Old Beirut
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Colourful buildings in Beirut. New construction sites by Hariri's Company: Solidere
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Driving in Beirut
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Main mosque in Beirut, heavily guarded
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Damaged building from the Hariri car bombing
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Downtown Beirut reconstruction, also from Hariri's Solidere Company. Heavy military presence all over the town
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Support for Hezbollah in some streets of Beirut
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United Nations Building completely evacuated due to the current security situation. UN offices are now housed in appartments or hotel rooms in order for UN officials to undertake their work.
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A typical old Lebanese-French style building in Gemmayze area of Beirut. On the corner, Paul's Restaurant is a great place for breakfast.
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A contrast of distruction and beauty with a view of the main mosque and bombed buildings from the civil war.
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