Lebanon's Parliament is set to elect Michel Aoun as President, ending a political stand-off that has left the post empty for more than two years. <br/><br/>The Maronite Christian former General is expected to secure a majority when MPs meet today for their 46th attempt to choose a Head of State. <br/><br/>Mr Aoun is backed by the powerful Shia Islamist group, Hezbollah. His candidacy was blocked by the rival, Sunni-dominated Future Movement until a deal was struck earlier this month.