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In Lebanon, kidnapping by clans raise alarm - Washington Post Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:25:49 GMT

In Lebanon, kidnapping by clans raise alarm Washington Post The tit-for-tat kidnappings renewed fears that Lebanon could once again plunge into rounds of unchecked violence. They served as a grim reminder of the dark days of the Lebanese civil war in the 1980s, when thousands disappeared across the country. and more »

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New Sectarian Clashes Break Out in Lebanon - Voice of America Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:16:34 GMT

Voice of America

New Sectarian Clashes Break Out in Lebanon Voice of America CAIRO — Another round of sectarian fighting broke out in Lebanon's northern coastal city of Tripoli, overnight, between residents of a Sunni Muslim district and their Alawite neighbors. The clashes are raising concerns that sectarian violence in Syria ... Syria spillover clashes escalate in LebanonMiamiHerald.com Sectarian clashes kill three more in Lebanon's TripoliChicago Tribune Sunni Cleric Killed Amidst Sectarian Clashes In North LebanonRTT News all 1,009 news articles »

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Syrian conflict spills over into Lebanon, killing two - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:42:15 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Syrian conflict spills over into Lebanon, killing two Christian Science Monitor Fresh clashes broke out Friday in northern Lebanon between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime, killing two people and wounding 17 others, Lebanese security officials said. Skip to next paragraph. In Pictures: Conflict in Syria. Related ... Syrian regime airstrikes kill 21 in eastern cityU.S. News & World Report Torrent of Syrian Refugees Strains Aid Effort and RegionNew York Times August already bloodiest month in Syrian revolt, watchdog saysNOW LEBANON all 816 news articles »

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Preparations for pope's trip to Lebanon continue despite Syria-related ... - Washington Post Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:27:55 GMT

Preparations for pope's trip to Lebanon continue despite Syria-related ... Washington Post VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says preparations for the pope's trip to Lebanon next month are continuing despite fighting spilling over from Syria into a major Lebanese city. Vatican Radio said Friday that work is proceeding for Benedict XVI's Sept. 14 ... Pope''s visit to Lebanon still on - officialKuwait News Agency all 113 news articles »

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Clashes in Lebanon hampering relief operations to assist refugees – UN agency - UN News Centre Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:59:29 GMT

UN News Centre

Clashes in Lebanon hampering relief operations to assist refugees – UN agency UN News Centre The deteriorating security situation in Lebanon this week has made it increasingly difficult to provide assistance to thousands of Syrians seeking asylum in the neighbouring country, the United Nations refugee agency said today. “Clashes between rival ... Renewed Syria-related fighting shatters truce in LebanonHaaretz UNHCR helping more than 51000 refugees in LebanonThe Daily Star Lebanon clashes hamper UN refugee agencyNOW LEBANON SOS Children's Villages Canada -FRANCE 24 -Free Speech Radio News all 166 news articles »

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Recommended: Lebanon militia stands by Syria's Assad despite bloody ... - NBCNews.com (blog) Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:16:17 GMT

NBCNews.com (blog)

Recommended: Lebanon militia stands by Syria's Assad despite bloody ... NBCNews.com (blog) Hezbollah supporters wave Hezbollah flags, Syrian flags with a picture of Syrian President Bashar Assad (R) and pictures of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a rally marking the sixth anniversary of the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war on July 18. Washington and its allies work to destabilise LebanonWorld Socialist Web Site Situation in Lebanon getting more tenseThe Voice of Russia Geagea: Syrian crisis won't spread to LebanonNOW LEBANON Bend Bulletin -The Daily Star all 54 news articles »

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Middle East Matters This Week: Lebanon Erupts, Syria Boils, and Egypt Builds Up - Council on Foreign Relations (blog) Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:28:53 GMT

Council on Foreign Relations (blog)

Middle East Matters This Week: Lebanon Erupts, Syria Boils, and Egypt Builds Up Council on Foreign Relations (blog) Lebanon. Renewed clashes broke out today in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli between Sunnis and Alawites, despite a ceasefire brokered yesterday. Since fighting first erupted four days ago, fifteen people have died and nearly one hundred have been ... and more »

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New Lebanon Valley College president poised for growth, Middle States work - PennLive.com Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:53:10 GMT

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New Lebanon Valley College president poised for growth, Middle States work PennLive.com ANNVILLE — Lebanon Valley College's new president, Lewis Evitts Thayne, starts the new academic year with two priorities: Addressing the college's Middle States Commission warning status regarding assessments, and increasing enrollment to 1,700, ... New turf for LVC football programLebanon Daily News all 6 news articles »

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Syrian Violence Spills Into Lebanon, Worsening Regional Instability - International Business Times Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:00:49 GMT

International Business Times

Syrian Violence Spills Into Lebanon, Worsening Regional Instability International Business Times Many Free Syrian Army rebels seek refuge in Lebanon only to find themselves battling Alawites there, while many Lebanese fighters rush across the border to bring more firepower into Syria's hardest-hit cities. This may work in favor of the Syrian ... Syria Christian refugees in Lebanon fear Islamist rebelsLos Angeles Times President Obama's “red line”NOW LEBANON all 869 news articles »

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Syria spillover clashes escalate in Lebanon - NewsWest9.com Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:14:43 GMT

Syria spillover clashes escalate in Lebanon NewsWest9.com BEIRUT (AP) - Security officials say fresh clashes have broken out in northern Lebanon between supporters and opponents of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime. The fighting in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli is a spillover from Syria's civil war. and more »