Clean sweep for Hezbollah and allies

Hezbollah and its Shiite allies declared themselves victorious in southern Lebanon in today’s second stage of national elections.

Clean sweep for Hezbollah and allies
Sun, 05 Jun, 2005 - 22:51

Hezbollah and its Shiite allies declared themselves victorious in southern Lebanon in today’s second stage of national elections.

The militant group hopes the vote will show proof of its strength and send a message of defiance to the US.

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