New Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora on a one-day visit to Syria

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - New Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora on a one-day visit to Syria, where he meet with President Bashar Al Assad on July 31, 2005. The two leaders called for 'new ties' between their two countries. It is Siniora's first trip abroad since he was appointed. He is part of an 'anti-Syrian' coalition that won the Lebanese elections last month. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA.

Doha Forum - Qatar

Lebanese former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora seen at the end of a session at the Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, on December 10, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lebanon's Siniora says Iran, Syria behind anti-gov't protests

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Beirut on Jan. 23. He has accused Iran and Syria of being behind anti-government protests launched by Hezbollah and other opposition forces.

Food exhibition held in Gaza to support local products

STORY: Food exhibition held in Gaza to support local products DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the food exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALIL AL-HATU, Siniora Food Industries 3. various of the food exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): EMAN MOHAMMED, Al-Jebrini Dairy and Food Industry Company 5. various of the food exhibition STORYLINE: About 40 Palestinian companies are participating in a food exhibition held in Gaza City, which aims to support the local industry and products. Dubbed "Our food is Palestinian," the exhibition, held from Tuesday to Thursday, is organized by the Palestinian Federation of Industries under the sponsor of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Representatives of food companies call on customers to buy local products to support the national economy, which will also help provide job opportunities to thousands of unemployed workers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALIL AL-HATU, Siniora Food Industries "We can advance thro

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Flag-waving opposition protesters gather in downtown Beirut on Dec. 3 in support of their call for immediate resignation of the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. (Kyodo)

Lebanon's Siniora says Iran, Syria behind anti-gov't protests

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Beirut on Jan. 23. He has accused Iran and Syria of being behind anti-government protests launched by Hezbollah and other opposition forces. (Kyodo)