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Lebanon declares 'victory' over Isis but angers US by letting militants flee to Syria - The Independent Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:02:00 GMT

The Independent
Lebanon declares 'victory' over Isis but angers US by letting militants flee to Syria
The Independent
After a week-long campaign to oust Isis from its territory on the Lebanon-Syria border, Lebanese President Michel Aoun has declared the country has been victorious over the militant group - but angry Iraqi and US coalition officials have pointed out ...
Coalition strikes roads to prevent ISIS convoy from evacuating border area with LebanonCNN
Lebanon arrests Islamic State commander: state mediaReuters
US blasts deal that removed IS from Lebanon-Syria borderABC News
Press TV -FRANCE 24
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Despite History Of Strife, More Tourists Flock To Lebanon - NPR Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:31:56 GMT

Despite History Of Strife, More Tourists Flock To Lebanon
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Lebanon may not seem like the most obvious vacation destination with its history of civil war, kidnappings and Israeli invasions, but those days are long past. And despite its reputation for strife or maybe even because of it, tourism in Lebanon is on ...

UN extends Lebanon peacekeeping; US, Israel prompt changes - Washington Post Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:26:15 GMT

UN extends Lebanon peacekeeping; US, Israel prompt changes
Washington Post
UNITED NATIONS — The longtime U.N. peacekeeping operation in Lebanon was extended Wednesday with new directions to conduct more patrols with Lebanese forces and report when peacekeepers run into roadblocks in Hezbollah strongholds in the ...

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UN chief affirms support for Lebanon peacekeeping commander - ABC News Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:54:10 GMT

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UN chief affirms support for Lebanon peacekeeping commander
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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is welcoming the extension of a longtime peacekeeping operation in Lebanon — and reiterating support for a commander who drew U.S. criticism. Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement Thursday that the ...
UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Get Stronger Inspection Powers for Hezbollah ArmsNew York Times
After tense talks, UN agrees to renew peacekeepers in LebanonReuters
Government backs Irish general criticised by US ambassador in LebanonIndependent.ie
UN News Centre -U.S. News & World Report
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With Win Over Islamic State, Hezbollah Gains New Sway in Lebanon - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:30:36 GMT

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With Win Over Islamic State, Hezbollah Gains New Sway in Lebanon
Wall Street Journal (subscription)
BEIRUT—Lebanon's Hezbollah militia has branded the recent expulsion of Islamic State's militants from their main stronghold in the country as a “great victory” akin to forcing out Israel's occupation forces in 2000. Now the question for Lebanon and ...

Lebanon man dies in farming accident - Lebanon Express Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:38:35 GMT

Lebanon Express
Lebanon man dies in farming accident
Lebanon Express
A Lebanon man died early Tuesday afternoon after a farming accident in the 42000 block of Green Mountain Drive, northeast of Lebanon. According to a Linn County Sheriff's Office news release, handyman Robert Leeland Prock, 58, was moving irrigation ...

Mt. Lebanon ice rink to reopen next week - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:24:34 GMT

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Mt. Lebanon ice rink to reopen next week
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The public ice rink in Mt. Lebanon will reopen next week — a month earlier than expected. The facility on Cedar Boulevard has been closed since early March, when contractors began a $1.72 million overhaul made necessary when a broken underground ...

Lebanon's negotiated IS evacuation angers many - ABC News Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:35:27 GMT

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Lebanon's negotiated IS evacuation angers many
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Lebanese national flags are set on the top of cannons inside a base during a media trip organized by the Lebanese army, on the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, northeast Lebanon, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Lebanon's Hezbollah TV is reporting that Islamic State ...
Lebanon Frees Hundreds of ISIS Fighters in Exchange for Soldiers' BodiesNew York Times
Lebanon, Hezbollah suspend ISIS fight for soldiers' releaseCNN
In a deal, remains of Lebanon soldiers held by IS locatedWashington Post
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Lebanon Embarks on Long-Delayed Reforms but Debt Problems Mount - New York Times Wed, 30 Aug 2017 06:06:00 GMT

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Lebanon Embarks on Long-Delayed Reforms but Debt Problems Mount
New York Times
BEIRUT — Lebanon has begun reforms to repair its fragile economy after years of paralysis in decision-making but is under pressure to do more to prevent its rising debt spinning out of control. President Michel Aoun, elected last year after 29 months ...
Lebanon gets first animal protection lawYahoo News
Lebanon claims 'victory' over terror near Syria borderAnadolu Agency

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Lebanon, Cedar Crest ready to rock in Cedar Bowl 46 - Lebanon Daily News Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:08:00 GMT

Lebanon Daily News
Lebanon, Cedar Crest ready to rock in Cedar Bowl 46
Lebanon Daily News
It's probably the biggest, most exciting, most hyped football game anyone from Lebanon High or Cedar Crest will ever play in. And yet, it's a game that means nothing in the standings, assures the winner of a shiny trophy and bragging rights but no ...