Hizbullah seeks 'balanced' policy under new French president

Hizbullah on Monday expressed hope that the newly elected French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, will bring a "more balanced" approach to Lebanon's political crisis, while the governing coalition wished for continued support from Paris.

The outgoing French president, Jacques Chirac, has staunchly supported the Lebanese government against Syria and its local allies in the Lebanese opposition, including Hezbollah, drawing their criticism. (AP)