Lebanon’s parliament again failed to agree on a new president at the 12th attempt, highlighting the bitter divisions among politicians. The house sessions to elect a head of state resumed on Wednesday after a five-month hiatus. International Monetary Fund official Jihad Azour received 59 votes while Suleiman Frangieh, supported by the Shiite pairing of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, garnered 51 votes.

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