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The dangers of conflict photography weigh heavily, as does the knowledge that no story or photo is worth a life. But an assignment involves an adventure and a paycheck.

As sporadic gunfire erupted again Thursday inside the Nahr el-Bared refugee camp in Lebanon, government officials pledged to uproot insurgents who have barricaded themselves inside. Some of the 10,000 to 15,000 people who left the camp on Wednesday describe a three-day ordeal without water, food or medicine.

In Mali, the French continue air strikes to stop the advance of armed Islamist rebels in the north. In Syria, the death toll continues to rise, and in Afghanistan, questions remain about the ongoing transition of power. In all three regions, opportunities for current or future U.S. involvement is uncertain.

Hoda Elturk, a United Nations Relief and Works Agency worker in Lebanon, was in a U.N. convoy that was attacked Tuesday while delivering aid to a Palestinian refugee camp in Tripoli. Thousands of Palestinians have fled the camp where the Lebanese army and Islamic militants have been fighting for days. Elturk talks about the violence at the Nahr el-Bared camp with Alex Cohen.

A Mexican superhero has signed up to help fight water pollution in Mexico. He made his debut earlier this week in a Tijuana canyon, about seven miles south of San Diego. KPBS Border Reporter Amy Isack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met face to face in Egypt to tackle the most immediate dispute: a soon-to-expire curb on new settlement construction in the West Bank.

The Marine Corps says two Marines who died in a helicopter crash in San Diego County forgot to tell mechanics about a loose cowling that struck the tail rotor.

Cuban press authorities will revoke reporting privileges for three foreign correspondents. Journalists from The Chicago Tribune, BBC and Mexico's El Universal are told their visas will not be renewed.

Along the coast of Peru, a mysterious civilization sprang up about 5,000 years ago. A team of archaeologists believe a climate change led to the rise of this civilization of mound builders, which eventually spread across South America.

In addition to lusting on culture this week, we're creeping on it. We've got parties for the costumed among us and art events for more formal wear. Check out what Culture Lust thinks you should pay attention to this weekend.