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In Lebanon, Sunnis Threaten Shiites as Kidnappings of Syrians Rise - New York Times Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:35:11 GMT

New York Times

In Lebanon, Sunnis Threaten Shiites as Kidnappings of Syrians Rise New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Sectarian tensions escalated across Lebanon on Thursday as Sunnis in border towns threatened Shiites after several Shiite families who had already abducted more than 30 Syrians added several more to their hostage total. Echoes of Lebanon civil war as Syrian turmoil spreadsReuters Rival Groups in Lebanon Mount Kidnappings, RiotsWall Street Journal Lebanon Shiite clan says it abducted more SyriansBoston.com all 1,260 news articles »

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UN Ends Syria Mission as Gulf Citizens Urged to Flee Lebanon - Businessweek Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:09:28 GMT

Sky News Australia

UN Ends Syria Mission as Gulf Citizens Urged to Flee Lebanon Businessweek The United Nations Security Council agreed not to renew its unarmed observer mission in Syria, conceding it was unable to stem the violence as concerns grew that the Syrian conflict was spilling across borders. The council decided yesterday in New York ... Besieged Syrians in 'horrific' spot as kidnappings continue in LebanonCNN (blog) all 653 news articles »

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Lebanon Shiite clan says it abducted more Syrians - The Associated Press Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:18:00 GMT

Lebanon Shiite clan says it abducted more Syrians The Associated Press By By ZEINA KARAM – 1 minute ago. BEIRUT (AP) — A powerful Shiite Muslim clan in Lebanon claimed Thursday to have captured more Syrian nationals in retaliation for the seizure of a family member by rebels in Syria this week. Later in the day, the clan ...

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Echoes of Lebanon civil war as Syrian turmoil spreads - Focus News Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:29:33 GMT

The Daily Star

Echoes of Lebanon civil war as Syrian turmoil spreads Focus News Beirut. Tit-for-tat kidnappings by Syrian rebels and Lebanese Shi'ite gunmen have escalated tensions in Lebanon, where the spectre of contagion from Syria's conflict is alarming the fractured and war-scarred Mediterranean nation, Reuters reports ... French FM visits Lebanon on Syria regional tourThe Daily Star UN observers to be withdrawn from Syria within daysThe Independent all 214 news articles »

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Standard Chartered Bank Sued By Lebanon Bombing's Victims' Families Over ... - Huffington Post Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:15:20 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Standard Chartered Bank Sued By Lebanon Bombing's Victims' Families Over ... Huffington Post NEW YORK -- Families of victims of a deadly 1983 bombing of U.S. Marines in Lebanon filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to hold Standard Chartered Bank and its New York branch accountable. They claim in the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Manhattan ... Standard Chartered Sued by Victims of 1983 Lebanon BombingSan Francisco Chronicle StanChart sued in US over Iran ties to Lebanon bombingReuters Standard Chartered sued in US over Iran ties to Lebanon bombingChicago Tribune all 2,651 news articles »

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Lebanon drawn into Syrian crisis with tit-for-tat kidnappings - Washington Post Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:41:34 GMT

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Lebanon drawn into Syrian crisis with tit-for-tat kidnappings Washington Post The abduction of the Syrian men and a Turkish national in Lebanon came just a day after an Internet video was circulated showing Hassan al-Meqdad, a Lebanese citizen, being interrogated by a Syrian rebel while three gunmen stand behind him. In the ... 20 Syrians reported seized in LebanonAtlanta Journal Constitution Gulf States Order Citizens To Leave LebanonEagle Radio all 568 news articles »

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Convicted Lebanon killer appeals life sentence - Lebanon Daily News Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:01:59 GMT

Convicted Lebanon killer appeals life sentence Lebanon Daily News A fourth Lebanon County man sentenced as a teenager to life in prison for murder has filed a motion seeking to have his sentence overturned. On Thursday, Anthony Cessna filed a motion for post-conviction collateral relief in Lebanon County Court of ...

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Lebanon Militia Kidnaps Syrians - Wall Street Journal Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:48:03 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Lebanon Militia Kidnaps Syrians Wall Street Journal Shiite Muslim militiamen in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, said Wednesday they had taken some 40 people—Syrians and a Turkish national—into captivity since the previous day. Dressed in military fatigues and brandishing assault rifles, masked gunmen from ...

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Syria air raid kills 30; Lebanon kidnap worries region - Reuters Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:02:17 GMT

WRAL.com

Syria air raid kills 30; Lebanon kidnap worries region Reuters Saudi Arabia tells citizens to leave Lebanon after kidnap. * UN report: Assad's forces and rebels have committed war crimes. * UN investigators say state crimes outweigh those of rebels. * Islamic grouping set to suspend Syria at Mecca summit. By ... Report: 30 dead in Syrian air strike on rebel-held town; strife spills into ...NBCNews.com (blog) Syria tensions spill over border to LebanonWRAL.com all 3,000 news articles »

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Lebanon Psychologist Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million Health Care Fraud - OzarksFirst.com Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:46:29 GMT

Lebanon Psychologist Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million Health Care Fraud OzarksFirst.com KANSAS CITY , Mo. -- A man from Lake Ozark , Mo. had pleaded guilty in federal court to a $1 million scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid. Rhett E. McCarty, 67, a licensed psychologist and private practitioner in Lebanon , was charged with health ... and more »