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PM Siniora defiant as Lebanon braces for strike

Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Monday dismissed an opposition challenge to his government and pushed ahead with plans to attend a vital economic aid conference in Paris this week. The opposition has called a general strike for Tuesday, stepping up its campaign to oust Siniora, who has defied its demands for veto power in cabinet and early parliamentary polls. Full Story