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Death toll rises in northern Lebanon clashes - Aljazeera.com Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:33:58 GMT

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Death toll rises in northern Lebanon clashes Aljazeera.com The death toll from five days of clashes in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime has climbed to five, a security official said. With the clashes intensifying, another 47 people have been wounded since ... Death toll rises in Tripoli after fierce overnight fightingThe Daily Star 'Four killed' in Lebanon flare-upBBC News Four killed in Sunni-Alawite clashes in Lebanon's TripoliReuters ABC News -Ma'an News Agency -Zee News all 77 news articles »

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Lebanon to vaccinate all children under 5 after suspected polio cases in Syria - Jerusalem Post Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:37:57 GMT

Toronto Star

Lebanon to vaccinate all children under 5 after suspected polio cases in Syria Jerusalem Post BEIRUT - Lebanon, which hosts more than 700,000 Syrian refugees, said on Friday it would vaccinate all children under five against polio after suspected cases of the crippling viral disease were found in neighboring Syria. The World Health Organization ... Polio campaign aims to vaccinate every childThe Daily Star all 31 news articles »

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UNIFIL clarifies position on offshore gas exploration - The Daily Star Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:05:24 GMT

The Daily Star

UNIFIL clarifies position on offshore gas exploration The Daily Star BEIRUT: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon clarified Friday its position regarding its role in assisting the country's offshore oil and gas exploration efforts following remarks attributed to UNIFIL commander Gen. Paolo Serra in the Al-Akhbar ...

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Lebanon should take part in Geneva II: Mansour - The Daily Star Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:10:19 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanon should take part in Geneva II: Mansour The Daily Star “I have not been consulted over the participation in Geneva II yet but it is necessary to take part in [this conference] because we are witnessing the repercussions of the Syria crisis across Lebanon on the security and political levels and in our ... Lebanon Unlikely to Attend Syria Peace TalksAntiwar.com Western envoy: Lebanon not likely to attend Geneva IIZawya (registration) all 52 news articles »

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World Bank Cuts Growth Forecast for Lebanon Amid Refugee Crisis - Bloomberg Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:45:29 GMT

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World Bank Cuts Growth Forecast for Lebanon Amid Refugee Crisis Bloomberg The cost of the Syrian conflict to Lebanon is estimated at $2.6 billion, the bank said in the summary of its Lebanon Economic Monitor, a biannual publication that will be released in full on Oct. 31. Cumulative losses to the nation's economic activity ... UN Syrian refugee numbers top 800000The Daily Star all 20 news articles »

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'Out Loud,' From Lebanon, Directed by Samer Daboul - New York Times Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:45:34 GMT

New York Times

'Out Loud,' From Lebanon, Directed by Samer Daboul New York Times Samer Daboul's “Out Loud” bills itself as the first gay film from Lebanon. Six rebellious young idealists break all the social and religious rules and decide to live communally. In hot pursuit are the relatives of the two who are gay, Rami (Ali Rhayem ... and more »

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Rooty the Cedar Tree wants you to know that Lebanon stands for more than ... - Penn Live Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:31:31 GMT

Rooty the Cedar Tree wants you to know that Lebanon stands for more than ... Penn Live Michael Hostetter draws a clear line between his two distinct personalities: the train-spotting, history-loving high school senior and the energetic, outgoing Lebanon High School mascot. Michael is "serious" and focuses on his studies. Rooty the Cedar ...

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Our Story: Pennsylvania Dutch influences in Lebanon County - Lebanon Daily News Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:51:52 GMT

Our Story: Pennsylvania Dutch influences in Lebanon County Lebanon Daily News Last Sunday, native Lebanon County historian Patrick Donmoyer, who now lives in Berks County, gave a very interesting slide presentation titled "The Pennsylvania Dutch Landscape." Held at the Lebanon County Historical Society, the presentation focused ...

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Plumbly highlights Syrian war's effect on Lebanon - The Daily Star Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:49:33 GMT

Plumbly highlights Syrian war's effect on Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly said Thursday that ending the fighting in Syria was a top priority for the U.N., noting its effect on stability and security in Lebanon. Plumbly said the U.N. Security Council and the ...

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Auditions scheduled for Lebanon Christmas program - Albany Democrat Herald Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:38:15 GMT

Auditions scheduled for Lebanon Christmas program Albany Democrat Herald LEBANON — Auditions are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the sixth annual Christmas musical program, to be presented by Lebanon's community theater group, LAFTA. Rehearsals start Nov. 20 for the show, which will be performed at 7 p.m. ... and more »