Former Iraqi PM escapes murder attempt in Lebanon

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BAGHDAD (AFP) - Former Iraqi prime minister Iyad Allawi said he had escaped an attempt on his life during a recent visit to Lebanon.

Members of the Lebanese Shiite movement Amal helped foil the attack, Allawi said at a joint press conference with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, although he did not say how or when it occurred.

"I must thank my brothers from the Amal movement, especially the intelligence services that thwarted the attack. I owe them a lot," said Allawi, who frequently travels to Lebanon.

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[daleo]

1. Yeah, sure Allawi

Whatever.

[ECH1969]

2. Allawi has had pretty good luck surviving

He has made it through 5 attacks as PM, and he had an ax in the head years before.

[daleo]

3. That's quite a record.

Either he is a very lucky guy or he exaggerates a bit. Maybe someone up there likes him. Or he has had really good bodyguards.