Lebanon announces government after 8-month delay

Lebanon announced a government line-up Thursday, ending an eight-month wait that had heightened fears of a major economic collapse.

Source: Dalati Nohra

The new cabinet, unveiled during a press conference at the presidential palace, includes 30 ministers from Lebanon's rival political clans.

The new line-up is to see four women take up office, including at the head of the interior and energy ministries.

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