Lebanon said on Tuesday its army killed at least 222 Islamist militants from an al Qaeda-linked group in a 15-week battle at a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon.
European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Tuesday Syria should stand well back from Lebanon's upcoming presidential election which he hoped would be held in line with the constitution.
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has accused Washington of playing an "unconstructive" role in divided Lebanon where he said upcoming presidential polls would be a chance for reconciliation.
Lebanon's Defence Minister Elias Murr said on Tuesday the army had killed at least 222 Islamist fighters during a 15-week standoff at a refugee camp, as troops hunted down the last remnants of the Fatah al-Islam militia following a final assault.
Lebanese Defence Minister Elias Murr said on Tuesday that the army had killed at least 222 Islamists at a camp in northern Lebanon and had captured another 202 during a 15-week standoff.
It was a long night at Long Gymnasium for Lebanon on Tuesday, as the Pioneers were swept by Northwood 25-13, 25-18, 25-16. Northwood was consistent throughout the match with a strong game at the service line and consistent play at the net.
SYDNEY - The United States on Wednesday congratulated Lebanon for smashing Al Qaeda inspired Islamist extremists in a 15-week standoff and said Washington stood ready to help the government in Beirut.
Lebanon said the army killed at least 222 Islamist militants from an al Qaeda-linked group in a 15-week battle at a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon.
Lebanon's defence minister says at least 222 Fatah al-Islam fighters were killed in the Nahr al-Bared siege.
One hundred and seventy Chinese peace-keepers returned home on Tuesday aboard a chartered plane , after completing their mission in Lebanon, according to military sources. They are the first echelon of the 335-member second detachment ...