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May 8: Hezbollah supporters clash with Sunni groups on the streets of Beirut. NBC's Richard Engel reports. ...
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Two mourners were killed and six others wounded when they were caught up in yet another sectarian battle. ... Source: uk.reuters.com --- 3 days ago
Beirut (Reuters) - Explosions and Gunfire rocked Beirut on Thursday as fighters loyal to Hezbollah battled pro-government supporters in the Lebanese capital, security sources said. ... Source: www.dailystar.com.lb --- 1 day ago
As often happens in this strange world, it was my water turtle Jerry who brought home to me the tough choices we make in times of war. This happened on Friday morning, when bullets and rocket-propelled grenades were exploding all around our apartment near the Hamra area of western Beirut. ...
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May 8 - Explosions and Gunfire erupt in Beirut shortly after Hezbollah leader Nasrallah accuses government of waging war. ... Source: www.cnn.com --- 3 days ago
Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut Thursday after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said recent government actions amount to "a declaration of open war." ... Source: www.cnn.com --- 3 days ago
Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut Thursday after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said recent government actions amount to "a declaration of open war." ... Source: www.cnn.com --- 3 days ago
Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut today after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said recent government actions amount to "a declaration of open war." The sound of Gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades could be heard throughout CNN reporter Cal Perry's live dispatches from the Lebanese capital. ... Source: www.google.ca --- 3 days ago
CNN International Gunbattles break out in Beirut CNN International - 56 minutes ago Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) -- Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut on Thursday after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said recent government actions amount to "a declaration of open war. Confrontation in Lebanon Appears to Escalate New York Times Fierce clashes resume in Beirut BBC News The Associated Press - International Herald Tribune - Reuters - Times of India all 1,213 news articles ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 4 days ago
Explosions and Gunfire rang out across the Lebanese capital Beirut as opposition supporters held a one-day general strike calling for higher pay. ... Source: www.foxnews.com --- 13 hours ago
Heavy fighting breaks out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains, sending echoes of Gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said. ... Source: blogs.usatoday.com --- 3 days ago
Violent clashes broke out today between Shiites and Sunnis in Beirut. The Associated Press says some neighborhoods have turned into "battlegrounds." Reuters reports that "explosions and Gunfire" could be heard in the Lebanese capital. There aren't any reports of casualties.... ... Source: seattlepi.nwsource.com --- 4 days ago
Beirut, Lebanon -- Hezbollah opposition supporters and government backers exchanged Gunfire and threw stones Wednesday as a strike by the Shiite militant group paralyzed large parts of Beirut. ... Source: www.jihadwatch.org --- 2 days ago
Perhaps the Lebanese government is tiring of the state-within-a-state. An update on this story. " Gunbattles break out in Beirut," from CNN, May 8: Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) -- Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut on Thursday after Hezbollah leader Hassan... ... Source: www.naharnet.com --- 6 days ago
Five people were wounded by Gunfire in separate overnight clashes in Beirut and east Lebanon and security... ... Source: www.aina.org --- 3 days ago
Beirut -- The rattle of Gunfire and crump of exploding rockets that shook the near-deserted streets of Beirut Wednesday seemed to signal the arrival of the long-feared showdown between the Western-backed government and its opponents led by Hizballah. ... Source: www.indiaenews.com --- 3 days ago
Fierce Gunfire between pro- and anti-government movements broke out Thursday in several districts in Beirut, local New TV reported. ... Find more search results for Beirut And Gunfire on RSSMicro.com |
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By Irina Prentice
Beirut – By Friday afternoon , the street battles which have flared across Beirut over the last three days seemed to have abated somewhat, though sporadic Gunfire could still be heard in different areas of the city.
During these tense 72 hours, mostly Shiite Hezbollah and Amal gunmen managed to seize nearly all of the Lebanese capital's Sunni Muslim sector from foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government. At least 11 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in the armed conflict between the Iranian and Syrian backed Hezbollah fighters and gunmen loyal to the government.
SLIDESHOW: Fighting roils Beirut
Beirut, perched between the sparkling Mediterranean and a green mountain range, has been badly shaken by the violence – the worst sectarian clashes the country has seen since the 15-year civil war from 1975-1990. The skirmishes echo off the mountains, amplifying the sound of explosions as they occur.
Throughout Thursday night, heavy fighting took place, with machine gun fire, rocket-propelled grenades and pistol shots making sleep almost impossible for most residents. Compounding the magnitude of the sound was a thunderstorm, which unexpectedly erupted in the same way the armed conflict had a few hours earlier.
"The thunderstorm… eerie timing" said Hanna Defuria, visiting her sister who just moved to Beirut two weeks ago. "It was hard to tell what was thunder and ...
AP - Hezbollah opposition supporters and government backers exchanged Gunfire and threw stones Wednesday as a strike by the Shiite militant group paralyzed large parts of Beirut. ...
Canada.com Hezbollah chief says 'War has started' CNN - 44 minutes ago Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) -- Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut Thursday after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said recent government actions amount to "a declaration of open war. Hezbollah says Beirut govt declares war Washington Post Tension high during Beirut strike BBC News The Associated Press - New York Times - Bloomberg - AFP all 401 news articles ...