Injured Syrians treated in Lebanon

A year after the uprising began, more and more wounded Syrians are entering Lebanon. Over the last few months, three hospitals in the northern town Tripoli have set aside wards to treat Syrian refugees hurt in the violence across the border. The issue is sensitive, with Lebanon's current government dominated by factions close to Bashar al-Assad's regime.

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By Lucy FIELDER

27/11/2009 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Hamas tightens grip on Gaza

While the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority in the West Bank struggles to revive flagging peace talks, rivals Hamas are strengthening their grip on the Gaza Strip - as the brand new Gaza police academy goes to show.

27/11/2009 - ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

Deal or no deal over prisoner exchange?

Promising talks between Israel and the Islamist Hamas movement over a prisoner exchange involving Franco-Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit have hit a snag. Some prisoners - including jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti - are valuable political pawns.

26/11/2009 - INDIA

Security concerns remain one year on from the Mumbai attacks

One year ago, 10 Pakistani nationals brought terror to Mumbai, killing 165 people and injuring 290. The attack exposed weaknesses within the Indian security services: one year on, have these lessons been learned?

25/11/2009 - FOCUS - CAMBODIA

Victims shocked by 'lenient' 40-year jail sentence demanded for torturer 'Duch'

The decision by prosecutors in the trial of former Khmer Rouge leader "Duch" has shocked survivors and victims of the atrocities, who feel the sentence should have been life and does not do the past justice.

25/11/2009 - PAKISTAN

Violence against women in Pakistan

November 25th marks the 10th anniversary of the UN's Day to eliminate violence against women. In Pakistan, some 70% of women claim to have experienced physical or sexual violence from men. Today’s Focus takes a closer look at this worrying trend.

SYRIA

The battle for Qusair
THE DEBATE

Will Lebanon erupt? (part 2)
THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Syrian violence spreads to neighbouring Lebanon
LEBANON

Syrian clashes spill over into Lebanon
THE INTERVIEW

Sadiq Jalal al-Azm, Syrian philosopher and writer
THE INTERVIEW

Antoine Sfeir, Middle East scholar
IRAN

Mystery surrounds Iranian Guards commander's death
THE DEBATE

Will Lebanon erupt?
IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Lebanon: 'The Spectre of War'
MIDDLE EAST

Iran designed drone sent into Israeli airspace, Hezbollah says
SYRIA – LEBANON

Are Hezbollah's mysterious 'martyrs' dying in Syria?
LEBANON - SYRIA

Syria crisis fuels further clashes in Lebanon
THE INTERVIEW

Samy Gemayel, Lebanese politician with the Kataëb Party
LEBANON

Lebanon holds crisis talks amid hostage standoff
SYRIA

Syrians kidnapped in Beirut amid regional tensions
THE INTERVIEW

Stephen Starr, Author of 'Revolt in Syria: Eye-Witness to the Uprising'
THE DEBATE

Syria crisis: Towards a sectarian war? (part 2)
THE DEBATE

Syria crisis: Towards a sectarian war?
SYRIA

Will the Syrian 'endgame' stall in an Alawite holdout?
REPORTERS

Lebanon: when civil war crosses borders

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