At least two people have been killed in renewed sectarian clashes in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.
Explosions and gunfire could be heard as Sunni supporters of the pro-Western government fought Alawite gunmen backing the Hezbollah-led opposition.
About 40 people were wounded, including two soldiers apparently caught in the crossfire.
Fighting has continued in Tripoli despite a deal reached in May aimed at ending long-running political strife.
As part of that agreement, the Western-backed prime minister, Fouad Siniora, is attempting to form a government of national unity with opposition parties.
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(BBC)
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