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Lebanese supporters of the Christian Phalangist and Lebanese Forces parties celebrate their victory in the central Lebanese city of Zahleh in the Bekaa valley on June 8, 2009. Lebanon was anxiously awaiting the results of a hotly-contested election on Sunday that could see an alliance led by the Hezbollah militant group unseat the pro-Western majority in parliament. (Sky News-AFP/Getty Images)
Lebanese voters reject Iran, Syria and Hezbollah:
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Lebanon Rejects Islamo-Fascism
Lebanese supporters of the Christian Phalangist and Lebanese Forces parties celebrate their victory in the central Lebanese city of Zahleh in the Bekaa valley on June 8, 2009. Lebanon was anxiously awaiting the results of a hotly-contested election on Sunday that could see an alliance led by the Hezbollah militant group unseat the pro-Western majority in parliament. (Sky News-AFP/Getty Images)Lebanese voters reject Iran, Syria and Hezbollah:
Lebanon's Western-backed coalition has claimed a surprise victory in the country's parliamentary elections.Party on hot Lebanese girls and have a drink on behalf of the Infidel Bloggers Alliance and myself, personally!!!
There was widespread speculation that the hard line Shi'ite group Hezbollah could upstage the vote.
But Hezbollah's leaders have so far accepted the results, making conciliatory comments and urging stability in the region.
Interior Minister Ziad Baroud announced the results from all 26 districts, which showed the coalition won 68 seats in the 128-member assembly.
Supporters of the coalition celebrated for hours after voters renewed their majority in parliament four years after the "Cedar Revolution" that helped drive Syria's army out of Lebanon.
The outcome was a blow to Syria and Iran, which support Hezbollah.
But it was welcome news for the US, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, which back the "March 14" group, named after the date of a huge rally against Syria's military presence in 2005.Hezbollah and its allies swept the vote in mainly Shi'ite areas, but defeat of their Christian ally, Michel Aoun, in two key districts deprived the alliance of the majority many had predicted.
Saad al-Hariri, the Sunni Muslim leader of "March 14", emerged from the poll as front-runner to lead the new government and follow in the footsteps of his assassinated father Rafik al-Hariri."Congratulations to Lebanon, congratulations to democracy, congratulations to freedom," the billionaire politician said in a victory speech at his mansion in Beirut.
"There are no winners and losers in this election, the only winner is democracy and the biggest winner is Lebanon."
The United States, which lists Hezbollah as a terrorist group, has linked future aid to Lebanon to the shape and policies of the next government.
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Peace and freedom breaking out all over, eh? From the Jerusalem Post: BEIRUT - Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Monday a long-delayed new government dominated by allies of Iranian-backed Hezbollah, which is likely to cause alarm...
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The Star: Hariri loyalists protest PM nomination in Lebanon By Nazih Siddiq TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) - Hundreds of angry supporters of caretaker Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri burned tyres and blocked roads in Lebanon on Tuesday in protest against Hezbollah's...
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- If Lebanon Elects Hizballah, Then They Will Get What They Deserve: Civil War; Sharia...
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