Monday, May 21, 2012

Syrian Civil War Spills Over Into Lebanon



Tension In Lebanon Over Checkpoint Deaths -- Al Jazeera

Clashes in Beirut and roads blocked near Tripoli after soldiers shot dead two members of anti-Syria opposition alliance.

Clashes have erupted in the capital Beirut and residents blocked roads in the northern Lebanese region of Akkar near Tripoli after soldiers shot dead two members of an anti-Syria opposition alliance.

Gunmen fired rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns early on Monday in intense street battles in Beirut, wounding at least six people.

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More News On Syria's Civil War Spilling Into Lebanon

Lebanon on edge as Syrian conflict spills over -- ABC News (Australia)
Protests break out in Beirut after slaying of Sunni cleric -- L.A. Times
Clashes in Beirut after army kills members of anti-Assad group -- The Guardian/Reuters
Lebanese soldiers kill two anti-Assad group members -- Reuters
Lebanese troops kill two anti-Assad leaders -- Scotsman
Gunbattle in Beirut amid fears of Syria spillover -- AP
Lebanese City Drawn Into Syrian Conflict -- New York Times
Lebanese fighting is a mirror of Syria battles -- The National

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