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Lebanon celebrates 75 years of independence

Friday, 23 November 2018 7:02 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 23 November 2018 7:06 AM ]

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri (C-R), President Michel Aoun (C) and House Speaker Nabih Berri (C-L) attend a military parade to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Lebanon' independence in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, November 22, 2018. . (Photo by AFP)

Mariam Saleh
Press TV, Beirut

Lebanon is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its independence from French colonial rule. This year, the celebrations come as the country is struggling to address what President Michel Aoun has called a government formation crisis. Our correspondent Mariam Saleh has the details.

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