Lebanon to boost security measures

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Lebanon has decided to set up cameras in public places and on roads and use a world communication satellite to ensure constant security monitoring.

An official source said Friday the government approved the financing of the project to deploy thousands of surveillance cameras in Beirut and other major cities "to help monitor the movement of troublemakers who plan to undermine security."

The source said Lebanon also is seeking constant surveillance from a satellite to boost security control.

Lebanon has been rocked by several explosions in the past months, including a massive blast Feb. 14 that killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.