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NEWS ABOUT: Beruit

Beruit stories: 2 news summaries

Lebanese
Vow to Crush Militants

Refugee camp destroyed; residents caught as army fights Fatah al-Islam

Jun 3, 07 1:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Lebanese army vowed yesterday to continue its attack on Fatah al-Islam members holed up inside a Palestinian refugee camp in Beruit though the camp is now 60 percent demolished. As many as 25,000 of its 31,000 occupants have fled, the Guardian reports, and thousands remain trapped. More »

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Lebanon • Palestine • refugee camp • Fatah al Islam • Lebanese Army • Beruit • refugee • al-Qaeda • UN Security Council

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

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