Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman speaks during the third Lebanon Economic Forum in Beirut March 8, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese lawmakers failed for a third time to choose a president on Wednesday, raising fears the seat will remain vacant after President Michel Suleiman's term expires in less than three weeks.
Parliament speaker Nabih Berri called a new session on May 15, but politicians said they expected disagreements over Suleiman's replacement could drag on for months after he leaves office on May 25.
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