Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon's new prime minister
Briefly

Lebanon's new president has asked Nawaf Salam, head of the International Court of Justice, to form a government, amidst tensions with Hezbollah and its allies.
Salam’s nomination is perceived as a hopeful sign in the wake of the devastating aftermath of the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which resulted in 4,000 deaths.
Following the 60-day truce brokered by the U.S. that ended the conflict, Salam's majority backing from legislators was met with celebrations in Beirut.
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