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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: refugee camp

refugee camp stories: 22 news summaries

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US Rushes to
Aid Lebanon

Troops surround refugee camp, prepare siege or incursion to rout out militants

May 25, 07 9:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - The US has rushed military aid to Beruit, as the Lebanese army continues to battle Islamist militants holed up in a Palestinian refugee camp. The first shipment arrived today. Condoleeza Rice expressed support for Lebanon's government, if not confidence: "I certainly hope that the Lebanese government will be able... More »

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military • Lebanon • Palestine • Condoleezza Rice • refugee camp • Fatah al Islam • extremists • United States • aid • Islamic militants • Lebanese Army • Beruit • Nahr al Bared camp • rebellion • militant

Lebanon Seeks Aid in Fighting Islamists

Minister asks foreign governments for cash as troops shell refugee camp

May 22, 07 5:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Lebanon's finance minister appealed to Arab and Western governments yesterday, begging for money and supplies to help fight militants in a Palestinian refugee camp. Thirty Lebanese troops, 15 members of the group Fatah al-Islam, and more than 25 civilians have been killed in two days of clashes. More »

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Islam • Lebanon • Syria • Palestine • refugee camp • Fatah al Islam • extremists • Lebanese Army • refugee • George W. Bush

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