Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990); the original conflicting parties were the Lebanese national movement made up of Muslim forces and the Palestinian PLO and the Lebanese front made up of Christian; pro-Western forces. In the later course of the war; changing coalitions of different groups and several interventions from outside followed.A PFLP (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) child soldier known as the "Lion cub" is playing with his ball in the streets of Beirut; armed with hand grenades and an ammunition belt.Photo; 25.07.1976