May 7, 2008 Protests in pictures

[CedarJet]

Little to celebrate on this dark day in Lebanon

A medic attends to photographer Wadih Shlink after he was beaten

Stranded passengers wait in Beirut international airport as Hezbollah blocked streets forcing its closure

[Tanios]

Baroud de déshonneur de miliciens d’Amal, dans le ciel de Beyrouth : l’anarchie régne.

[LubnanALkawi]

Welcome To Lebanon

A woman relative of Hezbollah militant Hussein Youssef al-Bourji, who died during clashes, shouts anti-government slogans, during the funeral procession in Dahiyeh neighborhood of south Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Lebanese army continued its deployments in Lebanon's mountains overlooking the capital Monday, a day after heavy fighting between pro and anti-government supporters left at least 11 people dead, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A Druse man, gestures at his house damaged during Sunday clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Hezbollah militants carry the coffin of their comrade Hussein Youssef al-Bourji, who died in clashes in Beirut, during his funeral procession in Dahiyeh neighborhood of south Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Lebanese army continued its deployments in Lebanon's mountains overlooking the capital Monday, a day after heavy fighting between pro and anti-government supporters left at least 11 people dead, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A Shiite cleric, right, along with Hezbollah militants carry the coffin of their comrade Hussein Youssef al-Bourji, who died in clashes in Beirut, during his funeral procession in Dahiyeh neighborhood of south Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Lebanese army continued its deployments in Lebanon's mountains overlooking the capital Monday, a day after heavy fighting between pro and anti-government supporters left at least 11 people dead, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

Relatives of Hezbollah militant Hussein Youssef al-Bourji, who died during clashes, react as they hold his picture during the funeral procession in Dahiyeh neighborhood of south Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Lebanese army continued its deployments in Lebanon's mountains overlooking the capital Monday, a day after heavy fighting between pro and anti-government supporters left at least 11 people dead, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

Shi'ite gunmen take positions during clashes with Druze pro-government fighters in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 11, 2008.
(Issam Kobeisy/Reuters)

Residents cry after their home was burnt during clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008.
(Issam Kobeisy/Reuters)

A resident walks past a burnt shop after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008.
(Fadi Ghalioum/Reuters)

Smoke rises from the Alley area during clashes between Hezbollah gunmen and Druze pro-government fighters in Mount Lebanon May 11, 2008.
(Issam Kobeisy/Reuters)

Lebanese army soldiers in armored personnel carriers patrol a street past burnt cars after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008.
(Fadi Ghalioum/Reuters)

A Druse man looks through a broken window of his house where a shell exploded on Sunday during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A Lebanese army conscript walks home through debris blocking a street in Beirut. Fierce fighting has erupted in northern Lebanon, further exacerbating tensions after days of deadly sectarian battles that have driven the nation to the brink of full-blown civil war.
(AFP/Anwar Amro)

Lebanese soldiers drive armoured personnel carriers through east Beirut en route to the Druze mountains. Fierce fighting has erupted in northern Lebanon, further exacerbating tensions after days of deadly sectarian battles that have driven the nation to the brink of full-blown civil war.
(AFP/Joseph Barrak)

A masked militant of the Shiite Amal opposition group holds a position during heavy clashes with pro-government fighters in Shwayfat in the Druze mountains southeast of Beirut. Fierce fighting has erupted in northern Lebanon, further exacerbating tensions after days of deadly sectarian battles that have driven the nation to the brink of full-blown civil war.
(AFP/Anwar Amro)

Militants of the Shiite Amal opposition group take to the streets during heavy clashes with pro-government fighters in Shwayfat in the Druze mountains southeast of Beirut. Fierce fighting has erupted in northern Lebanon, further exacerbating tensions after days of deadly sectarian battles that have driven the nation to the brink of full-blown civil war.
(AFP/Anwar Amro)

A woman holds a picture of killed Hezbollah fighter Hussein Burji during his funeral in south of Beirut May 12, 2008. Clashes resumed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli on Monday and security sources said at least 36 people were killed on Sunday between Hezbollah and its pro-government Druze opponents east of Beirut.
REUTERS/ Hassan el-Ali (LEBANON)

A relative mourns as Hezbollah members carry the body of their comrade Hussein Burji, wrapped with the group's flag, during a funeral in south of Beirut May 12, 2008. Clashes resumed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli on Monday and security sources said at least 36 people were killed on Sunday between Hezbollah and its pro-government Druze opponents east of Beirut.
REUTERS/Hassan el-Ali (LEBANON)

Women mourn as Hezbollah members carry the body of their comrade Hussein Burji, wrapped with the group's flag, during a funeral in south of Beirut May 12, 2008. Clashes resumed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli on Monday and security sources said at least 36 people were killed on Sunday between Hezbollah and its pro-government Druze opponents east of Beirut.
REUTERS/ Hassan el-Ali (LEBANON)

Hezbollah members carry the body of their comrade Hussein Burji wrapped with the group's flag during a funeral in south of Beirut May 12, 2008. Clashes resumed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli on Monday and security sources said at least 36 people were killed on Sunday between Hezbollah and its pro-government Druze opponents east of Beirut.
REUTERS/Hassan el-Ali (LEBANON)

