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Syrian refugees raise tensions in neighboring countries - Los Angeles Times Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:19:42 GMT

WBEZ (blog)

Syrian refugees raise tensions in neighboring countries Los Angeles Times More than 170000 Syrians have sought sanctuary in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq — at least 12000 of them just in the last three days — leading to a growing humanitarian crisis, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday. At least 168 people ... Echoes of Lebanon civil war as Syrian turmoil spreadsChicago Tribune Syrian refugees stream into Lebanon, with violence at their heelsWBEZ (blog) Saudis, Qataris Urged to Leave Lebanon as Threats GrowBusinessweek New York Times -Wall Street Journal all 1,993 news articles »

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Lebanon as the Example in War and Peace - Huffington Post Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:21:26 GMT

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Lebanon as the Example in War and Peace Huffington Post Today, as other nations in the region, among them Syria, face similar problems to those that plagued Lebanon during its 15-year civil war, the country is again being pointed to as the example to follow. The civil war and its outcome is being looked at ... Assad's Ally ArrestedThe Weekly Standard (blog) all 4 news articles »

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Lebanon breaks with past in Syrian bomb probe - Chicago Tribune Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:12:28 GMT

Lebanon breaks with past in Syrian bomb probe Chicago Tribune "There is an atmosphere that has started to spread in Lebanon: the departure of fear," said Nabil Boumonsef, a columnist at the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar. "It doesn't amount to a revolt against the Syrian regime, but the result is that Lebanese are ... and more »

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Hezbollah chief says he will transform lives of Israelis into 'hell' if ... - Washington Post Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:55:51 GMT

Haaretz (blog)

Hezbollah chief says he will transform lives of Israelis into 'hell' if ... Washington Post BEIRUT — Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah will transform the lives of Israelis to “hell” if Israel attacks Lebanon, its leader said on Friday, adding that the group would not hesitate to hit targets that would leave tens of thousands of ... With his back against the wall in Lebanon, Nasrallah may seek war with IsraelHaaretz (blog) Nasrallah: Situation spun out of controlThe Daily Star Iran and Hezbollah issue warnings to IsraelAljazeera.com all 238 news articles »

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Turkey says second national kidnapped in Lebanon - Chicago Tribune Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:12:25 GMT

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Turkey says second national kidnapped in Lebanon Chicago Tribune ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Friday a second of its citizens had been kidnapped in Lebanon on Thursday and warned its nationals against travelling to the country. Lebanese Shi'ite gunmen kidnapped more than 20 people on Wednesday, including ... Turkey issues travel warning for Lebanon following kidnapping of 2 TurksWashington Post Turks urged to avoid travel to LebanonBoston.com all 149 news articles »

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Lebanon army steps up security after kidnappings - Reuters Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:07:20 GMT

Lebanon army steps up security after kidnappings Reuters BEIRUT Aug 17 (Reuters) - Lebanon's army said on Friday it was stepping up security at religious sites and other public places over the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday after a spate of kidnappings in Beirut and protests which blocked the airport road. "Army ... and more »

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Lebanon Hills biking trail reopens with improvements draw for off-road bikers - Minneapolis Star Tribune Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:52:12 GMT

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Lebanon Hills biking trail reopens with improvements draw for off-road bikers Minneapolis Star Tribune Lebanon Hills has long been known as a premier, if not the premier, off-road cycling destination in Minnesota. And it just got better. On Aug. 10, Lebanon Hills opened a facility with restrooms, a picnic shelter with grills, and a heated changbang area.

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UN Ends Syria Mission; Gulf Citizens Told to Flee Lebanon - Businessweek Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:16:35 GMT

UN Ends Syria Mission; Gulf Citizens Told to Flee Lebanon Businessweek The United Nations Security Council won't renew its unarmed observer mission in Syria, conceding it was unable to stem the violence as concerns grew that the country's conflict was spilling across borders. The council decided yesterday in New York to ... and more »

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Lebanon Rescue pulls skydiver from tree - KeepMEcurrent.com Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:39:19 GMT

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Lebanon Rescue pulls skydiver from tree KeepMEcurrent.com LEBANON – The Lebanon Rescue Department and Lebanon Fire Department were dispatched to Upper Guinea Road near Leone Way in West Lebanon on Thursday evening for the report of a skydiver who was stuck in a tree. The call came in at 5:46 p.m., ... Skydiver rescued from tree in LebanonMorning Sentinel Skydiver not injured after landing in tree in LebanonFoster's Daily Democrat all 20 news articles »

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Lebanon Valley YMCA to hold fundraiser to benefit local families - Lebanon Daily News Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:47:58 GMT

Lebanon Valley YMCA to hold fundraiser to benefit local families Lebanon Daily News Holding items that will be sold to benefit the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA at the Evening at the Mansions on Friday are, from left, Brenda Phillips, Cheryl Umberger, Emily Guilliams, Cindy Matthews, Phil Tipton and Amy Zinn. (LEBANON DAILY NEWS ...