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Lebanese minister's convoy attacked, 2 guards shot dead
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], July 1 (ANI): Two bodyguards accompanying a Lebanese minister were killed and one other sustained injury after gunmen open fired on their convoy near country's capital Beirut on Sunday.
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Iran releases Lebanese businessman convicted of spying
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 12 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday released a Lebanese businessman named Nizar Zakka who was imprisoned on charges of spying for the United States for nearly four years.
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US decision to recognise Israel sovereignty on Golan Heights garners globa
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], March 26 (ANI): Lebanon has condemned the United States decision to recognise Israel's sovereignty on Golan Heights.
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Cricket- a ray of hope for Syrian refugees
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], Jan 6 (ANI): Historically, the game of cricket is associated with English-speaking world but the notion is now being challenged by few Syrian refuge children residing in Shatila camp of Beirut in Lebanon.
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Lebanese govt condemns detention of Nissan ex-chairman
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], Dec 2(ANI): Following the detention of ex-chairman of Nissan Motors, Carlos Ghosn in mid-November, the Lebanese Republic has come up in his defence claiming that the move may be a part of some political or business-motivated conspiracy.
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Indian Battalion to command Kazakhstan Army contingent
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): In a big boost to the military relations and diplomacy, Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Company has been co-deployed with India's 11 JAT Infantry Battalion in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
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Illegal militants groups prevail in Idlib: Syrian Foreign Minister
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], Oct 30 (ANI): Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem on Monday stated that despite the Russian-Turkish agreements to enforce a demilitarised zone (DMZ) in Idlib province, illegal militant groups, armed with heavy ordinance remain in the area.
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Cabinet approves India-Lebanon MoU for cooperation in agriculture, allied
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10, (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Lebanon for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
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Lebanon picks 'Capharnum' for 91st Oscars
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Sep 19 (ANI): Lebanon has officially picked 'Capharnaum' as its entry for the 'foreign language film' category at the 91st Oscars.
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5 Israeli missiles intercepted by Syrian air defence
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Damascus [Syria], Sep 5 (ANI): Syrian air defence systems on Tuesday intercepted five missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets targeting various military sites in the Tartus and Hama provinces.
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Former UN chief Kofi Annan dies at 80
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Bern [Switzerland], Aug 18 (ANI): Former United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Kofi Annan passed away on Saturday, his family and foundation confirmed.
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Kazakhstan peacekeeping unit trains in India
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): A peacekeeping unit from Kazakhstan was recently in India to receive training and briefing on operational coordination for deployment as part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
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