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Arab mediators conclude deal to end Lebanon conflict
15 May 2008 15:25:51 GMT
Source: Reuters
BEIRUT, May 15 (Reuters) - An Arab League delegation said on Thursday it had concluded a deal with rival Lebanese leaders to end fighting in the country and called on them to attend talks to resolve a broader political crisis in Qatar on Friday.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani announced the deal at a news conference in Beirut.
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