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Four killed, 12 wounded in W. Beirut

By KUNA,

Beirut : At least four people were killed and another 12 were wounded on Saturday at a funeral in western Beirut, according to a military source.

The source told KUNA that armed men also cut off a number of roads in the capital.

Meanwhile, Lebanese security sources said armed confrontations broke out this morning between the pro-majority and opposition supporters in North Lebanon, leading to the death of at least five people.

The opposition also set an Armen radio station in Beirut on fire.

In media statements, source said at least five people were killed in clashes in the north, adding that RPGs were used in the ongoing exchange of fire.

In the meantime, the Lebanese Army heightened its security measures in Beirut.