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'We Depend on God and Fate', Says Jumblat Responding to 'Death Threats'

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat has responded to assassination threats that media reports attributed to the Islamic State group by stressing that he “depends on God and fate.”

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Jumblat from Bkirki: Presidency Settlement More Important than Candidate

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat stressed Monday from Bkirki that exerting efforts to reach a “settlement” over the stalled presidential vote is “more important” than focusing on candidates.

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Jumblat Calls for Political Settlement, President Election after al-Qaa Blasts

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat stressed Tuesday the importance of reaching a “political settlement” among the country's rival parties, a day after eight suicide bombers targeted the Bekaa border town of al-Qaa in an unprecedented attack.

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Jumblat Hits Out at Hariri over ex-PM's Iqlim al-Kharroub Speech

Progressive Socialist Party chief MP Walid Jumblat on Sunday accused Mustaqbal Movement leader ex-PM Saad Hariri of attempting to “exclude and eliminate” the PSP from the Chouf region of Iqlim al-Kharroub in light of the former premier's latest speech at an iftar banquet in the area.

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Jumblat in Sarcastic Remark after Hariri Casts Ballot in Wrong Box

Progressive Socialist Party chief MP Walid Jumblat took to Twitter on Sunday to post a sarcastic comment after al-Mustaqbal movement leader ex-PM Saad Hariri mistakenly cast a municipal polls ballot in a ballot box for the mayoral elections.

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Jumblat: Why are Security Agencies Suddenly Silent over Illegal Internet?

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat wondered on Friday where the equipment that had been planted on illegal internet stations had disappeared to in wake of the parliamentary telecommunications committee's revelation that they had been removed by unknown sides before investigators were able to inspect them.

He noted via Twitter the “sudden silence of the security agencies, intelligence bureau, army intelligence, and General Security” on the illegal internet issue.

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Jumblat Hints Saniora behind Illegal Internet Network

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat hinted on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Fouad Saniora was behind the illegal internet network.

He said via Twitter: “An ambassador of a major country asked me why I opposed Lebanon's joining of the World Trade Organization, as did the the European Union ambassador.”

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Presidential Vacuum at Center of Talks between Jumblat, Hollande in Paris

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat held talks in Paris on Friday with French President Francois Hollande and Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, reported An Nahar daily on Saturday.

Discussions tackled the latest developments in Lebanon with French officials stressing their support for the Lebanese army and institutions, as well as the need to elect a president “without delay.”

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Jumblat to Meet Hollande in Paris Friday

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat traveled to France earlier this week where he is expected to hold talks with French President Francois Hollande on Friday, reported LBCI television.

Foreign Minister Jean-March Ayrault is also expected to be present at the meeting.

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Jumblat: There are No Plans to Establish Landfill in Iqlim al-Kharroub

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat called on Monday for an end to various “accusations” and rumors over plans on the alleged establishment of a landfill in the Chouf region of Iqlim al-Kharroub.

He said via Twitter: “There are no plans to set up a dump in Iqlim al-Kharroub.”

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