Syrian Tanks Leave; New Government to Debut
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From Times Wire Reports
Dozens of Syrian tanks and military vehicles left Lebanon as Damascus accelerated its military pullout.
Witnesses said at least 75 tanks had vacated positions in the southern end of the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon and were being driven on military transporters across the border.
Meanwhile, pro-Syrian Prime Minister Omar Karami said he would unveil a long-awaited new government in Beirut on Monday to lead until general elections originally set for May. They are expected to be delayed.
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