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Lebanese parliament supports new gov't

BEIRUT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The Lebanese Parliament gave a vote of confidence for Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri's government with 111 MPs voting in favor of the new cabinet on Friday.
The house have been discussing the government's program over the past few days, and concluded with a vote of confidence of the cabinet.
The government, which was formed on January 31, received backing of 111 MPs out of 117 attending the session. Six MPs abstained. (end) ayb.bs