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05 July 2008 20:20 BST

Lebanese government expected to announce cabinet

The Lebanese government is expected to announce the formation of a cabinet after complex negotiations, according to reports.

An agreement negotiated by Qatar in May led to rival factions in the Full Story

Jerusalem bulldozer attacker 'acted alone'
A Palestinian man who killed three people after driving a bulldozer down a road in west Jerusalem yesterday acted alone, Israeli police have said. Full Story
Bulldozer attack in Jerusalem kills at least four
At least four people have been killed and 30 more injured after a man drove a bulldozer into a bus in Jerusalem. Full Story
Hizbullah leader Nasrallah confirms prisoner swap
The leader of Hizbullah has confirmed the Lebanese militant group will hand over two Israeli soldiers it is holding in exchange for five Lebanese prisoners. Full Story

Tehran 'preparing for conflict'
Iran begins production on new military tank project – inthenews.co.uk Full Story

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