For now, links to three reports: from the Associated Press and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. (LEBANON 11-29-25 entry is HERE, or scroll down.  Scroll up or down for today’s COVID ETC., UKRAINE and MEDIA entries, so far.) — MCM

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Pope Leo challenges Lebanon’s political class to seek the ‘common good.’ Reported by Ruth Sherlock | NPR  In Lebanon, a country whose political leaders are accused of vast corruption, Pope Leo has asked the political class to set aside personal interests for the shared benefit of society. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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FROM NOV. 28  Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts, by Bassem Mroue | AP  ZIBQIN VALLEY, Lebanon — The Lebanese army has intensified its efforts in areas along the border with Israel, in the volatile area that witnessed the 14-month war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group. READ MORE . . .

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