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The 'other' Syrian war: Visiting the violent street that has divided Lebanon's ... - CTV News Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:28:57 GMT

CTV News

The 'other' Syrian war: Visiting the violent street that has divided Lebanon's ... CTV News TRIPOLI, Lebanon - Long blue tarpaulins hang from wires and when the shooting starts, they are pulled across streets and alleys to block the view from snipers. On the other side, buildings are pockmarked with thousands of bullet rounds - some old, some ... Syrian refugees' struggle to survive in LebanonBBC News Lebanon wary of Syrian role in bombingsUPI.com Minqara released in Tripoli bombs case urges dialogueThe Daily Star Ya Libnan -Middle East Online all 8 news articles »

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Syrian refugees shelter in abandoned Lebanon abattoir - BBC News Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:44:06 GMT

BBC News

Syrian refugees shelter in abandoned Lebanon abattoir BBC News An estimated 3,000 Syrians are entering Lebanon every day, seeking refuge from the escalating tension in Syria. More than two million Syrians are now registered as refugees, after the total went up by a million in the past six months, according to the ... Syrian refugees top 2 million mark: UNThe Daily Star UN says Syria refugees top 2 million markLebanon Daily News Urgent Meeting Of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey To Discuss Syria Refugee ...RTT News Ya Libnan all 300 news articles »

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Syrian children attend school in Lebanon to escape horrors - CBC.ca Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:00:54 GMT

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Syrian children attend school in Lebanon to escape horrors CBC.ca Studying English and math a few hours every day provides Syrian girl Eman Jabbra a brief distraction from the horrors at home, thanks to a school run in Lebanon by an aid agency. Read about the latest in Syria · Syrian child refugees top 1 million ...

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Lebanon to raise concerns over Syrian refugees with UN - Irish Times Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:02:50 GMT

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Lebanon to raise concerns over Syrian refugees with UN Irish Times Lebanon's president Michel Suleiman plans to raise the matter of the influx of Syrian refugees into his country during the opening session of the UN General Assembly this month. Mr Suleiman said there were now more than one million refugees living ... Refugee Crisis in Lebanon Takes Extra Toll on WomenAl-Monitor Masnaa border reception center for refugees awaits official 'go'The Daily Star all 4 news articles »

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Threat of US-led missile strikes in Syria adds to Lebanon's uncertainty - Washington Post Mon, 02 Sep 2013 21:29:34 GMT

Washington Post

Threat of US-led missile strikes in Syria adds to Lebanon's uncertainty Washington Post BEIRUT — As Syria holds its breath for potential U.S.-led military strikes, its fragile neighbor Lebanon is bracing for the fallout. The threat of cruise-missile strikes across the border brings another element of uncertainty for a country whose ... War Clouds Gather Over LebanonAl-Monitor Lebanon Fast FactsCNN Lebanon braces for US strike.The Hindu McClatchy Washington Bureau -Ynetnews -Asharq Alawsat English all 71 news articles »

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Private sector strikes in parts of Lebanon, warns of escalation - The Daily Star Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:20:36 GMT

The Daily Star

Private sector strikes in parts of Lebanon, warns of escalation The Daily Star BEIRUT: Big businesses and banks observed a one-day strike in different parts of Lebanon Wednesday to protest a collapsing economy as the private sector warned of further action if officials fail to form a new government. “We will adopt escalatory ... and more »

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World Bank helps Lebanon with Syria assessment - The Daily Star Wed, 04 Sep 2013 22:11:29 GMT

The Daily Star

World Bank helps Lebanon with Syria assessment The Daily Star WASHINGTON: The World Bank is helping Lebanon prepare the ground to request an influx of international aid to offset the high costs of the spillover from the Syrian war, President Jim Yong Kim told the Associated Press. Kim said in an interview late ... AP Interview: World Bank head says assessment of Syrian impact on Lebanon in ...Nanaimo Daily News World Bank assesses Lebanon AidArabianBusiness.com AP Interview: World Bank head looks at Lebanon aidKansas City Star all 27 news articles »

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Christian figures to hold coordination talks - The Daily Star Tue, 03 Sep 2013 21:33:36 GMT

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Christian figures to hold coordination talks The Daily Star BEIRUT: Christian figures of the Levant will hold coordination meetings on a regular basis, citing concern over a growing threat to Christianity in Lebanon and across the Arab world. The organizers – a group of Christian religious and political figures ... and more »

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Lebanon Delays Energy Bidding to Dec. 10 Amid Internal Disputes - Bloomberg Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:26:03 GMT

Lebanon Delays Energy Bidding to Dec. 10 Amid Internal Disputes Bloomberg Lebanon delayed its first auction of exploration licenses for offshore oil and natural gas after the government failed to vote on decrees needed to start the bidding process, Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said. The bid round, postponed to Dec. 10 from Nov. and more »

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Strike is a cry for remedying Lebanon's ailing economy: Sleiman - The Daily Star Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:06:33 GMT

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Strike is a cry for remedying Lebanon's ailing economy: Sleiman The Daily Star BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman said Wednesday a one-day strike by banks and businesses in parts of Lebanon represented a 'cry for correcting' the deteriorating economic situation in the country. Wednesday saw a rare strike by large retail stores and ... and more »