US embassy in Lebanon under attack, army arrests Syrian gunman wearing vest with words 'Islamic State'

Beirut: A gunman was captured by Lebanese soldiers after attempting to attack the US Embassy near Beirut on Wednesday, the military said. The attack took place as tensions continued to simmer in the tiny Mediterranean country, where months of fighting between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops has displaced thousands along the border, following years of political deadlock and economic hardship.

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