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Pro-West Bloc Claims Victory in Lebanon

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 7, 2009 7:10 PM CDT

(Newser) – Lebanon's pro-Western coalition claimed victory a parliamentary election today, striking a blow against Iran and Syria, Reuters reports. "Congratulations to democracy, congratulations to freedom," coalition leader Saad al-Hariri said in a speech in Beirut. Official results are due tomorrow, but the Hezbollah led-bloc...   Read full story »

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