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Thousands turn out for 3rd Hariri assasssination anniversary in Beirut

Demonstrators hold a derogatory poster which shows Christain opposition leader, former General Michel Aoun with a sign which reads "Iranian dilpomatic Consular in Rabiah (a Christian neighborhood)", as they demand the election of a president as tens of thousands of converged on Martyrs Square, in the center of Beirut, to commemorate the third anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri on February 14, 2008. (UPI Photo)

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