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Lebanese clashes shift to mountains
iht.com May 11, 2008
The fighting, in the Chouf Mountains overlooking Beirut, followed overnight clashes in the northern city of Tripoli that left at least two people dead and five wounded, according to security officials. ... Residents leaving their neighborhood for a safe place after heavy...
Déjà vu all over again
beiruter.com May 12, 2008
“Déjà vu all over again”…again panic shopping for food, again wondering how to pack your life in the trunk of your car, again back in our mountain house in Qartaba during a war like situation. Last time, it was the Israeli aggression; this time around we are here because of Hezbollah’s broken...
Arab ministers bid to end Lebanon crisis as fighting eases
afp.com May 12, 2008
BEIRUT (AFP) - The Lebanese army was out in force on Monday in areas outside Beirut that were the scene of fierce sectarian clashes as Arab ministers prepared to send a team to try to end a crisis that has driven the nation to the brink of civil war.
Hezbollah's display leaves Lebanon on edge
denverpost.com May 12, 2008
Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise Sunday as government supporters and opponents battled with rockets and machine guns in the mountains overlooking the capital. ... The fighting saw the collapse of pro-government forces in the...
Lebanon: Hezbollah makes show of strength against Siniora government
net-news-global.de May 12, 2008
Hezbollah has handed control back to the Lebanese army, but only after surrounding Beirut’s international airport and taking over much of West Beirut. ... The government’s humiliation is a major setback for the Bush administration, which has made its backing of the...
Hezbollah fighting moves from Beirut to mountains
chron.com May 12, 2008
Fierce clashes broke out on Sunday in the mountains east of Beirut between supporters of the Western-backed government and followers of Hezbollah, the Shiite militant group backed by Iran. ... The fighting, in the Shouf and Aley districts in the mountains overlooking the...
Lebanese fear all-out war
news24.com May 12, 2008
Lebanon hangs between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise as government supporters and opponents battle with rockets and machine guns. ... Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise on Sunday even as...
Lebanese violence moves beyond capital
ljworld.com May 12, 2008
Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise Sunday as government supporters and opponents battled with rockets and machine guns in the mountains overlooking the capital. ... Beirut was quiet a day after Hezbollah gunmen left the streets,...
Battles in Beirut move to mountains
nwsource.com May 12, 2008
Fierce clashes broke out Sunday in the mountains east of Beirut between supporters of the Western-backed government and followers of Hezbollah... ... HUSSEIN MALLA / AP Shiite gunmen cheer after taking control of Chouweifat, south of Beirut, following clashes with...
In Lebanon, fears of all-out war persist
msn.com May 12, 2008
Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise as government supporters and opponents battled with rockets and machine guns in the mountains overlooking the capital. ... BEIRUT, Lebanon - The fighting saw the collapse of pro-government forces...
Lebanon army deploys but clashes rage on
defencetalk.com May 12, 2008
The army deployed across much of Lebanon on Sunday after Hezbollah ceded control of west Beirut but clashes raged on in the north and in the Druze mountains as Arab foreign ministers held crisis talks. ... Calm returned to the capital Beirut after four days of deadly...
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