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The Islamist fugitive who fled Lebanon's highest-security prison was captured by the Lebanese Army on Wednesday, just over 24 hours after staging a remarkable escape. Taha Hajj Suleiman, who had been detained at Roumieh prison, east of Beirut, had been on the run following a pre-dawn breakout on Tuesday. A manhunt involving helicopters was immediately launched. 

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