He was dispatched a year later to Beirut , where he lived from June 1979 to May 1981 while covering the Lebanon Civil War .
Friedman joined the London bureau of United Press International after completing his master 's degree .
Friedman was dispatched a year later to Beirut , where Friedman lived from June 1979 to May 1981 while covering the Lebanon Civil War .
Friedman joined the London bureau of United Press International after completing his master 's degree .