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The Syrian National Coalition has called on Hezbollah fighters who are fighting on behalf of the Syrian regime to defect, one day after Hezbollah leader Nasrallah pledged 'victory' in Syria Full Story »
Najib Mikati called for calm following attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital Full Story »
Three men have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of solider Drummer Lee Rigby, who was butchered and beheaded in broad daylight on a London street last week. Full Story »
Two rockets struck the South of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah and leaving at least three wounded. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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International Finance Corp, a unit of the World Bank, is launching with several partners an investment facility worth up to $400 million for the MENA as it tries to spur lending to the region’s large pool of SMEs
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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"Mom my most beloved one, please don’t cry. Today is a Holiday.Mom be proud of me, be happy, cause your son is a martyr"; an Iraqi gets beaten for being Iraqi; Saudi Arabia’s beautiful ancient architecture; and for 30 years, the West appeases Iran.
ENTERTAINMENT
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While the film may not be about gay rights, "Blue is the Warmest Colour" by French-Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche still brings up the highly controversial issue at the 66th Cannes Film Festival.
SPORTS
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The winger shook off the horrors of his penalty miss in last season's showpiece to give the Bundesliga champions European glory in the most dramatic of circumstances
