Beirut  - Lebanon's western-backed ruling majority will rename Wednesday Fouad Seniora as Lebanon's prime minister in the new national unity cabinet, a government official said.

Beirut - Militants of the Shiite movement Hezbollah fought with followers of Lebanon's rul

Beirut  - Lebanon's newly-elected President Michel Suleiman took office Monday as Lebanon's 12th President after his election was backed by world and Arab leaders as well as local officials.

Tehran 

Tehran  - Iran termed the election of Michel Suleiman as Lebanon's new president as a big victory for the Lebanese nation, ISNA news agency reported Monday.