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15 Lebanese Soldiers Killed in Conflict Linked to Syria Violence

HeadlineJun 24, 2013

In the latest sign the Syrian conflict has spread beyond Syria, 15 Lebanese soldiers were reportedly killed in clashes between the military and followers of a Sunni cleric. The cleric, Ahmed al-Assir, is opposed to Hezbollah and the Assad government.

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