BEIRUT, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Lebanon has urged its citizens residing there to keep a low profile, citing concern that "extremist groups" may be planning attacks against Americans. "There is a general concern that extremist groups may be planning to attack U.S. citizens and interests in Lebanon," the U.S. embassy said in a statement, dated March 4, posted on its Web site and circulated to U.S. citizens. The United States backs the Beirut governing coalition which is locked in a power struggle with an opposition led by Hezbollah -- a faction supported by Syria and Iran which Washington lists as a terrorist group. The United States has deployed three warships in the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Lebanon to send a signal to Syria, which Washington accuses of meddling in the country.
A patrol member from a local citizen's group marches with demonstrators chanting slogans during a protest in Baghdad's Adhamiya district March 3, 2008. Hundreds took to the streets in Adhamiya district ...
