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Berri Says Security, Political Deterioration Must End

Speaker Nabih Berri considered on Monday that the political and security deterioration in the country must reach an end, pointing out that he will decide if he will propose an initiative to resolve the deadlock in light of the developments.

“I hope that the moving explosions caused the necessary shock that would make everyone revise their stances,” Berri said in comments published in As Safir newspaper.

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Conflicting Reports on Explosives Near NBN Headquarters

A military expert did not find any explosives in a suspicious flower vase near the NBN television station of Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported Monday.

NNA said the vase had dirt in it in addition to the thinner solvent.

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Rockets, Mortars Left Over from 2006 War Found in Tyre Region

Several rockets and shells were found on Sunday in the Tyre region in south Lebanon, state-run National News Agency reported.

“Three rockets left over from the July War were found in the al-Nsar-Deir Qanoun Ras al-Ain area east of Tyre and Lebanese army experts removed them from the location,” NNA said.

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Al-Rahi Offers Condolences in Tripoli, Urges 'Reconciliation, Dialogue'

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday offered condolences at al-Taqwa Mosque in Tripoli, the site of one of two powerful bombings that left around 45 people dead and 500 others wounded in the northern city.

“We extend our condolences and say that we're also feeling what you're feeling because the disaster affected everyone,” al-Rahi said in a speech at al-Taqwa Mosque.

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Mustaqbal Movement Slams Tripoli Bombings, Urges All Sides to Present Concessions for Lebanon

The Mustaqbal Movement condemned on Sunday the bombings in the northern city of Tripoli, urging the security forces to deal firmly with those seeking to harm Lebanon's security.

It said in a statement: “We urge all political powers to present concessions for the nation and place national interests above all else.”

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Saqr Tasks Army Intelligence, ISF Intelligence Branch with Investigating Tripoli Bombings

State Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Saqr Saqr tasked on Sunday the Army Intelligence and ISF Intelligence Bureau with investigating the bombings in the northern city of Tripoli.

They will be responsible for carrying out the preliminary investigations, gathering evidence, and sweeping the scene of the blast sites.

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Tripoli Meeting Chaired by Miqati Reaches Roadmap to Protect Peace in City

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati chaired on Saturday a meeting to address the latest developments in the northern city of Tripoli in light of Friday's twin bombings, reported the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat on Sunday.

It said that the gatherers reached an agreement on a roadmap that will enforce security measures in the city that will protect civil peace and thwart any future terrorist attacks.

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Charbel: Same Assailants behind Ruwais, Tripoli Bombings

Caretaker Interior Minister Marwan Charbel stressed that the security forces are doing their utmost in order to thwart attempts to create strife in Lebanon, reported the Kuwait daily al-Seyassah on Sunday.

He told the daily: “The same perpetrators are behind the Ruwais and Tripoli bombings.”

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Islamic Gathering: Tripoli Blasts Continuation of Samaha-Mamlouk Scheme, City Won't Be Dragged into Forming Cantons

The Islamic National Gathering assured on Saturday evening that the northern city of Tripoli will not be “dragged into creating sectarian cantons.”

"The residents of Tripoli will not be dragged into the project of dividing the country and of creating sectarian cantons,” al-Mustaqbal bloc MP Mohammed Kabbara said after an exceptional meeting of the gathering in the port city.

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Suleiman Calls for Disassociating Lebanon from Regional Interests, Urges Dialogue 'without Preconditions'

President Michel Suleiman urged Saturday disassociating Lebanon from regional interests, calling also for the formation of a new cabinet and the resumption of national dialogue sessions.

"Amid all the dangers threatening the country, I call on all factions without any exception to disassociate Lebanon from regional interests,” Suleiman said in a televised speech on Saturday night.

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