Former Lebanese president dies

Former Lebanese President Charles al-Helo died on Sunday morning at 88 year old, at al-Arz ( Cedar) hospital in al-Zalqa where he was admitted earlier in the day, according to the Orient radio ( radio al- Sharq). The radio added that al-Helo ruled Lebanon between 1964- 1970.

Lebanon has announced a three- day official mourning over the death of the late president. An official funeral will be held for him tomorrow ( Tuesday) at Mar Jerjouros Church at Beirut's downtown.