Rival Lebanese leaders have agreed on steps to end the political deadlock that has led to the country's worst violence since the 1975-90 civil war. The Western-backed government and the pro-Syrian opposition arrived at the deal after days of talks in Qatar. Under the deal, the opposition - led by the Hezbollah political and militant group - will have the power of veto in a new cabinet of national unity. It also paves the way for parliament to elect a new president. The post has been empty since November. Correspondents say the agreement is a major triumph for Hezbollah, whose key demands have been met.
Rival Lebanese leaders have agreed on steps to end the political deadlock that has led to the country's worst violence since the 1975-90 civil war.
The Western-backed government and the pro-Syrian opposition arrived at the deal after days of talks in Qatar.
Under the deal, the opposition - led by the Hezbollah political and militant group - will have the power of veto in a new cabinet of national unity.
It also paves the way for parliament to elect a new president.
The post has been empty since November.
Correspondents say the agreement is a major triumph for Hezbollah, whose key demands have been met.
agreement is a major triumph for Hezbollah
Another success for the Bush doctrine. Is Bush secretly a member of the Saudi rogyal family working to destroy the US economy by wrecking every US initiative in the Middle East. keep to the Fen Causeway
I thought he was meant to be against Gay Marriage. Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
