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Deadly clashes in Bourj Abi Haidar
During an iftar given at Baabda Palace, President Michel Sleiman invited the Lebanese to base their entente on an internal will, not on external support. He also promised that the security forces would show firmness and rigor in the event of a repletion of sectarian clashes. Speaking last Thursday night, the president affirmed that “the state cannot allow the repletion, anywhere in Lebanon, of incidents like those that occurred two days ago” [in Bourj Abi Haidar]. He promised that “the security forces will carry out their mission, supported by the Army to...read more

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US poised to end Iraq combat mission as bloodshed spikes
US forces are set to end their combat mission in Iraq by the end of the month despite an upsurge in deadly attacks that has raised doubts about the conflict-torn countrys ability to defend itself against insurgents. A major reduction in American troops in recent months has coincided with a surge in car bombings and...read more

Afghanistan: Mixed signals on the US withdrawal date
President Barack Obamas July 2011 deadline to start withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan has given Taliban insurgents hope they can prevail in the war, the US Marine commandant has said. But General James Conway said the insurgents will be disappointed when they find that no major withdrawal is...read more