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Geagea Accuses Nasrallah of Exploiting Anti-Islam Film for 'Political Aims'

Lebanese Force leader Samir Geagea considered on Monday that Hizbullah Chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah exploited the anti-Islam film for political aims calling for a spiritual summit in Bkirki to resolve the matter.

"Nasrallah is very smart and Hizbullah's strategic leadership knows how to benefit from the circumstances," Geagea said in an interview with MTV.

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Nasrallah at Anti-Islam Film Rally: Showing Entire Movie Will Have Very Dangerous Repercussions

Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned on Monday against the broadcast of the entire anti-Islam film.

He said: “The United States must realize that broadcasting the entire film will have very dangerous repercussions in the world.”

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Gemayel: Nasrallah's Calls for Protests Eliminates Accord Reached by Pope's Visit

Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel questioned on Monday Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's call for protests against the anti-Islam film that sparked outrage in the Muslim world, noting that he made the announcement shortly after Pope Benedict XVI ended his trip to Lebanon.

He said during a press conference: “Nasrallah ended the accord, reached during the pontiff's visit, through this call for demonstrations.”

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Jumblat Hails Pope's Visit: Lebanon, Syria Do Not Need Lessons in Resistance

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat called on Monday for committing to the Taef accord as “an interpretation of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Lebanon.”

He said in his weekly editorial in the PSP-affiliated al-Anbaa magazine: “The Lebanese people are obligated to double their efforts in order to implement the Apostolic Exhortation in order to remove fears of a large number of Lebanese, especially Christians, in order to eliminate the concept of minorities.”

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Syrian Jets Hit Remote Area of Arsal

Lebanese security officials said on Monday that four missiles fired by two Syrian warplanes have landed on Lebanese territory.

The officials said the missiles hit a rugged and remote area on the edge of the Lebanese border town of Arsal. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Benedict XVI Calls on Christians to Coexist, 'Admires Courage' of Syria Youth

Pope Benedict XVI called on Saturday on the Christian youth not to be afraid and to coexist with others, expressing admiration the courage of Syria's youth.

"Together with the young Christians, you are the future of this fine country and of the Middle East in general," he told them. "Seek to build it up together! And when you are older, continue to live in unity and harmony with Christians."

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Pope Says in Baabda that Vengeance must be Rejected, Calls for Harmonious Society

Pope Benedict XVI said on Saturday that mankind should reject vengeance and instead pardon the offenses of others, as he urged the Middle East's Christians and Muslims to forge a harmonious society by rejecting some harmful ideologies.

Those who desire to live in peace must have a change of heart, and that involves "rejecting revenge, acknowledging one’s faults, accepting apologies without demanding them and, not least, forgiveness," he said at Baabda palace on the second day of his visit to Lebanon.

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Pope Signs Apostolic Exhortation, Appeals to Christians, Jews, Muslims to 'Root out' Fundamentalism

Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike to "root out" religious fundamentalism, as deadly unrest sweeps the Middle East over a film mocking Islam.

The pope, who arrived in Lebanon on Friday for a three-day visit, has also told the Christian minority in the Middle East not to fear for its future.

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Pope Benedict from Beirut: Lebanese People have Set Example of Diversity for Mideast and the World

Pope Benedict XVI arrived on Friday for a three-day visit to Lebanon, saying the coexistence of the country's different religious communities could serve as an example to all the Middle East.

He said: “The Lebanese people have set an example of diversity and mutual coexistence for the Middle East and the world.”

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Telecom Ministry Issues Stamp in Honor of Pop's Visit

The Telecommunications Ministry announced on Wednesday the production of a stamp in honor of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Lebanon.

The endeavor, launched in cooperation with LibanPost, will kick off on Saturday.

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