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World Service,21 Jul 2026,49 mins

Lebanese President to meet Trump In Washington

Newsday

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Under the plan, Israeli troops would withdraw from selected areas and hand control to the Lebanese army, which would be responsible for removing Hezbollah’s weapons and military infrastructure. A US official described the operation as an important step towards reasserting the authority of the Lebanese state. We hear from Canada's Sport Minister on what the World Cup meant for the country. Demonstrators seeking reforms in education in India have complained of severe police brutality as they were stopped and pushed back. (Photo: Men ride a scooter past the rubble of buildings damaged in Israeli strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, following a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel; Credit: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters)

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