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Week in Review

Week in Review

Oct 30, 2016

Christian politician and FPM founder Michel Aoun (L) walks next to Lebanon's former prime minister Saad al-Hariri after he said he will back Aoun to become president in Beirut, Lebanon October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTX2PSCO — Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri (L) walks next to Christian politician Gen. Michel Aoun in Beirut after Hariri said he will back Aoun to become president of Lebanon, Oct. 20, 2016. As part of the deal, Hariri would become prime minister again. — REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Christian politician and FPM founder Michel Aoun (L) talks during a news conference next to Lebanon's former prime minister Saad al-Hariri after he said he will back Aoun to become president in Beirut, Lebanon October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir - RTX2PR3I

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