Miss Universe selfie leads to controversy in Middle East

WASHINGTON — A selfie featuring two Miss Universe contestants on tour in southern Florida has gotten pretty serious.

Miss Lebanon is facing backlash at home after posing for a picture snapped by Miss Israel. Miss Japan and Miss Siovenia are also in the picture.

Lebanon considers Israel an enemy state and bans contact between the countries.

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