sides have long experience with the various discomforts associated with being buffeted by outside forces, but only rarely – if ever – have […]

  Margaret Thatcher, who has died following a stroke, was one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Her legacy had a profound effect upon the policies of her successors, both Conservative and Labour, while her radical and sometimes confrontational approach defined her 11-year period at No 10.   Her term in office […]

Thanks to our President Michel Suleiman, who is leading Lebanon to defend its interest and constitution the new PM Government was appointed under his leadership . We hope for the best of success for newly elected PM Tammam Salam. 

Khazen.org congratulates the new PM Salam as we hope the best for our new government. Khazen.org stand by the presidency and in support of th newly elected PM Salamm .

Newly elected Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam talks with Lebanon’s President Michel Suleiman
 

  Prominent Sunni politician Tamam Salam is been nominated to become Lebanon’s next prime minister, ending a dangerous two-week power vacuum. His nomination was announced by the president’s office after he was backed by parties across the political spectrum, including Hezbollah. The last government resigned amid tensions over upcoming elections.   Political tensions have been exacerbated by […]

  CAIRO: Thousands of people packed Cairo’s main cathedral on Sunday for the funeral prayers of four Coptic Christians killed in sectarian clashes.   "Down, down with Brotherhood rule," the congregation chanted in reference to the ruling Muslim Brotherhood of President Mohamed Mursi. "Leave!" they chanted as they held up wooden crosses, television footage showed. One Muslim […]