Hezbollah members carry the body of their comrade Hussein Burji wrapped with the group's flag during a funeral in south of Beirut May 12, 2008. Clashes resumed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli on Monday and security sources said at least 36 people were killed on Sunday between Hezbollah and its pro-government Druze opponents east of Beirut.
REUTERS/Hassan el-Ali (LEBANON)

A Druse woman, Yessra Halawi, left, tries to find her jewelry in her bedroom at her house which burnt Sunday during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

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A woman walks near a sand barrier as Lebanese soldiers patrol the streets in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

A druse resident reacts as he stands near a dead man belonging to the Progressive Socialist Party of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A family walks near a sand barrier as Lebanese soldiers patrol the streets in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

An elderly man walks near a sand barrier as Lebanese soldiers patrol the streets in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

A Druse man looks through a broken window of his house where a shell exploded on Sunday during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

People read newspapers in Beirut's main Hamra street, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Two cameramen for Al-Jazeera television, were lightly wounded in a minor clash that broke out at dawn Monday between government supporters and pro-Syrian gunmen allied to Hezbollah in the busy Hamra district, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

A Druse man, Anwar Halawi, looks at his house which burnt on Sunday during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A Druse man, Anwar Halawi, removes damaged furniture from his house which burnt Sunday during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A Druse woman, Yessra Halawi, reacts after her house burned Sunday during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday May 12, 2008. Lebanese soldiers deployed across mountains overlooking the Lebanese capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in fierce clashes between pro-Syrian gunmen and government supporters entrenched in the hilly plateau, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Lebanese soldiers in personnel armored vehicles patrol the streets in Beirut's main Hamra street, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Two cameramen for Al-Jazeera television, were lightly wounded in a minor clash that broke out at dawn Monday between government supporters and pro-Syrian gunmen allied to Hezbollah in the busy Hamra district, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

A man displays the remains of a missile which landed next to his house after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON)

A boy inspects a burnt car in a street after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. At least 36 were people were killed in fierce clashes on Sunday between Hezbollah gunmen and supporters of pro-government Druze leader Walid Jumblatt in mountains east of Beirut, security sources said on Monday.
REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON)

Residents look at a burnt car in a street after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. At least 36 were people were killed in fierce clashes on Sunday between Hezbollah gunmen and supporters of pro-government Druze leader Walid Jumblatt in mountains east of Beirut, security sources said on Monday.
REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON)

A relative of Hezbollah militant Hussein Youssef al-Bourji, who died during clashes, holds his picture during the funeral procession in Dahiyeh neighborhood of south Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Lebanese army continued its deployment in Lebanon's mountains overlooking the capital Monday, a day after heavy fighting between pro and anti-government supporters left at least 11 people dead, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A Shiite cleric along with Hezbollah militants carry the coffin of their comrade Hussein Youssef al-Bourji, who died in clashes in Beirut, during his funeral procession in Dahiyeh neighborhood of south Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 12, 2008. Lebanese army continued its deployments in Lebanon's mountains overlooking the capital Monday, a day after heavy fighting between pro and anti-government supporters left at least 11 people dead, security officials and paramedics said.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A woman stands at the door of her house which was burnt during clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON)

A woman gestures inside her home which was burnt during clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Issam Kobeisy (LEBANON)

Residents cry after their home was burnt during clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Issam Kobeisy (LEBANON)

A Druze woman walks past a burnt car in a street after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON)

A civil defence fireman extinguishes a fire in a shop after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Fadi Ghalioum (LEBANON)

A Druze resident looks at an unidentified body on a street after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Fadi Ghalioum (LEBANON)

Lebanese army soldiers in armoured personnel carriers patrol a street past burnt cars after clashes in Shwayfat area in Mount Lebanon May 12, 2008. Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
REUTERS/Fadi Ghalioum (LEBANON)

Residents display empty cartridges after heavy clashes in a street in Tripoli city, northern Lebanon May 11, 2008. Fighting raged overnight in Tripoli, Lebanon's second largest city, between pro- and anti-government gunmen. Security sources said at least two people were killed and five were wounded in the fighting.
(Omar Ibrahim/Reuters)

Lebanese soldiers backed by armoured personnel carriers set up roadblocks during clashes in a street in Tripoli city, northern Lebanon May 11, 2008. Fighting raged overnight in Tripoli, Lebanon's second largest city, between pro- and anti-government gunmen. Security sources said at least two people were killed and five were wounded in the fighting.
(Omar Ibrahim/Reuters)

Lebanese soldiers backed by armoured personnel carriers set up roadblocks during clashes in a street in Tripoli city, northern Lebanon May 11, 2008. Fighting raged overnight in Tripoli, Lebanon's second largest city, between pro- and anti-government gunmen. Security sources said at least two people were killed and five were wounded in the fighting.
(Omar Ibrahim/Reuters)

Lebanese soldiers in an armoured personnel carrier advance along an alley as they are welcomed by residents in Tripoli city, northern Lebanon May 11, 2008. Fighting raged overnight in Tripoli, Lebanon's second largest city, between pro- and anti-government gunmen. Security sources said at least two people were killed and five were wounded in the fighting.
(Omar Ibrahim/Reuters)

Lebanese soldiers take position during clashes in a street in Tripoli city, northern Lebanon May 11, 2008. Fighting raged overnight in Tripoli, Lebanon's second largest city, between pro- and anti- government gunmen. Security sources said at least two people were killed and five were wounded in the fighting.
(Omar Ibrahim/Reuters)

Shiite gunmen patrol the streets as they take control of the area during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

[NewB]

LubnanAlKawi everyone is entitled to their own religion and entitled to the way the dress.

