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Six people killed in new clashes in Beirut
Hezbollah tightens its control of Beirut as fresh clashes kill at least six people, including two at a funeral.
- Agencies
- Published: 14:57 May 10, 2008
- Image Credit: Reuters
- Lebanese soldiers keep watch during the funeral of a pro-government loyalist who died during clashes in Beirut.
Beirut: Hezbollah tightened its control of Beirut on Saturday as fresh clashes killed at least six people.
At least four gunmen died in clashes to the east of Beirut and in north Lebanon, while two people were killed in the capital during the funeral of a government supporter.
The killings raised the toll to 24 dead and at least 55 wounded since the fighting began. The anti-Syria ruling coalition condemned Hezbollah for the "armed and bloody coup".
The United States, which considers Hezbollah a terrorist group, said it was talking with other powers about taking measures against "those responsible for the violence".
Saudi Arabia and Egypt, which back Lebanon's government, called for an Arab foreign ministers meeting as early as Sunday.
On the streets of Beirut, Hezbollah fighters continued to man checkpoints on main thoroughfares, although in smaller numbers than a day earlier.
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Traffic was thin as many residents stayed at home and Beirut's international airport remained closed. A few shops reopened.
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