Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus to meet with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Shara after clashes on the border left Lebanese soldiers wounded. Mikati’s visit follows the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s president, with discussions on nominating a new prime minister soon. In Syria, al-Shara faces the challenge of restoring order after years of civil war, as Syrian security forces recently arrested ISIS members planning an attack in Damascus.

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