Heavily armed Hezbollah forces seized control of much of western Beirut on Friday, patrolling the deserted streets in a show of force that underscored the Shiite militia's refusal to back down in its escalating confrontation with the US-backed government.
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Hezbollah seizes much of western Beirut
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Security forces capture western heights of Maidan area:
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Us says Iran behaving like a ``police state''
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Syrian forces storm central town
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Lebanon says it will protect its borders and resources
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Uzbeks held in Beirut
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Syrian rebels issue warning to Hezbollah
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Ministry tightens control over Umrah establishments
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Security forces arrest two militant cadres
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Free Syrian Army controls part of city of Latakia
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Security forces surrounding the area:
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Philippines, Lebanon take concrete steps
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Hezbollah has interest in stability:
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Israeli forces cross Lebanese border
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Police maintain strong presence in Diepsloot
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Syrian rebels capture town
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Security forces launch operation in Swat