Lebanon’s new government forges ahead after vote of confidence

Lebanon (MNN) — On February 26, Lebanon’s new government won a vote of confidence from parliament. The nation has a new president as of January, Joseph Aoun, and now a new prime minister, Nawaf Salam. This has brought new hope after Lebanon's years of economic crisis and devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. A few days after the vote, President Aoun traveled to Saudi Arabia for the first time since his appointment to office to strengthen diplomatic ties.“[Aoun] served as the head of