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The first French troops - 50 soldiers from an engineering unit - have arrived in Lebanon (Photo: Wikipedia)

EU to meet on Lebanon force

EU member states are to meet on Wednesday in Brussels to discuss participation in the international peacekeeping force in Lebanon, with governments still reluctant to firmly commit themselves until the rules of engagement are clear.

With the UN pressing the 25-nation bloc to make up the backbone of the troops deployed to Lebanon, the EU's response remains undecided with the different capitals calling for an unambiguous mandate for the troops.

France, which has angered the UN by on...

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The first French troops - 50 soldiers from an engineering unit - have arrived in Lebanon (Photo: Wikipedia)

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