Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International reported that Aoun has the support of 74 parliamentary members, giving him a clear edge in the race. Newsweek reached out to Dr. Massoud Boulos ...

Aoun, 61, is from Aichiye, a Christian village in Jezzine province, southern Lebanon. He joined the army as a cadet in 1983, during Lebanon’s 15-year civil war.

Army chief Joseph Aoun was voted president after two rounds of voting. This came after a robust efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United States to rally support for Aoun, who is close to Washington ...

Lebanon's parliament has elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a more than two-year vacancy during the country's political and economic crises. Lebanon's political deadlock has ...

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the Lebanese people and wished Mr Aoun success "in a way that enhances the prosperity of Lebanon and the well ...

BEIRUT — Lebanon's parliament has chosen the head of the country's armed forces, Joseph Aoun, to be its next president, after going more than two years without one. Aoun's selection on Thursday ...

ALBAWABA - After more than two years, the Lebanese Parliament finally chose Army Commander General Joseph Aoun as the country's next president on Thursday. In the second round of voting ...

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say he is no-nonsense, kind and averse to affiliating himself with any ...

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say he is no-nonsense, kind and averse to affiliating himself with ...