Lebanese forces battle Islamic militants in Tripoli

Heavy fighting continued for a third day in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli on Sunday.The Lebanese army brought in tanks and commando forces where fighting with Islamic militants has intensified and spread to nearby areas.The clashes, which broke out Friday night, have so far killed nine soldiers, two civilians and wounded many others. On Wednesday, troops killed three militants and detained a local leader in a raid in the northern Dinniyeh region, setting off the spark that led to the Tripoli fighting.Sunni militants inspired by al-Qaida and the Islamic State group have killed and wounded several soldiers in a string of attacks in recent months.No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | http://www.euronews.net/nocomment/