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BRIEF: Rifi announces transition to political career
The Lebanon Daily StarRetired head of the Internal Security Forces Maj. Gen. Ashraf Rifi officially announced Sunday his decision to enter Lebanese politics. In a TV interview, Rifi stressed that elections should be held on time, adding that "if the elections were to be...Tags: Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Lebanon
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Rival MPs leaning toward extending Parliament's mandate
The Lebanon Daily StarArmed with their failure to agree on a new electoral law, March 8 and March 14 lawmakers are gearing up for an extension of Parliament's four-year mandate when they meet Monday in "a final and decisive session," parliamentary sources said Sunday. The...Tags: Politics, Justice System, Government, National Government, Elections
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Tenuous calmreturns afterAin al-Hilweh clashes
The Lebanon Daily StarOne person was killed and at least three others wounded in overnight clashes in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh over the weekend. Four people were also wounded Sunday during an exchange of gunfire between the bodyguards of the head of the...Tags: Jihad, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Religious Conflicts, Fatah, Hamas
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BRIEF: Lebanese student honored for winning UAE contest
The Lebanon Daily StarThe Sidon School Network and the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Development honored a student who won the Arab Knowledge Train contest in the United Arab Emirates Sunday, as well as other students who participated in the competition. The contest...Tags: Students, Education, Teaching and Learning, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon
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Incapable politicians should leave posts: Rai
The Lebanon Daily StarMaronite Patriarch Cardinal Beshara Rai lashed out at politicians over their failure to form a government and draft an electoral law, saying leaders who fail to handle these tasks should not remain in their posts. "If they are not able to draft an...Tags: Politics, Jihad, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Government, National Government
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BRIEF: One killed in Ain al-Hilweh clashes
The Lebanon Daily StarOne person was killed and three others wounded in night-long clashes between gunmen in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh in Sidon that took place late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The fierce fighting over a checkpoint in the camp...Tags: Jihad, Fatah, Lebanon
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Rockets from Syria strike Hermel
The Lebanon Daily StarSix rockets launched from Syria hit the Lebanese city of Hermel Sunday, security sources told The Daily Star, as Syrian troops backed by Hezbollah launched an assault on the rebel-held town of Qusair nearby. The sources, who spoke on the condition of...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Rebellions, Lebanon, Wars and Interventions
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LF, Future to submit candidacies for June polls
The Lebanon Daily StarThe Parliament subcommittee tackling electoral proposals resumed its work Saturday as the Lebanese Forces and Future Movement said they would submit candidacies under the divisive 1960 law. Saturday's session comes a day after lawmakers failed yet again...Tags: Politics, Michel Suleiman, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Lebanon
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BRIEF: Almost $50,000 in cash, valuables stolen in spate of thefts
The Lebanon Daily StarCash, valuables and other items worth approximately $47,000 were stolen in a series of thefts and burglaries in different parts of the country overnight Friday, security sources said Saturday. In Chtaura, east Lebanon, thieves broke into a house owned...Tags: Theft, Rentals, Criminals, Lebanon
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BRIEF: Lebanese soldiers arrest 3 in Tripoli raid
The Lebanon Daily StarLebanese soldiers arrested three people in the northern city of Tripoli Friday over their alleged involvement in inciting tensions and clashes in the city, security sources told The Daily Star over the weekend. The three detainees were arrested in the...Tags: Tripoli (Libya), Lebanon, Police Arrests, Bashar Assad
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New Sidon mufti says won't accept bribes
The Lebanon Daily StarThe newly appointed mufti of Sidon alleged Saturday he was a offered bribe to step down from his post and vowed that nothing would prevent him from carrying out his duties. "A political group offered that I resign in return for money and a high position...Tags: Corporate Crime, Lebanon, Bribery
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U.S. CentCom chief renews commitment to Lebanon
The Lebanon Daily StarHead of the U.S. Central Command Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized strong and sustained military cooperation between the U.S. and Lebanon, during a recent visit. Austin met with President Michel Sleiman and Lebanese Army commander Gen. Jean Kahwagi,...Tags: Michel Suleiman, U.S. Army, Military Equipment, Lebanon, U.S. Embassy
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