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For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a drive to build community amid pressing challenges - Christian Science Monitor Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:32:16 GMT

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For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a drive to build community amid pressing challenges
Christian Science Monitor
February 27, 2017 Beirut, Lebanon—I remember Syrian children living by a garbage dump near a cement factory where their parents did menial labor when I visited Lebanon three years ago. I remember those living in an unfinished shopping mall with open ...
€3m pledged to support Syrian refugees in Jordan, LebanonIrish Times
Lack of legal status is a nightmare for Syrians in LebanonMiddle East Eye
Little Hope of Jobs for Syrians in Lebanon and JordanAl-Fanar Media

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US general discusses military aid on Lebanon visit - Washington Post Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:35:51 GMT

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US general discusses military aid on Lebanon visit
Washington Post
BEIRUT — The commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East has met with top officials in Lebanon to discuss American military aid and other efforts to contain the fallout from the civil war in neighboring Syria. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S ...

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The 18 Religions That Make Up Lebanon's Government - Seeker Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:01:55 GMT

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The 18 Religions That Make Up Lebanon's Government
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But in Lebanon, not only does there exist a democracy within a larger religious structure, there are actually 18 official religions built into the country's parliamentary system. So let's take a look at how and why a dozen and a half different sects ...

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Smoke alarm helps save New Lebanon family - WNYT Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:24:28 GMT

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Smoke alarm helps save New Lebanon family
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Chief Benjamin Wheeler with Lebanon Valley Fire says the smoke alarm most likely saved their lives. "Another good save by smoke detectors," pointed out Wheeler. "From what I understand, the son got the rest of the family up and out of the house this ...
Crews battle house fire in New LebanonWRGB

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LEBANON - gulfnews.com Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:02:02 GMT

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LEBANON
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Her tweet came after an interview by Lebanese President Michel Aoun in mid-February when he told a private Egyptian TV station that he backed Hezbollah's 'right' to be armed — a point of contention inside Lebanon where all militias turned over their ...

New Lebanon fire ruled accidental - NEWS10 ABC Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:08:52 GMT

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New Lebanon fire ruled accidental
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NEW LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – An early morning fire that tore through a home in New Lebanon has been ruled accidental. The flames broke out in the basement of 819 State Route 20 just before 2 a.m.. The chief was the first on the scene and says by the ...
Reverend, family survive as fire rips through New Lebanon homeThe Register Star

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World Bank Group allots US$200 Million for road repairs in Lebanon - Reliefweb Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:18:18 GMT

World Bank Group allots US$200 Million for road repairs in Lebanon
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WASHINGTON/BEIRUT, February 6, 2017—The World Bank Group has earmarked US$200 million for upgrading Lebanon's road network, seen as a risk to public safety as well as an impediment to urban-rural development and equitable economic growth.

WFP Lebanon Country Brief, January 2017 - Reliefweb Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:34:40 GMT

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WFP Lebanon Country Brief, January 2017
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The 2017-2020 Lebanon Crisis Reponses Plan (LCRP) was presented on 19 January 2017. The joint plan between the Government of Lebanon and the UN provides a sectoral approach to continue help stabilize the country and assist those that are most ...

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Lebanon County teams chasing district title shots - GameTimePA Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:09:00 GMT

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Lebanon County teams chasing district title shots
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And they should be further boosted by the familiarity they have with their opponent, L-L Section One rival Hempfield. Lebanon split with the Black Knights, winning 65-51 at LHS on Jan. 10, and falling 50-47 in Landisville on Feb. 3, during the regular ...

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New Hezbollah Sign Placed on Israel-Lebanon Border Threatens 'Account Not Settled,' Displays Potential Infiltration ... - Algemeiner Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:36:00 GMT

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New Hezbollah Sign Placed on Israel-Lebanon Border Threatens 'Account Not Settled,' Displays Potential Infiltration ...
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Hezbollah recently placed a large sign on the Israel-Lebanon border bearing a threatening message to the Jewish state: “The account is not settled.” On the sign, according to the Hebrew news site nrg, are images of Hezbollah leaders, including the late ...

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