Lebanon govt slams Hezbollah's "coup" in Beirut

                   
alarabiya.net     May 9, 2008            

Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group took control of the Muslim half of Beirut on Friday in what the U.S.-backed governing coalition described as "an armed and bloody coup". The United States accused Syria of "fanning the flames" and said "we're seeing now some [read full story]                

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Lebanese - Hezbollah Conflict Grows

freemarketnews.com     May 9, 2008          

The Lebanese crackdown on Hezbollah seems to be growing. ... Friday, May 09, 2008 - FreeMarketNews.com The decision by the Lebanese government to shut down a private telephone network operated by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah was an act of war and Hezbollah would...                

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Hezbollah gunmen take over Beirut neighborhoods

chron.com     May 9, 2008          

Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized nearly all of the Lebanese capital's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government today in the country's worst sectarian clashes since the 15-year civil war. ... At least 11 people have been killed and more than 20...                

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Lebanese MP asks army to protect Tripoli

upi.com     May 9, 2008          

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 9 (UPI) -- A member of the ruling alliance in the Lebanese parliament, worried about the city in the wake of violence in Beirut, Friday asked the army to defend Tripoli. ... Mesbah al-Ahdab expressed concern about moves "the opposition bloc was...                

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Ya Libnan Political News: Hezbollah calls campaign of terror in Lebanon 'liberation'

beiruter.com     May 9, 2008          

By Charles Malik, Lebanese Political Journal Hezbollah has taken control of the media in Lebanon, and their propaganda campaign has already begun. ... They are currently presenting themselves as liberators of Lebanon, and allies of the Lebanese Army against a corrupt...                

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Ya Libnan Political News: Jumblatt lashes out at Hezbollah for betraying Lebanon

beiruter.com     May 9, 2008          

In an interview with New TV on Friday, majority leader Walid Jumblatt said Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah could not rule Lebanon "when he is betraying three-quarters of its people." ... Transcript of Interview The institutions of the future are being totally...                

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Lebanon governing coalition blasts Hezbollah "coup"

alertnet.org     May 9, 2008          

Source: Reuters BEIRUT, May 9 (Reuters) - Lebanon's governing coalition said on Friday Hezbollah's takeover of west Beirut was an "armed coup" aimed at bringing Syria back into the country and serving Iran' ... ... BEIRUT, May 9 (Reuters) - Lebanon's governing coalition...                

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Lebanon governing coalition blasts Hezbollah "coup"

reuters.com     May 9, 2008          

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's governing coalition said on Friday Hezbollah's takeover of west Beirut was an "armed coup" aimed at bringing Syria back into the country and serving Iran's interests. ... By Tomm Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah...                

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Lebanese MP asks army to protect Tripoli

politicalgateway.com     May 9, 2008          

A member of the ruling alliance in the Lebanese parliament, worried about the city in the wake of violence in Beirut, Friday asked the army to defend Tripoli. ... Mesbah al-Ahdab expressed concern about moves "the opposition bloc was likely to make in Tripoli," calling...                

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US urges Syria, Iran to stop support for Hezbollah

alertnet.org     May 9, 2008          

Source: Reuters CRAWFORD, Texas, May 9 (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday it was "very troubled" by Hezbollah's actions in Lebanon and urged Iran and Syria to halt their support for the Lebanese ... ... CRAWFORD, Texas, May 9 (Reuters) - The White House said on...                

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Hezbollah Gunmen Seize Control Of Beirut

freeinternetpress.com     May 9, 2008          

The Shiite Muslim militia Hezbollah handily took over much of the Lebanese capital today in a dramatic escalation of the movement's months-long confrontation with the government and its supporters, said security officials. Lebanon's security forces, which received more than $270 million in U.S....                

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