Thursday, May 24, 2012

Divided #Lebanon Powerless to Keep out #Syria's 15-month conflict



It was therefore perhaps only a matter of time before the 15-month conflict in Syria spilled over the border. The prospect has raised concerns internationally and prompted a nascent “no to war” campaign at home. Tension has been rising with a series of clashes linked to events in Syria that have...










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Syria's conflict stirs up old rivalries in Lebanon - CNN.com »
The deadly clashes that are a fact of daily life in Syria have now bled into Lebanon, where a series of sectarian shootouts this week are raising fears that a period of relative calm for the country m...

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Syria's new parliament opens amid unrest »
Newly elected 250-member parliament will meet for first time in Damascus with President al-Assad expected to speak.