Humanitarian disaster looms in Lebanon amid bombardment and evacuations
Fears grow of a humanitarian catastrophe as Israel intensifies airstrikes in southern Lebanon. U.S Marines landed on Beirut beaches to aid evacuations of Americans while Lebanon and the U.N. warn that aid must reach civilians. Hundreds of thousands flee or remain stranded. more than 300 killed and 1,000 wounded as hospitals overflow.
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Israel plans 20 mile buffer zone amid Lebanon bombing
Israel aims to create a new buffer zone up to twenty miles deep as heavy bombardment devastates roads and supply routes. Hezbollah refuses prisoner exchange for two Israeli soldiers and vows to keep them. U.S. weighs regional moves with Rice set to visit. Lebanese toll tops 330 dead, 1,100 wounded. 32 Israelis killed.
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Evacuees Return Home From Lebanon Airlift to Maryland
First Americans evacuated from Lebanon arrived at Baltimore Washington Airport aboard an Omni Air DC-10. About 150 on the flight, with as many as seven more flights expected, amid ongoing conflict in the region. Passengers expressed relief to be back in the United States after dangerous nights.
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