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Modern Beirut through the eyes of Kim Philby

Cambridge spy Kim Philby lived in Beirut while working for the Observer, Economist, MI6 and the KGB.

Hugh Sykes reports on how the city is once again a key listening post for diplomats, spies & journalists as the civil war across the border in Syria continues.

(Photo credit: Hugh Sykes)

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