Lebanese army deploys in mountains outside Beirut

Soldiers deployed throughout the mountains overlooking the capital Monday after at least 11 people were killed in clashes between government supporters and opponents in the area, security officials and paramedics said.

The fighting lulled late Sunday after pro-government Druse leader Walid Jumblatt called on his Druse opponents in the mountains, who are allied with Hezbollah, to mediate a cease-fire and hand over the region to Lebanese troops.

At least 11 people were killed in the town of Chouweifat near Beirut before a cease-fire went into effect there late Sunday, paramedics said. More than 20 people were also wounded, they said on condition of anonymity …