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European nations pledged up to 7,000 troops Friday to an expanded peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, as Israel said that only nations that have diplomatic ties with it should be allowed to contribute to the force. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday Syria was sending signals which were unhelpful in resolving.

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