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From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 18, 2014
From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 18, 2014
Lebanon asks for US aid in fighting Islamist rebels
Lebanon has called on the US for military aid in fighting Islamist rebels in its eastern province, the Daily Star reports. The army reportedly asked for fixed-wing aircraft and ammunition to combat Islamic State allies and Nusra Front fighters.
