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Lebanon Roads Blocked, Beirut Airport Cancels Flights Due To Strike, Protests

Main roads were blocked throughout Lebanon during the general strike and protests launched by the Lebanese opposition.

The strike and protests were under the aegis of the labor union.

Also, Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut was forced to announce 32 flight delays and cancellations.

A number of clashes broke out between various political movements. In some, the military intervened, firing into the air.

Source: Alintiqad.com, May 7, 2008

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