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23:37The Lebanese Army is patrolling the Choueifat region.
The US said it is discussing with UN Security Council members, possible measures against the factions responsible of violence in Lebanon.
The European Union reiterates its full support to Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and calls for solving the crisis in Lebanon through dialogue.
Confrontations in Ras Al-Jabal at Aley. Information says that four Hezbollah members have been killed and a fifth arrested while the party has sent reinforcements and missile rockets from the Southern suburbs of Beirut.
Former Minister Sleiman Franjieh to the LBC television
Two Hezbollah fighters reported to be killed in Aley clashes.
Rafik Hariri Foundation offices in Ramlet al-Bayda vandalized; Future TV offices in Raouche ablaze.
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reconfirms US support for PM Fouad Siniora and is “willing to provide all needed support.”
Photographers take pictures of the damaged Al-Mustaqbal newspaper office after it was set on fire by the opposition in Beirut on May 9. (AFP/JOSEPH BARRAK)
Still the battles bounce between the upper echelons on TV and their followers in the streets. After armed fights left 11 dead and put most of the western parts of Beirut under Hezbollah’s control, the armed faction handed the town over to the Lebanese army and moved toward archfoe Walid Jumblatt’s turf, despite increasing international attention and a rising death and destruction toll.
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Hezbollah takes control of west Beirut and heads for Chouf
09-05-08 | 22:01
Hezbollah takes control of west Beirut and heads for Chouf
09-05-08 | 21:36
Death toll amounts to four outside Beirut
09-05-08 | 21:35
Spain condemns “deadly unrest” in Lebanon
09-05-08 | 21:15
Maarab meeting uncovers pro-government coalition’s stance
09-05-08 | 20:29
Despite spreading opposition control, US says government on right track
09-05-08 | 19:53
US warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon’s unrest
09-05-08 | 19:50
Lest it be forgotten: Syrian Social Nationalist (SSNP) fighters take the streets
09-05-08 | 19:08
France warns against Lebanese civil war
09-05-08 | 19:00
Aridi defends freedom of press
09-05-08 | 18:29
Italy, Slovakia, Holland, Norway, UK draw evacuation plans
09-05-08 | 18:22
Israel accuses Iran of igniting violence in Lebanon
09-05-08 | 18:15
Opposition refuses to lift airport roadblocks
09-05-08 | 18:14
Hamra residents react
09-05-08 | 18:13
Tashnaq, Hanshaq and Ramgafari call for end to clashes
09-05-08 | 17:57
Arslan says “situation and spies” no longer tolerable
09-05-08 | 17:10
War on the Media
09-05-08 | 16:55
Foreign takes on Lebanon violence
09-05-08 | 16:52
Islamic Conference Organization denounces Lebanese crisis as “worse than civil war”
09-05-08 | 16:44
AFP reports hundreds of evacuees at border crossing
09-05-08 | 16:37
Britain warns against travel to Lebanon
09-05-08 | 16:31
Abu Al-Gheit condemns attempts to “impose a reality” on Lebanon
09-05-08 | 16:21
Sheikh Qabalan demands government immediately renounce decisions
09-05-08 | 16:14
Sheikh Qassem calls for peace and responsibility
09-05-08 | 16:03
MP Fadlallah blames government for Future TV shutdown
09-05-08 | 16:02
German FM calls for dialogue and militia disarmament
09-05-08 | 16:00
UAE evacuates citizens from Lebanon
09-05-08 | 15:58
MP Ahdab reads out March 14’s statement
09-05-08 | 15:53
March 14 sources comment on Maarab meeting
09-05-08 | 15:34
Abbas warns Palestinian refugees against getting involved in Beirut violence
09-05-08 | 15:27
Hamas says Israel is sole beneficiary of Lebanon strife
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