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Israel, Lebanon agree on ceasefire

    BEIRUT, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Wednesday sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan regarding maps showing the position of land mines which Israeli troops had planted in southern Lebanon.

    A statement issued by the media office of the prime minister said that Siniora believes Israel should take prompt action to submit the maps of land mines to the UN after the arrival of forces which can help clear the mines, in particular, cluster bombs.

    The statement said that these mines affect the safety of the people in southern Lebanon and hamper the efforts to rebuild the country. Enditem