[LubnanALkawi]

A Shiite gunman fires during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A Hezbollah fighter gets a ride on a scooter during a battle in Chouweifat South of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Shiite gunmen cheer after they took control of the area of Chouweifat south of Beirut, following clashes with pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt in Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Look at the US Army lol

A Shiite gunman fires during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Shiite gunmen fire during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Shiite gunmen patrol the streets as they took control of the area during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

The guided missile destroyer USS Cole is seen at sea. The USS Cole, which was deployed off Lebanon in February amid concern over Beirut's political crisis, crossed Egypt's Suez Canal on Sunday on its way to the Mediterranean, an official with the canal authority told AFP.
(AFP/File/Ph2 James Elliott)

Smoke rises from buildings as Shiite gunmen fire rockets during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druze leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Smoke rises from Alley area during clashes between Hezbollah gunmen and Druze pro-government fighters in Mount Lebanon May 11, 2008. Shi'ites loyal to Lebanese opposition group Hezbollah battled Druze supporters of the ruling coalition east of Beirut on Sunday, adding to the worst civil strife since the 1975-90 war.
REUTERS/ Mohamed Azakir

A roadside shrine with a statue of Virgin Mary is seen on a hill overlooking smoke rising from buildings which were hit during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Lebanese soldiers on an armored personnel carrier move in to a new position to stop clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

A roadside shrine with a statue of Virgin Mary is seen on a hill overlooking smoke rising from buildings which were hit during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Shiite gunmen patrol the streets as they took control of the area during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Smoke rises from a building which was hit with a rocket during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Shiite gunmen fire during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Smoke rises from buildings which where hit with a rocket during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Shiite gunmen fire during clashes between pro-government supporters of Druse leader Walid Jumblatt and Shiite gunmen and their allies in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Relatives and friends of Nabil Jihad Abou Alainien who was killed in bloody sectarian clashes between Sunnis and Shiites on Thursday, carry his body in a Sunni neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Relatives and friends of a Sunni man killed after a Shiite gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession Saturday, carry his coffin on his funeral in a Sunni neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Relatives and friends of a Sunni man killed after a Shiite gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession Saturday, bury him during a funeral in a Sunni neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Relatives and friends of a Sunni man killed after a Shiite gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession Saturday, carry his coffin on his funeral in a Sunni neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Relatives and friends of Nabil Jihad Abou Alainien who was killed in bloody sectarian clashes between Sunnis and Shiites on Thursday, carry his body in front of a Sunni mosque in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Druze pro-government gunmen block the main road to Syria in Allay area during clashes with Hezbollah gunmen in Mount Lebanon May 11, 2008. Shi'ites loyal to Lebanese opposition group Hezbollah battled Druze supporters of the ruling coalition east of Beirut on Sunday, adding to the worst civil strife since the 1975-90 war.
REUTERS/ Mohamed Azakir (LEBANON)

[LEB]

so do you guys consider the HA militiamen that died while invading the Shouf as martyrs?

[LubnanALkawi]

Relative of a Sunni man killed after a Shiite gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession Saturday, mourns at his funeral in a Sunni neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Lebanese soldiers are seen on their truck while patrolling Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Lebanese soldiers are deployed in the northern city of Tripoli following fierce battles between rival clans as the Hezbollah-led opposition handed over control of west Beirut to the army. The army has deployed across much of Lebanon after Hezbollah ceded control of west Beirut but clashes raged on in the north and in the Druze mountains as Arab foreign ministers held crisis talks.
(AFP/Ramzi Haidar)

Supporters of the pro-government Future movement overturn a car belonging to the Shiite Hezbollah group in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli. The army has deployed across much of Lebanon after Hezbollah ceded control of west Beirut but clashes raged on in the north and in the Druze mountains as Arab foreign ministers held crisis talks.
(AFP)

Lebanese soldiers have deployed in the northern city of Tripoli after fierce battles between rival clans as the Hezbollah-led opposition handed over control of west Beirut to the army. The army has deployed across much of Lebanon after Hezbollah ceded control of west Beirut but clashes raged on in the north and in the Druze mountains as Arab foreign ministers held crisis talks.
(AFPTV)

A Lebanese man runs for safety across a street during a battle in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

A Hezbollah fighter stands behind a tree during a battle in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

A Hezbollah fighters run across a street during a battle in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

A Hezbollah fighter stops a taxi approaching steets where fighting is occurring in Chouweifat south of Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Heavy fighting broke out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains overlooking the capital Sunday sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut.
(AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

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