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Al -Qaeda Syrian affiliate hands over body of executed Lebanon soldier

Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate on Tuesday handed Lebanese authorities the body of a soldier it executed last year, in the first stage of a delicate hostage exchange deal, authorities said.

The transfer appeared to be the first step in a complex negotiation under which Al-Nusra Front is expected to free 16 Lebanese servicemen it holds in exchange for Lebanon releasing prisoners and handing over aid.

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