Geagea says Hezbollah demands strike core of French efforts

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said on Friday demands by Hezbollah and the Amal Movement to name the finance minister in a new government had struck at the core of a French initiative to lift Lebanon out of deep crisis.

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Mostapha Adib said on Thursday he would give more time for talks on forming a new government after faltering efforts so far have raised doubts about prospects for the French initiative.