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Hizbollah rules west Beirut in Iran's proxy war with US
Another American humiliation. The Shia gunmen who drove past my apartment in west Beirut yesterday afternoon were hooting their horns, making V-signs, leaning out of the windows of SUVs with their rifles in the air, proving to the Muslims of the capital that the elected government of Lebanon has lost.
The Independent – 2 hours, 34 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Another American humiliation. The Shia gunmen who drove past my apartment in west Beirut yesterday afternoon were hooting their horns, making V-signs, leaning out of the windows of SUVs with their rifles in the air, proving to the Muslims of the capital that the elected government of Lebanon has lost.
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Hospital that heals division
If this were any family, there would be nothing remarkable about the way six-year-old Adham Takatka gently tickles the palms of his baby brother Mohammed before, unprompted, planting a kiss on one of his cheeks. But the bond between these two brothers will always be special. It isn't everyone who can say his first achievement as a new-born infant was to save someone's life, but Mohammed will certainly be able to make that unusual boast when he grows up.
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If this were any family, there would be nothing remarkable about the way six-year-old Adham Takatka gently tickles the palms of his baby brother Mohammed before, unprompted, planting a kiss on one of his cheeks. But the bond between these two brothers will always be special. It isn't everyone who can say his first achievement as a new-born infant was to save someone's life, but Mohammed will certainly be able to make that unusual boast when he grows up.
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Gaza raids follow Israeli death
Air raids on Gaza kill three Palestinian security men after fatal rocket attack.
Al Jazeera – 2 hours, 57 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Air raids on Gaza kill three Palestinian security men after fatal rocket attack.
Al Jazeera – 2 hours, 57 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Fighting spreads in Lebanon
US pledges support for Siniora government after opposition fighters take control of west Beirut.
Al Jazeera – 5 hours, 27 minutes ago ¦ comment?
US pledges support for Siniora government after opposition fighters take control of west Beirut.
Al Jazeera – 5 hours, 27 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Lebanon unrest: Insiders' views
Al Jazeera talked to experts on Lebanon concerning the new unrest in the country.
Al Jazeera – 10 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Al Jazeera talked to experts on Lebanon concerning the new unrest in the country.
Al Jazeera – 10 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Timeline: Crisis in Lebanon
Chronology of crisis between Hezbollah and Lebanese government.
Al Jazeera – 10 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Chronology of crisis between Hezbollah and Lebanese government.
Al Jazeera – 10 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Hezbollah 'seizes west Beirut'
Rocket hits residence of al-Hariri as Hezbollah seizes large parts of west Beirut.
Al Jazeera – 13 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Rocket hits residence of al-Hariri as Hezbollah seizes large parts of west Beirut.
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Held man 'not al-Qaeda's Iraq boss'
US military denies man arrested by Iraqi forces is al-Qaeda chief in Iraq
Al Jazeera – 13 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
US military denies man arrested by Iraqi forces is al-Qaeda chief in Iraq
Al Jazeera – 13 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Olmert facing calls to quit
Israeli prime minister denies taking bribes but says he will resign if charged.
Al Jazeera – 14 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Israeli prime minister denies taking bribes but says he will resign if charged.
Al Jazeera – 14 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Hour Two: Hezbollah Takes Beirut
Tensions are high in Lebanon's capital after three days of gun-battles have seen Hezbollah fighters taking control of much of the city. At least 11 are dead, and on Friday Hezbollah fighters attacked a pro-government TV station.
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Tensions are high in Lebanon's capital after three days of gun-battles have seen Hezbollah fighters taking control of much of the city. At least 11 are dead, and on Friday Hezbollah fighters attacked a pro-government TV station.
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