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Lebanon Picks No Prez Today

Posted Nov 22, 07 5:40 PM CST in World 

(Newser) – Lebanon's parties failed to pick a new president today, leaving them 24 hours to find a replacement before President Emile Lahoud's term ends, the Wall Street Journal reports. Lahoud has said the army chief may take over if sides remain deadlocked tomorrow at midnight—a turn that could spark blocs to pick their own candidates and set off civil war, officials fear.

Army checkpoints kept Beirut's streets quiet today as billboards asked people "not to let it”—civil war—“happen again.” Washington, which has trumpeted Lebanon as an example of democracy in the region, is hoping for a peaceful resolution—especially with Middle East peace talks set for Annapolis next week. But even if Lebanon’s blocs pick a new prez in time, they still must haggle over a new PM and cabinet.
Source: Wall Street Journal

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France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, left, gestures as he speaks with Arab League chief Amr Moussa, right, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, center, in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Lebanese army soldiers, stand guard as they protect activists from the anti-war movement during a march today. Parliament is scheduled to convene tomorrow to pick a successor for pro-Syrian President...   (Associated Press)
A Lebanese army soldier, stands next to Lebanese flags as he protects activists from the anti-war movement during a march to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France in downtown...   (Associated Press)
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