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US President Donald Trump speaks at a video conference with world leaders about aid to Lebanon. EPA
US President Donald Trump speaks at a video conference with world leaders about aid to Lebanon. EPA
US delegation to Lebanon to push for independent government
A US visit to Lebanon scheduled for the end of the week will go ahead, despite Monday's resignation of the government