Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a two-year deadlock. Aoun received 71 votes in the first round but needed a two-thirds majority. His election follows the withdrawal of rival Suleiman Frangieh. The election was marked by chaotic scenes and comes after 12 failed attempts to elect a successor to former President Michel Aoun. Joseph Aoun now faces significant challenges, including economic recovery and reconstruction efforts following a prolonged conflict. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)